{"product_id":"add-vendor-john-e-hand-sons-marine-compass-philadelphia-baltimore-nautical-navigation-instrument","title":"John E. Hand \u0026 Sons Marine Compass Philadelphia Baltimore Nautical Navigation Instrument","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eAuthentic marine compass manufactured by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eJohn E. Hand \u0026amp; Sons Co., Philadelphia \u0026amp; Baltimore\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of America's most respected makers of nautical and navigational instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eA wonderful addition to any maritime collection, nautical décor setting, ship model display, yacht club, or navigation instrument collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eJohn E. Hand \u0026amp; Sons Co. maker marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003ePhiladelphia \u0026amp; Baltimore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eOriginal compass card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eGimbaled marine mounting system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eWooden protective housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eFunctional rotating compass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eAntique maritime navigational instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003eCompact display size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eApprox. 5\" x 5\" wooden housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eGood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48756641235159,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/image13_1049b156-b785-4032-82ce-15410ad19cd9.jpg?v=1781017417","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/products\/add-vendor-john-e-hand-sons-marine-compass-philadelphia-baltimore-nautical-navigation-instrument","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}