2270
Surveyor's Chain, Late 18th-Early 19th Century
Estimate:
$300 - $500
Sold
$425
Live Auction
November 5th, 2021 Gallery Auction l Americana Historical Documents, Memorabilia, & Weapons
Category
Description
Also known as a Gunter's Chain, after the 17th century inventor, composed of 100 wrought iron links, 66 ft. L. overall, with brass handles on the ends and brass fractional distance markers.
Provenance
From the estate of a Maryland collector. Purchased from Jacqueline Walker Antiques, Aberdeen, Md., September, 2006.
