Collection of Compasses and Sundials

Description:

Collection of Compasses and Sundials, 19th/20th century, two brass sundials, one with a collapsible gnomon; four pocket compasses, one with a fully engraved case; two hinged mahogany compasses with paper dials; and a boxed gimbaled example marked "C.C. Hutchinson Boston."

Provenance: Edward S. Jones collection, Los Angeles.
Estimate $150-250

one of the mahogany cased instruments lacking glass, and needle, engraved brass case with associate dial that is missing needle


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