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Antique W & L.E Gurley Troy N.Y Surveyors Transit Compass Scope Tripod Stand
$1,100List Price
About the Item
- Creator:W. & L.E. Gurley (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)
- Style:Industrial (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Fair; (verdigris) corrosion and patina from use and age. Could use cleaning / polish. One of the small glass windows along the outside of the compass is cracked.
- Seller Location:Dayton, OH
- Reference Number:Seller: 381731stDibs: LU5343234428392

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