Tradewinds Compass

The Tradewinds Compass

The compass opened the world to exploration and discovery. Invented in China thousands of years ago, it was primarily used by feng-shui priests, hired to advise on how and where to build.

Today the compass still is a basic tool, a magnetized needle rotating on a vertical pin, pointing at the Earth’s magnetic North. 16th century sailors accustomed to following coastlines, could suddenly cross oceans.

This is a replica small Georgian era combination sundial and compass with a solid and robust gun-metal finish, complete with lid to protect the convex glass compass face

size: 6.75cm x 2.25cm (2.25" x 1")