Vintage Maritime Compass - Bergen Nautik Bergen - Gimbal-Mounted, Original Box" Description: Step into maritime history with this authentic Bergen Nautik Bergen ship’s compass, a rare and functional navigation instrument from the mid-20th century. Designed for accuracy and durability, this compass was a vital tool for Norwegian sailors navigating the rough seas. Maker: Bergen Nautik, Bergen, Norway Serial Number: 5646 (stamped on both the compass and gimbal frame, ensuring authenticity) Features: Gimbal-Mounted Design: Ensures stability and precision even on rolling seas. Metal Frame: Robust red-painted metal for durability in marine environments. Original Wooden Box: Professionally crafted box for safe storage, complete with lid and secure fittings. Condition: Compass face and mechanism are intact. Gimbal mount moves freely. Wooden box shows natural wear, adding to its vintage charm. This compass is a stunning collector’s item, ideal for maritime enthusiasts, historians, or interior decorators seeking a unique nautical accent. Its Norwegian origin ties it to Bergen’s rich maritime legacy, making it a rare and valuable piece for any collection. Provenance: This compass is part of a private collection and has been carefully preserved by a relative of the original buyer who kept this as a souvenir of the fishing vessel he owned and worked on. Bergen Nautik, founded in the port city of Bergen - Norway´s second biggest city, was renowned for crafting high-quality maritime navigation instruments, serving Norway’s bustling shipping and fishing industries from the turn of the century to around 1960´s. Dimensions: Compass Diameter: Approx. 135 mm, depth 110mm Wooden Box: Approx. 210 x 210 x 144 mm Shipping: This item will be packed carefully to arrive in the state you see. International shipping with tracking. vintage maritime compass, antique mariner's compass, Bergen Nautik compass, gimbal-mounted compass, Norwegian navigation tool, ship's compass, nautical compass, maritime navigation instrument, collectible compass, vintage nautical equipment, antique ship compass, Bergen Nautik Bergen, maritime antiques, Norwegian maritime history, compass with original box, vintage nautical decor, maritime collector's item, red metal compass, wooden box compass, vintage Norwegian compass, antique nautical tool, mid-20th century compass, gimbal-mounted navigation tool, maritime navigation device, authentic ship compass, rare maritime compass, historical navigation instrument, nautical-themed collectible, seafaring compass, vintage Norwegian maritime item, antique navigation equipment, maritime compass for sale, nautical heritage collectible, collectible ship instruments, compass with provenance, compass with matching serial numbers, vintage gimbal-mounted compass, historic Norwegian compass, compass for collectors, ship’s navigation compass, compass for nautical enthusiasts.