Antique Nautical Compass
Early 1900s Antique Nautical Compass
Copper
1910s Antique Nautical Compass
Copper
1890s American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Nautical Compass
Iron
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Nautical Compass
Brass, Copper
Early 1800s Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1890s Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
Late 19th Century North American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1920s American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1880s Italian Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1890s American American Empire Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1920s American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1890s American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1880s North American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
Early 1900s North American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1880s Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1890s American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1920s Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Nautical Compass
Metal
1790s French Antique Nautical Compass
Paper
1870s English William IV Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1890s American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1920s Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Nautical Compass
1880s North American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Nautical Compass
Shell
1860s Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1870s English Victorian Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1880s American American Empire Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
19th Century Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1890s North American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1920s North American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
19th Century Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1890s North American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1860s European Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1890s Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1880s North American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1920s North American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
Early 1900s Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
Early 1900s North American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1920s Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1920s American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1920s North American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
Early 1900s Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Nautical Compass
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1920s English Antique Nautical Compass
Wood
1890s North American Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
1880s French Antique Nautical Compass
Onyx, Bronze
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
17th Century Antique Nautical Compass
Paper
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Nautical Compass
Cherry, Oak, Walnut
Late 17th Century Antique Nautical Compass
Paper
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Nautical Compass
Silver
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Nautical Compass
Engraving
18th Century Antique Nautical Compass
Paper
Early 20th Century Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
Late 18th Century Antique Nautical Compass
18th Century German Antique Nautical Compass
Brass
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- 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.
- 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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