29th Apr, 2009 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)

 
  Lot 199
 

199

[M] A MID 19TH-CENTURY DRY CARD SIGHTING COMPASS...

A MID 19TH-CENTURY DRY CARD SIGHTING COMPASS BY GEORGE WHITBREAD
the 6in. engraved green compass card set within a lacquered brass gimballed bowl, signed on the rim Whitbread London, folding sights with glass shades, secured within a teak box (lacking lid, old wear) -- 11in. (28cm.) diameter
Estimated at £500 - £800

 
A MID 19TH-CENTURY DRY CARD SIGHTING COMPASS BY GEORGE WHITBREAD
the 6in. engraved green compass card set within a lacquered brass gimballed bowl, signed on the rim Whitbread London, folding sights with glass shades, secured within a teak box (lacking lid, old wear) -- 11in. (28cm.) diameter
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