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Antique 19th & 20th Century Compasses

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A RARE EUROPEAN POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS 19TH C: With an integral compass and a string gnomon. There is an inscription on the lid inside: "Al Polo 43:47". Outside, a wooden box is decorated with a landscape. Lockable with brass padlock. Such items w

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Antique large Masonic silver & glass compass jewel: 236-L166 Antique large Masonic silver and glass stones set square and compass jewel, 19th century, Masonic emblems and color stones. Engraved "To the Honorable Captain Jocelyn a token of brotherly est

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EARLY ANTIQUE ENGLISH "HART BIRMINGHAM" SILVERED BRASS COMPASS: EARLY 19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE ENGLISH "HART BIRMINGHAM" SILVERED BRASS COMPASS - MAHOGANY BASE AND LID - MEASURES APPROX. 6" X 6"

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Antique shagreen cased portable sundial with: Antique shagreen cased portable sundial with compass. Compass: 1.75" Dia.; Case: 1.5"H x 2" Dia. PROVENANCE: The Englishman's Antiques, Addison, Texas. Circa - 19th C.

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Brass Bate London Transit Compass: Brass Surveyor's Transit signed Bate London, 11 1/2" telescope with cover, 2 1/2" silvered compass dial encased atop a 4 1/2" circle, two functioning levels. Early to mid 19th century. (Additional hig

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Large Collection Of Antique Compasses: Large Collection Of Antique Compasses

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Antique 19th & 20th Century Compasses. One antique French compass in fitted black leather box along with one vintage Japanese compass. Leather case measures 3 inches in length.

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Antique 19th & 20th Century Compasses

Name: Antique 19th & 20th Century Compasses
SKU: 46881225
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $80 - $120

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