Found this. It's a compass, just have no idea what its made of or what year.

[justspacethings]

I can see the needle moving barely, and also saw "SW" on it. any ideas on how to clean the glass?

 

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[crashbandicoot]

I can see the needle moving barely, and also saw "SW" on it. any ideas on how to clean the glass?

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That,s a nice old compass.Possibly a Marbles.I like compasses.I,m a map and compass guy.Whatcha gonna do when ya GPS batteries run down,you,re 5 miles from the truck,it,s getting dark,and you,re lost? Whip out that trusty compass and map and go home!

 

[crashbandicoot]

Do you a image search for vintage Marble,s pin on compass.Interesting results!

 

[Digger RJ]

I can see the needle moving barely, and also saw "SW" on it. any ideas on how to clean the glass?

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Nice!!! Congrats!!!