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COMPASSES

Point Collectors to Hidden Treasures

By Larry LeMasters invention of all time. This makes declination, point to magnetic north,

LeMasters’ Antique News Service sense when one considers all of the not true north, which can throw a
great explorations of earth were made person or ship off by hundreds of
As most of us know, a compass possible by a compass. miles.
is an instrument used for navigation Compasses originated in China, The earliest, nearly accurate
or orientation. All compasses show circa 206 BC, in the Han Dynasty compasses, called needle-and-bowl
direction relative to geographical where they were used as divination compasses, were made of iron
cardinal directions, such as north, devices. Nearly thirteen hundred needles, magnetized by striking
south, east, and west. years later, circa 11th century AD, them with a lodestone and placing
Depending on which list you the Song Dynasty of China them in a cork in water.
read, the compass is consistently adopted a compass for Around 1300 AD in
listed as the fourth or fifth greatest navigational use on Medieval Europe,
the oceans. The dry compasses
first usage of a first appeared.
compass for It was not
navigation on until the early
the high seas 20th century
occurred in that liquid-
Europe around filled magnetic
1190 AD. These compasses
early compasses appeared.
were made of When I attended
Central Park Grade
Oviedo Antique Mall Fall Extravaganza Aug. 30 — Sep. 2 lodestone, a naturally School in Omaha, NE, my
magnetized iron ore.
During the 4 day extravaganza, all 110 dealer booths will be offering fabulous sale There are several different types of teacher helped all of us create a
pricing - up to 50% off storewide. Deep discounts offered on huge new selections of compass, but the magnetic compass, needle-and-bowl compass. It was
Lladro, Lalique, Baccarat, Fenton and fine china. There will also be a complimentary which points to “magnetic north,” is exciting to watch the lodestone-
hot & cold buffet available all 4 days. During the Friday thru Monday sale each
customer purchasing $30 or more receives a free gift. the type of compass most of us are charged needle bob in the water
The 12,500 square foot mall is loaded with an ever-changing array of all your familiar with. When used properly, a bowl and finally settle in a northerly
favorite antiques and collectibles. Offered are coins & paper money, gold, silver magnetic compass will point toward direction. Later, making a needle-and
& costume jewelry, furniture, primitives, linens, Lladro, Baccarat, China & Crystal, Earth’s north magnetic pole, allowing bowl compass for Boy Scouts and
Lenox, military collectibles, Fiestaware, artwork, advertising collectibles, antiquarian sailors to steer using this bearing. showing a talent for compass use
books, Kitchenalia, LP albums, Longaberger baskets, Disney collectibles, antique toys When using a compass, one helped me earn a Scout merit badge.
French milled soaps & lotions, antique & modern cameras, and much more! should be aware that there is a Continued on Page 3
Stroll through Oviedo Antique Mall while listening to 1950’s hit music. Onsite watch difference, magnetic declination,
& clock repair by 40 year veteran watchmaker, as well as complete onsite antique and between the North Pole and “true
modern camera repair service. “Visit our newest dealer #PTP4 to see her line of hand north.” Compasses, unless able
crafted and custom made wood furniture, decor & signs”. SHOWN: German Art Deco compass, circa
to compensate for the magnetic 1950s, which is valued at $225.

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