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Irish Pewter Compass

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The history of pewter-casting in Ireland dates back more than 800 years, where it was first found in the castles and manors of wealthy patrons. This functional pewter-finished compass is decorated with a hand-etched Celtic design inspired by the elaborate illustrations found in the eighth-century Book of Kells. Made in County Westmeath in central Ireland, near the shores of Lough Derravaragh. Includes a woven strap and belt clip.

2" diameter x 1/2"D.

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Irish Pewter Compass
 
3.7

(based on 10 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

70%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attractive (9)
  • Unique (6)
  • Classic style (4)
  • Durable (4)
  • Fits theme (4)

Cons

  • Poor quality (3)

Best Uses

  • Gift (4)
  • Decoration (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Midrange shopper (6), Budget shopper (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Excellent Compass or Self-Defence Weapon

Besides being a usable compass for hiking or finding you way in any situation, this compass is also nice to look at and solidly made. I didn't expect it to weigh as much as ...Read complete review

Besides being a usable compass for hiking or finding you way in any situation, this compass is also nice to look at and solidly made. I didn't expect it to weigh as much as it did - I've heard of using keys for self-defense, but this would work far better (and keep on working)! :-) But seriously, it is made well enough that I don't have to worry about being too hard on it. The Celtic design adds to the charm and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone else. Did I mention that it is authentic as well? It's made by Mullingar Pewter, in Ireland. It truely is an Irish Compass.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

dissappointed

Very pretty but only worked for a few days. My daughter wanted a functional compass to navigate in unfamiliar places. I would not recomend this product

Very pretty but only worked for a few days. My daughter wanted a functional compass to navigate in unfamiliar places. I would not recomend this product

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4/3/2013
 
5.0

Excellent!

By Kayakmad

from North Bend, OR

About Me Midrange shopper

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Attractive
  • Classic
  • Durable
  • Fits Theme
  • Unique

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Irish Pewter Compass:

      Purchased this pocket watch for my son. We are Irish so it fit perfectly for St Paddy's Day. The glass on the face of the watch was cracked when he received it, however, NatGeo IMMEDIATELY replaced it. He is very happy with National Geographic and the new pocket watch.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      3/20/2013
       
      4.0

      My son will love this!

      By Callie

      from Virginia

      About Me Midrange shopper

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attractive
      • Classic
      • Unique

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Irish Pewter Compass:

          I bought this for my son as a gift when he returns from Afghanistan. He was looking at antique compasses before he left. The Celtic design on this compass is beautiful. The finish and weight also add to it's look of good quality. Great as a collectable but also useful! I know he will love it!

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          1/24/2013
           
          5.0

          Great My Motorcycle Rides

          By Chief

          from Auburndale, FL

          About Me Midrange shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Attractive
          • Classic
          • Durable
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Easy To Store
          • Festive
          • Fits Theme
          • On My Cross Country Rides
          • Unique

          Cons

          • None

          Best Uses

          • Harley Rides

          Comments about Irish Pewter Compass:

          I make cross country motorcycle rides. I carry a compass for those times when I am somewhere and need to keep in a specific direction. As a US Army Ranger, I am NEVER lost. I have been misoriented for short periods.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          1/17/2013
           
          5.0

          Lovely addition to Vistorian steampunk

          By The Queen

          from California

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Attractive
          • Durable
          • Easy To Store
          • Fits Theme

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Irish Pewter Compass:

              Great addition to my husband's Victorian steam punk costume.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              4/25/2012

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Not as nice...

              By Lil Turtle

              from Washington DC

              About Me Midrange shopper

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

                Cons

                • Poor Quality

                Best Uses

                • Decoration
                • Gift
                • Just For Fun

                Comments about Irish Pewter Compass:

                Poor Quality. Not as nice as I thought it was going to be. Looks cheap. To use the compass it must be PERFECTLY flat. Needle will hang up and not rotate properly.

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                3/24/2012
                 
                5.0

                Excellent Compass or Self-Defence Weapon

                By Celtic Lady

                from Denver, Colorado

                About Me Budget shopper

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Attractive
                • Durable
                • Solid
                • Unique

                Cons

                • Heavy

                Best Uses

                • Decoration
                • Gift
                • Hiking
                • Navigating

                Comments about Irish Pewter Compass:

                Besides being a usable compass for hiking or finding you way in any situation, this compass is also nice to look at and solidly made. I didn't expect it to weigh as much as it did - I've heard of using keys for self-defense, but this would work far better (and keep on working)! :-) But seriously, it is made well enough that I don't have to worry about being too hard on it. The Celtic design adds to the charm and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone else. Did I mention that it is authentic as well? It's made by Mullingar Pewter, in Ireland. It truely is an Irish Compass.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                3/21/2012
                 
                5.0

                Good product, worth buyi g.

                By Julie master gardener

                from Greenbrier TN.

                About Me Budget shopper

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Attractive
                • Classic
                • Unique

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Gift

                  Comments about Irish Pewter Compass:

                  I bought this as a gift for my husband, he loved it!

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  3/21/2012
                   
                  4.0

                  was a hit as a unique and tasteful gift

                  By flamingopat

                  from grand rapids , mich

                  About Me Budget shopper

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Attractive
                  • Fits Theme
                  • Unique

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Gift

                    Comments about Irish Pewter Compass:

                    gift

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    1/18/2012

                    (16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    1.0

                    Junk!

                    By John

                    from Sandusky, Ohio

                    About Me Midrange shopper

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Attractive

                    Cons

                    • Poor Quality

                    Best Uses

                    • Decoration

                    Comments about Irish Pewter Compass:

                    Compass did not work. Case was poorly assembled. The compass was really pretty. I returned it.

                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                    (16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

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                    12/30/2010

                    (30 of 30 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    1.0

                    dissappointed

                    By lmock

                    from katy texas

                    About Me Midrange shopper

                    Verified Reviewer

                    Pros

                    • Attractive

                    Cons

                    • Poor Quality

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Irish Pewter Compass:

                      Very pretty but only worked for a few days. My daughter wanted a functional compass to navigate in unfamiliar places. I would not recomend this product

                      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                      (30 of 30 customers found this review helpful)

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