19th century, a brass mount with sighting vanes supports an engraved eight-point steel dial with a 5.75 in. magnetic needle, North is indicated by a fleur-de-lis while the outer ring is divided into four 90-degree quadrants. The whole rests on a contemporary stepped wooden display stand.

15 in. long

The Collection of Arthur Bennett Schram, Jr. of Pinehurst, North Carolina and Jupiter Island, Florida

Presently in working order but not guaranteed; light oxidation to the needle.

$400 - 800