by E.S. Ritchie, Boston, circa 1863
Details
A 5½ INCH COMPASS
by E.S. Ritchie, Boston, circa 1863
a rare American, Civil war period compass in a brass casement with maker's mark, serial number and service dates stamped in the outer ring. An unusual flared compass card with center divider is original, hand painted with the compass points.
by E.S. Ritchie, Boston, circa 1863
a rare American, Civil war period compass in a brass casement with maker's mark, serial number and service dates stamped in the outer ring. An unusual flared compass card with center divider is original, hand painted with the compass points.
Provenance
From the collection of John Hand