The Jeweled Compass Needle Settles To North Quickly For Timely And Accurate Readings. It Has A Small Lever On The Side Of The Compass That Operates A Needle Lift Mechanism To Protect The Compass Bearing. This Compass Is Beautifully Crafted From Solid Brass.This Antique Style Reproduction Maritime Navigational Locate Compass. This Compass Was One Of The Tools Used In Finding Direction And Location, And Is Constructed Of Brass And Magnetic, This Desk Compass Is Useful For Navigation Or As A Display Piece In A Nautical Themed Office Or Den.