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Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Handcrafted of solid brass, this exquisite compass was inspired by an antique pocket model, once commonly used by geologists and engineers, and harkens back to the days when the instruments of exploration were works of art as well as survival tools. Beautifully presented in a handsome rosewood box, it is sure to be a well-received gift. This compass is functional but not scientifically calibrated for field use. Can be express shipped after personalization. Personalize the box lid with laser engraving, up to 20 letters. Imported. 1½"H x 3½"L x 3¼"W.
Average Customer Rating:
Rating Snapshot (17 reviews)
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16 of 17(94%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Review 1 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Great Leadership Gift,
January 8, 2010
By: TraumaGuy
from Cincinnati, Ohio
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"I purchased a compass for each of the individuals on my leadership team and had them engraved. They turned out absolutely beautiful. This is a great gift to help motivate an executive team to remember to plot their course and navigate through change. The reviews I received from everyone who received the compass as a gift were terrific.
As a side note the turn around time from the order of 11 compasses with engraved boxes was remarkably short, less than 10 days! Also, the woman who took my order over the phone was very detail oriented and careful to make sure all names were spelled correctly. She was top notch. Kudos Orvis!"
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Good Product, Great Service,
January 30, 2013
By: CompassGiver
"The compass is great. (Needs better instructions, but that's a nit) The quality is outstanding for a nice graduation gift.
The engraving was done wrong - twice, but Orvis stayed on it and expedited their reshipment each time so we were able to get in time. Courteous service that got the job done... Thanks!"
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Review 3 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Great Gift,
February 16, 2011
By: Fastwalker
from Atlanta, Georgia
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"I bought this for my boss for Christmas 2010, and he was impressed. Other employees gave pens, the usual boss gifts, but my boss kept playing with this compass as other gifts were given to him. He is an engineer and I know he enjoyed playing with it. Of course it is not to be used for field use, but it is certainly something that goes on his desk and my name comes up every time someone asks about it. My suggestion is if you like your job and your boss likes to play, this is for you!"
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Review 4 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Great purchase,
January 7, 2011
By: KevPT
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"Got this gift for my newborn son as a memory of his 1st Christmas. Very cool compass. Big and weighs a ton, so don't expect to take it camping. But should look nice on a desk or mantle."
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Review 5 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
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January 6, 2011
By: moondawg
from Georgia
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"I gave this to my husband for Christmas. He has had boats for the past 17 years, so I always try to get him something special that pertains to this. He loves it, and thinks it is great. Wonderful gift!"
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Review 6 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
A Distinguished Gift,
January 3, 2011
By: JPB1
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"I purchased this compass as a gift for the best man in my wedding. He is an outdoorsman and frequent trekker himself, and I wanted to give him something more special than a traditional wedding gift. When I presented it to him, he was very impressed and very moved. The compass was beautiful, with excellent workmanship and a sturdy, timeless feel. And the engraved box makes it even more special. I plan on buying one for myself (and anyone else I may need a distinguished gift for)."
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Review 7 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Back in time,
January 2, 2011
By: Uher
from New Jersey
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
4
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5
"The compass was an excellent value and quite well received as a gift. High quality, it looked and felt like an instrument from the 1800s, a bit of history in your hands. However the personalization was not centered when it was engraved on the box's lid. Close enough at a casual glance, but not exact. The receipient did not notice but having been in the construction trade I did. A minor flaw I wish wasn't there."
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Review 8 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Hubby's present,
January 1, 2011
By: nipp3r
from Point Edward, Ontario Canada
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
/
5
"Arrived promptly. Excellent packaging. The quality wa very good and best of all my husband loved it. Superior product.."
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Review 9 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Great Uniqueness,
January 1, 2011
By: BuzzM
"Love many aspects of the Orvis products. From the entire Fly Fishing Line of products to the Men's clothing line. However, the unique products like the Brass Compass and others from Orvis, makes your company so special.
