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An 18th Century Silvered Compass By Givsani, Woolverhampton,
An 18th Century Silvered Compass By Givsani, Woolverhampton,
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English, c.1800, engraved in copper plate 'Givsani Woolverhampton' the compass with beautifully engraved compass rose with blued steel needle with lever lock, the case constructed of solid mahogany with studded hinges to the rear, case width 17.4cm Note: possibly P. Guisani, 42 Cock StrT, Wolverhampton
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An 18th Century Silvered Compass By Givsani, Woolverhampton,

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