07-25-200907-25-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
July 25, 2009 10:00 AMCalender
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Brass Surveyor's Compass by Benjamin Pike, Jr.

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$652$550
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2447Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 25, 2009 10:00AM

Description:

Brass Surveyor's Compass by Benjamin Pike, Jr., New York, with 5 1/2 in. dia. silvered brass dial signed Benj. Pike, Jr. 294 Broadway N.Y., compass bearings in block letters with fleur-de-lis at North, ribband decoration around the blued steel hand support, needle ring engraved 0-90 in four quadrants, the limb with vernier scale and spirit levels, screw-on sights, tripod mount, all in a fitted mahogany box with 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. printed maker's label inside the lid, lg. 15 in.
Estimate $700-900

Complete and no significant repairs or replacements, some loss and discoloration on maker's label.

Keywords

Benjamin Pike , Jr., printed maker, Pike, blued steel hand support