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A Selection of Six Pocket Compasses / Instruments

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A Selection of Six Pocket Compasses / Instruments

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A Selection of Six Pocket Compasses / Instruments

19th-20th century, two in brass cases, one in a carved case with ring and collapsible sundial (no cover); one in a celluloid case (no cover); a folding wood cased sundial and compass (underside with small hairline and later screw); a brass cased pocket barometer.
Wooden case 2 x 2 in.
Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

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Hairlines to ivory.

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A Selection of Six Pocket Compasses / Instruments

Name: A Selection of Six Pocket Compasses / Instruments
SKU: 145494014
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $25,000

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