19th Nov, 2020 12:00

Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science

 
Lot 85
 

An American Surveyor's Compass

Late 18th century, unsigned, wooden body of circumferentor, with engraved graduated brass scale 0-90-0, trough compass with brass back engraved, with arrow, steel compass needle with brass support behind glass window, brass alidade unscrews and fits to side when not in use, staff socket below, width 29cm

Sold for £322

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Late 18th century, unsigned, wooden body of circumferentor, with engraved graduated brass scale 0-90-0, trough compass with brass back engraved, with arrow, steel compass needle with brass support behind glass window, brass alidade unscrews and fits to side when not in use, staff socket below, width 29cm

Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2020

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RG19 4EP

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