Early Surveyor's Compass Attributed to Dod

Description:

Early Surveyor's Compass Attributed to Dod, 19th century, with 5-in. engraved silvered dial, eight-point rose part-hatched at the cardinal points, needle ring divided 0-90 in four quadrants, blued-steel needle, dovetailed sights, and staff-adapter, housed in the original fitted pine case, lg. 14 in.
Estimate $400-600

glass cracked and missing 3-in. section on the northern end.


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