Up for auction is an antique signed W.S. Darley & Co. Magnetic Dipping Needle Compass hand tool recently found at auction in the Lancaster County, PA area. It is offered good used condition. There appears to be a piece inside near the needle. Brass has nice patina and is tarnished. Please see photos for details. Has a brass case and brass ring. Diameter of the compass itself is approximately 3 3/8"and approximately 1" thick. Nice decorative features and certainly usable.
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