Compass Magnifier

"When you need it most"... The basic motto for what to take when exploring. Traversing vast continents and oceans on voyages of discovery, seemingly simple instruments like this compass-magnifier were used to navigate.

The expedition scientist using magnifiers to study new species of plants, insects, animals. Twin-function compass and magnifying glass original from a collection of early scientific instruments.

This pocket magnifying glass with compass is hand-made of brass in antique finish. (magnifies 6x)