A VERY RARE KINGFISHER FEATHER-EMBELLISHED, CORAL AND PEARL-INLAID GILT-SILVER COMPASS
A VERY RARE KINGFISHER FEATHER-EMBELLISHED, CORAL AND PEARL-INLAID GILT-SILVER COMPASS
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A VERY RARE KINGFISHER FEATHER-EMBELLISHED, CORAL AND PEARL-INLAID GILT-SILVER COMPASS

18TH-19TH CENTURY

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A VERY RARE KINGFISHER FEATHER-EMBELLISHED, CORAL AND PEARL-INLAID GILT-SILVER COMPASS
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Made in three sections joined by short chains: the uppermost section is in the shape of a phoenix; the middle section is of demi-lune shape and centered by a flower head; and the bottom section is in the shape of a large flower head with a compass mounted in the center, a vertical strap is on the reverse.
3 3/4 in. long, overall, fitted cloth box

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