Compass Clock in Wood - Wind Rose Windrose

Wonderful Compass Wooden Clock A compass rose, sometimes called a Wind Rose, or Rose of the Winds, is a figure on a compass, map, nautical chart, or monument used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions: North, East, South, & Westand their intermediate points. It is also the term for the graduated markings found on the traditional magnetic compass. Today, the idea of a compass rose is found on, or featured in, almost all navigation systems, including nautical charts, non-directional beacons (NDB), VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) systems, global-positioning systems (GPS), & similar equipment. Made from three pieces pasted with veneer sheets of Oak & Mahogany or Sapele, to provide dimension & depth, as well as a striking contrast between the colors of the woods. Hand varnished & finished. Designed & produced meticulously, Very detailed. The quartz movement is both RoHS & CE certified. Metal hands with continuous non-stop / non-ticking movement of the second hand. Powered by a AA battery (not included). Size of the Clock: We make the clock in two different diameters: -24 Centimetres (9.5 Inches) -30 Centimetres (11.8 Inches) Select the size when ordering. Completely made in our artisan workshop. 100% Made in the UK. Eco-friendly product. We use only wood certified FSC or PEFC 100% from well-managed forests FSC (Forest Stewardship Council): Is an international not for-profit, multi-stakeholder organization established in 1993 to promote responsible management of the world's forests. Its main tools for achieving this are standard setting, certification & labeling of forest products. All forest products carrying the FSC logo have been certified independently as coming from forests that meet the criteria of forest stewardship & the principles of FSC recognized internationally. PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification): Presents a framework for the mutual recognition of certification schemes forest regional or national credible that have been developed to meet requirements internationally recognized for sustainable forest management. More than 47 million hectares of forest are currently certified under the PEFC. Is the certification scheme that is dominant in Europe. Compass Clock in Wood - Wind Rose Windrose