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Three Military Compasses, a green metal-casedThree Military Compasses, a green metal-cased compass with tag stating Compass, M2 Nonmaintainable Brunson Instrument Co. Kansas City, MO. serial no. 94462,
TWO SHIP'S COMPASSES. A sestrel brass ship'sTWO SHIP'S COMPASSES. A sestrel brass ship's compass on gimbel, together with Viking Instruments dry compass on gimbel. 20th century. England and Massachusetts.
WELCH MODEL 2 WWII NAVAL BOAT COMPASS: CircaWELCH MODEL 2 WWII NAVAL BOAT COMPASS: Circa 1940's Model 2 boat compass by W. M. Welch Co. Chicago Ill. Brass housing with M. C. Co. (Marine Compass Co.)
RARE CHANDLEE & HOLLOWAY COMPASS, Baltimore,RARE CHANDLEE & HOLLOWAY COMPASS, Baltimore, 1818-1822, engraved block letter signature on the silvered face Baltimore/Chandlee & Holloway. The fully engraved
UNUSUAL DRY-CARD COMPASS, Dutch, 19th century,UNUSUAL DRY-CARD COMPASS, Dutch, 19th century, a dry-card compass, signed by label on the compass card, "Fma J. Joosten Dordrect", with large gimbaled
Brass Surveyor's Compass by B. Chandlee
CircaBrass Surveyor's Compass by B. Chandlee
Circa mid-1700's. Benjamin Chandlee was a Maryland clockmaker. Center of engraved face is marked "B. Chandlee
A Cased Compass by W. & L.E. Gurley and aA Cased Compass by W. & L.E. Gurley and a Dip Needle Compass by W.S. Darley & Co., America, first half 20th century, the compass set into a hinged box
LOT OF PURPORTED CAPTURED NAVAL ARTIFACTSLOT OF PURPORTED CAPTURED NAVAL ARTIFACTS FROM THE CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUNNER A.D. VANCE ALONG WITH US NAVY UNIFORM, CAP, CUTLASS, AND BELT. This lot
EARLY WOOD DRY COMPASS BY JOSEPH HALSY, BOSTON.EARLY WOOD DRY COMPASS BY JOSEPH HALSY, BOSTON. The 5-1/2” dia. wood compass has lithograph directional star with interior statement “Made by Joseph
Slant Front Binnacle Compass by Ritchie,Slant Front Binnacle Compass by Ritchie, Boston, the walnut hinged slant-front case with carrying handle and oval glazed viewing window houses a dry compass
1858 Gurley solar compass, marked "W.1858 Gurley solar compass, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", marked on interior "Geo Raymond, April 1858" (a shop foreman
Two plane table outfits: both Model 1917Two plane table outfits: both Model 1917 with 15 x 12-1/2 in. boards, Eastman tripod legs, one with marks for University of Wisconsin, Dietzgen transverse
A 19TH CENTURY POLISHED BRASS SURVEYING LEVEL,A 19TH CENTURY POLISHED BRASS SURVEYING LEVEL, signed on the well-engraved silvered compass dial: Troughton & Simms LONDON, the 19 3/4" (50cm) long telescope
NEW YORK SURVEYOR'S VERNIER COMPASS BY R.NEW YORK SURVEYOR'S VERNIER COMPASS BY R. PATTON, New York, early 19th century. A surveyor's vernier compass, signed by engraved script on the silvered
TEMPERA PAINTING AND PIONEER COMPASS BY SWEETTEMPERA PAINTING AND PIONEER COMPASS BY SWEET Two items; a tempera on paper of a biplane, signed and dated 1932 l.r.; 13.5 x 17.25 in. and written, Painted
Brass Surveyor's Compass by B. Chandlee
CircaBrass Surveyor's Compass by B. Chandlee
Circa late 1700's. Face engraved with compass rose and directionals and marked "B* Chandlee / Baltimore". The
U.S.Navy Mark I Navy Std. 7 1/2" IlluminatedU.S.Navy Mark I Navy Std. 7 1/2" Illuminated Compass by Lionel A 13-1/2" square wood box holding a gimbal of cast bronze and bronze compass with anodized
W. & L.E. Gurley brass and metal surveyor'sW. & L.E. Gurley brass and metal surveyor's compass and a T. Underhill miniature brass telescope and tripod late 19th/early 20th century; 1) compass -
American brass and glass ship's compass ''J.W.American brass and glass ship's compass ''J.W. Neily Baltimore MD '' late 19th century; in fitted wood box compass - 5 1/4 in. Diam.; box - 6 1/2 in. Sq.
