John E. Hand & Sons Marine Compass Philadelphia Baltimore Nautical Navigation Instrument

Authentic marine compass manufactured by John E. Hand & Sons Co., Philadelphia & Baltimore, one of America's most respected makers of nautical and navigational instruments.

This compact shipboard compass is housed within its original wooden protective case and features a gimbaled compass bowl designed to remain level aboard a moving vessel. The compass card remains responsive and rotates freely when direction changes, making it both an attractive display piece and a functional example of early marine navigation technology.

A wonderful addition to any maritime collection, nautical décor setting, ship model display, yacht club, or navigation instrument collection.

Features

• John E. Hand & Sons Co. maker marking
• Philadelphia & Baltimore
• Original compass card
• Gimbaled marine mounting system
• Wooden protective housing
• Functional rotating compass
• Antique maritime navigational instrument
• Compact display size

Dimensions

• Approx. 5" x 5" wooden housing

Condition

Good condition with expected wear from age and use. Compass card remains responsive and rotates freely. Housing shows age-related wear, surface scratches, and patina consistent with a working maritime instrument. Please review all photographs carefully for complete condition details.