JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 17 February 2026 / 10:00 am start
A late 19thC dry card compass by Lord Kelvin of Glasgow,
Realised: $240 plus premium
Lot Details
the compass card also named James White, detailed on Japan paper, showing some faults, with silk threads holding bar magnets and cap. Diameter: 11". In brass bowled case with brass screw-down bezel. Dia.280mm. H.185mm.
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