Watch List notes:

Lot of six late 18th-century nautical charting instruments. 440 grams total. Lot of six items a sailor might need to sail and navigate a ship: shagreen (sharkskin)-covered lidded wooden case containing ten brass, Sheffield steel, and wood navigational instruments in excellent condition (minus one set screw); small seven-drawer brass telescope with possible baleen-wrapped outer drawer; ebony parallel ruler; brass and wood gauge and ruler for chains and rope; leather sail maker's palm and rusty needle; and well-patinated wood mini-barrel. Lessons for use not included. (NOTE: MORE ARTIFACTS IN INTERNET ONLY AUCTION, STARTING AT LOT 2328)
($800-1200)