Adler AIS | Details

Object number

A-215
Object name

Compass: Surveyor's
Creator

Patten, Richard
Description

Original case of hollowed wood secured by wooden pegs, leather thong and leather strap hinge. Hinge end chipped and leather strap torn. Silvered bilevel compass rose with 8 points and 0-90-0-90-9° every 1°. Blued needle type 15. Needle brake.
Inscription/Sig.

"RD PATTEN/ NEW-YORK"
Date

c. 1814-37
Material

brass, silvered brass, wood, leather
Place Of Prod.

United States

Dimensions

Frame