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Antique Miniature Specimen Marble or Hard Stone Compass
$1,850
£1,420.72
€1,628.13
CA$2,604.34
A$2,917.44
CHF 1,517.43
MX$35,586.74
NOK 19,318.92
SEK 18,216.36
DKK 12,151.90
About the Item
A fine miniature antique compass.
Set in a matrix of specimen gemstones and hardstones.
The stones include tiger's eye, both white & black onyx, and a red jasper or marble base.
Simply a wonderful Wunderkammer or Curio Cabinet piece!
Date:
Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are some chips, particularly to the edges and base. Otherwise, there are some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Measurements:
Diameter: ca. 41 mm
Height: ca. 25 mm
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- Stone Cut:
- Dimensions:Height: 0.99 in (25 mm)Diameter: 1.62 in (41 mm)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th or Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There are some chips, particularly to the edges and base. Otherwise, there are some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: D/I INV1stDibs: LU849325826592
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