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Rare Silver Pocket Sundial And Compass By Michael Butterfield Paris Circa 1700
Located in Firenze, IT
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael
Category

Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Box Compass

Materials

Silver

Antique Rare Silver Pocket Sundial And Compass By Michael Butterfield Paris Circa 1700
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial And Compass By Michael Butterfield Paris Circa 1700

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial And Compass By Michael Butterfield Paris Circa 1700

$7,779
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with
Category

1890s Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

$1,195
H 6.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor s Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
hands. The compass has two hinged hangles that fold down into the fitted walnut storage box.
Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Box Compass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor s Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor s Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor s Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

$1,195
H 4.75 in W 11 in D 8 in
Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit Compass In Original Mahogany Box
Located in New York, NY
Brass and steel survey transit and compass in the original mahogany box. Made by J.C Ulmer Co. Good
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit Compass In Original Mahogany Box
Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit Compass In Original Mahogany Box

Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit Compass In Original Mahogany Box

$1,400
H 14.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Antique and rare magnetic surveying compass, brass with original wooden box, signed E. Vion Paris
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900

Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900

$1,615
H 12.61 in W 4 in D 4 in
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
Located in Norwell, MA
primitive dovetailed box. Circa 1880. With compass card from L.J. Harri, Amsterdam.
Category

1880s European Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam

19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam

$1,100
H 6 in W 9 in D 9 in
Nineteenth Century Ship s Compass by Robert Merrill
Located in Norwell, MA
dovetailed timber box. Paper compass card with fleur-de-lis at north. Compass points north! Weight: 5 lbs
Category

1860s North American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique Nineteenth Century Ship s Compass by Robert Merrill
Nineteenth Century Ship s Compass by Robert Merrill

Nineteenth Century Ship s Compass by Robert Merrill

$1,495
H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in
E.S. Ritchie Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket
Located in Vienna, AT
box for compass, included. Measures: H. 106 cm. Ø. 31 cm. Good original condition.
Category

1920s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique E.S. Ritchie Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket
E.S. Ritchie Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket

E.S. Ritchie Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket

$3,980
H 41.74 in Dm 12.21 in
19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass
Located in Milan, IT
Cross-legged reduction compass, of chrome plated brass and steel, English manufacture from the end
Category

1890s Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass
19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass

19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass

$658
H 0.5 in W 0.65 in D 7.8 in
Early Large Sailor s Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique sailor's valentines remain
Category

1920s Bajan Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique Early Large Sailor s Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920
Early Large Sailor s Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

Early Large Sailor s Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

$4,200
H 14 in W 13.88 in D 1.63 in
19th Century Large Sailor s Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique sailor's valentines remain
Category

1880s Bajan Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique 19th Century Large Sailor s Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
19th Century Large Sailor s Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

19th Century Large Sailor s Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

$4,800
H 13.63 in W 13.5 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
compass boxes. Today, antique sailor's valentines remain highly prized and are eagerly sought. They are
Category

Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine

19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine

$5,800
H 9.13 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in

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Compass Decorate and Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trinket Box Lancaster Pa
By Compass Decorator
Located in Allentown, PA
The Compass Artist of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trinket Box
Category

Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Box Compass

Materials

Paint

Antique Compass Decorate and Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trinket Box Lancaster Pa
Compass Decorate and Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trinket Box Lancaster Pa

Compass Decorate and Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trinket Box Lancaster Pa

H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit Compass in Bergen Sons Box
Located in Milan, OH
Introducing the Exquisite J.C. Ulmer & Co. Transit and Compass in Bergen & Sons Box Discover a
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit Compass in Bergen Sons Box
Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit Compass in Bergen Sons Box

Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit Compass in Bergen Sons Box

H 14 in W 10.75 in D 7.5 in
Silvertone Model VII Phonograph in Mahogany – 1920
Located in HÉRIC, FR
drop-leaf door with various moldings mounted on compasses. The resonator box, decorated with scrolls
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Mahogany

Silvertone Model VII Phonograph in Mahogany – 1920
Silvertone Model VII Phonograph in Mahogany – 1920

