William J. Young Vernier Compass, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, lacquered brass instrument with 6-in. dia. dial marked "Wm. J. Young/Maker/Philadelphia" blued-steel needle with needle lifter on underside, outkeeper, circular bubble level, sighting vanes, and tripod mount, housed in its original mahogany box, 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.
