⚓ Ship Compasses
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For the Ones Who Still Believe in the Beauty of Direction
There’s something quietly powerful about holding a ship’s compass in your hands.
Not because it tells you where north is—but because it reminds you that you still have somewhere to go.
At Aladean, our Ship Compass collection isn’t just about nautical décor. It’s about the soul in old brass, the feeling of a forgotten journey, and the beauty of trusting the tools that once guided explorers through dark, uncharted waters.
These compasses aren't replicas.
They are timeless echoes—crafted in solid brass, kissed by time, made to be passed down. Every one tells a different story. Some are mounted on hardwood bases. Some are nested inside glass-top boxes. Some are engraved with words of faith, courage, or memory.
But all of them say the same thing in silence:
“You are never lost, only in between destinations.”
Antique Brass Triangular Sundial Compass
A solid brass, triangular-shaped sundial featuring a hinged top and curved scale for setting local latitude, complete with a working magnetic compass for accurate orientation—styled like a classic sailing ship’s pocket sundial (~5 cm size).
https://aladean.com/products/antique-brass-triangular-compass?_pos=7&_sid=df54573a4&_ss=r
Antique Brass Sundial Navigation
A beautifully crafted solid-brass antique-style sundial with a hinged top featuring a curved latitude scale, paired with a built-in, highly sensitive magnetic compass—modeled after portable sundial compasses found aboard Polish sailing ships, measuring approximately 5 cm.
https://aladean.com/products/antique-brass-sundial-navigation?_pos=14&_sid=df54573a4&_ss=r
Brass Beatle Finder Compass
A beautifully handcrafted, 3-inch flat brass compass featuring a vintage antique finish and a finely etched Beatles emblem, complete with a hand-stitched leather case. It’s fully functional with a precise magnetic needle and customizable engraving options, making it both a great collectible and a practical navigation tool.
https://aladean.com/products/brass-beatle-compass?_pos=4&_sid=df54573a4&_ss=r
Solid Brass Sundial Compass - Gilbert & Sons London
A handcrafted replica of an 1800s brass pocket sundial compass, measuring approximately 10 cm × 3.5 cm, featuring an internal spirit-level, lockable compass with a liftable needle mechanism, and elegantly engraved with time standards; it comes presented in a vintage-style wooden box.
Brass Anchor Compass With Leather Case
a meticulously handcrafted 2-inch solid-brass compass engraved with a ship anchor motif, bundled with a durable leather case for protection and style.
https://aladean.com/products/brass-anchor-compass-with-leather-case?_pos=3&_sid=3ba15e6c3&_ss=r
Brass Shipwheel Clock Compass Tabletop Decorative Gift
A unique handcrafted desktop piece combining a functional analog clock (Roman numerals, “Victoria London” dial) set within a solid-brass ship-wheel design, topped by a working magnetic compass—all mounted on a sleek black acrylic base.
Antique Brass Sundial Compass
An exquisite, solid-brass reproduction of an antique pocket sundial; it features a hinged top with a curved scale for setting your local latitude and includes a highly sensitive magnetic compass—modeled after navigational compasses found aboard historic Polish sailing ships, and measures approximately 5 cm.
https://aladean.com/products/antique-brass-sundial-navigation?_pos=14&_sid=3ba15e6c3&_ss=r
🧭 Why People Fall in Love With These
🧭 Why People Fall in Love With These
Because they’re not just for sailors.
They’re for dreamers. For the grandfather who once served at sea. For the bride gifting her husband a compass engraved with “Forever My North.” For the collector who still believes in the magic of analog things.
Our U.S. customers often say,
“I didn’t know I needed one until I held it.”
And that’s exactly the point.
You don’t buy a ship compass to decorate.
You bring one home because you feel something when you look at it.
🌎 What You’ll Find Here:
Solid brass working compasses with antique finishes
Decorative boxed compasses with glass lids or anchor engraving.
Compasses mounted in gimbals, stands, and navigation sets
Quotes that speak of strength, direction, God, love, or heritage
Pieces inspired by real 18th–19th century maritime design.
Each one is made to feel like it’s already lived a life—because that’s what makes it worth keeping.
✨ Not Just Objects—Moments Waiting to Happen
✨ Not Just Objects—Moments Waiting to Happen
Place one on your desk, and suddenly your workspace feels like the captain’s cabin of an old ship.
Gift one to your son on graduation day, and you’re not just giving him something beautiful—you’re giving him something to hold onto when life feels unsteady.
That’s what these pieces are for.
Not decoration—direction.
Ready to explore?
Your compass is already waiting. All you have to do is follow your heart.
🔻 Explore the Collection
🔻 Explore the Collection
⚓ The Anchor Compass
⚓ The Anchor Compass
Small in size, deep in meaning.
A classic brass compass engraved with a ship’s anchor and enclosed in a leather case.
For the dreamers, the drifters, the ones who know that real direction always comes from within.
🧭 The Brunton Compass
Not all who wander are lost. Some are just measuring.
Inspired by historic engineer tools, this solid brass compass tells stories in degrees, not apps. For the ones who still believe in maps—and mystery.
🚢The Hanging Cabin Compass
Steady—no matter how the waves roll.
Suspended in double gimbals and mounted on wood, this cabin compass echoes the feel of real maritime journeys. A gift for the ones who know that peace is something you choose.
📐 The Alidade Compass
📐 The Alidade Compass
Measured. Focused. Undeniably classic.
For the collector, the historian, the one who appreciates vintage engineering. This brass alidade is a working instrument—and a work of art.
🧭 The Binnacle Marine Compass
🧭 The Binnacle Marine Compass
The kind of compass you don’t carry—you showcase.
Large, stunning, and made with bold brass presence. For home libraries, nautical offices, or anyone who commands their own ship.
🌞 The Sundial Compass
🌞 The Sundial Compass
Where time and direction meet.
This antique-style piece blends a working compass with a sundial, creating a timeless symbol of balance. A conversation piece, a gift, or a legacy.
🌊 Why It Matters
🌊 Why It Matters
You don’t need to understand navigation to understand what a compass stands for.
It stands for knowing your way—even when the world feels lost.
These pieces aren’t fast. They aren’t flashy.
They’re quiet. Steady. Honest.
And sometimes, that’s exactly what someone needs.
💌 Need Help Choosing?
💌 Need Help Choosing?
Every compass here carries meaning. If you’re unsure which one fits best, I’d love to help you find the right piece.
This isn’t just shopping. It’s sentiment, memory, and metal.
“Some gifts are given with hands. Others, with heart. These are for both.”
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