This is a desktop deluxe compass from MSC Crociere, one of Italy's finest cruise ship lines. It is a beautifully crafted instrument, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any desk or table. The compass is in very good condition, the lid of the tin has come away. the compass is in very good working condition. heavy for its size (G.B. pound coin in photo for size reference)

It is from the MSC Italian line. The compass comes in its original box, so it would make a great gift for any nautical enthusiast or lover of fine craftsmanship. The compass is a wonderful addition to any collection, and is sure to be a treasured possession for years to come.

MSC Cruises is a Swiss global cruise line based in Geneva, with operations offices in Naples, Genoa and Venice. It was founded in 1970 in Naples, Italy, as part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). In addition to being the world's largest privately held cruise company, employing about 23,500 people worldwide and with offices in 45 countries as of 2017, MSC Cruises is the third-largest cruise company in the world, after Carnival Corporation & plc and Royal Caribbean Group, with a 10.2% share of all passengers carried in 2021.