Robert Merrill Gimbaled Compass

Description:

Robert Merrill Gimbaled Compass, New York, 19th century, 6 1/2-in. dry card compass with cardinal points, fleur-de-lis representing north, and marked Robert Merrill New York, with brass gimbal adjustment balance at center, housed in its original dovetailed wood box.

Estimate $500-700


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