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Antique Nautical Twin Dolphin American Dry Card Compass Display
Located in Palm City, FL
Shown is an interesting antique compass made by the American instrument maker, D. Baker of Boston
Category
Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments
Edwardian Marine Copper Thermograph by Short and Mason, London
By Short
Mason
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Garden from 1873-1900 and as being one of the leading makers of fine quality compass, nautical
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Copper
Large Brass Nautical Compass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large brass nautical compass was custom made in France around the year 1900 and features a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Nautical Objects
Cassens
Plath Vintage Nautical Compass
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Cassens & Plath nautical compass mounted on stand. Stand is not original to this piece but
Category
Late 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Authentic Nautical Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Authentic nautical dry card compass by Wilcox Crittenden. Brass bezel mounted to a timber
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects
Nautical Compass Rose Ceiling Light, 1950s
Located in Savannah, GA
A nautical compass rose ceiling light, 1950s.
12 ¾ inches wide by 4 inches tall
Category
20th Century Flush Mount
Materials
Glass
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
Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects
Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and glass nautical compass on universal joint signed Coubro & Scrutton Ltd London from the
Category
Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint, British manufacture, mounted on wooden board
Category
Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Nautical Compass, Kelvin
Hughes, UK, 1940s
By Kelvin
Hughes 1
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint, mounted on wooden board. Made by Kelvin
Category
Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Nautical Compass English Manufacture of the Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical liquid compass, brass on universal joint and mounted on a walnut plank. The compass has a
Category
20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Nautical Compass by Kelvin
Hugheson Wooden Base End of the 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical compass made of brass on universal joint, end of 1940s, signed Kelvin & Hughes mounted on
Category
Vintage 1940s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Brass Nautical Compass on a Wooden Board, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint mounted on wooden board. English manufacture of
Category
Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Nautical Compass Glass Flush Mount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A nautical clear or frosted glass compass flush mount.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1917s Verner
s Pattern Small Brass Nautical Compass Supplied English Officers
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 109166 produced in 1917
Category
Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th century Antique Magnetic Nautical Compass W.T. Fisher English Manufacturer
Located in Milan, IT
Compass in its original wooden box with slot lid. Signed W. T. FISHER Great Yarmouth, mid 19th
Category
Antique 1850s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Rare Nautical Compass and Cosmographic Cart Round Coffee Table, France, 1950
By Maison Baguès
Located in Antwerp, BE
compass positioned in the middle. Supported by a round brass frame with four legs connected by stretchers
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass Nautical Compass Made in UK in the Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Small nautical pocket compass in its original turned brass case complete with compass card block
Category
Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896
Located in Milan, IT
Rare mahogany wood binnacle compass. Inside there is a liquid compass mounted on a universal joint
Category
Antique 1890s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1941 Vintage Prismatic Brass Magnetic Nautical Compass by ELLIOT BROS LTD
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic compass for nautical survey made of brass signed ELLIOT BROS LTD of 1941 N. 28479, it is
Category
Vintage 1940s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pietra Dura Nautical Compass Rose Table Top on Wrought Iron Base
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a modern pietra dura marble inlay with semi-precious stones in the design of a compass rose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Agra Dining Room Tables
Spanish Brass Compass on Wooden Board, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical compass on universal joint mounted on wooden board. Spanish manufacture of the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1940 U.S. Navy Magnetic Nautical Compass Wooden Board by Lionel Corporation NY
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic compass on universal joint mounted on a wooden board. The compass was produced in 1940 by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1940 U.S. Navy Magnetic Nautical Compass Wooden Board by Lionel Corporation NY
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic compass on universal joint mounted on a wooden board. The compass was produced in 1940 by
Category
Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid magnetic nautical compass on universal joint signed Sestrel from the 1900s, in its original
Category
Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1920s Sestrel Brass Nautical Gimbal Compass Antique Maritime Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
1920s Sestrel gimbal mounted liquid filled nautical compass
made for Trawler Owners Asson. Ltd
Category
Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Copper Boat Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Nautical Compass fitted to a polished copper binnacle. Highly polished and lacquered case. Mounted
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns
Materials
Copper
1950
S DINING TABLE TOP W/ NAUTICAL THEME
Located in Miami, FL
inlayed wood with nautical compass theme.Great design!
