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B58-255
 
 
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B58-255 SURVEYOR'S VERNIER COMPASS. Knox & Shain. Dark brass card, oxidized but undamaged, with cover, 5" blued steel needle with lifting collar, star and fleur-de-lis at north, circle counter, circular level vial which was uncommon (and which has dried up), straight socket. In a fitted box with label in lid with Chestnut Street address, sighting vanes and leather strap. Normal oxidation to the brass but no damage. Knox & Shain made surveying instruments in Philadelphia from 1855 into the twentieth century. Good+ 300-600

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