{"product_id":"boussole-ancienne-patent-bezard-metal-noirci-couvercle-a-viseur","title":"Vintage Patent Bézard compass, blackened metal, lid with sight","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAntique \u003cb\u003ePatent Bézard\u003c\/b\u003e compass, in blackened metal casing, with yellow and black graduated dial under glass and hinged cover with viewing window. A navigation instrument with a strong technical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compass features a compact, rounded blackened metal casing, with a suspension ring at the top. The cover bears an engraved \u003cb\u003eDIRECTION\u003c\/b\u003e marking with linear decoration, as well as a longitudinal opening revealing the internal scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular dial, protected by glass, is graduated to 360 degrees and marked with contrasting yellow and black sectors. The cardinal directions appear in red, with the central inscription \u003cb\u003ePATENT BÉZARD\u003c\/b\u003e. The peripheral metal bezel retains a patina of use consistent with the age of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole demonstrates a meticulous utilitarian design: protective cover, sighting device, precise peripheral graduation and direct course reading. The presence of the Patent Bézard marking places this piece in the tradition of portable orientation compasses of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContext\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bézard compass is associated with the patent filed in the early 20th century by Johann Ritter von Bézard, an Austro-Hungarian officer, for a field compass intended for orientation and sighting. These instruments were notably produced in Europe, with civil and military variants bearing the inscriptions \u003cb\u003ePatent Bézard\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eBrevet Bézard\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eOriginal-Bézard\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Antique patina, signs of use, rubbing on the blackened casing, wear on the bezel and visible marks on the dial and glass. These elements contribute to the historical character of the instrument without altering its decorative and technical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFW takes particular care in preparing its shipments. The object will be protected with appropriate packaging to ensure professional and secure shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: [Antique PATENT BÉZARD compass, PATENT BÉZARD brand]\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54220663685447,"sku":"50104-6937fac8-ae54-42df-be04-f0292db322eb-PA5.00","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_2983a65b-4192-4a88-91f9-f290520e22a3.jpg?v=1782289090","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/boussole-ancienne-patent-bezard-metal-noirci-couvercle-a-viseur","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}