Lot Essay
J. E. Hand and his brother were partners for several years during which time this compass was made.
BY JOHN HAND & BRO., CIRCA 1890
Details
A 7 Inch Diameter Gimbled Compass
by John Hand & Bro., circa 1890
with gimbled ring, hand made card is in points and degrees and the outer brass top ring is stamped 'J. Hand & Bros., Philad'a'
7 in. (17.9 cm.), diameter
by John Hand & Bro., circa 1890
with gimbled ring, hand made card is in points and degrees and the outer brass top ring is stamped 'J. Hand & Bros., Philad'a'
7 in. (17.9 cm.), diameter
Provenance
From the collection of John Hand