William E. Stieren Surveyor's Compass, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 19th century, lacquered brass instrument with 6-in. dia. engraved silvered dial reading "Wm. E. Stieren/Maker/Pittsburgh, Pa.," with interior vernier, opposing spirit levels and an outkeeper, fitted mahogany box with original paper label, lg. 15 in. Provenance: Robert Miller Collection. Estimate $200-300 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
