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19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

$1,195
£904.43
€1,038.47
CA$1,702.38
A$1,846.27
CHF 969.73
MX$22,426.18
NOK 12,134.64
SEK 11,425.44
DKK 7,752.87

About the Item

19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with gimbaled. Weight is 9 pounds.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: X-1991stDibs: LU1741218611432

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