Ship's Compass Mounted as Table Lamp BrassShip's Compass Mounted as Table Lamp Brass gimbaled compass surmounted by lamp support. Compass retains pivoting and rotating mounting and has associated
Twenty-four Books on Himalayan Art, includingTwenty-four Books on Himalayan Art, including Reedy, Himalayan Bronzes; Linrothe, Ruthless Compassion; and Rhie, Wisdom and Compassion. From the Estate
JOHN BRUCE AND SONS LTD. , MERSEYSIDE, LIVERPOOL,JOHN BRUCE AND SONS LTD. , MERSEYSIDE, LIVERPOOL, NAUTICAL SHIP'S COMPASS AND BINNACLE "MERSEY PATTERN" after 1880, John Bruce & Sons Ltd., a British nautical
BRASS SHIP’S COMPASS BY KELVIN WHITE OFBRASS SHIP’S COMPASS BY KELVIN WHITE OF BOSTON. Wet compass marked on edge “Kelvin White Boston 2979”. Brass housing with a brass plaque has removable
CANE: IVORY COMPASS CANE. Tapered ebony typeCANE: IVORY COMPASS CANE. Tapered ebony type shaft with gold style ferule and tip, unmarked. Surmounted by an ivory ball with hollowed out top having compass.
CASED SHIP’S COMPASS BY E. S. RITCHIE,CASED SHIP’S COMPASS BY E. S. RITCHIE, BOSTON. Mahogany case holds wet compass on iron gimble. Serial No. 38177. Hinged case has added screws holding
Salvaged Japanese WW II-Era Gimbaled BinnacleSalvaged Japanese WW II-Era Gimbaled Binnacle Compass, second quarter 20th century, Nippon Sokki Co., Kobe, Japan, mounted in a wooden box with handwritten
Gimbaled Ship's Compass by E. S. Ritchie,Gimbaled Ship's Compass by E. S. Ritchie, Boston, the liquid-filled compass with 7 in. dia. dial, cardinal points in block lettering, fleur-de-lis at North,
Box Compass by T. S. & J. D. Negus, New York,Box Compass by T. S. & J. D. Negus, New York, the dovetailed poplar box with brass bowl, gimbal-mounted dry compass, cardinal points in block lettering
Gimballed Box Compass by Lorkin, London,Gimballed Box Compass by Lorkin, London, with brass gimbal, frame and stop lever, 2 3/4 in. dia. paper card with compass bearings in block lettering, fleur-de-lis
Brass Binnacle Compass, with liquid compassBrass Binnacle Compass, with liquid compass within a helmet cover with dual viewing ports, compass card marked Ch. Simon-Verbeke. Ostende., cardinal points
Brass Tell-Tale Mariner's Compass, 20th century,Brass Tell-Tale Mariner's Compass, 20th century, with pivotted printed compass card within a crown-form, lacquered pressed-brass hanging case and glass
Brass Surveyor's Compass by Thomas Harland,Brass Surveyor's Compass by Thomas Harland, Norwich, Connecticut, the 5 in. dia. dial with maker's boss signed Thomas Harland, Norwichwith engraved compass
Two Sighting Compasses, Lietz & Co., SanTwo Sighting Compasses, Lietz & Co., San Francisco compass with 2 3/4 in. black dial; and an aluminum compass by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, with
Two Scribes, a Blowtorch and a Compass, brassTwo Scribes, a Blowtorch and a Compass, brass and wooden tenon scribes, one marked P.A. French, brass blowtorch marked British Monitor Made and a gimbaled
Wooden Chinese Geomancer's Compass, a compassWooden Chinese Geomancer's Compass, a compass dial and needle at the center with concentric rings of painted and lacquered Chinese characters in black
Two Boxed Compasses and Two Carved WoodenTwo Boxed Compasses and Two Carved Wooden Compasses, early 19th century, one round in a brass case, labeled "J. KEHEW NEW BEDFORD," one brass gimbaled
'COME BOX THE COMPASS,' ENGLISH CREAMWARE'COME BOX THE COMPASS,' ENGLISH CREAMWARE GREEN TRANSFER-PRINTED BOWL, LIVERPOOL OR STAFFORDSHIRE, CIRCA 1815-20.
