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Two Wm. J. Young Surveyor's Compasses, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, both lacquered brass instruments with 5 1/2-in. dia. dials marked "Wm .J. Young/Maker/Philadelphia," one also marked "3058," blued-steel needles with needle lifters on underside, outkeepers, circular levels, sighting vanes, one with tripod mount, housed in their original fitted cases. Provenance: Robert Miller Collection. Estimate $300-500 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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