667: 18TH CENTURY SURVEYING CIRCLE AND TRIPOD

The circular openwork plate with four finely cut site vanes is housed in a primitive dovetailed oak case of the period having forged iron hasp and hinges secured by crude rose head nails.

The 18th century Continental brass circle is positioned on an 18th century tripod with turned maple head joined to oak legs by wood peg construction.
Measures 55 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches.
Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear.
Provenance: The estate of a collector active in Historical Re-enactment, Surveying the Frontier, Scientific Instruments. Lewis and Clark.
$300 - $500