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Mahogany & Brass Beam Compass, by W & S Jones,
Mahogany & Brass Beam Compass, by W & S Jones,
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English, c.1800, impressed to the boxwood scale 'W & S Jones, 30 Holborn London' with printed trade label to the inside of the lid, the beam compass with boxwood scale, lacquered brass holders, one with screw adjustment, with 2 spikes and a pen attachment, in original fitted case case 81cm
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Mahogany & Brass Beam Compass, by W & S Jones,

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