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Antique English Brass and Sterling Silver "Pocket Watch" Compass, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual pocket compass created in the form of a pocket watch, the case being made from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
having been meticulously professionally re-polished to gleam.
They come with the integral compass
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass
Located in Bath, GB
having been meticulously professionally re-polished to gleam.
They come with the integral compass
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 183801 produced in 1917. It
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Compass Fob Ships Wheel 9k Rose Gold Pendant Nautical Motif
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian compass fob crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1897).
Originally
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Brass Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass US Made Mounted on Mahogany Board
Located in Milan, IT
Large brass and glass compass on universal joint signed Atlas Vashon (Washington)n. 4986. Mounted
Category
Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic compass for nautical detection, of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 67770 of
Category
Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
End 19th Century Antique Magnetic Topographic Compass Made in Brass and Oak
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographic compass, of oak and brass; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
Antique Navigation Brass Compass made in 1918 and Supplied to British Officers
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing compass made of brass; it is a small compass, Verner’s Pattern model named after
Category
Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Map of Borneo by Renneville, with Compass Rose and Scale, 1702
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Borneo Insula.' A small early 18th century map of Borneo Island, Indonesia
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique English Compass in Case with White Enamel Dial; Georgian circa 1820
Located in Bath, GB
A charming early little compass with a gilded case and a perfect white enameled face or dial. The
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Field Glasses or Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
having been meticulously professionally re-polished to gleam.
They come with the integral compass
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Military Short
Mason LTD Prismatic Compass in Case c. 1920-30
By Short
Mason
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English military Short & Mason LTD prismatic compass Mark V model, circa 1920-1930. In
Category
20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1930s Wrist Military Compass in the Shape of a Watch Antique Surveyor Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wrist military compass in the shape of a watch in brass, bakelite and leather strap.
English
Category
Vintage 1930s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
1921 Antique Brass Sundial Compass Signed Outdoor Supply Co. Inc. N.Y. USA
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sundial compass signed Outdoor Supply Co. Inc. N.Y. USA, 1921. The clock is equipped with a
Category
Vintage 1920s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique W
L.E Gurley Troy N.Y Surveyors Transit Compass Scope Tripod Stand
By W.
L.E. Gurley
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique surveyor’s level transit signed W & L.E Gurley, Troy NY. Made from oak, brass and glass
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage binnacle compass. An English, brass maritime navigation instrument, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Beam Compass, German, Cartographer, Architect, Drawing, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
antique beam compass, by a renowned German instrument maker. Presenting well within its case, this set is
Category
Vintage 1930s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pocket compass. An English, brass terrestrial or maritime navigation instrument
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage, Ships Compass, English, Steel, Maritime, Navigation, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ship's compass. An English, steel, maritime navigation compass dating to the mid
Category
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
Vintage Ships Bearing Plate, English, Maritime, Compass, Navigation, Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compass face
Folding Azimuth plate with sighting line for accurate readings
Pair of sun-shades with two
Category
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Mahogany
WW1 Mark V Pocket Compass by Dennison, Birmingham - 1916
By Dennison Birmigham
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English military compass from World War 1 dated 1916 together with the makers
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. An English, bone and cast metal drafting compass
Category
Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Maison Jansen Mahogany and Églomisé Black Glass Compass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Baambrugge, NL
frame, that has gilt brass inlays and trims. The "églomisé" work represents an antique English drawing
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Masonic 9 Karat Gold Square and Compasses Cameo Oval Charm Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
depicting the “Square and Compasses”.
Weight: 1.42g
Size: 2.2x1.3cm
———
If you have any questions
Category
Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Haff Prazision Spezial Drawing Drafting Set of Tools Compass Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Haff Prazision Spezial compass set
A very
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Late 19th Century Nautical Hand-Held Magnetic Bearing Compass H. Browne Sestrel
Located in Milan, IT
- 4.13 inches. Very good condition.
It is a small antique brass compass with a wooden handle that is
Category
Antique 1890s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass
By Henry Browne
Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Milan, IT
good condition. It is a small antique brass compass with a wooden handle that is typically used for
Category
Antique 1880s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Continental 1850 Compass And Sundial Carved in The Shape of a Terrestrial Globe
Located in Miami, FL
An antique desk Sundial and compass.
