05-03-200505-03-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2283
May 3, 2005 10:00 AMCalender
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Walnut Surveyor's Compass

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$235$200
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2283Location: BoltonDate / Time: May 03, 2005 10:00AM

Description:

Walnut Surveyor's Compass, with 5-inch manuscript card divided 0-90 in four quadrants, eight-point rose with arrows at the outer points, fleur-de-lis at North, scrolls at the East, blued-steel needle, and shaped walnut body with large socket mount and wood cover with indistinct signature, lg. 12 in., (lacking sights, two of the thumbscrews broken off, wood split).
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

blued-steel needle