Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
James Foster Jr. & Co. Vernier Compass, Cincinnati, Ohio, 6-in. dia. engraved silvered dial marked as above with fleur-de-lis representing north, circular spirit level mounted on south arm and vernier on the north, housed in its original fitted box with paper label.
Provenance: Richard Miller Collection.
Estimate $300-400
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Keywords
Richard Miller, CincinnatiJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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