# Antique Compass

An antique compass is a special tool that helps people find their way. It always points north, making it very useful for explorers.

- **Category:** [Wonders](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/wonders)
- **Rarity:** Rare
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Also known as:** Mariner's Compass, Navigational Compass

![Antique Compass](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424637/objects/5442.jpg)

## Appearance

The Antique Compass often has a polished brass casing with an aged patina, revealing intricate etchings or engravings. A clear glass dome protects its delicate, oscillating magnetic needle that faithfully points North.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia

## Interesting facts

- Ancient sailors used early compasses to explore unknown oceans and continents!
- Compasses work using Earth's magnetism, so they never need batteries or power!
- The needle points to Earth's magnetic North Pole, not the true geographic North!
- The very first compasses used natural magnetic rocks called lodestones to work!

## Measurements & details

- **Size:** 3-15 cm
- **Weight:** 50-500 g
- **Lifespan:** 50-500 years
- **Material:** Brass, copper, glass, steel
- **Rarity Level:** Uncommon

## Traits

- [Vintage](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/vintage): Vintage refers to items from a past era, typically prized for their age, classic design, and historical significance.
- [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
- [Metallic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/metallic): Metallic refers to substances, materials, or objects possessing properties characteristic of metals, such as luster and conductivity.
- [Ancient](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ancient): Ancient refers to organisms, objects, or geological formations that have existed for an extremely long period.
- [Artifact](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/artifact): An artifact is an object made or modified by human culture, typically of historical or archaeological interest.
- [Fossil](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fossil): A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of an ancient organism embedded in rock or other geological deposits.

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## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Antique Compass?

Compare shape, texture, structure and where you found it. Worn shells, feathers, pine cones, coral and bone can look like something else entirely. Nature Find Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How big is Antique Compass?

3-15 cm

### How much does Antique Compass weigh?

50-500 g

### How long does Antique Compass live?

50-500 years

### What is Antique Compass made of?

Brass, copper, glass, steel

### What is the rarity Level of Antique Compass?

Uncommon

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Source: [Antique Compass: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/antique-compass)