Vintage steel frame NAUTICAL DISTANCE INSTRUMENT made in GERMANY mid twentieth century used to measure Nautical Miles, Statute Miles, Kilometers, one inch to one mile on maps, having English on one side. The other side in French Inches to Miles or Versies, Centimeters to Kilometers, rotating disc at base corresponds to movable needle, measuring distance on maps. Measuremants: 3"x 1 1/8" Condition is excellent.
World War II US Artillery Compass manufactured for the Army by The KALART Company, comprising textured painted metal with applied enamel brass label marked COMPASS, M2, NO. G.H.D. THE KALART COMPANY INC. STAMFORD CONN, no serial number. Opens to reveal bubble for checking level and sighting mirror. Measurements: 3"x 2 3/4"x 1 1/4" Excellent condition with minor flaking.
This modern-looking American desk accessory is a copper twist-handle letter opener, made in the Arts and Crafts period, circa 1910, of simple design, wonderful patina. Measurements: 8 3/4 " long; condition is very good with slight wear to point.
Ok banjo lovers. this is a near mint Vega Vegaphone Professional Model 4 string banjo, Serial No. 80799, c.1930, original leather case. Beautifully inlaid including mother of pearl and ebony, ivory /french ivory knobs, hardware marked Vega, Vegaphone Professional and Grover Patent Presto, center of skin impressed mark Olympian Brand; case lined with brown velvet and centered label The Vega Company Musical Instruments, 155 Columbus Ave, Boston, Mass; Measurement: 33 3/4 " L, 13 1/2 &qu ...click for details
