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W. & L.E. Gurley New York Production Surveyor's Plane Compass

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,200.00 USD
W. & L.E. Gurley New York Production Surveyor's Plane Compass
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W. & L.E. Gurley New York Production Surveyor's Plane Compass

Engraved in script on the silvered compass dial, "W. & L. E. Gurley Troy NY". Circa 3rd quarter of the 19th century. The compass plate is 15 3/4 inches long with a 6 inch magnetic needle with arrestor screw, and original bubble level vials. Original accessories including two sight vanes, one with peep sights and the other with vertical elevation graduations, both with accompanying thumb screws. The compass includes the case as well as the ball and socket staff mount, and the original field Jacob's staff with paint.

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Very good, with field worn finish, the wooden case also with field wear, the staff is lacking paint towards the bottom. The compass is in working order.