EARLY WOODEN SURVEYORS COMPASS S.THAXTER BOSTON.

EARLY WOODEN SURVEYORS COMPASS S.THAXTER BOSTON. This early wooden surveyors compass probably dates to the 18th century and is made of walnut w/a brass engraved degree ring around the paper compass. The compass printed S.TH_XTER, MAKER, STATE STREET, BOSTON (There is a screw-hole after “H” where the “A” should be in Thaxter’s name. Compass ca. 1769). With make-do pine period carved cover. SIZE: 15″l. PROVENANCE: William Guthman Collection CONDITION: Missing parts and w/various screw holes. The paper compass stained. 4-32722 JJ18 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1499	$0.00	EARLY WOODEN SURVEYORS COMPASS S.THAXTER BOSTON. This early wooden surveyors compass probably dates to the 18th century and is made of walnut w/a brass engraved degree ring around the paper compass. The compass printed S.TH_XTER, MAKER, STATE STREET, BOSTON (There is a screw-hole after “H” where the “A” should be in Thaxter’s name. Compass ca. 1769). With make-do pine period carved cover. SIZE: 15″l. PROVENANCE: William Guthman Collection CONDITION: Missing parts and w/various screw holes. The paper compass stained. 4-32722 JJ18 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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