Telltale Compass by John Bliss, New York
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American

Circa 1890
5 in. face, 7 in. bezel, 9 in. high
 
   

Telltale Compass by John Bliss, New York
 
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Circa 1890
5 in. face, 7 in. bezel, 9 in. high
 
   

This telltale compass was made by John Bliss and Co. of New York. A telltale compass is designed to be hung upside down, and was usually installed over a captain's bunk so that he could immediately read the ship's heading upon waking. In very good condition.