Azimuth Compass, Azimuth compass in cardanus ring in a wooden box, the lid of which is missing. The cardan ring can be turned for bearing. The compass has a fixed pelorus, the boiler is weighted with a lead weight at the bottom. The rose is made of mica, covered with paper on both sides, it is colored by hand and balanced with some black lacquer on the bottom., Johannes van Keulen (I) (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, c. 1750, wood (plant material), brass (alloy), iron (metal), glass, precious stone (material), lacquer (coating), yarn, paper, h 16 cm × w 39 cm × d 40 cm, Reimagined by Gibon, d

Azimuth Compass, Azimuth compass in cardanus ring in a wooden box, the lid of which is missing. The cardan ring can be turned for bearing. The compass has a fixed pelorus, the boiler is weighted with a lead weight at the bottom. The rose is made of mica, covered with paper on both sides, it is colored by hand and balanced with some black lacquer on the bottom., Johannes van Keulen (I) (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, c. 1750, wood (plant material), brass (alloy), iron (metal), glass, precious stone (material), lacquer (coating), yarn, paper, h 16 cm × w 39 cm × d 40 cm, Reimagined by Gibon, d Stock Photo
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