An Unusual 19th Century Chinese Compass Compendium One sid...
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£100 - £150
An Unusual 19th Century Chinese Compass Compendium
One side of the case is incised with a signature on the outside. Inset to the interior is a 7.6cm. (3in.) diameter geomancer's feng shui compass, with seven concentric scales and a glazed compass at the centre. Set in to the other side of the case (Damaged Edge to case as seen) is a diptych dial. One half is semi-circular, with inset compass, three concentric scales and four further inscriptions in red. The other half of the dial is a square inclining face with two scales around a folding brass gnomon, and the corresponding base with grooved settings for the brass support arm. Flanking this section are two curved pieces of wood with pierced scroll decoration.
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An Unusual 19th Century Chinese Compass Compendium
One side of the case is incised with a signature on the outside. Inset to the interior is a 7.6cm. (3in.) diameter geomancer's feng shui compass, with seven concentric scales and a glazed compass at the centre. Set in to the other side of the case (Damaged Edge to case as seen) is a diptych dial. One half is semi-circular, with inset compass, three concentric scales and four further inscriptions in red. The other half of the dial is a square inclining face with two scales around a folding brass gnomon, and the corresponding base with grooved settings for the brass support arm. Flanking this section are two curved pieces of wood with pierced scroll decoration.
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