A gold pendant compass given to Lachlan Macquarie junior

by Viscount Strathallan, inscribed The gift of Visct. Strathallan to L. Macquarie Esqr. 1825 by Lachlan Macquarie, junior

A$35,000 · Offered by Hordern House

Scotland ? : c. 1825. Compass, 25 mm diameter, set under crystal in a high-carat probably 18 ct gold pendant, 45 mm length, swivelling on release of a small catch, with incised inscription around the outer edge; later fitted case. The gift of Visct. Strathallan to L. Macquarie Esqr. 1825

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