Antique Henry Browne Ships Compass Oil Lamp

Very interesting late 19th century Henry Browne Ships compass (circa 1880-1890).Marked on the compass dial with Henry Browne,96-98 High St,Brightlingsea. Henry Browne and Son Ltd, of Barking, were specialists in the manufacture of navigational instruments. Henry Browne was born in Lewis, Sussex in 1842 and died in Barking in 1935. In c1888 Henry Browne built a factory in Barking to manufacture marine compasses and navigational instruments. This address was used up until 1888.The compass still shows direction correctly,a testament to the quality of antique British made items.The compass lamp is in impeccable condition with the original oil lamp inside.Overall a great interesting piece for sailing,maritime and nautical interest.Thanks