Silvertone Model VII Phonograph in Mahogany – 1920

H 40 in W 45 in D 55 in
Early 1900s Boxed Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Early 1900s boxed compass by Durkee. Stamped Serial No. S2246, dry compass card reads abbreviated
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Box Compass

Early 1900s Boxed Compass
Early 1900s Boxed Compass

Early 1900s Boxed Compass

H 3.5 in W 5.5 in L 3.5 in
19th Century Boxed Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Style: Boxed compass Size: 9" x 9" x 6 1/2", dry compass card diameter: 5 1/2"
Category

19th Century Antique Box Compass

19th Century Boxed Compass
19th Century Boxed Compass

19th Century Boxed Compass

H 6.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Mid-19th Century Boxed Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Mid-19th century boxed compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston. Dry compass card, brass housing, fitted
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Box Compass

Mid-19th Century Boxed Compass
Mid-19th Century Boxed Compass

Mid-19th Century Boxed Compass

H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden
Located in Norwell, MA
Wilcox Crittenden boxed compass with brass gimbal and dry compass card mounted into a dovetailed
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19th Century Antique Box Compass

Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden
Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden

Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden

H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in
Antique Box Compass by Thaxter
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass gimballed compass fastened to dove-tailed wooden box by Thaxter and Son of Boston. Dry
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Late 19th Century Antique Box Compass

Antique Box Compass by Thaxter
Antique Box Compass by Thaxter

Antique Box Compass by Thaxter

H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"
By Samuel Thaxter
Located in Norwell, MA
, Massachusetts. Fitted to a timber box with remnants of the original Thaxter label. This is circa 1880. Compass
Category

1880s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"
Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"

Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"

H 5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Solid Brass Hagger Brother Yacht Boxed Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century ships compass by Hagger & Brother of Baltimore, Maryland. Seven inch brass bowl
Category

1850s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Hagger Brother Yacht Boxed Compass
Solid Brass Hagger Brother Yacht Boxed Compass

Solid Brass Hagger Brother Yacht Boxed Compass

H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in
19th Century Compass in Handmade Box
Located in New York, NY
Original antique compass mounted inside a mahogany box. Compass dates to the late 19th Century
Category

19th Century American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Metal

19th Century Compass in Handmade Box
19th Century Compass in Handmade Box

19th Century Compass in Handmade Box

H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880
Located in Norwell, MA
Late nineteenth century ships compass with gimbal mounted into a varnished wood box. Compass card
Category

1880s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880
Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880

Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880

H 6 in W 7 in D 7 in
Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter Son"
By Samuel Thaxter
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century solid brass gimballed boat compass with varnished wood box. Compass card is
Category

1880s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter Son"
Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter Son"

Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter Son"

H 5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Early 19th Century Nautical Ship Compass Box in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 19TH C. NAUTICAL SHIP COMPASS BOX IN ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT. SIGNED "C,HOPNER" SAN FRANCISCO
Category

19th Century American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Nautical Ship Compass Box in Original Paint
Early 19th Century Nautical Ship Compass Box in Original Paint

Early 19th Century Nautical Ship Compass Box in Original Paint

H 12 in W 16 in D 13 in
19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
, rectangular wooden box with brass thread inlays. Inside are numerous compasses with various attachments as
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880
19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880

19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880

H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English hallmarked sterling silver compass
Category

1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Box Compass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case
Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case

Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case

H 1.8 in W 0.4 in D 1.3 in
18th Century Inlaid Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 18th century Georgian compass star inlaid box, the ebony and boxwood star inlaid on a
Category

1780s English Antique Box Compass

Materials

Ebony, Holly, Mahogany

18th Century Inlaid Box
18th Century Inlaid Box

18th Century Inlaid Box

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and rare antique, Victorian era sterling silver vesta case with an inset compass
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Box Compass

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass
Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass

Inlaid walnut baroque box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lovely Baroque walnut box, the molded top with compass star inlay, the front and sides crossbanded
Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Box Compass

Materials

Iron, Brass

Inlaid walnut baroque box
Inlaid walnut baroque box

Inlaid walnut baroque box

H 9 in W 12 in D 8 in
Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful compasses mahogany box, nickel-plated brass and bone instruments, interior in velvet and
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1850s British Antique Box Compass

