The Executive Compass in French Finished Wood Box number CO013 by Authentic Models is a part of the Compasses Collection and measures 3.5L x 3.5W x 1.7H inches and weights 0.3 lbs. and is packaged in gift box, upc. Seemingly destined for desk bound travelers given the luxurious wood box. Yet such compasses were originally essential instruments used on small fishing dories and lifeboats. Our daily language has borrowed a multitude of nautical expressions, one of which is: " set course for". Thats what a compass does. Truly a wonderful and thoughtful gift for the man who has everything. Distressed and French finished wood box, brass compass with a precision dry compass card showing which course to sail.