Vintage Navigation Instruments
Vintage Thomson System Azimuth Nautical Navigation Instrument Circle & Case
Located in Dayton, OH
is a navigation instrument in the form of a brass ring with sights that attaches to the top of a
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1940s Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Vintage Rolling Rule English Brass Scientific Instrument, Navigation, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage rolling rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.99 in W 17.92 in D 2.56 in
Vintage Military Compass, American, Navigation Aid, Keuffel & Esser, 5600X Model
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage military compass. An American, aluminium and glass navigation aid by Keuffel
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1930s American Other Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
H 0.79 in W 2.96 in D 3.35 in
The Decorative Arts of The Mariner by Gervis Frere-Cook, Stated 1st American Ed
Located in valatie, NY
, Mississippi river craft, charts and maps, navigational instruments, figureheads, decorative rope, ship models
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1960s American Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Paper
H 12.25 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
1930s Wrist Military Compass in the Shape of a Watch Antique Surveyor Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
about magnet as “very useful and necessary” in navigation. Dante in Paradise XII 29 wrote about magnetic
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1930s Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Brass Compass on Stand by Cassens and Plath, English
Located in Nantucket, MA
, an English company. An important nautical navigational instrument used when underway. We had it
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
Schaub Lorenz Stereovox-S 50s 60s Floorstanding Side Table Speaker Walnut
By Schaub Lorenz
Located in Kumhausen, DE
such as airplane navigation, radio broadcasting, telephony or teleprinters. The company developed one
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Masthead Brass Ship Navigational Nautical Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of Masthead brass ship's navigational lights with Fresnel lens. These are originally oil
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Captain's Dividers, Display Ornament, Brass, Cartography, Navigation
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage captain's dividers display ornament. An English, brass cartography navigation
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 7.49 in W 6.5 in D 3.94 in
T. Cooke London Brass Prismatic Nautical Maritime Navigation Compass
By T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
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"A prismatic compass is a compact and portable instrument primarily used for navigation and
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
T. Cooke London Brass Prismatic Nautical Navigation Compass with Stand
By T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
.
"A prismatic compass is a compact and portable instrument primarily used for nautical maritime
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2.75 in W 2.75 in D 3.875 in
1960s Nautical Rangefinder Signed Kelvin Hughes Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
good working condition. Box size cm 21 x 13 H 6. It is an ancient nautical instrument used to measure
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1960s British Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 2.37 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Circular Sextant, Decorative Piece, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The sextant is an instrument that allows to measure angles between two objects such as two points
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Late 20th Century European Other Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Metal, Other
Vacheron Constantin Chronometer
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New Orleans, LA
precision instrument's primary function was to determine longitude at sea using celestial navigation. With
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20th Century Swiss Other Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
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Asprey & Co. London Guilloche Wafer Petrol Lighter In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Miami, FL
Wafer petrol pocket lighter designed by Asprey & Company.
Beautiful wafer lighter, created in London England by the luxury house of Asprey & Company Limited, back in the 1963. Craft...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 0.26 in W 2.2 in D 1.56 in
Hunting Dog Bronze Sculpture of a Dog in Jules Moigniez Style
By Jules Moigniez
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hunting Dog Bronze Sculpture.English Spaniel Pointer Hunting Dog.This beautifully executed cast bronze figure of the hunt canine sculpture depicts a hunting setter.Vintage cast bronz...
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Vintage Navigation Instruments
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Bronze
French 19th Century Trumeau Mirror with Ship Painting
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French Louis XV style trumeau mirror with a large oil painting depicting a seascape with ships on a stormy coast. Canvas has an old repaired tear and was reline...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Vintage Navigation Instruments
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Canvas, Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
Repeating Drocourt Carriage Clock with Alarm
Located in Amersham, GB
A strike repeat alarm carriage clock by Pierre Drocourt. Stamped and numbered with the Drocourt mark on the back plate in a gilded 'Gorge' case. Drocourt was one of the great carriag...
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1860s French Victorian Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel, Ormolu
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2 draw telescope. An English, chromed brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Perfect for bird watching, la...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.34 in W 10.63 in D 23.23 in
Antique Ophthalmometer Eye Machine by General Optical Company
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Antique Universal Ophthalmometer Eye Exam Machine by General Optical Company is stamped “Pat Oct 24th 1911”. This is an optical optometrist device to measure the curvature of th...
