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Two Early Cased Scientific Instruments

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Including a mahogany cased survey instrument marked Queen & Co. Maker Philada 5457 with silvered dial compass with folding sights and brass surround, with Jacobs rod mount, 5" diameter, case is 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 2" thick; and an octagonal mahogany cased compass with printed paper dial, circa 1750-80, 5 x 5 3/4 x 1 1/2" thick. Condition 1st cover glass broken, else Fine; 2nd even toning, else VG.

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Two Early Cased Scientific Instruments

Name: Two Early Cased Scientific Instruments
SKU: 126304886
Price: 225 USD
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