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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 11, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Joseph R. Harbeson Surveyor's Compass

Sell one like this
$523$425
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3295MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 11, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Joseph R. Harbeson Surveyor's Compass, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mid-19th century, 5 1/2-in. dia. silvered dial with fleur-de-lis representing north, engraved in script "Jos. R. Harbeson/Maker/Philadelphia," blued needle, dual spirit levels and outkeeper, housed in its original walnut box with two paper labels.


Provenance: Richard Miller Collection.
Estimate $200-300

sighting vanes appear to be replacements.


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Keywords

Richard Miller, Joseph R. Harbeson, Philadelphia