John Bliss & Co Compass

I was wondering if anyone can give me any information on a John Bliss & Co New York compass that has been in my family for years.

I think it is a spirit Compass with a number stamped on the outer face of 856. I am having a really hard time finding anything on anything produced by them especially with a number that low.

I am more looking for insurance purposes.

Thank you!

 

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Thank you!

 

I only have a couple I will post more tomorrow

It was damaged in hurricane Charley a few years back

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Ouch.
It's not in happy shape at all.
Based on these views, and unless this is some super rare piece, I don't expect much value.
Even restoration is likely not worth it.
Wait for more input.

 

I checked that our but now much info. I emailed the guy on there.

 

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KingofThings, Today at 11:50 AM Edit Report #3 + Quote Reply

 

how much you think that's worth? I have the same compass.

 

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Meh...u can do better !!

Keno....post pics here....so we can see what you have !!
We don't normally give out values ....but can help point you in the right direction to find a fair market value....if it's out there !!!

 

komokwa, thank you very much for the fast response. I'm trying to upload the pictures but I get a (file to big) any other way to upload the pictures?

 

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I'm so sorry for the double uploaded pictures.. I'm new on this and it took me a while to do so.. here are some of the items I don't have any information on. I would like to know if any of you guys can tell me something about the item and if it has a value.. thank you very much all for your time.

 

Don't see anything.................

 

pictures show on my page.. I don't know why you don't get to see them..
ohhh theres a message that says:

awaiting moderator approval. and its not visible to normal viewers..

 

Are they the size that info asks for?
Try again by opening edit, changing something, and posting again.
I'm running off now so hope that works or someone else will help you.

 

I don't know about the compass, but he Ice Box is neat, the blade , AY might have a good idea from the handle, and the arfican mask is nice but likely a for sale art object from the 60's.
I'd suggest starting a new thread for each item seperately to get the best eyes on them.
The mask and blade in TRIBAL...& the box in FURNITURE.......

 

thank you so much for the help. I'm going to start a new thread for each separately.