Surveyor's Or Forester's Compass Featuring The Coat Of Arms Of Richard Buckland
SURVEYOR'S OR FORESTER'S COMPASS WITH THE COAT OF ARMS OF RICHARD BUCKLAND
England, 18th century
Wood, brass, iron, paper
Case: 16 x 15.5
Case containing a compass with a diameter of 13 cm; measuring dial on glued paper, with a fleur-de-lis marking north; glass framed in brass.
Mahogany case; hinged lid, bearing on the inside a bookplate printed on paper, bearing the name of Richard Buckland of Turo and the motto “Sicut cervus anhelat ad fontes aquarum”: As a deer longs for streams.
Some foxing on the papers.
Ref.: 7320
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
400 €
Period: 18th century
Style: English Style
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Other
Reference (ID): 1802637
Availability: In stock
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