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What is a pocket compass used for?
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A pocket compass is used for navigation. The magnetic needle turns until one end points north and the other points south. You can use this information to orient yourself and choose which direction to travel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage pocket compasses.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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WWI British Military Pocket Compass of Brass with Original Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British marching or sighting compass of brass with original leather case from World War I
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fine Brass Cased Pocket Compass by Short & Mason Ltd., London c.1910
By Short & Mason
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine English brass cased compass, professionally cleaned and polished restoring it to it's
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
14K 2-Tone Pocket Watch Chain with Compass Watch Fab Two-Tone Chain Measuring
Located in Dallas, TX
14K 2- Tone Pocket Watch Chain with Compass Watch Fab - Two tone chain measuring 16 inches long
Category
20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Compass Pendant
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This antique Victorian compass pendant, crafted from 18-carat hallmarked gold, is an exquisite and
Category
Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
Antique English WW1 Military Issued Compass - 1917
Located in Bath, GB
A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass engraved on the lid with the war
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
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
