William Dean Surveyor's Compass

Description:

William Dean Surveyor's Compass, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, late 18th century, 5 1/2-in. dia. engraved eight-point rose with center reading "W. Dean/Philad Fecit," and fleur-de-lis representing north, blued needle and brass lifter.


Provenance: Richard Miller Collection.
Estimate $200-300

glass cracked, lacking sighting vanes


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