PELORUS, ANTIQUE {NAVIGATIONAL AID} S.A.W. RIGHT-ON C WWI

Sighting device for taking bearings of distant objects on a ship

Comprising a folding brass or bronze tube arrangement with adjustable sighting wires mounted on an early composite compass dial on a mahogany base board. The whole is supplied in a fitted mahogany case which looks as if there were originally a few accessories also.  

Overall height: 21 inches

Condition: Excellent, lovely original patina.