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Philadelphia brass surveyor's compass, dated 17

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Philadelphia brass surveyor's compass, dated 17

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Description

Philadelphia brass surveyor's compass, dated 1790, inscribed Benjamin Rittenhouse, 14 1/4'' l. Provenance: Eldred's, March 29, 1986, lot 694; Philip Bradley & Co.

Condition

6 1/2" dia. Some corrosion to outside of dial. Needle lifter assembly works but does not point north.

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Philadelphia brass surveyor's compass, dated 17

Name: Philadelphia brass surveyor's compass, dated 17
SKU: 20743996
Price: 12000 USD
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