Surely this unusual sundial and compass will be a great
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Other Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Masonic JHW 9 Karat 15 Karat Gold Square And Compasses Cross Ball Orb Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features two segments.
- The “Square and Compasses” is crafted in 15K gold.
- The cross ball orb is
Category
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
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
Vintage 1910s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell, Mahogany
Brass Yacht Binnacle From the 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Very fine antique boat compass fitted to a polished brass case. The binnacle is fitted to a carved
Category
Antique 1890s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Miniature Yacht Binnacle by James Campbell of Glasgow
Located in Norwell, MA
mounting bolts. Inside is a polished brass gimballed compass. Charming marine antique.
Weight:
Overall
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Double Sailor
s Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Double Sailor's Valentine, mid to late 19th Century, a pair of handcrafted shell collages
Category
Antique 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Louis XVI Secretaire a Abattant, Attributed to F.N. Geny, Lyon, circa 1780
By François-Noël Geny
Located in Berlin, DE
fluting. The fall front quarter-veneered with a central medallion depicting compass, globe, antique urn
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
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
Antique 1870s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell, Mahogany
Antique Compass Pendant of 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Compass Pendant: This antique pendant (circa 1900-1910) features a working compass within a
Category
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Nautical Rare Pair of Compass Adorned Mahogany End Tables Nightstands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sublime custom made rare pair of carved mahogany round end tables having authentic antique
Category
Vintage 1950s North American End Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
locking travelling compass; an addition to our diverse silver collection
This exceptional antique
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV More Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Miniature Specimen Marble or Hard Stone Compass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine miniature antique compass.
Set in a matrix of specimen gemstones and hardstones.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Models and Miniatures
Materials
Onyx, Tiger s Eye, Jasper
Antique 9ct Gold Ships Wheel Compass Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Compass Pendant
9ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Chester 1919
A truly fabulous find, an
Category
Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Compass Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Compass Pendant
15ct Gold
Circa 1910
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Step back in time
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects
Antique Gold Compass Fob
Located in Baltimore, MD
Unusual Victorian 15K gold flip fob with a carnelian seal on one side and a compass on the other
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, 15k Gold
$2,850
Antique Boxed Yacht Compass in Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique gimballed brass boat compass in dovetailed wood box. Compass and ring are highly polished
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique maritime navy compass Francis Barker
Son
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Antique maritime navy compass Francis Barker & Son London
Category
Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 9k Gold Compass Pendant, Spinning Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique 9kt gold compass pendant or fob.
It has a whimsical and mystical feel to it
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely antique Victorian era black silk ribbon fob with a gilt compass.
The long black silk fob
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A smart late Victorian brass cased travelling compass with lid to protect the glass
The compass
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Triple Lens Binoculars with Compass
Located in Bath, GB
They have been painstakingly re-polished to gleam, restoring them to their former glory, a winning combination with the dark coloured leather. They come complete with their original ...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument Nautical Antique
Located in Milan, IT
Dry little compass placed in its original turned brass box with a protection glass. English
Category
Antique 1880s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique English WWI 1917 British Army Officer
s Compass
Located in Bath, GB
compass and case are both original to each other. Also impressed with the maker's name "T French & Son Ltd
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small Antique Draughtsman
s Compass Set, Architect
s, Technical Drawing, Hicks
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique draughtsman's compass set. An English, silver nickel architect's technical
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
English Antique Nautical Dry Compass, by George Christian, Liverpool
By George Christian
Located in Delft, NL
English antique nautical dry compass, by George Christian, Liverpool
Antique late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique 10ct Yellow Gold Masonic Compass Pendant / Fob / Charm
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 10 carat yellow gold masonic compass pendant/fob/charm
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Brass Nautical Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and glass compass on universal joint from the end of the 19th century. Mounted on custom wood
Category
Antique 1890s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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An assortment of antiques compasses is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antiques compasses — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antiques compasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antiques compasses to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, folk art and industrial antiques compasses are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antiques compasses over the years, but those made by Lawrence and Mayo, Henry Browne
Son Ltd Sestrel and A. Lietz Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,076, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $9,000,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antiques Compasses
- How do antique compasses work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique 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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