09-11-200409-12-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2248
September 11, 2004 12:00 PMCalender
478

Brass Surveyor's Compass by Charles F. Helffricht

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$999$850
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2248Location: BoltonDate / Time: September 11, 2004 12:00PM

Description:

Brass Surveyor's Compass by Charles F. Helffricht, with silvered dial, cover, outkeeper scale and bubble level, on shaped brass limb with staff-mounts and twin sight vanes, lg. 14 in., in mahogany case, with maker's label Charles F. Helffricht, Mathematical, Optical and Philosophical Instrument Maker. Sign of the Quadrant, No. 122 South Front St. bet. Walnut & Dock, Philadelphia.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Keywords

Charles F. Helffricht, Philosophical Instrument Maker, Philadelphia