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[nb-NO]Object number[nb-NO]
M-415
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[nb-NO]Object name[nb-NO]
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[nb-NO]Title[nb-NO]
Lodestone: Encased
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[nb-NO]Creator[nb-NO]
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[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
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.
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[nb-NO]Material[nb-NO]
Engraved with flowers and fruit.
"Gleich wie der magnetstein das eiBen an ziehet, ziehet Cristus Jesus die Seelen derer Glaubiger auch an sich."
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[nb-NO]Material[nb-NO]
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[nb-NO]Subject[nb-NO]
Germany
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[nb-NO]Dimensions[nb-NO]
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Imperial(in) |
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Metric(cm) |
| Height |
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9.1 |
| Width |
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5 |
| Depth |
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3.9 |
| Diameter |
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| Circumference |
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Imperial(in) |
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Metric(cm) |
| Height |
6 13/16 |
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17.2 |
| Width |
5 4/16 |
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13.3 |
| Depth |
5 4/16 |
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13.3 |
| Diameter |
5 4/16 |
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13.3 |