Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
J.M. Kleman Hanging Crown or Telltale Compass, Amsterdam, c. 1790, with a 6-in. fleur-de-lis dry map suspended on a central pin, scale divided in four quadrants, cast brass ornamentation in the shape of a crown surrounds the compass dome, with gimbaled suspension, overall dia. 6 3/4 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500
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