$461
Blydenburgh & Giles Surveyor's Compass, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mid-19th century, 5 1/2-in. engraved silvered dial marked "Blydenburgh & Giles/Maker/Philada," eight-line rose with fleur-de-lis representing north, blued needle, bubble level and outkeeper, housed in its original mahogany box with label reading in part "Blydenburg & Giles Mathematical Instrument Makers at the Nautical Store." Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. Estimate $200-300 lacking one sighting vane screw Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-10-11