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Thomas Whitney Surveyor's Compass, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, lacquered brass instrument with a 6-in. dia. engraved dial marked "Ths. Whitney Maker Philadelphia," with fleur-de-lis representing north, outer scale marked 0-90 in four quadrants, with original paper label on interior case lid, lg. 14 in. Provenance: Robert Miller Collection. Estimate $200-300 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.


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