Builder's level by Jonas Phelps, Westport, Connecticut. 19th century. Lot 312

Lot 312

Builder's level by Jonas Phelps, Westport, Connecticut. 19th century.

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Builder's level by Jonas Phelps, Westport, Connecticut. 19th century.

31 x 19 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. brass level.
With mount and original wooden crate, 28 x 23 x 22 1/2 in.
Engraved "J. H. Phelps, Westport, CT."

Provenance:

Henry Fitz (1808-1863)

Julia Ann Wells Fitz (1814-1892)

George Wells Fitz (1860-1934)

Barbara Fitz Switzer (1904-1991)

Thence by descent to the present owner