Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2419Location: BoltonDate / Time: August 23, 2008 10:00AM
Description:
"Tell Tale" Mariner's Compass by Robert King, New York, the 6 1/4-inch dia. brass case with brass ring hanger, printed compass card marked in degrees and directions, signed Robert King, New York.
Note: A "Tell Tale" compass was hung over a sea captain's bunk to allow him to view the direction of the ship while lying in bed.
Estimate $2,500-3,500
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