Charming and Unusual Antique Folk Art Compass Dial with Pressed Type Coordinates woman with chickens A charming old valentine or

A charming old valentine or love note

On the back it appears it may have been sealed

the function of which I'm not quite sure of but they're very sweet

founder of Northwood Pottery

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Charming and Unusual Antique Folk Art Compass Dial with Pressed Type Coordinates woman with chickens A charming old valentine orPhotos 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,