Meneely & Oothout Surveyor's Brass Compass

Description:

Meneely & Oothout Surveyor's Brass Compass, West Troy, New York, 19th century, 6 1/2-in. engraved silvered compass marked as above, intermediate points in script letters, fleur-de-lis representing north, dual bubble levels, sighting vanes and tripod mount, housed in a fitted mahogany box with label reading in part Church Bells & Town Clocks, instrument lg. 15 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200


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