TWO DRY COMPASSES AND HOLOSTERIC BAROMETER.

TWO DRY COMPASSES AND HOLOSTERIC BAROMETER. 19th century. American. First dry compass on a gimbal in original box with old red paint, manufacture’s name on dial “C.R. SHERMAN & CO. NEW BEDFORD”. Second compass on a gimbal within a round brass container fitted with lid, unknown manufacturer. Barometer with silvered dial in a conforming brass case, dial marked “GALL & LEMBKE / NEW YORK”, additionally marked “MADE IN FRANCE”. SIZE: First: Box 5″ h x 7 1/2″ sq. Dial 4-1/2 dia. Second: 1-3/4″ h x 3-3/4 dia. overall. Third: 2″ h x 5″ dia. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Dry compass and box with normal and expected wear and corrosion, paper dial discolored. Second compass, very good overall. Barometer very good. 9-24624 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

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
	2132	$383.50	TWO DRY COMPASSES AND HOLOSTERIC BAROMETER. 19th century. American. First dry compass on a gimbal in original box with old red paint, manufacture’s name on dial “C.R. SHERMAN & CO. NEW BEDFORD”. Second compass on a gimbal within a round brass container fitted with lid, unknown manufacturer. Barometer with silvered dial in a conforming brass case, dial marked “GALL & LEMBKE / NEW YORK”, additionally marked “MADE IN FRANCE”. SIZE: First: Box 5″ h x 7 1/2″ sq. Dial 4-1/2 dia. Second: 1-3/4″ h x 3-3/4 dia. overall. Third: 2″ h x 5″ dia. PROVENANCE: From a fine New Jersey home. CONDITION: Dry compass and box with normal and expected wear and corrosion, paper dial discolored. Second compass, very good overall. Barometer very good. 9-24624 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 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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