6082: A CASED BRASS SURVEYING COMPASS SIGNED DAVIS C. 1850

The fine brass instrument with peep sights is centered by a silvered dial below the glass lens with black enamel coordinates and fleur-de-lis symbol along with the maker's name W.C. Davis, New York. The instrument is housed in its original mahogany case with paper label from a Richmond, Virginia retailer.
Case measures 3.5h x 15w x 7.25d inches.
Very good intact, original condition.
$250 - $400