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James Foster Jr. & Co. Vernier Compass, Cincinnati, Ohio, 6-in. dia. engraved silvered dial marked as above with fleur-de-lis representing north, circular spirit level mounted on south arm and vernier on the north, housed in its original fitted box with paper label. Provenance: Richard Miller Collection. Estimate $300-400 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.


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