- 962
BRASS AND SILVERED SURVEYOR'S COMPASS WITH WOODEN TRIPOD STAND AND PINE TRAVELING CASE, C. LINCOLN, LONDON, CIRCA 1840
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Height of brass compass 7 in., with stand 61 1/2 in. by Length 16 3/4 in. by Depth 6 7/8 in.; The mahogany compass Height 6 in. by Length 15 in. by Depth 6 in.
Inscribed C. Lincoln, London. Together with a rare mahogany and paper surveyor's compass, Edward Prince Banks and William H. H. Hatch, Portland, Maine, circa 1837-1857, inscribed Banks & Hatch, Portland, inscribed on a label attached to the mahogany one, Owned and used by Irvin Thrasher. / Cape Elizabeth / last used April 1966 to lay out Pickell Street, from Fort Preble to Ferry Village [Maine]. / Tripod Compass Chain. 2 pieces.
Provenance
The first: Guthman Americana, Westport, Connecticut.
The second: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth New Hampshire, June 6, 1998, lot 932.
The second: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth New Hampshire, June 6, 1998, lot 932.
Condition
The tripod base appears to retain its original surface, as does the carrying box, with brass cap in pine carrying box, otherwise as illustrated; the mahogany compass without accouterments, with two cracks to glass face.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.