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Danforth Skylight Constellation Compass - Extremely Rare!!

$ 1581.36

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Brand: Danforth
  • Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Used

    Description

    Solid brass, 15 inches tall including the base, excellent condition and works flawlessly!! Thanks for looking! Extremely rare!
    The Queen of Compasses.
    The popular Constellation Compass has been the standard in navigational aids for decades.
    A little Compass history:
    This Skylight Binnacle mount compass sits in a magnificent, gleaming polished triple chrome on brass casing adorned with a chrome and glass "Skylight" top.
    The 5 inch Diameter 2 Degree card floats in an oil filled Dome that lights red for glare free nighttime vision.
    Its substantial size of 13 inches tall and 7 3/4 inches in diameter will compliment the finest yacht.
    Calibration screws allow for fine tuning of the magnets after it is installed.
    This compass was manufactured using the highest quality parts such as jewels used in the finest watches. Compasses made under the Danforth name during the later years of their manufacture were made with cheaper plastic mechanisms. As such, if ever needed, they're not worth repairing. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own this very very rare classic instrument.
    Unlike high tech electronics, you can always rely on this baby to point you home.
    Just keep it clean and never never wax or put anything on the polycarbonate dome and you're golden.
    Don't mind the Brassy Hue to some of the photos. Chrome doesn't photograph well. I guarantee you it's gleaming chrome.