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Antique Miniature Specimen Marble or Hard Stone Compass

Name: Antique Miniature Specimen Marble or Hard Stone Compass
Brand: Unknown
Rating: 5 (87 reviews)

$1,850

£1,401.90

€1,633.98

CA$2,644.45

A$2,677.57

CHF 1,523.26

MX$32,540.87

NOK 18,005.72

SEK 17,911.12

DKK 12,214.42

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 Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.

Stone:
Onyx,Tiger's Eye,Jasper
Stone Cut:
Round Cut
Dimensions:
Height: 0.99 in (25 mm)Diameter: 1.62 in (41 mm)
Place of Origin:
Unknown
Period:
Early 20th Century
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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