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ARTIFACT:
This is a late 19th century ship's dry compass made by E.S. Ritchie & Sons of Boston, Massachusetts. The compass face is in black and white with handsome diamond and triangle details throughout. The compass has a detachable wooden base with two numbers painted on it in duplication: 90510 and A-26-3. There is also an affixed metal tag stamped 90510 on the base and the same number is also stamped directly into the wood.
VINTAGE:
Circa late 19th century.
SIZE:
Approximately 4-1/4" height and 13" diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Glass, painted wood (some areas have painted lettering), plated brass tag, iron.
ATTACHMENT:
N/A.
MARKINGS:
On compass face: RICHIE BOSTON with maker's mark; at center: SOLD BY CHAS. C. HUTCHINSON BOSTON; on top edge of compass: E.S. RITCHIE & SONS 62810 BOSTON; on base: 90510 and A-26-3 (painted twice), 90510 on tag and also stamped in wood.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a nautical collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VABEX10 VHEJX1/11 SFJJX4/15
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The compass has a lot of cosmetic wear, especially along the edges of the base, but is completely intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
