$461
William J. Young Vernier Compass, no. 3951, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1866, lacquered brass instrument with 6-in. dia. dial marked "Wm. J. Yung/Maker/Philadelphia/no 3951," blued-steel needle with needle lifter on underside, outkeeper, circular bubble level, sighting vanes, and tripod mount, housed in its original mahogany box with manufacturer's label and retailer's label from "Uriah Borton/Morrestown, N.J." Estimate $200-400 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-04-12
