Compass, Robert Merrill, Ny, Box W/lid, C. 1866 - Feb 14, 2016 | Louis J. Dianni, Llc In Fl
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Compass, Robert Merrill, NY, Box w/Lid, c. 1866

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Compass, Robert Merrill, NY, Box w/Lid, c. 1866
Compass, Robert Merrill, NY, Box w/Lid, c. 1866
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Description
Description: Dry card compass by Robert Merrill, NY with brass bowl and on gimballed movement. It is housed in its original box retaing the lid with three finger holds. Dovetailed corners with scribe lines in each corner.

History: Robert Merrill (fl. 1838-1864) was the leading nautical instrument maker in the U.S. during the middle decades of the nineteenth century. The firm became Robert Merrill & Sons in 1865, and continued under similar names until 1923.

Provenance: N/A

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 8.5 | Height(in) = 6.75 | Width(in) = 10 | Depth(in) = 10

Size of Artwork(in): 6.75 x 10 x 10

Artist Name: Robert Merrill, NY

Medium: Wood, brass, glass

Circa: C. 1860
Condition
Fine condition retaining the original glass and caulking as well.
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Compass, Robert Merrill, NY, Box w/Lid, c. 1866

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