09-11-200409-12-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2248
September 11, 2004 12:00 PMCalender
476

Brass Surveyor's Compass by Knox & Shain

Sell one like this
$999$850
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2248Location: BoltonDate / Time: September 11, 2004 12:00PM

Description:

Brass Surveyor's Compass by Knox & Shain, Philadelphia, the 5-inch diameter brass dial with star to North, blued-steel needle, clamp, silvered compass ring engraved 0-90 in four quadrants, cover, bubble-level and outkeeper scale, twin sight vanes and staff-mount with ball-and-socket head, wd. 12 in., in stained wood box stamped on the lid A.J. Moore, with tripod.
Estimate $1,400-1,800

Keywords

Philadelphia, blued-steel needle, ball-and-socket head , wd