Victorian Black Glass Artificial Horizon Set by John Lilley & Son London Antique Razor Set Owing to the different materials

Owing to the different materials of the rollers

and describes the method of construction

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Records for the succeeding Coombes business prove that the business was still active in the 1930’s and was at some point between 1930 and 1950 formed into the partnership of Coombes and Jarvis

The standard double Vernier version was retailed at £6

Victorian Black Glass Artificial Horizon Set by John Lilley & Son London Antique Razor Set Owing to the different materialsFor sale, an exquisite maritime black glass artificial horizon set by John Lilley & Son, London The base of the instrument takes the form of a brass rectangular tray which is inset with a mirror finished black glass plate with bevelled edge. The plate three pointed feet which are clamped to each side and screw threaded in order that they can be adjusted to a level position. The plate is accompanied by a large brass spirit level with a flattened base