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Lot 65
An Antique Chinese Pocket Compass
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th or early 20th century, interior with Chinese characters and directional needle, set into a silver cast relief case decorated with a dragon in swirling Chinese style clouds, clasp opening, small circular handle to center of one side of exterior case, silver content unknown.

1 1/4 in., 2 in. diameter

Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina

General wear and tarnish consistent with age and use.