Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2502Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 01, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
Early Brass Surveyor's Compass, attributed to Dodd, America, late 18th Century, 6-in. dia. silvered dial with compass rose, calibrated needle ring 0-90 in four quadrants, blued steel hand with brass lifter, brass half-moon scale calibrated 0-50 in two directions with brass spade hand, brass limb with sprit levels and tripod collar, lg. 15 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Brass limb and spirit levels probably of later origin.