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	Compass Chart Weight Available in Brass or Nickel These Weems & Plath versions of paperweight are the perfect addition to any navigator's station or desk. The compass chart weight is a working, liquid filled compass encircled in a forged brass ring. It is also available in a brushed nickel-plated brass finish. Each chart weight is brushed and lacquered brass that will not tarnish or show fingerprints. The bottom of each weight is felt lined to protect the surface it rests on and to prevent slipping. The weights can be customized by imprinting or engraving to make excellent personal keepsakes or corporate gift. Each chart weight comes gift-boxed suitable for presentation purposes. Dimensions: 3" diameter Wt: 12oz	$48.00 ... more info
	Desktop Chronometer Precision clocks are traditionally named 'Chronometers'. An accurate marine chronometer was recognized as crucial to navigation in the 18th century. Longitude had to be determined by establishing local time. Latitude was found through astronomical observation. A classic gift. A representative desk piece. 5.25" H x 4.75" W	$115.00 Add:
	Knot Meter 3 Minutes By running out a line with equidistant knots and measuring time with a sandglass, the speed of a sailing ship was defined and measured in 'knots'. Practical for the desk-bound captain to time his calls. Or for the cook to time the eggs, soft boiled. 3 minute sandglass, brass height 9cm (3.6") Gift packaged	$29.00 Add:
	Lg. Knot Board W/Clock, Barometer & Thermometer 16.5"H x 28"L 2.5"W Blue background with wood frame, and brass corners.	$80.00 Add:
	Monkey's Fist/Shackle The Monkey's Fist A Sailor's Knot A sailor's knot from the age of sail, a monkey's fist was used at the end of a "heaving line" to add weight to the end of the rope so that it could be thrown. Generally a rock, bolt, or other weight was inserted in the middle of the knot before it was tightened. Used every day by ships, tugs and boats to carry a messenger line to a distant wharf or dock. A larger line is bent (sailing term for tie) on to the messenger line and hauled in. With one line secure the captain can complete the maneuver in control. About 4" (including shakle)	$10.00 Add:
	Nautical Tambour Clock High quality instrument set in solid North American hardwood Brass finish porthole design will never tarnish Includes four color gift box, AA battery and instructions Limited lifetime warranty Dep: 3" (76 mm) Wid 8" (203 mm) Ht: 5" (127 mm) Dial 2 ½" (64 mm)	$95.00 Add:
	New Item Bronze Pocket Sextant Charming pocket sextant as used by Victorian explorers and surveyors. Intricate and semi-functional, it has all the pieces needed to shoot the sun. A sextant defined latitude. A clock longitude. Defining the angle of the Sun and Stars with the horizon was an important way to navigate and survey. A beautiful intricate little instrument with an interesting little history. Imagine having this piece on your desk, and being able to wow people with that kind of history. 4 1/4"L x 4 1/4"W x 2 1/4"H	$55.00 Add:
	Pulcinella's Pen Set Count Carlo Goldoni lived in the beautiful Palazzo Zantani in downtown Venice. He wrote over 250 comedies, many based on the Commedia dell'Arte characters. The Count was reputed to have his writing styluses ordered from the most skilled glass artist from Murano, where the Venetian glass industry was located since the 13th century. In honor of Pulcinella, hes favorite comedy character, a box containing a hand blown glass stylus with pen rest and ink. With a flourish.... 9"L x 3"W - Gift packaged	$27.00 Add:
	Skipjack Clock & Barometer We are very proud of this unique desktop combination clock/barometer. Housed in one traditional forged brass case this combination clock/barometer swivels 360 degrees horizontally and vertically in a brass, perfectly balanced and integrated gimbal so that on one side is the clock and on the other side is the barometer. The gimbal also allows for comfortable viewing from any angle. The clock operates on AA battery. The aneroid barometer is calibrated for altitudes to 3500' above sea level. This is indeed a very classy and compact instrument. Because of the unique arrangement of a clock on one side of the housing and a barometer on the other, this instrument makes an excellent presentation no matter which side of the desk you happen to be sitting on. Dimensions: Dial 2-3/8", Base 5.5" Weight 2lbs. 6oz.	$340.00 Add:
	The Eye of Time Open back of clock to customize with picture or logo - great coporate gift! Gift packaged 2" Long x 2" Wide x 3.25" High The hero of our story is an anonymous watchmaker in Regency London. While trying to combine a travel clock that needs to be small while easy to read...The epoque was candle light...little would he know that his spherical desk watch would be a highly collectable treasure. In times of need the lenses doubled to read maps and light the cooking fire.	$40.00 Add: