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18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century silver pocket compass signed by Watkins Charing cross, London
The enamel compass
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Silver
WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass by F.Darton & Co - 1917
Located in Bath, GB
A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass signed on the front cover
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
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H 3 in W 2 in D 0.63 in
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to around 1890.
The floating card dial pivots
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 0.75 in Dm 2 in
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 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
F. Rotig Havre, a Rare Gold Open Face Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar with Co
Located in London, GB
F.Rotig Havre 18Kt Rose Gold and Enamel Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar Open face 50mm Pocket
Category
Antique 18th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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Dm 1.97 in
1916s Pocket Magnetic Compass for the Raf Officers Antique Surveyor Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for the RAF officers, signed F. Darton & Co London V n. 77824 1916 made of brass
Category
Vintage 1910s Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Silver Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
scales, inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator, the base engraved with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
century, c.1920.
What of course makes it highly collectable is the inset working compass. A novelty piece
Category
Vintage 1920s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 1.88 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'
Located in Madrid, ES
Compass with pocket sundial, with case. Bronze. BUTTERFIELD, Michael (1635-1724). Paris, circa 1700
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Other
H 2.96 in W 3.35 in D 0.79 in
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...
Materials
Silver
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H 1.07 in W 2.29 in D 2.56 in
Compass Trouser Chain with Gunmetal Finish
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Compass trouser chain with gunmetal finish
Adding an element of fun with our signature compass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
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
Shirt and swim short ensemble with compass print Moschino Mare Men
By Moschino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Shirt and swim short ensemble with compass print. Shirt composition: 100% rayon.
Branded mother-of
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Early 2000s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to c.1900. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 4.38 in D 1.75 in
Antique Edwardian Compass Fob 9k Rose Gold Pendant Animal Motif Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
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Originally the compass would have been worn alongside a pocket watch. This one is quite unusual with an
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
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W 1 in L 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Compass Fob Ships Wheel 9k Rose Gold Pendant Nautical Motif
Located in Torrance, CA
the compass would have been worn alongside a pocket watch. The ships wheel was a popular nautical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Charles Smith & Son 18 Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand w/ Compass circa 1845-48
By Charles Smith & Son
Located in Milford, NH
globe is suspended on a stand with three tapered legs, with a compass suspended in the medial tripod
Category
Antique 1840s English Globes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling surveyor's set. An English, pocket drawing instrument case, dating to
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
So...Decide
By Debranne Cingari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unique assemblage of painted wood and metal with pocket watch, pressure gauge, and compass attached.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Antique 18ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked, C-1900
Located in London, GB
accessories, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen, and - for
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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W 0.2 in L 16.75 in
From Queen Charlotte, A Rare Miniature Gold Mounted George III Almanac, 1817
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
‘Given to me by the Queen on Xmas day 1818 Windsor Melville‘ and with a card in the interior pocket
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
H 1.26 in W 1.3 in D 0.4 in
Victorian 1890 Masonic Seal Fob Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Plain Bloodstone
Located in Miami, FL
. The piece has been designed with the compass and the pentagonal star in reference to the 27th degree
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.59 in L 1.73 in
18th Century Portugal Original Antique Engraving by Bowles
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Bowles's New Pocket Map of Portugal, Laid Down According to the Sr. Nolin
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Rodolfo Bonetto ‘Boomerang’ Lounge Chair in Green 1968 for B-Line
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Tilburg, NL
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Boomerang is a welcoming lounge chair featuring a flat pocket at the back for use as magazine holder and is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rodolfo Bonetto ‘Boomerang’ Lounge Chair in 'Flukso' Velvet 1968 for B-Line
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Tilburg, NL
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Boomerang is a welcoming lounge chair featuring a flat pocket at the back for use as magazine holder and is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Rodolfo Bonetto Set of 3 ‘Boomerang’ Lounge Chairs 1968 for B-Line
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Tilburg, NL
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Boomerang is a welcoming lounge chair featuring a flat pocket at the back for use as magazine holder and is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Globe by Renowned Cartographers John Newton and Son
By Newton and Son
Located in Southall, GB
also one of the few firms to combine instruments with globes. In this globe, the compass is set in the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Hardwood
Road Map No43 London to Kings Lynn, Royston to Downham, John Ogilby, Britannia
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 0.4 in
Road Map Britannia No 32 the Road from London to Barnstable John Ogilby Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the changes in direction of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic
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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 0.6 in
Road Map Britannia No 25 London to the Lands End, John Ogilby Brown Gilded Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 26.19 in D 0.6 in
Road Map John Ogilby London St David's Britannia No 15 Abingdon Monmouth Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the
