Description: VINTAGE RARE UNKNOWN CIRCA 1850 OWEN HIBBARD BESTER - WASHINGTON CITY, D.C. MINI SURVEY SURVEYOR COMPASS A very rare and unusual but incomplete MINIATURE surveyor survey compass by OWEN HIBBARD BESTER of WASHINGTON CITY, D.C. Bester was born in Washington City in 1809 and died in 1857. Owen Bester was listed in the WASHINGTON D.C. DIRECTORY in 1857 as "a mathematical, optical and philosophical instrument maker." The tiny compass dial is a mere 2" in diameter and is engraved: "OWEN H. BESTER - WASH'N CITY, D.C." and is embellished with what appears to be a winged elongnated chestnut. Lacks compass lifter, a pair of uprights and two knurled hold-downs, and a base section to mount to a tripod or staff along with the brass mounting screws; all which a competent machinist can replicate out of brass stock. Has a 2" COMPASS DIAL and over-all is 6 1/2" LONG. Wear is consistent with age and use. Please see all photos as they are part of the description. ASK ALL QUESTIONS PRIOR TO EXECUTING A "BUY IT NOW." AS SHOWN ABOVE. SOLD "AS-IS." NO RETURNS. SHIPPING & INSURANCE is $25.00 in US and includes 13.25% eBay / PAYPAL SELLER'S SHIPPING SURCHARGE and 13.25% SALES TAX SURCHARGE FEE sellers must pay eBay. Shipments East of the Mississippi may receive partial rebate on shipping costs assessed after item ships. WE DO NOT SHIP BY UPS as they rip open boxes insured at $100 or more seeking to deny shipments containing antiques. ALL SHIPMENTS NORMALLY MADE THROUGH USPS - BUT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEND BY FEDERAL EXPRESS GROUND INSURED. OVERSEAS SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM is $65.00 for REGISTERED AIRPOST or minimally insured Airpost with safe signatured delivery for easy Customs clearance. GA STATE residents must pay 8% STATE SALES TAX. GOOD LUCK! WE COMBINE SHIPPING!
Price: 484 USD
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
End Time: 2025-01-12T03:58:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
