Marine Compass

Large mariner’s compass housed in a square wooden box with dovetail joints and a hinged lid.
The compass face is white with black cardinal points and markings for degrees of navigation.
The unit includes a brass bezel and black gimbal ring to keep the instrument level while at sea.
The glass cover protects the compass card, which floats in liquid suspension for stability.
The base of the wooden case is broken, with some visible wear and loss around the edges.