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858
Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858

H 1.58 in W 10.83 in D 6.7 in
Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a dovetailed varnished box. This is a 19th century
Category

1880s North American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box
Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box

Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box

H 5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
name of CC Hutchinson of Boston. The compass is fitted to an 8 sided varnished mahogany binnacle box
Category

1890s North American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century
Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century

Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century

H 5 in Dm 6 in
Brass Topographic Compass Placed in Its Original Walnut Box
By Stoppani
Located in Milan, IT
) placed in its original walnut box, circa 1915. The compass consists of a magnetized needle free to rotate
Category

1910s Swiss Antique Box Compass

Brass Topographic Compass Placed in Its Original Walnut Box
Brass Topographic Compass Placed in Its Original Walnut Box

Brass Topographic Compass Placed in Its Original Walnut Box

H 0.79 in W 3.23 in D 3.55 in
American Compass Placed in Its Original Box of Turned Brass
By S. Thaxter Son
Located in Milan, IT
Dry compass placed in its original box of turned brass enclosed by a protective glass and complete
Category

1890s American Antique Box Compass

American Compass Placed in Its Original Box of Turned Brass
American Compass Placed in Its Original Box of Turned Brass

American Compass Placed in Its Original Box of Turned Brass

H 1.58 in Dm 2.96 in
1900s Sestrel Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic compass on universal joint in its original wooden box with slot lid, signed Sestrel in the
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

1900s Sestrel Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box
1900s Sestrel Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box

1900s Sestrel Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box

H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Topographic Compass Signed Keuffel and Esser, Mahogany Box, Mid-19th Century
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Milan, IT
Topographic compass signed Keuffel & Esser New York, mid-19th century, with goniometric circle
Category

19th Century American Antique Box Compass

Topographic Compass Signed Keuffel and Esser, Mahogany Box, Mid-19th Century
Topographic Compass Signed Keuffel and Esser, Mahogany Box, Mid-19th Century

Topographic Compass Signed Keuffel and Esser, Mahogany Box, Mid-19th Century

H 1.1 in W 3.74 in D 3.74 in
1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box
Located in Milan, IT
oak wood box with lid. Eight wind rose complete with protractor circle. The compass is made up of a
Category

Early 1900s Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box
1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box

1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box

H 5.8 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Compass in Its Original Turned Brass Box of the Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Dry compass placed in its original turned brass box with a protection glass. English manufacture of
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1850s British Antique Box Compass

Compass in Its Original Turned Brass Box of the Mid-19th Century
Compass in Its Original Turned Brass Box of the Mid-19th Century

Compass in Its Original Turned Brass Box of the Mid-19th Century

H 1.19 in Dm 3.15 in
Compass Used in Topography, Brass, in Its Original Mahogany Box with Slit Cover
By Chollet - Delamarre Paris 1
Located in Milan, IT
Compass used in topography for the alignment and positioning of theodolites. Brass compass placed
Category

1840s French Antique Box Compass

Compass Used in Topography, Brass, in Its Original Mahogany Box with Slit Cover
Compass Used in Topography, Brass, in Its Original Mahogany Box with Slit Cover

Compass Used in Topography, Brass, in Its Original Mahogany Box with Slit Cover

H 1.19 in W 7.49 in D 3.75 in
Dry Pocket Nautical Compass Placed in Its Original Box Made of Turned Brass
Located in Milan, IT
Small dry pocket nautical compass placed in its original box made of turned brass, complete with
Category

1860s British Antique Box Compass

Dry Pocket Nautical Compass Placed in Its Original Box Made of Turned Brass
Dry Pocket Nautical Compass Placed in Its Original Box Made of Turned Brass

Dry Pocket Nautical Compass Placed in Its Original Box Made of Turned Brass

H 0.6 in Dm 1.38 in
Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach C. Copenhagen
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical compass of brass and glass mounted on a universal joint and placed in its original oak box
Category

Late 19th Century Danish Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach C. Copenhagen
Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach C. Copenhagen

Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach C. Copenhagen

H 4.53 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Boxed mariners compass from the mid-19th century with wood bowl, dry card, from maker Riggs and
Category

1860s Antique Box Compass

Materials

Wood

Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass
Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass

Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass

H 7 in W 10 in D 10 in
Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr
Located in Norwell, MA
box. Brass bowl compass with nice decorative compass card. Overall dimensions: Weight is 4 pounds. 6
Category

1880s Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr
Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr

Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr

H 6 in W 8 in D 8 in
Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, Connecticut. The brass compass is beautifully constructed and fitted in its original wooden lidded box. The
Category

1880s American Late Victorian Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden Co.
Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden Co.

Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden Co.

H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 2.5 in
Dry Magnetic Compass Signed J. S. Stockholm, Early 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
compass card. Box measures cm 17 x 17 x H 11.5. Shipping insured by Lloyd's London; it is available our
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Box Compass

Materials

Wood

Dry Magnetic Compass Signed J. S. Stockholm, Early 19th Century
Dry Magnetic Compass Signed J. S. Stockholm, Early 19th Century

Dry Magnetic Compass Signed J. S. Stockholm, Early 19th Century

H 4.53 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century
Located in Milan, IT
in the early 20th century. Complete with original oak wood box with brass hinges, compass height with
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century
Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century

Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century

H 12.21 in W 5.71 in D 5.91 in
18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
variation of a few degrees west. The base plate, resting on the bottom of the compass box, has a hinged
Category

18th Century Antique Box Compass

Materials

Silver, Brass

18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case
18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case

18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case

H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 0.48 in
Double Sailor s Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"
Located in Nantucket, MA
believed that the inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique
Category

1910s Bajan Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Double Sailor s Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"
Double Sailor s Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"

Double Sailor s Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"

H 8.88 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 in
1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant box of compasses made in the mid-19th century. Wooden box with brass hinges, complete with
Category

1850s French Antique Box Compass

Materials

Metal, Brass

1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne
1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne

1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne

H 1.97 in W 9.93 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
is generally believed that the inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes
Category

19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Shell

19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine

19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine

H 9 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
believed that the inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique
Category

1870s Bajan Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870
19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870

19th Century Double Sailor s Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870

H 9 in W 18.25 in D 1.38 in
19th Century English Brass Pocket Box Compass
Located in Stamford, CT
Two English brass pocket box compasses, both with handcrafted cases. The larger with beveled and
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Pocket Box Compass
19th Century English Brass Pocket Box Compass

19th Century English Brass Pocket Box Compass

H 0.375 in Dm 2.25 in
Antique Box Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique nautical box dry card compass. Box is 5 x 5 x 4. Compass face diameter is 3".
Category

19th Century Antique Box Compass

Antique Box Compass
Antique Box Compass

Antique Box Compass

H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Vintage Box Compass, English, Oak, Brass, Gimbal, Maritime, Navigation, Aid
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage box compass. An English, oak and brass gimbal maritime navigation aid, dating to
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Vintage Box Compass, English, Oak, Brass, Gimbal, Maritime, Navigation, Aid
Vintage Box Compass, English, Oak, Brass, Gimbal, Maritime, Navigation, Aid

Vintage Box Compass, English, Oak, Brass, Gimbal, Maritime, Navigation, Aid

H 5.71 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
Circa 1840, Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
sluiding lid. Waved finish on old timber box. This is as early as small boxed compass as one should ever
Category

1840s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Circa 1840, Boat Compass
Circa 1840, Boat Compass

Circa 1840, Boat Compass

H 3 in W 4 in D 4 in
Early 19th Century Watercolor of a Sailor Boy Holding a Compass
Located in Nantucket, MA
blue midshipman's suit, holding a boxed compass in one hand and a coiled line over one shoulder. The
Category

Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Watercolor of a Sailor Boy Holding a Compass
Early 19th Century Watercolor of a Sailor Boy Holding a Compass

Early 19th Century Watercolor of a Sailor Boy Holding a Compass

H 11.75 in W 9.13 in D 0.75 in
E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Boxed boat compass by E.S.Ritchie and sold by T.S. and J.D. Negus. Serial number 80625. Compass is
Category

