Two W. & L.E. Gurley Geologist's Compasses

Description:

Two W. & L.E. Gurley Geologist's Compasses, Troy, New York, c. 1892-1910, both with 4-in. engraved aluminum base and 3 1/2-in. engraved compass, dual spirit levels, one with dual sighting vanes and housed in its original leather bag.

Provenance: The collection of William H. Skerritt.

Note: Introduced in 1892, the geologist's pocket compass with the aluminum dial represents the earliest use of aluminum by Gurley on a production instrument.
Estimate $150-250


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