Delicate gimbaled table top compass made from solid brass with antique bronze finish. Elegant hand-tooled brass construction. A lovely accessory for nautically inspired home interiors. Its origin was from ancient China. Considered an instrument of magic by many, it was used primarily for Feng Shui purposes. Taken to the West it introduced open-sea navigation. Sailing vessels no longer needed to hug the coast.If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk