A fine silvered copper portable compass and sundial. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 1175 Dα

A fine silvered copper portable compass and sundial. Mid-19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 500 € - 700 €

A fine silvered copper portable compass and sundial. Mid-19th century

Carved to the outside in relief with a dragon amidst billowing clouds, the inside gilded and silvered, and with a compass protected by glass and a sun dial, both surrounded by the zodiacal characters in engraving, the reverse with a loose ring cord attachment.
Diameter 4.8 cm