There’s a lot to be said for having a compass on you at all times, you never know when that world-ending ebola outbreak is going to occur and in the meantime, if your iPhone battery dies you’ll still have a hope of not getting lost.
The 1.4 inch compass pictured here is handmade in England from .925 Sterling silver, it’ll make a great addition to any everyday carry kit or camping bag and it’ll also make a nice little family heirloom.
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Silodrome was founded by Ben back in 2010, in the years since the site has grown to become a world leader in the alternative and vintage motoring sector, with millions of readers around the world and hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.
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