Handmade
wooden box for
Gilbert & Sons
London compass is an elegant and practical accessory for every navigation enthusiast. Each piece is unique, which results from the handiwork of craftsmen from India, with whom we cooperate directly. Thanks to this, each product may differ slightly, which gives it a unique character.
The price is for 1 pc. of the box itself
(without an additional product such as a compass) .
In the "group" photo where there are 3 visible boxes,
the product for sale is positioned first on the right (the largest).
The box is lined with soft material that ensures the safety of the stored compass, and solid brass locks guarantee durability and a stylish look.
Dimensions:
15.5 cm x 15 cm x 7.5 cm
Product Features:
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Handcrafted
by artisans from India.
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Unique design
- each copy may vary slightly vary.
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Solid brass locks
that add elegance and security.
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Soft material interior
that protects the compass.< /li>
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Possibility of engraving
, which makes the box perfect for a gift.
The text on the plate is in English as in the photo.
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"GILBERT & SONS
London
The features of this instrument are as follows:
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It measures different scales when it is open.
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The upper part of the compass consists of a hinged plate , which is calibrated in hours, and another scale indicates minutes, which can be set according to the local latitude angle. The magnetic compass allows the sundial to be set to north, and the sundial hand casts a shadow and indicates the local time.
This instrument can be folded compactly when not in use, and the compass rests on solid brass leveling screws that can be adjusted to level the compass. It can be used to calculate time and orientation."
Original text version:
GILBERT & ; SONS
London
Features of this instrument are following:
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It measures different scales, when kept open.
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The top of compass consists of hinged plate that is calibrated in hours and another scale marks minutes, which can be set according to local latitude angle. Magnetic compass enables sundial to point north, and sundial's vane casts a shadow and marks the local time.
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This instrument, when not in use can be made compact and the compass sits on a solid brass leveling screws that can be adjusted to level the compass. It can be used to calculate the times as well as the orientation.
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