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See the real AlethiometerPosted by Ian on February 7, 2008 at 7:26 pm Javno reports that to mark the release of The Golden Compass movie in Japan, Japanese jeweller Tanaka Kikinzoku has unveiled an 18 carat gold alethiometer which his firm has developed at a cost of $280,000 US.
The compass measures 8.3cm in diametre, weighs 900gms and is based on the design of the alethiometer used in the film.
It has taken seven craftsmen about a year to make the model and it is intended that the alethiometer be displayed at the upcoming Japanese premiere. Unfortunately, there are no plans to sell the model.
You can read the story in full here.
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mits says:
Nice ‘n’ shiny. I did imagine the alethimeter a bit battered when reading the books. Bah, it’s still a work of art though. February 7, 2008 7:46 pm | link
mark scoresby says:
It would be even better if it could really tell the truth. February 8, 2008 10:22 pm | link
Witch-girl says:
Hey, I totally wish that I could try to make my own one of those, somehow…And it might sound pretty dumb, but since I paint blank pottery a whole lot for people and such, I wonder if I could even paint the face of the alethiometer, complete with all the little intricate symbols and stuff, on a plate or bowl? With a black background, maybe, that has some little flakes of gold glitter in it, like Dust…? *thinks really good and hard* February 10, 2008 8:45 am | link
Daviddatsme says:
That is sooo awesome! I would love to have that thing in my hands! It must be worth thousands! February 10, 2008 11:00 pm | link
skywaterblue says:
Actually, I think the Noble Collection one looks better. February 12, 2008 1:42 am | link
Lyra ( I Wish ) says:
I wish i had one that was real!!!! AHHHH i love the books!!!! February 22, 2008 6:08 am | link
mark scoresby says:
No such things as zillions,gillions,quadrillions,brazillions or huzzillions February 29, 2008 10:14 pm | link Leave a comment |
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