04-28-201704-28-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 28, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Charles Hutchinson "Friends Pelorus" Boxed Compass

Sell one like this
$246$200
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3003MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 28, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Charles Hutchinson "Friends Pelorus" Boxed Compass, 152 State Street, Boston, gimbaled 7-in. silvered compass card marked as above with cardinal and ordinal points marked in block letters, two folding sighting scopes, all housed in a mahogany dovetailed case, also known as a "dumb compass" for maintaining bearings.
Estimate $150-250


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