Sold for:
$2,468
$2,468
Brass Plain Surveyor's Compass by Christopher Hurtin, with 5-inch brass dial (originally silvered) signed C. Hurtin. Goshen, A: 1806, No. 31 surrounded by entwined flowers of a different genus in each quadrant, foliate-engraved four-point rose with directionals strongly marked in each of the tips, needle ring divided 0-90° in four quadrants, steel needle with serpentine brass needle-lifter engraved E at East, East and West points reversed, slightly tapering limb with clamps holding bezel in place, and sprung slide-on sights with engraving on the dovetails, lg. 13 in., (polished).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-03-24
