^Lot 419 Reid Surveyor's Compass

Produced circa 1860-1870 by James Reid of Pennsylvania, a watchmaker and jeweler. Brass construction, with a glass topped, silver finished main section, bearing the makers markings, serial number and a niter blue compass arm. With two sighting arms, 15 1/2 inches across, a ball and socket jointed swivel, and a round wooden base.
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Condition: Very good, with a fine aged patina on the brass. The compass appears to be in good working order.