Charming and Unusual Antique Folk Art Compass Dial with Pressed Type Coordinates pottery head and what a charmer of

and what a charmer of a letter opener

and the color in photos is pretty true--it's a great sort of soft salmon color

And especially the pair of mice

) The frame measures 5 7/8" x 3 7/8"

5 3/4" t x 5" w x 1 3/8" d and in very good condition with a brass hanger on the back of the case

Charming and Unusual Antique Folk Art Compass Dial with Pressed Type Coordinates pottery head and what a charmer ofPhotos don't do this justice, but details help give a sense. Found in Maine, it reminds me a bit of folk art clocks used to teach time, but this one made of brass and showing a rose compass, detailed down to 10 degree increments, with type pressed directions down to the eight half winds (NNE, ENE, etc.) Certainly navigation related, though whether used for teaching navigation or actually navigating, I am not sure! A beautiful thing whatever the case,