3" Facet Compass Brass

This compass is an object that carries the echoes of history and humanity’s eternal quest to find the right path. With its elegant circular design and intricate markings, it recalls the instruments that guided sailors and explorers across open seas and through uncharted lands. The smooth brass frame surrounds the detailed face, creating a sense of classical elegance.

The history of the compass stretches back more than two thousand years, when it was first invented in China. From being used to interpret the future, it quickly developed into an indispensable tool for navigation. It became one of the most significant inventions in human history and laid the foundation for voyages of discovery that reshaped the world map.

Did you know that Christopher Columbus used a simple compass during his journeys across the Atlantic, and that this instrument played a decisive role in enabling contact between continents? This compass is therefore more than a decorative detail, it is a symbol of courage, curiosity and the desire to explore. A timeless object that sparks the imagination and reminds us that every journey begins with knowing which direction to take.