Brass Antique Engraved Compass with Leather case. Brass Compass "GO CONFIDENTLY IN THE DIRECTION OF YOUR DREAMS LIVE THE LIFE YOU HAVE IMAGINED". Under the glass cover is beautiful, the high-quality jewelled compass needle settles to the North very quickly for timely and accurate readings. It has a small lever on the side of the compass that operates a needle lift mechanism to protect the compass bearing. Gift for someone you love. Engraved message of the Compass. Brass Compass: The high-quality jewelled compass needle settles to North very quickly for timely and accurate readings. The compass is graduated in degrees and has a standard degree scale from North and South. There it a has a small lever on the side of the compass that operates a needle lift mechanism to protect the compass bearing. This compass provides precise directional assistance. Compass engraved with Thoreau's Go confidently in the direction of your dreams quote, engraved with Adventure Awaits and mountain with compass rose artwork. Our compasses are rotary engraved with a diamond-tipped drag engraving machine for a deep, permanent engraving that will last forever with your keepsake. This pocket brass compass is truly impressive and unique navy gift for maritime, nautical, hiking, birthdays, anniversaries, and all outdoor enthusiasts. This Brand-new magnetic compass at sea is mainly used for steering a course. The compass reading must be accurate, especially on long sea passages, because an error of one or two degrees in a long course can make a difference of thousands of nautical miles in reaching your destination after many days. The ability to navigate with map and compass is a crucial skill, one that can literally save your life.