DESCRIPTION:
Instruments- 2 (Two) Two Large Boxed Compasses: (1) Henry Brown & Sons, London, "Sestrel Circum Dead-beat", 6.5 inch dampened compass with electrical plug in a finger-jointed mahogany case. (2) E.S. Ritchie & Sons, Pembroke, MA, "U.S. Navy Standard Compass", 7.5 inch wet card, electrical wires for light bulb in base, all gimbal-mounted in a finger jointed mahogany case.
CONDITION:
(1) Wood case is coming apart at one rear corner. Foam inserts in case are deteriorating. Bowl of compass has a lot of oxidation. Electrical cable end is corroded. (2) Large air bubble in compass. Dimensions are for Sestrel box.
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$200
CIRCA: 1942
DIMENSIONS: 9.25in x 13.5in x 13.5in
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