Printed on the interior with a compass
Circumferentor and gimballed wet card compassCircumferentor and gimballed wet card compass new york, 19th century Circumferentor in mahogany box labeled 'Merrill & Davis No. 255 Front Street
A liquid prismatic compass by J.H Steward,A liquid prismatic compass by J.H Steward, with leather case, a surveying compass with leather case, a Vernier compass by J.H Steward, a Beck camera dated
A late Victorian turned and carved ivoryA late Victorian turned and carved ivory desk thermometer, with compass, of tapering form with petal and bead borders, compass later, 4.5in (11.5cm) h.
Whitney surveyor's plain compass, markedWhitney surveyor's plain compass, marked "Thos. Whitney Maker, Philadelphia./558 Warranteed.", three spirit levels, 5 in. needle, 6-1/8 in.
Gurley railroad compass, metal label "BuiltGurley railroad compass, metal label "Built by Mechanician's Dept. College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Serial Number UW11282",
Three compasses: Two Gurley pocket compasses:Three compasses: Two Gurley pocket compasses: one marked "US Engineer Department, W. & L.E. Gurley, New York, 1918", 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 in.; one
Compass walking stick, black painted shaftCompass walking stick, black painted shaft with horn tip, top with operational compass, top marked "F. Barker & Son (1932) Ltd. London", 36 in. Compass
AN R.A.F. PATTERN ASTRO-COMPASS, by SpertiAN R.A.F. PATTERN ASTRO-COMPASS, by Sperti Inc; together with a Turn and Slip indicator, a P.3 compass (defective) a type B-16 liquid filled compass and
A 19TH CENTURY BRASS SURVEYING DIAL, theA 19TH CENTURY BRASS SURVEYING DIAL, the silvered compass signed J Gargory, Fecit, 5 Bull St, Birm, well engraved compass points, the minor circle divided
COUNTRY-MADE TRESTLE-BASE TABLE WITH INSETCOUNTRY-MADE TRESTLE-BASE TABLE WITH INSET COMPASS In pine. Breadboard top with central circular cutout for insertion of a wet base compass. Ivory arrow-form
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Three Military Compasses, a green metal-casedThree Military Compasses, a green metal-cased compass with tag stating Compass, M2 Nonmaintainable Brunson Instrument Co. Kansas City, MO. serial no. 94462,
TWO SHIP'S COMPASSES. A sestrel brass ship'sTWO SHIP'S COMPASSES. A sestrel brass ship's compass on gimbel, together with Viking Instruments dry compass on gimbel. 20th century. England and Massachusetts.
WELCH MODEL 2 WWII NAVAL BOAT COMPASS: CircaWELCH MODEL 2 WWII NAVAL BOAT COMPASS: Circa 1940's Model 2 boat compass by W. M. Welch Co. Chicago Ill. Brass housing with M. C. Co. (Marine Compass Co.)
RARE CHANDLEE & HOLLOWAY COMPASS, Baltimore,RARE CHANDLEE & HOLLOWAY COMPASS, Baltimore, 1818-1822, engraved block letter signature on the silvered face Baltimore/Chandlee & Holloway. The fully engraved
UNUSUAL DRY-CARD COMPASS, Dutch, 19th century,UNUSUAL DRY-CARD COMPASS, Dutch, 19th century, a dry-card compass, signed by label on the compass card, "Fma J. Joosten Dordrect", with large gimbaled
Brass Surveyor's Compass by B. Chandlee CircaBrass Surveyor's Compass by B. Chandlee Circa mid-1700's. Benjamin Chandlee was a Maryland clockmaker. Center of engraved face is marked "B. Chandlee
A Cased Compass by W. & L.E. Gurley and aA Cased Compass by W. & L.E. Gurley and a Dip Needle Compass by W.S. Darley & Co., America, first half 20th century, the compass set into a hinged box
