Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2555MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: July 16, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Phelps & Gurley Brass Vernier Surveyor's Compass, Troy, New York, with 6-in. dia. silvered brass dial engraved Phelps & Gurley-Troy, N.Y., cardinal points in block lettering and fleur-de-lis at North, blued steel hand, needle ring calibrated 0-90 in four quadrants, vernier adjustment, sight vanes, dual spirit levels and carrying case with printed paper maker's label inside lid, lg. of instrument, 16 in.
Estimate $300-500
instrument with brass polish residue, wooden case needs regluing;