Boxed Gimbaled Compass

Description:

Boxed Gimbaled Compass, Alex Megarey, 196 Water Street, New York, 19th century, with paper dial marked with the cardinal and primary intercardinal directions, in black-painted slide lid box, (dial askew, box worn),dial dia. 3 1/2, box wd. 7 3/4 in.
Estimate $20-200


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