RARE AND IMPORTANT RITTENHOUSE & POTTS SURVEYOR’S COMPASS.

RARE AND IMPORTANT RITTENHOUSE & POTTS SURVEYOR’S COMPASS. Late 18th century, Philadelphia. The 5-1/2″ silvered dial with original blue silvered needle joined to a functioning needle lifter. The needle ring divided into thirty second increments. The eight point rose with hatched and patterned engravings, the cardinal point similarly engraved. The center of dial engraved “RITTENHOUSE & POTTS.” The 6-1/4″ sight veins appear original. The level on the North point also appears original and functional. The compass retains its original protective brass cover. SIZE: Overall dia 6-1/4″. Overall l with veins 13-3/4″. Overall h including adapter: 8-1/4″. CONDITION: Surfaces appear original and untouched. The silvered dial with uneven patina. The adapter socket beneath the compass functional. Apart from some minor surface corrosion, the case and compass are in overall very good condition. 9-28573 (4,000-8,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2255	$5,925.00	RARE AND IMPORTANT RITTENHOUSE & POTTS SURVEYOR’S COMPASS. Late 18th century, Philadelphia. The 5-1/2″ silvered dial with original blue silvered needle joined to a functioning needle lifter. The needle ring divided into thirty second increments. The eight point rose with hatched and patterned engravings, the cardinal point similarly engraved. The center of dial engraved “RITTENHOUSE & POTTS.” The 6-1/4″ sight veins appear original. The level on the North point also appears original and functional. The compass retains its original protective brass cover. SIZE: Overall dia 6-1/4″. Overall l with veins 13-3/4″. Overall h including adapter: 8-1/4″. CONDITION: Surfaces appear original and untouched. The silvered dial with uneven patina. The adapter socket beneath the compass functional. Apart from some minor surface corrosion, the case and compass are in overall very good condition. 9-28573 (4,000-8,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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