Franklin Mint - 24-karat Gold Plated (999 fine) Commemorative Compendium - Nautical Technical Instrument Franklin Mint produced and sold this very unusual commemorative compendium with 24-karat gold in the last century. The compendium is said to contain six different instruments used for navigation, etc., in the times of Columbus (lunar calendar, moon dial, universal sundial, compass, zodiacal calendar, perpetual calendar). What do you think of this versatile little device, and where would you place this extraordinary decoration in your home? DEPTH 17 cm HEIGHT 15 cm WIDTH 17 cm Please check the our full Franklin Mint Maritime Collection (The Discovery of America 1492 - 1992).