NAVIGATIONAL STYLE COMPASS / SUNDIAL
Great present. Heavy, solid brass construction. Highly polished interior set in antiqued patina finish outer case. The glass covered magnetic compass has a flip up sundial indicator vane (gnomon) enabling use as a timepiece in conjunction with the Roman numeral clock face. Classic compass, ornament, paper weight and conversation piece. The diameter is 7cm and the closed height is 2.85cm. When open, with the vane raised and the lid reversed onto the base, the overall height is 6cm. The weight is approx 210 grams. Bought as presents but not ultimately given. Two available at £27 each. PayPal accepted. Can send by post. Read More