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Early 20th Century Vintage Navigation Instruments
Fiat Watch Co. 1950 Swiss Travel Pendant Clock Nickel Silver and Green Leather
By Fiat
Located in Miami, FL
Travel and pendant clock designed by the Fiat Watch Company.
Beautiful foldable travel clock, manufactured in Switzerland by the Fiat Watch Company during the post war period, back ...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 1.38 in W 1.73 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English Scientific Instrument, Stanley, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, mahogany and brass cased scientific instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Quality mathema...
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.94 in W 13.98 in D 4.34 in
Antique Oil Painting Venetian Canal by William Raymond Dommerson 19th Century
By William Raymond Dommersen 1
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful oil on canvas painting of the view of the Ducal Palace and the entrance to the Piazza San Marco Canal in Venice by the renowned William Raymond Dommersen (1850 - ...
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Early 1800s Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Canvas
H 40.56 in W 25.99 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Silver and Marble Digital Mantel Clock Model 975 by Lawson, Circa 1930
By Kem Weber
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An early circa 1930s cyclometer model 975 electric digital clock housed in a wonderful silver architectural case with stepped chromed art deco accents and a marble base.
Introducing...
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1930s Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Onyx, Silver Plate, Brass
H 4 in W 13 in D 4 in
Antique Rolling Parallel Rule, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rolling parallel rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Attractive period instrument withi...
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Early 20th Century British Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2.56 in W 13 in D 4.14 in
Antique Painting "Sunset at Low Tide" William Langley 19th Century
By William Langley
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful English antique oil on canvas paintings of "Sunset at Low Tide"by William Langley (English, 1852-1922), and signed lower left.
The paintings depdict sailing boat...
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19th Century Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Canvas
19th Century British Merchant Steamship Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charming 19th Century nautical painting of a British merchant steamship at sea. In the painting, the Red Ensign flag or "Red Duster" can be seen flying on the back of the boat along ...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Wood, Glass
Large Vintage Pantagraph, English, Brass, Scientific Mapping Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage pantagraph. An English, brass scientific mapping instrument, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Fascinating scale and mechanical interest
Displays a...
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 33.47 in D 7.29 in
Vintage Balance, English, Mahogany, Scientific Scales, Stanton Instruments, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage analytical balance. An English, mahogany cased set of scientific scales by Stanton Instruments of London, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960.
Beguiling v...
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 18.31 in W 18.31 in D 10.44 in
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased draughtsman's set. An English, technical drawing case of silver nickel and brass tools by W.H. Harling, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Nicely p...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Vintage Navigation Instruments
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Brass, Nickel
H 1.97 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
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Vintage Astro-Navigation Nautical Computer by Tamaya-Nautech New
Located in Palm City, FL
instrument that was internally programmed, i.e. “hard wired“, to solve all major navigation solutions. Other
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1970s Japanese Vintage Navigation Instruments
Mark VII Mod 2 1942 US Navy Compensating Binnacle
Located in Milan, OH
and Sons, a prestigious and respected maker of compasses and other navigational instruments. This
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1940s American Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
Brass Osaka Works Binnacle with Cassens and Plath Brass Compass
Located in Milan, OH
the years. The presence of these two instruments makes this binnacle a unique and valuable addition to
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1960s Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
Duckling
By Morris Graves
Located in New York, NY
acclaim for his "Instruments of a New Navigation," works inspired by NASA and space exploration.
signed
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1950s Modern Vintage Navigation Instruments
Bouquet for Mary Lea
By Morris Graves
Located in New York, NY
acclaim for his "Instruments of a New Navigation," works inspired by NASA and space exploration.
