Large Iron Compasses
Circa 1800 A.D. The long arms tapering to points; upcurving arch; no visible scale; fixing screw absent; possibly for use in ship-building. 1.48 kg, 71.5 cm (28 1/8 in.). Acquired from Czerny's Auctions, Italy, 2106, lot 142. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by copy of the purchase invoice and lot details.
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Circa 1800 A.D. The long arms tapering to points; upcurving arch; no visible scale; fixing screw absent; possibly for use in ship-building. 1.48 kg, 71.5 cm (28 1/8 in.). Acquired from Czerny's Auctions, Italy, 2106, lot 142. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by copy of the purchase invoice and lot details.