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M-415

Lodestone: Encased

Magnetite encased in decoratively engraved silvered brass. Four screws in the corners hold casing together. Suspension ring. Two iron prongs. On top, wind rose with 12 points; foliate strapwork. On bottom, wind rose of 16 points with rotating pointer. German initials mark points. On one long side, a dial with hours (I-XII divided by halves) and rotating pointer. Foliate strap work. On each short side, flowers and rosette.

Engraved with flowers and fruit.

"Gleich wie der magnetstein das eiBen an ziehet, ziehet Cristus Jesus die Seelen derer Glaubiger auch an sich."

c. 1640

magnetite, silvered brass, iron

Germany

	Imperial(in)		Metric(cm)
Height			9.1
Width			5
Depth			3.9
Diameter
Circumference

	Imperial(in)		Metric(cm)
Height	6 13/16		17.2
Width	5 4/16		13.3
Depth	5 4/16		13.3
Diameter	5 4/16		13.3