#28 • Weems & Plath Nautical Compass w/ Wooden Case

Part of June 2026 Curiosities Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $40.00

Status: Sold

Category: Boats & Accessories

A vintage Weems & Plath nautical hand-bearing compass with wooden storage case. A hand bearing compass that allows you to take a directional compass bearing on a distant object using a prism to line up compass reading with object in compass sight. Handle contains a light bulb and finger switch for night use (requires 2 AA batteries), or you can place the compass in its box and a switch in the rear of the box presses the finger switch and you can check the bearing through the little viewing port. Not functional at the time of cataloging. Case measures approximately 5" x 5" 9.75" tall.