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1929 9" Ritchie Compass RestorationThis compass was manufactured January 24 1922 and sold to John Bliss & Co. After just barely surviving two hurricanes it was carefully restored in July 2007 at Viking Instruments. ser58448 Rare Antique 9" Ritchie CompassManufactured in 1913 this unusually large ships compass has been in the private collection of none other than the owner of E.S. Ritchie and Sons for well over 40 years. Not long after it came into his posession it was completely restored by the skilled craftsmen at E. S Ritchie. It has been on display ever since. This compass is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the owner of E.S. Ritchie on the E.S. Ritchie letterhead. The diameter of the dial measures 9 inches which means that the compass measures almost 14 inches in overall diameter. This is an excellent example of an early ships compass of the highest quality. This very unique compass is in excellent working condition due to the fact that it has been on display in a controlled environment for the last 41 years. SOLD