Framed
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20th Century Modern Vintage Navigation Instruments
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
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5 in W 7.5 in D 9 in
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Marine, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
copious details for the enthusiast or collector of navigational instruments. Delivered polished and ready
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in W 2.96 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Cased Compass, English, Copper, Bronze, Maritime, Navigation Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased compass. An English, copper and bronze maritime navigation instrument
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Copper
H 1.78 in W 2.96 in D 3.35 in
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Brass, Navigation Instrument, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pocket compass. An English, brass navigation instrument in the manner of Stanley
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Late 20th Century British Vintage Navigation Instruments
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Brass
H 0.99 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
1930s Brass Sextant Antique Marine Navigation Instrument Nautical
Located in Milan, IT
about 250 years and specialized in the production of nautical instruments; instrument complete with
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1930s Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
1930s Brass Sextant H. Hughes & Son Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
about 250 years and specialized in the production of nautical instruments; instrument complete with
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1930s Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5.7 in W 10.82 in D 10.43 in
1950s Italy Small Antique Theodolite Topographic Salmoiraghi Surveyor Instrument
By Filotecnica Salmoiraghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Small theodolite, antique measuring instrument made of grey painted metal signed by Filotecnica
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1950s Italian Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in Dm 5.91 in
Early 1930s Antique Italian Surveyor Measurement Instrument La Filotecnica Milan
Located in Milan, IT
instruments for drawing, astronomy, meteorology and navigation; the company builds, among other things, the
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1930s Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 8.2 in W 7.3 in D 13 in
Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 'Pepsi' Stainless Steel Red & Blue Bezel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
originally developed as a navigation instrument for professionals criss-crossing the globe.
Heir to the
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Late 20th Century Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Stainless Steel
1941 Vintage Prismatic Brass Magnetic Nautical Compass by ELLIOT BROS LTD
Located in Milan, IT
a compass, typically used in navigation. It can also be held in the hand and therefore away from
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1940s British Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
Authentic Models Vintage Nautical Captains Leather Desk & Matching Swivel Chair
By Authentic Models
Located in GB
Models replicas theme from nautical and aviation right through to navigational instruments and classic
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.71 in W 70.67 in D 29.34 in
1950s Japan Saura Hand-Held Magnetic Bakelite Compass Vintage Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
compass. The improvement of this instrument is largely attributed to the discoveries of new lands, from
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1950s Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Vintage Cased Sextant, English, Nautical, Handheld Scientific Instrument, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased sextant. An English, cast metal nautical handheld scientific instrument
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 4.53 in W 9.26 in D 9.06 in
A. Lange & Sohne Chronometer
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in New Orleans, LA
& Söhne, a prestigious Saxon maker of luxury watches. One of the most accurate instruments ever made for
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20th Century German Other Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Wood
1930s Dirigo Seattle Brass Nautical Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated back to the late twelfth century, especially
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1930s Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Draughtsman's Instrument Set, Drawing, Navigation, Henry Hughes and Son
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's instrument set. An English, brass drawing or navigation tool
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.58 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
Mid-Century Helmsman's Compass Course Heading
Located in Nantucket, MA
, and become quite rare as navigational instruments become more digitalized.
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Nautical Ship's Aerovane and Anemometer Kenetic Sculpture
Located in Nantucket, MA
While actually a navigational instrument measuring wind speed and direction, in their
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Wiska Brass Ship's Port and Starboard Navigational Lights, Mid-Century
By Wiska
Located in Nantucket, MA
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Navigational and Nautical Instruments located on Nantucket Island.
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Brass
Russian-Made Star Globe 1950s For Nautical Orientation, astronomical instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Russian-made star globe from the 1950s, used in navigation for nautical orientation. Complete with
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1950s Russian Vintage Navigation Instruments
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Metal
H 10.44 in W 9.85 in D 9.65 in
Original Maquette for Sculpture Surrealist Animal Woman
By Maurice Spertus
Located in Surfside, FL
, Intercraft suspended production of consumer goods to make navigational instruments for the US Navy. After the
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20th Century Surrealist Vintage Navigation Instruments
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Mixed Media
Amerigo Vespucci, signed oil painting
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
navigation instruments.
Other than during World War II, the Amerigo Vespucci has been continually active
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1990s Realist Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Oil
Circular Sextant 'Decorative', 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The sextant is an instrument that allows to measure angles between two objects such as two points
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Late 20th Century European Other Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Metal, Other
Circular Sextant, Decorative Piece, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The sextant is an instrument that allows to measure angles between two objects such as two points
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Late 20th Century European Other Vintage Navigation Instruments
Materials
Metal, Other
Hamilton Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch from 1940's
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
time, all the time. Hamilton is famous for their timing instruments and navigational ships chronometers
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Navigation Instruments
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Vintage Navigation Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage navigation instruments available for sale. Each of these unique vintage navigation instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Vintage navigation instruments have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage navigation instruments made by mid-century modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Authentic Models, Schaub Lorenz and Vacheron Constantin each produced beautiful vintage navigation instruments that are worth considering.
How Much are Vintage Navigation Instruments?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,145, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $25,000 highest priced.
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