Colored Escutcheon Faces

5¢ Toy Compass ~ 1950's

Display Box of 36 ~ JAPAN

This box of 3 dozen 5¢ toy compasses contains three layers of compasses, a dozen to a layer. You get 12 Green, 12 Blue, and 12 Orange. Each layer is separated by a cardboard card.

They all work! Each compass is 1 ¾ inches in diameter and 3/8 inch thick. They have Glass lenses! They are made out of deep stamped aluminum, featuring a printed paper escutcheon face plate with the 8 directional bearing indicators, and 2 degree marked increments around the rim, numbered every 20 degrees.

In small letters, near South, it says Japan. The back of the compass is highly reflective and can be used as a sun signal mirror! The round lens is real Glass! No plastic anywhere on these relics from the 1950’s! These are actual, unused stock found in a Variety Store Distributors back building.

They come in a Dime Store Countertop Marquis Display Box

They come in a store counter display carton 3 layers in the box, a dozen to a layer, 36 in all. The lid folds out into a back marquis. It says, Working Toy Compass ~ 5¢ and has exceptional graphics of a sail boat in the waves. The side says "3 Dozen Compasses ~ Made in Japan ~ Tokyo Importers, New York 17, N.Y. " They all work! There is insignificant surface age patina on some of the compasses needles, otherwise, Perfect Condition! Still in their dime store display box! The box is 7 ½ by 5 ½ and a little over an inch thick. It’s heavy, 2 Lbs shipping weight. Buyer pays actual priority mailing of $3.95 to $5.75 depending on Zip code.

Notice : This item is a genuine vintage toy from an era when there were no safety standards. It probably contains, or is, a choking hazard, and probably includes other features that are not suitable for children to play with. It is not being sold as a toy for a child to play with, but as a genuine vintage collectable item for adults.