One of the most vital and widely used navigation instruments in maritime history, the compass — as an indicator of magnetic and true north — revolutionized the world. Used in conjunction with rigorous nautical charts, it helped navigators cross unknown oceans.
The interior of this wooden, octagonal compass reveals a detailed, historically inspired dial with solar declination lines and a foldable gnomon system for measuring time by shadow. Owning this collectible nautical object is to enjoy and preserve a living piece of universal history.
Model: Octagonal Compass with Sundial.
Dimensions: 7.4 x 2 cm (Compact pocket/desk size).
Material: Selected wooden case and base; illustrated dials
