Vintage H. Morin Paris 'Mini Compas' Hand-Bearing Marine Compass

Manufacturer: H. Morin – Paris, France ("Compas de Précision")

Type: Prismatic Hand-Bearing Nautical / Marine Compass

Condition: Original Vintage Condition (Tested & Operational)

Item Overview:

Up for sale is an authentic vintage H. Morin Paris 'Mini Compas', a classic hand-bearing marine navigational instrument made in France.

Produced by the prestigious French optical and navigational instrument maker H. Morin, this compact "hockey puck" style bearing compass is renowned for its precision engineering, robust shockproof housing, and crystal-clear optical reading system.

It features an integrated magnifying prism lens that projects the compass card degree reading directly to your eye line for instant, highly accurate navigational bearings at sea.

Key Features & Technical Details:

• Precision Optics: Built-in viewing prism and magnifying lens allow for effortless 1-degree bearing readings without parallax error.

• Marine-Grade Damping: High-grade fluid-damped card stabilizes quickly even in heavy chop or rolling water.

• Shockproof Design: Encased in a durable protective housing designed to withstand harsh marine environments.

• Compact Portability: Slip-resistant handheld profile with lanyard attachment point for easy around-the-neck carrying during navigation.

Condition Details:

• Optical & Dial: Compass card moves freely and dampens correctly. The internal scale markings are clear, sharp, and easy to read through the prism lens.

• Housing: Good vintage cosmetic condition showing minor, authentic signs of age and surface character appropriate for a genuine marine instrument (see photos).

• Functionality: Fully functional magnetic alignment and reading mechanism.

Ideal For:

• Vintage Maritime & Nautical Instrument Collectors

• Traditional Boat, Yacht, and Sailing Enthusiasts

• Historic French Engineering & Scientific Instrument Collectors

• Unique Display Piece or Functional Backup Navigation Tool