A fabulous little compass encased within a beautifully modelled ship’s wheel. Probably originally intended as more of a novelty than a serious navigation tool, but it might have helped the original owner stumble home from the ale house (it would have been attached to an Albert chain).
I love the symbolism of both the ship’s wheel and compass, quite simply, they will guide and steer you home, to many, this will be a protective talisman.
Late Victorian
10ct gold
Stamped 10c
34 × 30mm
Great antique condition, a couple of micro dings but nothing serious at all. I wouldn’t say the compass could be used for navigation!
A fabulous little compass encased within a beautifully modelled ship’s wheel. Probably originally intended as more of a novelty than a serious navigation tool, but it might have helped the original owner stumble home from the ale house (it would have been attached to an Albert chain).
I love the symbolism of both the ship’s wheel and compass, quite simply, they will guide and steer you home, to many, this will be a protective talisman.
Late Victorian
10ct gold
Stamped 10c
34 × 30mm
Great antique condition, a couple of micro dings but nothing serious at all. I wouldn’t say the compass could be used for navigation!
