Handmade Antique Brass Telescope with Functional Compass & Level | Nautical Decor & Gift

A tribute to the golden age of surveying and engineering, this handcrafted alidade is a functional piece of history reimagined. Built for the enthusiast who appreciates the precision of classic instruments, it combines a powerful telescope with an accurate compass, mounted on a leveling base. This isn’t just a decorative item, it’s an homage to the tools that mapped the world, perfect for an engineer’s desk, a collector’s shelf, or as a distinguished executive gift.

Features for the Modern Explorer

• Precision Surveying Tools: Equipped with a tilting telescope, an integrated spirit level for perfect horizontal alignment, and an inclinometer scale to measure vertical angles with classic accuracy.
• Functional Magnetic Compass: The base houses a full-featured compass with a lockable needle, essential for taking reliable bearings and protecting the instrument.
• Tripodal Leveling System: The instrument rests on three adjustable brass screws, allowing you to achieve a perfectly level plane on any surface, a critical feature of professional surveying equipment.
• Heirloom Quality Construction: Crafted from solid, heavy-gauge brass with an antique finish and wrapped in genuine black leather, this instrument is built to be both used and admired for generations.

Best For:

An ideal decorative piece for a home office, study, or library bookshelf. It serves as a sophisticated desk accessory, a unique gift for history buffs, engineers, and maritime collectors, or a memorable corporate gift.

Quick Specs:

• Material: Solid Brass
• Finish: Antique Brass & Black Leather
• Total Height: 13 cm (5.1 Inches)
• Telescope Length: 12 cm (4.7 Inches) (extends to 15.5 cm (6.10 Inches)
• Base Diameter: 9 cm (3.5 inches)
• Weight: 395 g (approx.)
• Features: Tilting telescope, integrated functional compass with transit lock, adjustable leveling screws, inclinometer scale.