Chart divider - Brass - 1650-1700 - antique

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Antique 17th‑century brass map divider from the Netherlands, 15 cm long, 2 cm wide, weighing 98 g, in good used condition with minor signs of aging and spots.

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an antique 17th-century compass
Length 15 cm. Width of the knob 2 cm, brass with iron points.
Weight 98 grams.
Inserted on a bone on the inside with a letter s and o.
Is in working condition.
This type of compass was used by cartographers, astronomers, and mathematicians.
From the famous German scholar Johannes Kepler (1571–1630).
Is a painting known (see the attached photo) depicting this scholar with a globe and a similar compass.
End of the 17th century.
No shipping possible to America.

an antique 17th-century compass
Length 15 cm. Width of the knob 2 cm, brass with iron points.
Weight 98 grams.
Inserted on a bone on the inside with a letter s and o.
Is in working condition.
This type of compass was used by cartographers, astronomers, and mathematicians.
From the famous German scholar Johannes Kepler (1571–1630).
Is a painting known (see the attached photo) depicting this scholar with a globe and a similar compass.
End of the 17th century.
No shipping possible to America.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Metal type
Brass
Title additional information
antique
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
2 cm
Weight
98 g
Estimated period
1650-1700
Sold by
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Objects sold
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