1890s Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass

E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass

H 3.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Ship s Compass
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 20th century "Boston Spherical" ship's compass in original mahogany fitted box. The compass
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Ship s Compass
Ship s Compass

Ship s Compass

H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
American Compass from the Early 1900s Brass with Wooden Box
Located in Milan, IT
original wooden box with slot cover and mounted on a walnut board. The compass consists of a cylindrical
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Early 20th Century American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

American Compass from the Early 1900s Brass with Wooden Box
American Compass from the Early 1900s Brass with Wooden Box

American Compass from the Early 1900s Brass with Wooden Box

H 5.32 in W 5.32 in D 4.06 in
Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming compass box complete with its key. Wooden box marked on the inside "Compas Supérieurs
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Early 20th Century French Antique Box Compass

Materials

Metal

Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920
Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920

Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920

H 5 in W 20.5 in D 12 in
Early 1900s Small Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Antique Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
original wooden box. Box size 12x12 h 8.5 cm. Compass diameter 7.5 cm. Excellent condition, fully
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Early 20th Century British Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Small Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Antique Navigation Tool
Early 1900s Small Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Antique Navigation Tool

Early 1900s Small Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Antique Navigation Tool

H 3.35 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Magnetic Nautical Compass Original Box Antique Marine Nautical Tool
Located in Milan, IT
condition. Diameter compass inche 5.35, Measure box inches 7.8x 7.5 h 6.4. The compass consists of a
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1890s Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Magnetic Nautical Compass Original Box Antique Marine Nautical Tool
19th Century Magnetic Nautical Compass Original Box Antique Marine Nautical Tool

19th Century Magnetic Nautical Compass Original Box Antique Marine Nautical Tool

H 6.4 in W 7.5 in D 7.8 in
1860 English Antique Brass Nautical Magnetic Dry Compass in Original Wooden Box
Located in Milan, IT
Dry compass in its original wooden box with slot lid. English manufacture from the second half of
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1860s British Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

1860 English Antique Brass Nautical Magnetic Dry Compass in Original Wooden Box
1860 English Antique Brass Nautical Magnetic Dry Compass in Original Wooden Box

1860 English Antique Brass Nautical Magnetic Dry Compass in Original Wooden Box

H 5.32 in W 7.68 in D 7.68 in
1870s English Dry Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Signed Mc Innels Glasgow
Located in Milan, IT
Dry compass in its original wooden box with slot lid. English manufacture from the second half of
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1870s British Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

1870s English Dry Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Signed Mc Innels Glasgow
1870s English Dry Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Signed Mc Innels Glasgow

1870s English Dry Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Signed Mc Innels Glasgow

H 5.95 in W 8.45 in D 8.45 in
Compass Signed Observator, 1920s
By Observator
Located in Milan, IT
original oak wooden box with slit cover. Compass card with 16 winds and goniometric circle. The compass has
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1920s Dutch Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Compass Signed Observator, 1920s
Compass Signed Observator, 1920s

Compass Signed Observator, 1920s

H 9.45 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Nineteenth Century Ship s Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Very early ship's compass with turned brass bowl. Fitted on a gimbal into a varnished wood box with
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1880s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Ship s Compass
Nineteenth Century Ship s Compass

Nineteenth Century Ship s Compass

H 7 in W 9 in D 9 in
1860 German Magnetic Nautical Compass in Its Original Wooden Box with Slot Lid
Located in Milan, IT
Large dry compass placed in its original wooden box with slot lid. Signed AUG. CARSTENS Hamburg
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1860s German Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

1860 German Magnetic Nautical Compass in Its Original Wooden Box with Slot Lid
1860 German Magnetic Nautical Compass in Its Original Wooden Box with Slot Lid

1860 German Magnetic Nautical Compass in Its Original Wooden Box with Slot Lid

H 7.29 in W 10.52 in D 10.52 in

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Antique Box Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique box compass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every antique box compass was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique box compass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique box compass bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique box compass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chollet - Delamarre Paris, Compass Decorator and Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Box Compass?

The average selling price for an antique box compass at 1stDibs is $1,026, while they’re typically $330 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.
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  • How do antique compasses work?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.
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    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.

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