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Brass compass with a lifebuoy shape, Ø13 cm, supplied with a teak case, estimated period 2000–2010, and in good used condition with light signs of age and stains.
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Description from the seller
Bronze Massive-Oval Lifesaver-Shaped Compass – Ø13 cm – With Teak Case – 1980s – Likely a Navy/Government Promotional Gadget.
Rare and fascinating collection compass made of solid brass, shaped like a small nautical lifebuoy.
A decorative yet functional item, typical of promotional or commemorative pieces for the professional maritime environment.
Completes with its elegant solid teak case, contributing to enhance the nautical character and giving a classic, robust appearance, ideal for enthusiasts of nautical instruments, collectors, and lovers of naval design objects.
Main features
Type: lifebuoy-shaped compass
Material: solid brass
Lifebuoy diameter: 13 cm
Case: solid teak
Case dimensions: 15 × 15 × h 6 cm
Era: 1980s
Origin: probably a gadget of the Italian Navy or military/naval promotional use
Condition: very good; light patina consistent with age.
Notes
Unusual and sought-after item thanks to its distinctive shape and material quality. Perfect as a nautical decor element, for marine collections, or as a premium gift for sea enthusiasts.
Shipping
Extremely careful packaging and tracked shipping.
The indicated price refers to insured trucking shipping for continental destinations.
For non-Italian islands, costs are higher but do not exceed the “Rest of the World” rate indicated in the listing.
Bronze Massive-Oval Lifesaver-Shaped Compass – Ø13 cm – With Teak Case – 1980s – Likely a Navy/Government Promotional Gadget.
Rare and fascinating collection compass made of solid brass, shaped like a small nautical lifebuoy.
A decorative yet functional item, typical of promotional or commemorative pieces for the professional maritime environment.
Completes with its elegant solid teak case, contributing to enhance the nautical character and giving a classic, robust appearance, ideal for enthusiasts of nautical instruments, collectors, and lovers of naval design objects.
Main features
Type: lifebuoy-shaped compass
Material: solid brass
Lifebuoy diameter: 13 cm
Case: solid teak
Case dimensions: 15 × 15 × h 6 cm
Era: 1980s
Origin: probably a gadget of the Italian Navy or military/naval promotional use
Condition: very good; light patina consistent with age.
Notes
Unusual and sought-after item thanks to its distinctive shape and material quality. Perfect as a nautical decor element, for marine collections, or as a premium gift for sea enthusiasts.
Shipping
Extremely careful packaging and tracked shipping.
The indicated price refers to insured trucking shipping for continental destinations.
For non-Italian islands, costs are higher but do not exceed the “Rest of the World” rate indicated in the listing.
Details
Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Asia
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
8.5 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
2000-2010
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