For your consideration, we are offering this Antique Nautical Pelorus, also known as a dumb compass. This was a tool used for maintaining bearing of a sea vessel. Unlike like a compass, a pelorus must be set in the relative direction of which the user wishes to go.

The only mark on this intriguing nautical instrument is the fleur de lis symbol. We are unsure of the maker. After some research, we believe this was made sometime between 1900 and 1915. This Pelorus is in good condition, there is some minor wear to the silver direction plate. The sighting vanes appear to be original. This gimbal sits well in the box. The compass part appears to sit a little uneven. When out of the box this pelorus is not leveled, it leans a little to one side. The brass has some patina, adding character to this Nautical Display Piece. Please see pictures for more details.

The wooden box is in good, solid condition; it is very scratched up. Someone must have taped this at one point; there is damage from the tape. This latches and locks well on one side. On the other side, the loop fell out and was replaced with a screw; the latch does not lock well on the screw. Please see pictures for more details.

When leveled this instrument is about 10" tall with the sighting vane up. The widest point across is 10". The case measures about 8" tall X 10 3/4" wide X 10 3/4" deep.

This would be a wonderful addition to a Nautical Collection.

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