Victorian Pocket Compass
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
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 0.75 in Dm 2 in
Antique Victorian Compass Fob Ships Wheel 9k Rose Gold Pendant Nautical Motif
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian compass fob crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1897).
Originally
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 4.38 in D 1.75 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Victorian 1890 Masonic Seal Fob Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Plain Bloodstone
Located in Miami, FL
Masonic 27th degree fob-seal from the Victorian Era.
Beautiful historical piece of the Masonic
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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
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
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
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W 0.2 in L 16.75 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
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Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
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Waltham American Riverside Pocket Watch with Fob and Charms
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Rare 18ct Gold Enamel "Special" Diamond Grade Hunter Pocket Watch Waltham, 1898
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in London, GB
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Located in NEWARK, GB
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18th Century Tyrolean Farmhouse Dining/ Kitchen Table in Fruitwood from Austria
Located in Miami, FL
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H 30.25 in W 60 in D 38 in
Men’s Eagle Over Onyx Gold Vintage Signet Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
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Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Railroad Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1890
By Hampden Watch Company
Located in London, GB
Hampden Watch Co. A Highly Engraved Heavy 14ct Gold Full Hunter Keyless Lever Railroad Pocket Watch C1890
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Concord Bennington 18K Yellow Gold Silver Dial Quartz Ladies Watch 50.25.1421
By Concord Watch
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century wooden Bible box "Forget Me Not" with secret concealed compartment
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H 9.7 in W 7.75 in D 2.8 in
Singing Bird Cage by Bontems with 2 birds
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
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Metal, Other, Gold Plate
Vintage Dutch Wooden Ebonized Violin Case, circa 1910
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage ebonized violin case, circa 1910.
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Waltham 14k Yellow Gold Hunters Cased Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Hand Engraved
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
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Yellow Gold and Enamel Compass
Located in London, GB
18k yellow gold and enamel compass
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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
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Brass
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
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Antique Folding Pocket Compass, Pillar Divider, Drawing Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Wonderful pocket compass in coffin case
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Early 20th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 0.99 in W 4.14 in D 1.58 in
Antique Pocket Explorer's Compass, English, Navigation Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Victorian period, circa 1880.
Wonderful pocket compass with charming details
Displays a desirable aged
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Antique Late 19th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 0.99 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to circa 1880.
The floating card dial
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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Antique English Brass and Sterling Silver "Pocket Watch" Compass, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual pocket compass created in the form of a pocket watch, the case being made from
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
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Sterling Silver, Brass
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H 3.13 in W 2.13 in D 0.75 in
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to circa 1880.
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H 0.5 in Dm 1.63 in
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating circa 1880.
The floating card dial pivots
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Victorian Brass Compass Made in the Late 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass for travelers, from the Victorian era, UK late 19th century, of brass, compass
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Antique 1870s British Scientific Instruments
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Brass
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
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Antique English Signed Explorer Compass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Victorian pocket / explorer compass with a cross bar needle pivoting on a jewelled
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Antique English Cased Compass - Reg. 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top
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Antique 18 K Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked, C-1900
Located in London, GB
, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen, and - for today’s
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W 0.2 in L 16.75 in
Antique Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked 1918
Located in London, GB
alternative accessories, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
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Victorian Compass Fob Pendant
Located in Stroud, GB
This exquisite Victorian fob is cast in 9ct rose gold and features a working compass. The reverse
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold
English Made Brass Cased Explorers Compass for Peter Orr, Madras, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Victorian pocket / explorer compass with a cross bar needle pivoting on a jewelled
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
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Brass
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H 0.75 in Dm 2.75 in
Sailor’s Valentine Pocket Watch Aqua Chalcedony Labradorite Necklace, Antigua
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Corian® scrimshaw of a full sail tall ship, is the focal point of this unique Sailor’s Valentine pocket
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H 4 in Dm 1.89 in L 30 in
Double Albert Pocket watch Chain with "T" Bar in British 9-K Rose Gold, Antique
Located in London, GB
would seem that alternative accessories, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta
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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
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9k Gold, Rose Gold
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L 15.6 in
Antique Double Albert Watch Rose Gold Chain, British Hallmarked 1919
Located in London, GB
alternative accessories, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
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Antique Edwardian Double Albert Watch Rose Gold Chain, British Hallmarked 1907
Located in London, GB
alternative accessory, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen, and
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Questions About Victorian 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.