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Tables
Nautical Wooden Compass Course Heading Instrument
Located in Nantucket, MA
An old school nautical instrument used on the bridge of the ship. A wooden body with wood turning
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Nautical Copper Lifeboat Compass, Mid-century American
Located in Nantucket, MA
A working copper compass from an American Ship's lifeboat. The lid closes to protect it from the
Category
20th Century American Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
1916 Unique Large Nautical Ship Compass with Original Dial
Located in New York, NY
1916 unique large nautical ship compass with original dial. It is attached to wood plank. This item
Category
Vintage 1910s American Industrial Nautical Objects
Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique boat dry card compass mounted into timber, dovetail box via gimbal by C.R. Sherman
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects
$695
1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical travel compass complete with leather case signed Barnes & Morris London n.13844 from
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass Nautical Lifeboat Compass on Gimbaled Stand, English, 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A brass, gimbaled compass marked Sestrel, Barnking & London, on a custom made brass and teak stand
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Nautical Ship
s Compass Course Heading Navigational Device for Helmsman
Located in Nantucket, MA
A teak and Bakelite compass course heading navigational devise used on the bridge of the ship. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Bakelite, Teak
1918s Barke
s Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1918s Barke
s Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Sand Cast Compass
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Working Compass, solid brass in a solid oak box. Great piece of nautical history.
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
1930s Vintage Nautical Indian Brass Magnetic Compass Mounted on Wooden Board
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint signed Kezar India made in the 1930s mounted on
Category
Vintage 1930s Indian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Binnacle form wet compass
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American brass enclosed binnacle form wet compass in working order, circa 1900. Now on a custom
Category
Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass Nautical Antiques Prismatic Bearing Compass UK 1916 Original Leather Case
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing compass made of brass; it is a small compass, signed F. Darton & Co London n
Category
Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Nautical Lamp Russian Brass Binnacle Compass Made in the 70s
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic compass on universal joint mounted inside the binnacle of a brass and glass lifeboat
Category
Vintage 1970s Russian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Skylight yacht binnacle with six-sided skylight top with glass panels. With wood base that is surrounded with a carved rope border. Interior has been wired with decorative lighting f...
Category
Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Wilcox Crittenden Gimballed Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished boat compass with gimballed compass mounted into a dovetailed wood box with lid.
Category
Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass boat binnacle with gimballed compass. Compass is polished aluminum. Weight is 8
Category
Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Yacht binnacle with polished gimballed compass by E.S.Ritchie of Boston and marked by ship chandler
Category
Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects
Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden
Located in Norwell, MA
Wilcox Crittenden boxed compass with brass gimbal and dry compass card mounted into a dovetailed
Category
Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects
Late 19th Century Nautical Hand-Held Magnetic Bearing Compass H. Browne Sestrel
Located in Milan, IT
Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, late
Category
Antique 1890s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 100% Original finish Ships Binnacle Compass house.
Category
Vintage 1910s Spanish Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1918s Small Pocket Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass Signed F.L French Limited
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L (French Limited) N. 246378
Category
Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Wilcox Crittenden Ships Compass in Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass boat compass by Wilcox Crittenden set into a dovetailed box with lid. Polished brass compass
Category
Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass Boston Maker
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht binnacle with gimbaled compass from E.S.Ritchie of Boston. Compass dates to the
Category
Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass Gimballed Boat Compass in Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass boat compass by Dirigo mounted into a varnished wood box with lid and polished
Category
Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Antique 1860s Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Brass U.S. Navy Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships gimbaled marine compass in brass case with engraved maker’s
Category
Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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Nautical Compass For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nautical compass for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every nautical compass was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nautical compass, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each nautical compass bearing industrial, mid-century modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nautical compass over the years, but those crafted by Henry Browne
Son Ltd Sestrel, E.S. Ritchie
Co and Mario Ceroli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Nautical Compass?
Prices for a nautical compass start at $58 and top out at $185,000 with the average selling for $1,429.
Questions About Nautical Compass
- What is a nautical compass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A nautical compass is a compass made up of parallel or bundled needles that are permanently connected to the card and used to display directions (north, east, south, and west) as well as their immediate points. Compared to an electronic device equipped with GPS, a compass is inexpensive, has a low risk of malfunctioning and is a lightweight instrument. Compasses were once indispensable for sailors navigating the high seas. Find a collection of antique and vintage nautical compasses on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a compass while on the ocean, hold the compass in front of you. One end of the needle will point toward north, and the other will face south. Determine where you are by examining the markings on the dial. You can then use a deviation card to chart your course. On 1stDibs, find a selection of compasses.
- What is a marine compass called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A marine compass is a kind of magnetic compass commonly found on boats. These have been used for centuries by seafarers, and antique examples command enthusiasm from collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find antique and contemporary compasses from some of the world’s top sellers.
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