Here is the unique design of the handmade Golden Compass. "It was very like a clock, or a compass, for there were hands pointing to places around the dial, but instead of the hours or the points of the compass there were several little pictures, each of them painted with the finest and slenderest sable brush." Description of the Alethiometer: The Alethiometer, nicknamed the symbol-reader, was a compass-like device that was used to communicate with Dust and find truthful answers to one's questions. The name of the object comes from the Greek aletheia (truth) and meter (measure). This is a great gift for this cult movie lover or for anyone adventurous and of course for truth seekers ;-) “Perhaps some particles move backward in time; perhaps the future affects the past in some way we don't understand; or perhaps the universe is simply more aware than we are.” This compass is fully functional Opening mechanism: Push Button Open like an old pocket watch. Measurements: Diameter- With external ring: 7.5cm only compass: 6cm Comes with a gift pouch/case - Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this item. Thank you!