Love the product, love the company."
Love the product, love the company."
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Review 10 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Bottom of a wet boot,
January 1, 2011
By: Pouzo
from Boston, MA
Good Value:
1
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5
Meets Expectations:
1
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5
Features:
2
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5
Appearance:
1
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5
"I was profoundly disapointed with this product as the brass was very tarnished to the point of rust. I spent 2 hours disassembling the box so I could polish the brass fittings and make it somewhat presentable as a gift. If I had more time, I would have returned this item, and made another selection for a Christmas gift to my brother. It appeared as though it may have been stored at the bottom of a wet boot."
Response from Orvis:By Orvis Service Team, January 7, 2011
Orvis Customer Service contacted this customer and offered an exchange or full credit as they were so disappointed with the tarnish on the brass. You can always shop at Orvis with complete confidence. We will cheerfully exchange or refund your purchase at any time, for any reason. Our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is the strongest in the business.
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Review 11 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Wow,
November 29, 2010
By: Done
from Meridian, Idaho
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"Better than expected. Heavy, quality built. Wish it had more instructions (with pictures) for use. A great piece to have."
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Review 12 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Awesome Product,
June 16, 2010
By: JimV
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"I purchased this item for an employee as a retirement gift. All the folks on our team love it! It's very high quality, engraving was perfect -- a great gift for anyone!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
good online experience,
January 14, 2010
By: kdmcguire
"Quality was good. Was shipped promptly in packing to prevent damage. The item was larger than I expected.... I expected a pocket compass and got a very very large one!.. Don't order this for a hunter to find his way in the woods like I did!!! This is a very nice compass, it is just more for the professional... MUCH more than I was looking for... but very nice and a great gift!!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Excellent Orvis service,
January 5, 2010
By: cal831
Good Value:
4
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5
Meets Expectations:
4
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5
Features:
3
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5
Appearance:
4
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5
"The product is fine, but, when I received it, I found out that the engraving was incorrect.
As I wanted to ship it to Europe as a Xmas gift, a replacement would never have made it on time.
As I wanted to ship it to Europe as a Xmas gift, a replacement would never have made it on time.
Orvis proposed that I sent the faulty product as a "place holder" and replace it later with a correctly engraved item (which arrived 10 days later).
Per Orvis, no need to return the faulty product and a 50% credit on the price of the item.
How's that for service?"
Per Orvis, no need to return the faulty product and a 50% credit on the price of the item.
How's that for service?"
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Review 15 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Excellent Product,
December 26, 2009
By: Becca
from Aiken, SC
Good Value:
5
/
5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
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5
"I bought this item as a gift to my husband. It is more beautiful than in the picture. The box and the compass have amazing details, it will be an item that can be passed down through generations."
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Review 16 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
Amazing value !!!,
December 25, 2009
By: Dubie
from Winter Haven, Florida
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
/
5
"My brother gave me one of these for Christmas. I was worried that he spent way too much money on a gift, so after struggling with my conscience for a few hours, I went to the Orvis website and looked it up. I was amazed that an instrument of this quality, that has a box to match, would ever sell for $89.00. I honestly thought it would have been in the three to four hundred dollar range.
My brother is a good Scotsman, so I should have known."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 17 for Gift-Boxed Brass Compass
Overall Rating:
A wonderful thing,
October 7, 2009
By: Identsgt
from Peterborough, Ontario
Good Value:
5
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5
Meets Expectations:
5
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5
Features:
5
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5
Appearance:
5
/
5
"I like anything carefully made that works well. Tools, timepieces, instruments, etc... and I like strong brass things. And this is all of these combined. It is also large, heavy and beautiful. The leveling bubbles inside were a pleasant surprise. This is made to be set into a mount on top of a tripod . It has sharp clear internal degree markings and a needle protector that stops the needle from moving when it is closed. I wish the tripod and mount were available! The travel box is nicely made as well. The mirror is very clear."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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