Antique Maritime Ship’s Compass in Wooden Box Gimbaled Nautical Navigation Tool

authentic antique maritime compass, once an essential navigation tool for seafarers. • Type: Brass gimbaled ship’s compass • Box: Wooden (likely mahogany), designed to protect the compass at sea • Features: Mounted in a gimbal for accurate readings despite ship movement • Condition: Antique patina with visible age wear, adds character and authenticity • Era: Estimated late 19th to early 20th century • Origin: Estate sale find from Newburyport, Massachusetts, a historic shipbuilding town This piece makes a wonderful addition to any nautical, maritime, or explorer’s collection. Perfect for display in a study, library, coastal home, or as a unique gift for sailors and collectors of seafaring history. ⚓ A true artifact of seafaring life before the age of GPS!