William J. Young Vernier Compass

Description:

William J. Young Vernier Compass, no. 3951, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1866, lacquered brass instrument with 6-in. dia. dial marked "Wm. J. Yung/Maker/Philadelphia/no 3951," blued-steel needle with needle lifter on underside, outkeeper, circular bubble level, sighting vanes, and tripod mount, housed in its original mahogany box with manufacturer's label and retailer's label from "Uriah Borton/Morrestown, N.J."
Estimate $200-400


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