THIS LISTING IS FOR A VINTAGE DANFORTH 5" SIZE CONSTELLATION COMPASS WITH POLISHED BEZEL. THIS IS DESIGNED TO FIT IN A BINNACLE.  Danforth Constellation FamilyEarning the title of The World's Most Trusted Compasses, the Constellation family series are used worldwide for larger pleasure boats, ocean racing powerboats and sailboats, commercial vessels, fishing fleets and by the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. Available in flush and binnacle mounting styles, for power or sail, these compasses provide uncompromising quality and performance for the most discerning yachtsmen. The Constellation compass features include:
Internal gimbal ring, allowing for full tilt and heel
Virtually indestructible jewel and hardened alloy pivot
Unique concave distant reading card, that allows you to read it from longer distances and at lower angles of sight The most popular of the Danforth compass line, the Constellation compass series can be found on yachts of all sizes. Often found on commercial vessels the early version of this compass, what we call the old style Constellation has a solid brass bowl and top bezel ring. These compasses were made to last forever. THIS MEASURES APROX 6 1/2" DIAMETER AT THE BEZEL, IT STANDS APROX 3 1/2" TALL FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE BEZEL AND OVERALL IS APROX 6” TALL TO THE TOP OF THE DOME, IT HAS AN APROX 5" CARD AND THE GLOBE IS FULL WITH NO BUBBLES.   PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR ADDITIONAL VINTAGE, AS WELL AS NEW BOAT HARDWARE.