$4,444
Richard Patten Brass Surveying Compass and Tripod, New York, c. 1825, with 4 1/4-in. dia. engraved silvered dial signed Rich d Patten, New York , engraved star pattern with compass points in block lettering and a fleur-de-lis at north, needle ring engraved 0-90 in four quadrants, blued steel hand, brass lifter, spirit level, vanes, dovetailed carrying case and original tripod, lg. of instrument 11 in. Note: According to Smart, The Makers of Surveying Instruments in America since 1700, Vol. I , p. 114, Richard Patten is listed as a mathematical instrument maker in the New York Directories from 1813-1840. Instrument brass in cleaned condition, box lid top is a replacement
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-06-02
