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Antique W. & L.E. Gurley New York Brass Solar Compass

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W. & L.E. Gurley Brass Compass: DESCRIPTION: A Brass Compass by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York. Features a compass dial signed by maker, needle dial calibrated 0-90 in four quadrants, blued steel hand, dual spirit levels, vernier

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ANTIQUE W&L.E. GURLEY BRASS SOLAR COMPASS: Circa 19th Century, May Have Parts Missing

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New York Surveyer's Compass and Accessories: ca 1860-1880. A Vernoer surveyor's compass by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, of lacquered brass and silvered 5.75" diameter dial, fleur-de-lis at North; East and West points reversed, blued steel n

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Two W. & L.E. Gurley Surveyor's Vernier Compasses, Troy, New York,: Two W. & L.E. Gurley Surveyor's Vernier Compasses, Troy, New York, Both with 6-in. dia. engraved silvered dials, verniers on the southern arm, sighting vanes, outkeeper's, and labeled fitted boxes. F

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W. & L. E. Gurley Surveyor Transit and Tripod: American; late 19th / early 20th century; brass transit compass by W. & L. E. Gurley, Troy, New York; scope 8 3/4"L; compass needle 4 1/2"L; wooden tripod with brass tipped feet; wear to finish on bra

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Antique E. & G. W. Blunt Surveying Compass: Antique brass surveyor's compass with stand and box. Maker's mark reads "E. & G. W. Blunt, NEW YORK" Imperfections. Dimensions: 59" H x 38" W x 31" D (on stand). (tool, instrument, scientific instrume

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Antique Brass Compass Signed A. Megarey New York: Antique Brass Compass Signed A. Megarey New York. 14 1/4" W 5 3/4" D 10" H ALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAV

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LIETZ MODEL 115 SURVEY TRANSIT & GURLEY COMPASS: (lot of 2) Surveying instruments: (1) Lietz Model 115 surveyors transit, appearing in excellent condition, two plumb bobs, housed in wood case: 12.5"h, 9"w, 6.75"d; (1) W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New Yor

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A CASED BRASS SURVEYING COMPASS SIGNED DAVIS C. 1850: The fine brass instrument with peep sights is centered by a silvered dial below the glass lens with black enamel coordinates and fleur-de-lis symbol along with the maker's name W.C. Davis, New York. T

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Surveyor's Brass Compass, H.W. Hunt: New York, 19th century, signed on silvered face for maker Harvey W. Hunt, 8-5/8 x 16-3/4 x 6-1/2 in. Prov: Quinn's Auction Galleries, Falls Church, Virginia, January 14, 2023 lot 114 Note: Edmund Brow

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antique brass compass, 3 1/2" diameter in case, signed: antique brass compass, 3 1/2" diameter in case, signed J. Prentice New York

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W.&L.E. Gurley Vernier Compass in Box: rated 9+, 15"L., brass body and dial is engraved with company's name, has a six inch needle, has bubble levels and extra pieces, the original box has paper label on the underside of the li

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Miniature Antique K & E Pocket Compass & Sunwatch Dial Compass: Lot of two vintage compass. One Keuffel & Esser Co. New York and a folding Sundial compass in brass case. Measure 1 3/4" diameter and 3" x 2" (sundial).

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W. & L. E. Gurley Surveyors Compass and Cased Portable Measures Set: W. & L. E. Gurley Surveyors Compass and Cased Portable Measures Set Troy, New York (founded in 1862), first a traveling boxed set of nickel-plated Pint, 1/2 Pint, and Gill size portable measures for s

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A W. & L.E. Gurley Compass.: A W. & L.E. Gurley Compass. Set within a wood case. Top of case is stamped 1918. Together with an additional wood case compass and an F. Barker & Son pocket compass Gurley Case: 3.25" x 3 1/8"

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Antique W. & L.E. Gurley New York Brass Solar Compass

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Antique W. & L.E. Gurley New York Brass Solar Compass in Wood Case 12''x16''x8''. A rare solar surveying transit with original mount and accessories. It measures 20''x15'' when displayed. Box has original label on interior. Light overall wear from use. 19th century tool.

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Antique W. & L.E. Gurley New York Brass Solar Compass

Name: Antique W. & L.E. Gurley New York Brass Solar Compass
SKU: 50878634
Price: 5500 USD
Availability: InStock

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