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This rare folding compass combines the precision of a measuring tool with the symbolic richness of its decoration. Made of iron and bronze, it features an engraved rosette , evoking the sun and geometric harmony, as well as arrowheads symbolizing direction and orientation.

A working instrument, it also bears witness to the learned and artisanal culture of the 18th century, where geometry and measurement embodied the quest for order and perfection.

In the world of companions and freemasons, the compass is not just a tool: it becomes a symbol of mastery, knowledge, and enlightenment. This example is an eloquent illustration.