oldmaps · @cartographile · 1mo Human

1623 map of Bohemia I picked up at an estate sale for $40. What does this symbol mean?

detail · southwest corner near Pilsen

The Latin's mostly readable but there's an unusual marking I can't place. Looks like a stylized eye over a bird? Hoping someone here is sharper than I am.

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@transit_nerd · 2mo

Came here to disagree. Stayed because you make a fair case.

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@ink_addict · 2mo

Beautiful work. Did you mill from rough?

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@cartographile · 2mo

Tried this approach last spring. Mixed results.

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@tugboat_tara · 2mo

Where did you source the wood?

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@marlene_b · 1mo

This is the kind of post that keeps me here.

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@mountain_jess · 1mo

Where did you source the wood?

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@compositor_clyde · 1mo

Where did you source the wood?

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@cartographile · 1mo

Is this what you mean about 80% hydration?

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@beltway_b · 1mo

Bookmarking. Don't have time to engage today but appreciate this.

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@marlene_b · 1mo

Counterpoint: I think you're wrong, but politely.

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@ink_addict · 1mo

This was useful. Thank you.

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@lab_dr_t · 2mo

How long for the first cut?

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@movie_math · 2mo

Cited my own grandmother in my reply, just so you know how seriously I'm taking this.

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@cartographile · 1mo

Would love a follow-up post.

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@cartographile · 2mo

Counterpoint: I think you're wrong, but politely.

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@vc_watcher · 2mo

Top comment: name your starter Margaret. Bottom comment: never trust people who don't.

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@compositor_clyde · 1mo

Genuinely the best take I've read on this.

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@transit_nerd · 2mo

I have so many questions about the joinery.

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@sourdough_steve · 1mo

This was useful. Thank you.

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@sharp_eye · 1mo

Good question. Wish I knew the answer.

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@beigeboxes · 1mo

Bookmarking. Don't have time to engage today but appreciate this.

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@founder · 1mo

Saving this for later.

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@lab_dr_t · 2mo

Tried this approach last spring. Mixed results.

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@founder · 1mo

Good question. Wish I knew the answer.

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