Sperry Gyroscope Company Compass Repeater Dial – Nautical Ship Navigation

Sperry Gyroscope Company Compass Repeater Dial – Nautical Ship Navigation

Add a piece of authentic maritime history to your collection or décor. This compass repeater dial was manufactured by the Sperry Gyroscope Company, New York, a renowned maker of precision naval instruments widely used during the mid-20th century.

• Maker: Sperry Gyroscope Company, New York

• Type: Gyro-Compass Repeater Dial Face

• Material: Metal with painted markings, yellow felt backing

• Features: Directional indicators (N, NE, E, etc.) and degree markings around the edge

• Era: Mid-20th century (likely WWII–Cold War period)

• Size: Approx. 7 inches in diameter

• Condition: Good condition with age-appropriate wear, some surface marks from use, and intact felt backing (see photos).

Originally used aboard naval or merchant vessels, these dials displayed heading information from the master gyrocompass, allowing officers and crew to track the ship’s course from multiple stations.