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LOT 1870

Estimate
GBP (£) 100 - 140
EUR (€) 120 - 160
USD ($) 120 - 170

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

LARGE IRON COMPASSES
CIRCA 1800 A.D.
28 1/8 in. (1.48 kg, 71.5 cm).

The long arms tapering to points; upcurving arch; no visible scale; fixing screw absent; possibly for use in ship-building.

PROVENANCE:
Acquired from Czerny's Auctions, Italy, 2106, lot 142.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.

Accompanied by copy of the purchase invoice and lot details.

CONDITION