A 19th Century miners dial by a well-regarded maker and with known provenance. The instrument is of all-brass construction and has a 6" silvered compass dial engraved 'James Brown, Glasgow'. There are two spirit levels and a locking mechanism to secure the steel needle for safe transit. The instrument is housed within its original fitted case with brass plaque enscribed "Presented to Mr John Walker as a mark of respect by the workmen of Craigneuk & Sunnyside Collieries and a few friends, 3rd November 1875."

James Brown was an optician and instrument maker based in Glasgow's St Vincent Street from the 1860s onwards. The Craigneuk and Sunnyside Collieries were located in the Wishaw area to the South East of Glasgow, but had offices in St Vincent Street, just a few doors down from James Brown’s. Both were active from the 1860s. John Walker was a prominent manager of numerous mines in the locality.

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Miner’s dial, james brown of glasgow