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19th Century Dry Card Compass by Ritchie of Boston Dated 1863
$1,470
£1,128.90
€1,293.70
CA$2,069.40
A$2,318.18
CHF 1,205.74
MX$28,277.03
NOK 15,350.71
SEK 14,474.62
DKK 9,655.84
About the Item
Quality ship's compass from Boston maker E.S. Ritchie. Heavy brass bowl is engraved with the maker's name and patent dates: Sept. 9, 1862, and Apr. 7, 1863, with a cylindrical compass card. Fitted to the original timber box. One section of wood is missing from the box bottom. Box lid is sliding. A very, very early Ritchie compass.
Weight: 6 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 6'H x 9"W x 8"D
Made: America
Material: Brass
Date: 1863
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1863
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- Seller Location:Norwell, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: 11641stDibs: LU1741245677732
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