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Brass Gimble Compass 5"
The Hampton Nautical 5” Boxed Compass is a beautiful reproduction of an antique brass British compass in a handsome brass-inlaid hardwood box. The 3-inch (10 cm) compass is fully gimbaled with a solid brass double-gimbal. The compass is available with either an air or liquid-damped compass card. Both have a solid brass enclosure and are fully gasketed. The boxed compass is a beautiful addition to any nautical collection or executive's desk. The front of the felt-lined hardwood case has a brass front clasp and the box's corners are inlaid with solid brass splines.
The case is made out of a high quality smooth finish hardwood. The rosewood box has one clasp and a brass filling of an anchor with rope Hampton Nautical embedded in the top of the box.
Custom Engraving is available on this item with a minimum quantity purchased. Contact us for details.
- Polished brass housing for compass
- Remains level with double-gimbaled design for accurate readings
- Solid rosewood box lined with felt to store compass
- Brass anchor emblem inset in face of rosewood box
- Custom engraving available on large quantity orders (call us for information)
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Transform your office into the ship’s bridge with this vintage brass compass and become the captain on your own high seas adventure. This antique compass for sale is a brilliant reminder of the history and impact the compass has had on sailing, while also lending a noble air to your workspace. Designed to accommodate the pitch and roll of a ship at sea, the gimbal on this vintage brass compass became an important part of early modern seafaring. Often found on the captain’s desk aboard ship, the gimbal compass was a feat of engineering for the times; a simple yet elegant tool for a simply elegant age. Each of these antique compasses for sale radiates a warm beauty intrinsic in the design, the device meant to flow with a ship’s movement, with the vintage brass compass leading the way to safe passage and to the safety of home. Bring the tranquil atmosphere of the sea into your room with this beautiful and decorative compass, a reminder of the grandeur of the Age of Sail, and a constant companion always guiding you on the correct path.

















