Alidade - Brass, Copper - 2020+

antique brass alidade telescope with compass (often also referred to as a simple theodolite). This type of maritime and surveying instrument was historically used to determine angles, distances and directions in cartography and navigation. Today these objects are very popular as vintage desk- and interior decor.

Specifications & Features

• Material: Made from solid brass with a synthetic antique-patina finish.
• Parts: Equipped with a tilting telescope (viewer), a built-in tube level on the top, a compass rose in the base, and a protractor for vertical angle measurements.
• Use: Mainly intended as a decorative collection piece, a maritime gift, or as a stylish focal point in an office.