{"product_id":"antique-compass-by-walter-folger-jr-nantucket","title":"Antique Compass by Walter Folger Jr., Nantucket","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very rare antique boat compass made by Walter Folger Jr. (1765-1849) of Nantucket. Dry card paper dial compass is suspended in a round copper box with lid. Folger was was a self taught mathematician, scientist, astronomer, lawyer, inventor, clockmaker, and Congressman. He served in Congress 1817-1821. Additionally he was part owner of the tragic whaleship Essex. Crack in glass, otherwise good condition with original surface. 4-1\/2\" diameter by 2-3\/4\" high.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Madden Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50373042831457,"sku":"PMA32281","price":4850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1046\/2305\/files\/20261112-IMG_0168.png?v=1794514728","url":"https:\/\/www.paulmaddenantiques.com\/products\/antique-compass-by-walter-folger-jr-nantucket","provider":"Paul Madden Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}