10-11-201910-11-2019
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 11, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Benjamin Rittenhouse Surveyor's Compass

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$3,075$2,500
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3295MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 11, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Benjamin Rittenhouse Surveyor's Compass, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, late 18th century, 5 1/4-in. dia. eight-point engraved rose with east-west reversed, fleur-de-lis representing north, blued needle, and lifter, engraved in script "B. Rittenhouse" below the circular level on arm.


Provenance: Richard Miller Collection.
Estimate $2,000-4,000


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Keywords

Richard Miller, Benjamin Rittenhouse, Philadelphia