Mid-19th Century Levi Colton Surveyor's Compass - Apr 02, 2021 | Leland Little In Nc
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Mid-19th Century Levi Colton Surveyor's Compass
Mid-19th Century Levi Colton Surveyor's Compass
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Mid-19th Century Levi Colton Surveyor's Compass

the steel dial marked "L. Colton New York," brass construction with two spirit levels, the instrument rests in the lower half of a shaped wooden case.
Compass 12-1/2 in. long.
Private Collection, New Bern, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition
Attic condition as found; lacking directional needles.
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Mid-19th Century Levi Colton Surveyor's Compass

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