BOXED DRY COMPASS, THAXTER CO., BOSTON.

BOXED DRY COMPASS, THAXTER CO., BOSTON. Circa 1825. The paper dial with compass points headed by a fleur-de-lis, marked in the center of the dial “THAXTER, State Street, Boston” and mounted within a brass gimbaled bowl, set in the original oak box fitted with a sliding lid. SIZE: Compass: 7″ dia. Box: 6-3/4″ h. x 10″ sq. PROVENANCE: Purported to have been purchased in 1827 by Captain Gray, Bucksport, Maine, for service in his vessel. During the Civil War, Capt. Gray’s vessel, on which this compass was used, was captured and later released by the pirate Simms. The compass remained in the Gray family until it was sold at auction and purchased by the current owner in the 1970s. CONDITION: The dry-mounted compass in functioning condition, the dial legible and clear, the brass casing and mounts corroded but good. The box with good dark patina, dry. 9-94070 (1,200-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

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
	2268	$575.00	BOXED DRY COMPASS, THAXTER CO., BOSTON. Circa 1825. The paper dial with compass points headed by a fleur-de-lis, marked in the center of the dial “THAXTER, State Street, Boston” and mounted within a brass gimbaled bowl, set in the original oak box fitted with a sliding lid. SIZE: Compass: 7″ dia. Box: 6-3/4″ h. x 10″ sq. PROVENANCE: Purported to have been purchased in 1827 by Captain Gray, Bucksport, Maine, for service in his vessel. During the Civil War, Capt. Gray’s vessel, on which this compass was used, was captured and later released by the pirate Simms. The compass remained in the Gray family until it was sold at auction and purchased by the current owner in the 1970s. CONDITION: The dry-mounted compass in functioning condition, the dial legible and clear, the brass casing and mounts corroded but good. The box with good dark patina, dry. 9-94070 (1,200-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 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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