LOT OF PURPORTED CAPTURED NAVAL ARTIFACTSLOT OF PURPORTED CAPTURED NAVAL ARTIFACTS FROM THE CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUNNER A.D. VANCE ALONG WITH US NAVY UNIFORM, CAP, CUTLASS, AND BELT. This lot
EARLY WOOD DRY COMPASS BY JOSEPH HALSY, BOSTON.EARLY WOOD DRY COMPASS BY JOSEPH HALSY, BOSTON. The 5-1/2” dia. wood compass has lithograph directional star with interior statement “Made by Joseph
Slant Front Binnacle Compass by Ritchie,Slant Front Binnacle Compass by Ritchie, Boston, the walnut hinged slant-front case with carrying handle and oval glazed viewing window houses a dry compass
1858 Gurley solar compass, marked "W.1858 Gurley solar compass, marked "W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, N.Y.", marked on interior "Geo Raymond, April 1858" (a shop foreman
Two plane table outfits: both Model 1917Two plane table outfits: both Model 1917 with 15 x 12-1/2 in. boards, Eastman tripod legs, one with marks for University of Wisconsin, Dietzgen transverse
A 19TH CENTURY POLISHED BRASS SURVEYING LEVEL,A 19TH CENTURY POLISHED BRASS SURVEYING LEVEL, signed on the well-engraved silvered compass dial: Troughton & Simms LONDON, the 19 3/4" (50cm) long telescope
NEW YORK SURVEYOR'S VERNIER COMPASS BY R.NEW YORK SURVEYOR'S VERNIER COMPASS BY R. PATTON, New York, early 19th century. A surveyor's vernier compass, signed by engraved script on the silvered
TEMPERA PAINTING AND PIONEER COMPASS BY SWEETTEMPERA PAINTING AND PIONEER COMPASS BY SWEET Two items; a tempera on paper of a biplane, signed and dated 1932 l.r.; 13.5 x 17.25 in. and written, Painted
Brass Surveyor's Compass by B. Chandlee CircaBrass Surveyor's Compass by B. Chandlee Circa late 1700's. Face engraved with compass rose and directionals and marked "B* Chandlee / Baltimore". The
U.S.Navy Mark I Navy Std. 7 1/2" IlluminatedU.S.Navy Mark I Navy Std. 7 1/2" Illuminated Compass by Lionel A 13-1/2" square wood box holding a gimbal of cast bronze and bronze compass with anodized
W. & L.E. Gurley brass and metal surveyor'sW. & L.E. Gurley brass and metal surveyor's compass and a T. Underhill miniature brass telescope and tripod late 19th/early 20th century; 1) compass -
American brass and glass ship's compass ''J.W.American brass and glass ship's compass ''J.W. Neily Baltimore MD '' late 19th century; in fitted wood box compass - 5 1/4 in. Diam.; box - 6 1/2 in. Sq.
Gold Compass Pendant and Chain A.B.A. CorreapendantGold Compass Pendant and Chain A.B.A. Correapendant designed as a working compass concealed by a ''compass rose'' that pivots to reveal the compass with
Ship's Compass Mounted as Table Lamp BrassShip's Compass Mounted as Table Lamp Brass gimbaled compass surmounted by lamp support. Compass retains pivoting and rotating mounting and has associated
Twenty-four Books on Himalayan Art, includingTwenty-four Books on Himalayan Art, including Reedy, Himalayan Bronzes; Linrothe, Ruthless Compassion; and Rhie, Wisdom and Compassion. From the Estate
JOHN BRUCE AND SONS LTD. , MERSEYSIDE, LIVERPOOL,JOHN BRUCE AND SONS LTD. , MERSEYSIDE, LIVERPOOL, NAUTICAL SHIP'S COMPASS AND BINNACLE "MERSEY PATTERN" after 1880, John Bruce & Sons Ltd., a British nautical
BRASS SHIP’S COMPASS BY KELVIN WHITE OFBRASS SHIP’S COMPASS BY KELVIN WHITE OF BOSTON. Wet compass marked on edge “Kelvin White Boston 2979”. Brass housing with a brass plaque has removable
CANE: IVORY COMPASS CANE. Tapered ebony typeCANE: IVORY COMPASS CANE. Tapered ebony type shaft with gold style ferule and tip, unmarked. Surmounted by an ivory ball with hollowed out top having compass.
