What is This WW1 item Please?

[Lionheart]

Maybe someone can give me an indication of what this item is please?

You can see the make's name R J Hopgood, the date 1916 and the Defence Arrow.

I picked it up this weekend at a local Antique Fair here in Australia along with a very nice Leather pouch which is also dated and maker named

[Kev in Deva]

If you like, I can copy the pic and post on The Great War Forum many experts on the subject of WW1 items there.

Kevin in Deva. :beer:

[Lionheart]

I would be most apprreciative if you could thank you Kevin.

Regards

[peter monahan]

Classic example of a gallywhacker. Carried by the Bombay Underwater Sappers and Miners and the King's Own Royal Deserters for fighting off giant squid and Ring Necked Parrots.

Seriously, Kevin, please do let us know what you find out. Some kind of sighting device perhaps?

[Guest pikemedals]

hi i know that r.j hopgood made compasses in ww1 for the war office.try google r j hopgood you may find something. all the best on this one !. any way it a good find you got lionheart. may i ask how much it cost you.i do know that r j hopgood compasses do come in a leather pouch

[Lionheart]

Pike, I paid $130 Australian for this item but was particularly impressed with the Maker's name, date and the defence arrow of course along with the very nice leather pouch. I have searched relatively extensively R J Hopgood and they certainly made sights and compasses for sure but I cannot locate this actual item and the seller had no idea either.

Thanks for your input.

[Guest pikemedals]

it a inclinometer check out www.finetoolj.com lot.107

[Lionheart]

Nice one Pike, you can have the rest of the day/night off, I am pretty happy all round now as the condition is Very Good as is the case....I thank you all for being so helpful.

Kindest Regards

[Kev in Deva]

B-107 LOT OF TWO ENGINEER'S SIGHTING TOOLS. R. J. Hopgood. London. Inclinometer with leather case. Brass and near new. And a hand level with the inclinometer dial on the side. Magnifier for ease of reading. Brass. Good+ 125 - 250

https://www.finetoolj.com/ftj.php/auction/view/59/2

Response from the GWF same as Pike above.

Kevin in Deva.

[Lionheart]

Thanks for that Kevin I am most appreciative of all the help provided.