Watch Case-Photo Frame?

[capnball44]

This appears to be plated brass. Looks like it is meant to hold something but I don't know what.
Anyone ever seen one or familiar with it's purpose?

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Compass.

 

[trapperart]

Welcome to the forum. I have no help for you sorry

 

[against the wind]

I second the Compass I.D.
Congratulations

 

[vpnavy]

1st - I noticed this was your very first post capnball44 - so, Welcome Aboard! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... and selecting location information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

2nd - Maybe some type of holder (i.e., clock, picture, etc.) for display?

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[capnball44]

Thank you all for the welcomes and replies. A compass makes sense. I have to believe the hole in the center
of the backing plate would be for access to adjust the needle to north, am I correct? Any ideas where I would
find a compass that this would have housed?

 

[A2coins]

Welcome to tnet thanks for sharing your find keep posting this is what makes this site so good especially in winter keep up the good finds!!!!!

 

[P@tch]

Pocket watch case