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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 Nantucket Ship's Wheel Dining Table
By Nancy Chase
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique ship's wheel dining table from Nantucket Island, made by the renowned Scrimshaw artist
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antique maritime navy compass
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Antique maritime navy compass in very nice original condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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 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
Solid Brass Antique Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Kevin White Boston Yacht binnacle with a highly polished and lacquered pillar shape binnacle. Art deco style. Removable hood with porthole window. Fitted to a thick wood base. Circa ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A brass folding pocket compass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Mahogany Cased Compass by Stanley, London
By Stanley & Co., London 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome Victorian military explorer's compass dating to around 1840 / 1860 set in a hinged
Category
Antique 1850s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris
By Polaris
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat compass in binnacle with hinged lid, sidelight, brass hook, etc. Very fine condition
Category
Antique 1890s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Heymann Globe – Exquisite Cartographic Masterpiece with Compass
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite antique globe, crafted before the outbreak of World War I, is a rare and captivating
Category
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Globes
Materials
Glass, Paper
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Davies & Co Shopfitters Patt. 196 Yacht Binnacle and Compass
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Davies & Co Shopfitters Patt. 196 Yacht Binnacle and Compass
This antique binnacle No
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp on Wooden Base. Circa
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 8.08 in D 4.14 in
Antique Roman Bronze Rare Architects Geometrical Compass/Divider 3.AD
Located in Doha, QA
Extremely rare and one of a kind ancient Roman bronze geometrical compass/divider. It is in an
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Scientific Inst...
Materials
Stone, Bronze
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
viewing window.. The compass is by A. Lietz Co of San Francisco. The firm incorporated in 1892. It was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English nautical ship / Yacht / lifeboat gimbal compass / binnacle. Copper and brass body
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 11.25 in W 9.75 in D 11.5 in
Antique French Matchbox Holder with Compass, c. 1900 – Unique Vintage Gift
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite antique French matchbox holder from around 1900 showcases fine craftsmanship and
Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 0.79 in W 2.17 in D 1.58 in
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
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.5 in W 3.5 in D 2 in
Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
wear but the binoculars are totally functioning and include an integral compass on the front stem
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Map of Japan with Scale and Compass Rose, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Naauwkeurige Kaart van 'T Keizerryk Japan (..).'
Attractive detailed map of
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 10 in W 10 in D 13.5 in
Antique Edwardian Compass Fob 9k Rose Gold Pendant Animal Motif Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian compass fob crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1900s to 1910s
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
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 Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships compass with interesting Dutch lettering. Spun brass bowl with gimbal. Fitted to a
Category
Antique 1880s European Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Victorian 1890 Antique Square Ring With a Functional Compass In 14Kt Rose Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique ring with a mechanical functional compass.
Fabulous ring with a compass, created in
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Keuffel & Esser Co 141547 Surveyors Compass in Case w Wooden Tripod Base
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Keuffel & Esser Co 141547 Surveyors Compass in Case with Adjustable Wooden Tripod Base
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Sundials
Materials
Metal
H 10.5 in W 20 in D 6.25 in
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
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Sailors Compass Pendant
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Designer , Thomas Kurilla has not forgotten you mates. Inspired from antique sailor's compasses. A sailing
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Guildmaster Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood Compass Rose Table
Located in Forney, TX
luxurious antique neoclassical furniture, the exceptionally executed table having a unique square serpentine
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical End Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Plan of the City of Grave in Holland With Coats of Arms and Compass Rose
By Isaak Tirion
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Grondtekening der Stad Graave'. Plan of Grave, The Netherlands. With coats of
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 7.6 in W 9.38 in D 0 in
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hand-held bearing compass. An English, oak, marine navigation aid with Sestrel
Category
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Oak
H 13.59 in W 5.71 in D 6.11 in
18 Karat White Gold and Sterling Diamond Sailors Compass Pendant
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla has not forgotten you mates. Inspired from antique sailor's compasses. A
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Sterling Diamond Sailors Compass Pendant
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla has not forgotten you mates. Inspired from antique sailor's compasses. A
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold and Sterling Sapphires Sailors Compass Pendant
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla has not forgotten you mates. Inspired from antique sailor's compasses. A
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Platinum and 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Sailors Compass Pendant
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla has not forgotten you mates. Inspired from antique sailor's compasses. A
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Rose Gold and Sterling Diamond Sailors Compass Pendant
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. Tiffany Designer , Thomas Kurilla has not forgotten you mates. Inspired from antique sailor's compasses. A
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Platinum
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Forney, TX
compass by Sestrel Henry Browne & Son. circa 1940s
The beautifully aged heavily patinated polished brass
Category
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Masonic 14 Karat Gold Enamel Square And Compasses Shirt Studs
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
masonic symbols of the square and compasses adorned with blue enamel.
Weight: 3.48g
Length: 3.5cm
Category
20th Century Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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 Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 12.61 in W 4 in D 4 in
Stunning Antique Oak & Glass and Coromandel Handles Serving Tray with Intarsia
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical and best condition antique serving tray with inlaid compass rose.
If you are looking for
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
H 1.2 in W 19.5 in D 12.6 in
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
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
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
Antique Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell, Mahogany
Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes.
Today, antique sailor's valentines remain
Category
Antique Early 1900s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique English Brass & Glass Elegant Compass by Spencer & Co London
By Spencer & Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant compass circa 1970's in solid brass with glass bt spencer & Co.
Category
20th Century English Hollywood Regency Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Masonic 10 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Square And Compasses Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
of the square and compasses adorned with diamonds and sapphires.
Hallmarked with “10K”, “LES 0963
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold
Victorian antique compass pendant in 9 karats gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian antique compass pendant in 9 karats gold. Lovely compass pendant with an arrow turning on
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
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
Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass
Located in Palm City, FL
gimbaled compass has a 6 inch Ritchie card made from Mica and linen that dates from 1900. The compass
Category
Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Copper, Brass
Antique Masonic Enamel Gold Compass Charm Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 14k yellow gold compass charm is very well made. It works & I don't think there is another
Category
Antique Early 1900s More Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold
Rare Antique Novelty Gold Jockey's Cap Compass, 1896
Located in Perth, AU
Rare novelty compass pendant in the form of a jockey's cap. This is set in 9ct gold. Hallmarked
Category
Antique 1890s British Aesthetic Movement More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
9k Gold
Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box
Located in Milan, OH
rare treasure from the past with this remarkable antique J.C. Ulmer & Co. Transit and Compass
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 15ct Gold Masonic Compasses Pendant Fob c1876 Rose 625 Purity Freemason
Located in Camelford, GB
SOLID GOLD RARE ANTIQUE FREEMASON PENDANT / FOB
DETAILS
Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Rosey Yellow
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique world map - Erdkugel and compass by Bellin - Handcol. engraving - 18th c
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
.
Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Versuch von einer kurzgefassen Karte welche die bekannten Theile der
Category
1740s Old Masters More Prints
Materials
Engraving
Late Cockerel Wall Mounting Weathervane
Located in West Sussex, GB
mounting (so perfect for screwing against a beam). Also incorporated in this antique weathervane design is
Category
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Moroccan Etched Brass Astrolabe, Handmade Antique Arabic Compass
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This antique Moroccan astrolabe was once used to cross the Sahara desert. It is made of brass
Category
Antique 18th Century Moroccan Tribal Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 0.4 in
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Find a variety of antiques compasses available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antiques compasses available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antiques compasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antiques compasses bearing Victorian or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antiques compasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Lawrence and Mayo, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd and Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel are consistently popular.
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Prices for antiques compasses start at $227 and top out at $3,600 with the average selling for $668.
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- 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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