Category
Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 0.6 in
Road Map, John Ogilby, No 54, London, Yarmouth, Britannia
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the changes in direction of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic
Category
Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
Road Map John Ogilby No 75 Kings Lyn Harwich, Britannia Framed Wallhanging
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
to denote the changes in direction of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the
Category
Antique 1670s European Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.6 in
Map Road John Ogilby Britannia No 74 Ipswich to Norwich Cromer Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the compass direction of significant local
Category
Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
Road Map Britannia No 15 London to St Davids John Ogilby Brown Gilt Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 26.19 in D 0.6 in
Map Road Strip Britannia Sheet 2 John Ogilby London Aberistwith Islip Bramyard
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
important requirement was to denote the changes in direction of the roads, which is shown by compass roses
Category
Antique 17th Century English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.38 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 in
Road Map Britannia 1675/6 No 5 Road London to Barwick, London Stilton Grey Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the compass direction of
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 22.84 in W 25.99 in D 0.4 in
Victorian 1870 Pocket Compass and Barometer
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Victorian 1870 pocket compass and barometer, the compass is in working condition it’s “Carpenter
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Yellow Gold and Enamel Compass
Located in London, GB
18k yellow gold and enamel compass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650
Located in Houston, TX
This is a Dutch brass compass pocket dial with elevations of major European cities. Including a
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments
Equinoxial Pocket Sundial
By L. Gäfe À Augsburg
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
circle on which are engraved the hours.
The back of the compass are engraved the latitude of several
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London
By Dollond, London
Located in Brussels, BE
quality Shagreen covered pocket wooden case with silver rim and vacant cartouche containing a set of brass
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Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Shagreen
19th Century English Globe by Renowned Cartographers John Newton and Son
By Newton and Son
Located in London, GB
also one of the few firms to combine instruments with globes. In this globe, the compass is set in the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Hardwood
Pocket Compass
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A 19th century pocket compass with the owners name engraved on the cover.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
English Sterling Silver Swiss Made Pocket Compass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined English sterling silver pocket compass with a sleek design that bridges the gap between
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modernist Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pocket Compass English, Manufacture 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass pocket compass in the shape of a pocket watch, complete with lid. Six-winds compass card
Category
Vintage 1920s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942
Located in Nantucket, MA
A working brass pocket compass marked London, 1942 on the back. Nickel dial. With hinged glass
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Made in France in the 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass pocket compass in the shape of a pocket watch, complete with lid. Six-wind compass card
Category
Vintage 1920s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small Pocket Compass, Mahogany Wood and Brass, WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass, mahogany wood and brass, used by British aviation officers during the First
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Folding Pocket Compass, Pillar Divider, Drawing Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique folding pocket compass. An English, Electrum alloy pillar-type divider drawing
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 0.99 in W 4.14 in D 1.58 in
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
H 5 in W 7.5 in D 9 in
Pocket Compass Signed by Pathfinder Japan Made of Brass
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass signed by Pathfinder Japan, made of brass with the shape of a pocket watch. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass for a British Officer, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Officer pocket compass of chromed brass shaped like a pocket watch. Made in England in the early
Category
Early 20th Century British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Used by RAF Officers in the WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by RAF officers in the WWI of brass in the shape of a pocket watch. The compass
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass for an Officer English Manufacture, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Officer's pocket compass of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch. English manufacture from
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Small Pocket Compass Made of Brass with Magnifying Glass, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass made of brass with magnifying glass. The lens is placed inside a case made
Category
Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical pocket compass, equipped with a lid with glass and viewfinder for checking the
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Used by British Aviation Officers, 1917
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by British aviation officers made of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pocket compass you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every pocket compass was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pocket compass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A pocket compass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one pocket compass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ceebynite Short & Mason Taylor, Short & Mason and Butterfield Paris produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Pocket Compass?
A pocket compass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $675, while the lowest priced sells for $227 and the highest can go for as much as $7,028.
Questions About Pocket Compass
- What is a pocket compass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A pocket compass consists of a magnetic needle encased in a nonmagnetic case that allows the needle to freely swing over a graded face or dial. A pocket compass is a timeless instrument — it can be used for research or navigation in remote areas as well as in dark and foggy conditions. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket compasses.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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