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19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
$1,100
£830.83
€960.21
CA$1,542.92
A$1,716.12
CHF 898.18
MX$20,931.02
NOK 11,285.97
SEK 10,615.92
DKK 7,167
About the Item
Antique ships compass with interesting Dutch lettering. Spun brass bowl with gimbal. Fitted to a primitive dovetailed box. Circa 1880. With compass card from L.J. Harri, Amsterdam.
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