George J. Heisely Surveyor's Compass

Description:

George J. Heisely Surveyor's Compass, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 6-in. dia. engraved silvered dial with eight-line rose, engraved in script "G.J. Heisely Harrisburg," fleur-de-lis representing north, blued needle, and outkeeper.


Provenance: Richard Miller Collection.
Estimate $200-400

lacking level on arm, north sighting vane has no screw and is pinned on with a copper rivet


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