Rose Star Nautical Brass Compass Inlaid In A Rosewood Case

This exquisite Rose Star brass and rosewood working compass features a steampunk design, showcasing a rose star brass compass set into a rosewood setting. With elegant brass plates on each corner, this compass is a beautiful masterpiece of craftsmanship. Base of compass is finished in stylish back felt. Perfect for any collector or admirer of unique and intricate designs. 

Comes in a black box. 8 cm wide x 8 cm x 3 cm deep.

The star on a compass rose, also known as a compass star, indicates the cardinal directions and intermediate points:

Cardinal directions: The four main directions: north, east, south, and west

Intermediate points: The four directions between the cardinal points: northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest.

The star on a compass rose is often an eight-pointed star. On nautical charts, the star indicates true north, which is symbolized by the North Star, Polaris.

The compass rose is also known as the "rose of winds" because the points on a ship's compass were named after the winds that came from that direction. For example, the north wind was called Boreas, and the west wind was called Zephyrus.

The compass rose has been used for navigation since ancient times. It's also used on maps, monuments, and in navigation systems like GPS.