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LOT 1870

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.

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LOT 1870

Large Iron Compasses

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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