Surveyor's CompassThe Surveyor’s Compass is a diminutive working instrument presented on a hand-turned mahogany desk stand. Brass, steel, paper, and wood are used where their properties make sense: nonferrous brass around the compass, a magnetized steel needle inside, and mahogany beneath.The paper compass dial and steel needle sit within a brass casing measuring 2.75 inches square by 1.5 inches high. The stand turns a field instrument into a desk object without disguising how the compass works.It is suited to a surveyor’s office, map room, engineering desk, or collection of traditional navigation instruments. Keep it away from steel objects and magnets when checking direction.What it’s for: Displaying a traditional surveyor-style compass Demonstrating magnetic direction on a desk or map table Adding a compact brass-and-mahogany instrument to a collection Materials & Construction: Brass compass casing Magnetized steel needle Printed paper compass dial Hand-turned mahogany desk stand Specs: Product: Surveyor’s Compass Vendor: Tour D’Horizon Materials: Brass, steel, paper, and mahogany Dimensions: 2.75” x 2.75” x 1.5” Care & Field Notes: Take readings away from magnets, steel tools, and electronic devices Dust the dial and stand gently; avoid liquid cleaners on the paper face Store upright on a stable surface Pairs well with: Nautical charts, desk magnifiers, brass calendars, and map cases.