CASED SHIP’S COMPASS BY E. S. RITCHIE,CASED SHIP’S COMPASS BY E. S. RITCHIE, BOSTON. Mahogany case holds wet compass on iron gimble. Serial No. 38177. Hinged case has added screws holding
Salvaged Japanese WW II-Era Gimbaled BinnacleSalvaged Japanese WW II-Era Gimbaled Binnacle Compass, second quarter 20th century, Nippon Sokki Co., Kobe, Japan, mounted in a wooden box with handwritten
Gimbaled Ship's Compass by E. S. Ritchie,Gimbaled Ship's Compass by E. S. Ritchie, Boston, the liquid-filled compass with 7 in. dia. dial, cardinal points in block lettering, fleur-de-lis at North,
Box Compass by T. S. & J. D. Negus, New York,Box Compass by T. S. & J. D. Negus, New York, the dovetailed poplar box with brass bowl, gimbal-mounted dry compass, cardinal points in block lettering
Gimballed Box Compass by Lorkin, London,Gimballed Box Compass by Lorkin, London, with brass gimbal, frame and stop lever, 2 3/4 in. dia. paper card with compass bearings in block lettering, fleur-de-lis
Brass Binnacle Compass, with liquid compassBrass Binnacle Compass, with liquid compass within a helmet cover with dual viewing ports, compass card marked Ch. Simon-Verbeke. Ostende., cardinal points
Brass Tell-Tale Mariner's Compass, 20th century,Brass Tell-Tale Mariner's Compass, 20th century, with pivotted printed compass card within a crown-form, lacquered pressed-brass hanging case and glass
Brass Surveyor's Compass by Thomas Harland,Brass Surveyor's Compass by Thomas Harland, Norwich, Connecticut, the 5 in. dia. dial with maker's boss signed Thomas Harland, Norwichwith engraved compass
Two Sighting Compasses, Lietz & Co., SanTwo Sighting Compasses, Lietz & Co., San Francisco compass with 2 3/4 in. black dial; and an aluminum compass by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, with
Two Scribes, a Blowtorch and a Compass, brassTwo Scribes, a Blowtorch and a Compass, brass and wooden tenon scribes, one marked P.A. French, brass blowtorch marked British Monitor Made and a gimbaled
Wooden Chinese Geomancer's Compass, a compassWooden Chinese Geomancer's Compass, a compass dial and needle at the center with concentric rings of painted and lacquered Chinese characters in black
Two Boxed Compasses and Two Carved WoodenTwo Boxed Compasses and Two Carved Wooden Compasses, early 19th century, one round in a brass case, labeled "J. KEHEW NEW BEDFORD," one brass gimbaled
CASED SHIP'S COMPASS BY JOSEPH ROUX, MARSEILLE. TheCASED SHIP'S COMPASS BY JOSEPH ROUX, MARSEILLE. The compass with painted dial inscribed "A. Marseille par Joseph Roux, hydrographe sur le port a
'COME BOX THE COMPASS,' ENGLISH CREAMWARE'COME BOX THE COMPASS,' ENGLISH CREAMWARE GREEN TRANSFER-PRINTED BOWL, LIVERPOOL OR STAFFORDSHIRE, CIRCA 1815-20. Printed on the interior with a compass
Circumferentor and gimballed wet card compassCircumferentor and gimballed wet card compass new york, 19th century Circumferentor in mahogany box labeled 'Merrill & Davis No. 255 Front Street
A liquid prismatic compass by J.H Steward,A liquid prismatic compass by J.H Steward, with leather case, a surveying compass with leather case, a Vernier compass by J.H Steward, a Beck camera dated
A late Victorian turned and carved ivoryA late Victorian turned and carved ivory desk thermometer, with compass, of tapering form with petal and bead borders, compass later, 4.5in (11.5cm) h.
Maritime Interest Two brass marine compasses comprising:Maritime Interest Two brass marine compasses comprising: a painted brass and glass compass attached to a later case, 13cm wide; and another similar
Whitney surveyor's plain compass, markedWhitney surveyor's plain compass, marked "Thos. Whitney Maker, Philadelphia./558 Warranteed.", three spirit levels, 5 in. needle, 6-1/8 in.
Gurley railroad compass, metal label "BuiltGurley railroad compass, metal label "Built by Mechanician's Dept. College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Serial Number UW11282",
Three compasses: Two Gurley pocket compasses:Three compasses: Two Gurley pocket compasses: one marked "US Engineer Department, W. & L.E. Gurley, New York, 1918", 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 in.; one
Compass walking stick, black painted shaftCompass walking stick, black painted shaft with horn tip, top with operational compass, top marked "F. Barker & Son (1932) Ltd. London", 36 in. Compass
AN R.A.F. PATTERN ASTRO-COMPASS, by SpertiAN R.A.F. PATTERN ASTRO-COMPASS, by Sperti Inc; together with a Turn and Slip indicator, a P.3 compass (defective) a type B-16 liquid filled compass and
A 19TH CENTURY BRASS SURVEYING DIAL, theA 19TH CENTURY BRASS SURVEYING DIAL, the silvered compass signed J Gargory, Fecit, 5 Bull St, Birm, well engraved compass points, the minor circle divided
COUNTRY-MADE TRESTLE-BASE TABLE WITH INSETCOUNTRY-MADE TRESTLE-BASE TABLE WITH INSET COMPASS In pine. Breadboard top with central circular cutout for insertion of a wet base compass. Ivory arrow-form