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Description:
Two William J. Young Surveyor's Transits, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, both with 10-in. scopes, A-frame supports, horizontal dials marked "Wm. J. Young Maker Philadelphia," one 3895, the other 3163, both housed in wooden boxes.
Provenance: Robert Miller Collection.
Estimate $300-400
no. 3162 with broken compass glass, instrument in a green lacquered surface, in its original box. No. 3895 in an associated box.
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Keywords
Robert Miller, PhiladelphiaStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
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Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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