Campass in a box

Added by John Stephen

Located under Memorabilia

Story behind the treasure: This little compass was made by my Great Grandfather 'George Renton'in around 1860.The instrument is made of silver in a box made of mahogany,the dial is hand drawn and on the clasp is George's stamp[GR]. When the American Civil war broke out George packed his bags and went to join in. He made the compass to take with him and being a watchmaker and jeweller it is very well made,if a little impractical. I think I will treasure this, as my mother and Grandfather treasured it, because the connections to George are so strong.