18th Century New England Surveying Compass

Description:

18th Century New England Surveying Compass, 5-in. dia. dial with Tudor rose engraved center, blued-steel needle marked with an N and S, outer chapter ring with cardinal and intercardinal points, screw-mount sighting vanes, engraved on underside "Jacob Ledvitt 1782."
Estimate $5,000-6,000


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