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Antique Surveying Compass

Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass In Original Mahogany Box
Located in New York, NY
Brass and steel survey transit and compass in the original mahogany box. Made by J.C Ulmer Co. Good
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Antique and rare magnetic surveying compass, brass with original wooden box, signed E. Vion Paris
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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880
Located in Bilzen, BE
–1880) Belgium A superb antique surveying circumferentor (surveyor’s compass), signed “Brand Frères
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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box
Located in Milan, OH
rare treasure from the past with this remarkable antique J.C. Ulmer & Co. Transit and Compass
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Antique Early 1900s American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic compass for nautical detection, of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 67770 of
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English London-Made Brass Surveying Compass in Original Case, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Lond-made brass surveying compass in original case, circa 1880. Made By J. and W.E
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Vase Signed
Located in Long Island City, NY
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Engens Fabriker, Chaise Longue, Beech, Velvet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks

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Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Located in Lafayette, IN
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Vintage 1950s Industrial Tableware

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Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
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Antique Eumig, Electric R, 8mm Video Camera
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Acoustic or Electric Jazz Guitar, Silvertone, 1950s
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Located in Buffalo, NY
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

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Chrome

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Located in Charleston, SC
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20th Century British Lanterns

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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia

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