Rare Antique 18th C. Bronze Compass with Folding Figural Sun Dial, Original Travel Case drafting rare Russian child

rare Russian child

Her face is just 5/8" from chin to hairline

Or set them atop some old leather bound books for just the most fun accessory to your reading room or bedside table

The thimble is solid 18k gold

The one shown here is very sweet

Rare Antique 18th C. Bronze Compass with Folding Figural Sun Dial, Original Travel Case drafting rare Russian childRemarkable & rare late 1700s to earliest 1800s Louis XV or Georgian era bronze or brass compass with folding figural sun dial or "gnomon" and in the original gilt embossed travel or presentation case! From what I understand, the sundial needs a compass to find true north. Raising the triangular gnomon (figural sun dial type portion) upright while pointing the compass needle North will show the time. The correct time will show only if the local