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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 12, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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W. & L.E. Gurley Railroad Compass

Sell one like this
$1,599$1,300
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3230MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 12, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

W. & L.E. Gurley Railroad Compass, with Seattle, Washington, branch office label, c. 1876-85, 6-in. machine-engraved silvered dial with verniers located on the east/west plate, outkeeper, housed in a fitted mahogany box with screwdriver, staff mount, and plumb bob.

Provenance: The collection of William H. Skerritt.

Note: This instrument was returned to Gurley for extensive repairs along with the box and was retrofitted for the 1910 standards. Purchased from Marvin Hurwitz in September 2001.
Estimate $800-1,200


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Keywords

William H. Skerritt, Marvin Hurwitz, Seattle