John Bliss telltale & Ritchie compasses
Group of (2) nautical gimbaled brass compasses, to include: hanging telltale compass with foliate arms, marked ''John Bliss & Co., New York'' on dial, (dent to back); and E.S. Ritchie compass, marked ''Ritchie Boston, U.S.A'' on dial, (wear from use). Ritchie compass:12''dia, 5''h. Provenance: Estate of William Kranker, collector and dealer, Greenport, NY.
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Group of (2) nautical gimbaled brass compasses, to include: hanging telltale compass with foliate arms, marked ''John Bliss & Co., New York'' on dial, (dent to back); and E.S. Ritchie compass, marked ''Ritchie Boston, U.S.A'' on dial, (wear from use). Ritchie compass:12''dia, 5''h. Provenance: Estate of William Kranker, collector and dealer, Greenport, NY.