Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Antique Scrimshaw Cased DRY Card Compass, 19TH C.
- Price realized
- $640
- Pre-sale estimate
- $400 – $800
- Hammer price
- $500
- Category
- Science & Technology
- Sold
- May 2, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 2- MAY 2026 "TREASURES FROM THE VAULTS OF A DALLAS DESIGNER"
Lot description
Scarce antique dry card compass, 19th c., in raised ornate circular scrimshaw case embellished with lion faces, the card with a fleur-de-lis north with the upper part marked "T L," metal north pointer arrow at upper case, approx 1.5"h, 3.25
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.