Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
William Davenport Surveyor's Compass, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1800, 6 1/2-in. engraved dial marked "Wm. Davenport Maker/Philadelphia," fleur-de-lis representing north, and a sunk spirit level at the south quadrant, lg. 18 in.
Estimate $300-500
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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PhiladelphiaJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
From early timekeeping devices to precision regulators, the Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments department covers centuries of invention and function with trusted appraisals and world-competitive auctions.