Charming and Unusual Antique Folk Art Compass Dial with Pressed Type Coordinates woman with chickens founder of Northwood Pottery

founder of Northwood Pottery

All tiles included shown in first photo

which I am really loving for their finely etched designs

A charming old valentine or love note

Charming and Unusual Antique Folk Art Compass Dial with Pressed Type Coordinates woman with chickens founder of Northwood PotteryPhotos 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,