Offered here is an Antique Simpson Lawrence of Glasgow Ships Binacle Brass Compass .
This is a fabulous Nautical or Maritime Antique , that is still useable .
It comes in its original wooden case with lid. The top edge of the wooden box ( or case ) is damaged so the lid no longer fixes into a runner.
This is functioning and it is in working condition.
The serial number is A58 ( this is stamped on the underside ) .
The dial is marked Simpson Lawrence & Co Glasgow .
The entire box measures 7.75 x 7.75 x 5.5 inches.
The actual compass diameter without the gamble measures 5.25 inches . The compass is brass as is the gimble frame .
The original fittings on the outside of the box are still present to fix this to the ship or boat .
It is a nice example , I have not attempted to clean it , so it has a patina.
Good Luck.