05-03-201405-03-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 3, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Telltale Compass by F. W. Lincoln Jr. & Co.

Sell one like this
$584$475
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2724MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 03, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Telltale Compass by F. W. Lincoln Jr. & Co., Boston, Massachusetts, 5-in. dry card compass marked F. W. Lincoln Jr. & Co., Boston, Mass., suspended on a central pin, brass case with flared bezel, gimbaled brass hanger, ht. 7 1/2 in.

Note: A "Telltale" compass was hung over a sea captain's bunk to allow him to view the direction of the ship while lying in bed.
Estimate $700-900


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Keywords

Massachusetts, F. W. Lincoln Jr. & Co., Compass, sea captain