John Bliss & Co Compass

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by DarleneP, May 5, 2016.

  1. DarleneP

    DarleneP New Member

    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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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Welcome! :)
    We need lots of photos please. :)
     
  3. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

  4. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    How to post photos>
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    Load all your photos, 10 max.

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    At the top of your photo pile there's now an option to enlarge them all.

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    Thank you!
     
  5. DarleneP

    DarleneP New Member

    comp 2.jpg comp.jpg I only have a couple I will post more tomorrow

    It was damaged in hurricane Charley a few years back

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  6. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    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.
     
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  7. DarleneP

    DarleneP New Member


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

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

  9. keno

    keno New Member

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

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Welcome?
     
  11. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    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 !!!
     
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  12. keno

    keno New Member

    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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  13. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    :)
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    Drag & drop is an option too but you still have to reduce the size as stated below.
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    FULL IMAGE.jpg
     
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  14. keno

    keno New Member

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  15. keno

    keno New Member

    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.
     
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  16. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    :eek: Don't see anything.................
     
  17. keno

    keno New Member

    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..
     
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  18. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    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.
     
  19. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    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.......
     
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  20. keno

    keno New Member

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