Sold for:
$800

Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co. Ship's Compass, Boston, nickel-plated lighthouse-shaped instrument with hexagonal pyramidal clear glass hood above brass gimbaled compass with paper dial, marked on outer rim "Spherical Compass Patent 1987383," stepped base with brass plaque reading as above, similarly shaped hood with viewing port, ht. 12 1/2 in. Estimate $600-800 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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