19th Century Mariners gimbal mounted small boat oak cased compass

Usually these types of compass are quite large, but this particular example, is only 5. In good working order, this antique yet robust little compass weighs just over 700 grams.

The floating dry card dial is in very good condition with 32 cardinal and inter cardinal points, finding North easily and pivoting on a gemstone bearing within a polished brass bowl which is free of any knocks or dents.

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