Compass - Brass
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Solid brass lifebuoy compass with a teak case, dating to the twenty‑first century and valued for its maritime character and sturdy display appeal.
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Description from the seller
Solid brass compass in a life buoy shape – Ø13 cm – with teak case – 1980s – Probable Navy gadget.
Rare and fascinating collectible compass made of solid brass, shaped like a small nautical lifebuoy.
A decorative yet functional object, typical of promotional or commemorative items related to the professional maritime environment.
Completed with its elegant solid teak case, it helps enhance the maritime character and gives a classic and sturdy appearance, ideal for nautical instrument enthusiasts, collectors, and lovers of naval design objects.
Main features
Type: compass in the shape of a lifebuoy.
Material: solid brass
Life buoy diameter: 13 cm
Solid teak case
Dimensions: 15 × 15 × h 6 cm
Era: the 1980s
Probably Navy gadgets or military/naval promotional use.
Condition: very good; light patina consistent with age.
Note
Unusual and sought-after object thanks to its distinctive shape and high-quality materials. Perfect as a nautical furniture element, for marine collections, or as a luxury gift for sea enthusiasts.
Shipping
Very careful packaging and tracked shipping.
The indicated cost refers to an insured trucking shipment for continental destinations.
For non-Italian islands, the costs are higher, but they do not exceed the 'Rest of the World' rate indicated in the listing.
Solid brass compass in a life buoy shape – Ø13 cm – with teak case – 1980s – Probable Navy gadget.
Rare and fascinating collectible compass made of solid brass, shaped like a small nautical lifebuoy.
A decorative yet functional object, typical of promotional or commemorative items related to the professional maritime environment.
Completed with its elegant solid teak case, it helps enhance the maritime character and gives a classic and sturdy appearance, ideal for nautical instrument enthusiasts, collectors, and lovers of naval design objects.
Main features
Type: compass in the shape of a lifebuoy.
Material: solid brass
Life buoy diameter: 13 cm
Solid teak case
Dimensions: 15 × 15 × h 6 cm
Era: the 1980s
Probably Navy gadgets or military/naval promotional use.
Condition: very good; light patina consistent with age.
Note
Unusual and sought-after object thanks to its distinctive shape and high-quality materials. Perfect as a nautical furniture element, for marine collections, or as a luxury gift for sea enthusiasts.
Shipping
Very careful packaging and tracked shipping.
The indicated cost refers to an insured trucking shipment for continental destinations.
For non-Italian islands, the costs are higher, but they 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
21st century
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