DRY CARD COMPASS WITH WHIMSICALLY PAINTED CASE Probably the Netherlands, 18th/Early 19th Century
DRY CARD COMPASS WITH WHIMSICALLY PAINTED CASE
Probably the Netherlands, 18th/Early 19th Century
Wooden case with band of painted flowers above a panoramic whaling scene of whaleboats and whalemen readying their harpoons in pursuit of whales. Remnants of three faded labels on underside.
Height 2.5". Diameter 5".
Provenance:
The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca.
Condition Report: Minor paint loss to sides. One large age crack to side. Further age cracks and some paint loss to inner rim. Card stained.The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with theirage; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
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DRY CARD COMPASS WITH WHIMSICALLY PAINTED CASE
Probably the Netherlands, 18th/Early 19th Century
Wooden case with band of painted flowers above a panoramic whaling scene of whaleboats and whalemen readying their harpoons in pursuit of whales. Remnants of three faded labels on underside.
Height 2.5". Diameter 5".
Provenance:
The Collection of Chuck and Jan Deluca.
Condition Report: Minor paint loss to sides. One large age crack to side. Further age cracks and some paint loss to inner rim. Card stained.The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with theirage; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.