Thomas Whitney Vernier Compass

Description:

Thomas Whitney Vernier Compass, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1810, original lacquered brass instrument with a 5-in. silvered dial, needle scale divided in four quadrants, blued-steel needle, vernier, spirit level, vanes, dial cover, and tripod mount, housed in the original dovetailed carrying case, lg. 14 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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