Late 19th Century Ship's Dry Compass by E.S. Ritchie & Sons of Boston

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-There is also an affixed metal tag stamped 90510 on the base and the same number is also stamped directly into the wood.

Circa late 19th century.

Approximately 4-1/4" height and 13" diameter.

Glass, painted wood (some areas have painted lettering), plated brass tag, iron.

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.

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7- (Very Fine-): The compass has a lot of cosmetic wear, especially along the edges of the base, but is completely intact.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.