Thomas Whitney Surveyor's Compass

Description:

Thomas Whitney Surveyor's Compass, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1808, lacquered brass instrument with a 6-in. dia. engraved dial marked "Ths. Whitney Maker Philadelphia," with fleur-de-lis representing North, outer scale marked 0-90 in four quadrants, lg. 14 in.
Estimate $300-400

lacking needle.


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