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Maritime Compass

Blunt and Company Maritime Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Mid-nineteenth century ships compass by Blunt and Company of New York. The Blunt name was involved
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Antique 1870s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ships Cargo Spotlight on Tripod
Located in Norwell, MA
Tripod mounted marine spotlight. Fitted to a maritime compass pedestal, this large Yoke mounted
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Cargo Spotlight on Tripod
Ships Cargo Spotlight on Tripod
H 75 in W 14 in D 22 in
T. Cooke London Brass Prismatic Nautical Maritime Navigation Compass
By T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage T. Cooke of London prismatic compass. Brass case with pierced sight line in the lid
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Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Maitland Smith Brass Nautical Maritime Binnacle Ship Compass Gimbal Oil Lamp 14"
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith reclaimed brass nautical / maritime binnacle gimbal ship's compass with
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique nautical rolling ruler. An English, ebony maritime or draughtsman's instrument
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Messageries Maritimes Far East Map H Baille
By Hervé Baille
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Messageries Maritimes Viet-Nam / Vietnam Cambodge
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Vintage 1950s French Posters

Materials

Paper

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 Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sundial with Compass and Case, Bronze, Bion, Nicholas, Paris, 18th Century
By Nicholas Bion
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial with compass and case. Bronze. BION, Nicholas. Paris, 18th century. Polygonal sundial
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Other

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
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...

Materials

Silver

British Pattern Ships Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
, Ltd. Fitted with a gimballed compass with locking mechanism. This fine maritime relic has been
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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Original Vintage Travel Poster Beyrouth Liban Beirut Lebanon Middle East Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Beyrouth Liban / Beirut Lebanon featuring a compass design with
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Vintage 1950s Lebanese Posters

Materials

Paper

Ships Binnacle by James Morton Limited
Located in Norwell, MA
” model. A clinometer is fitted into the mermaid’s waist style compass shroud. The original compass hangs
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Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Tahiti New Caledonia Illustrated Route Map
By Hervé Baille
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Maritime Couriers / Messageries Maritimes Tahiti Island New
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Vintage 1950s French Posters

Materials

Paper

2 Antique Nautical Marine Brass Gimbal Swivel Hurricane Candle Holder Sconces
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of 19th century brass nautical / maritime / marine / railway / sailing ship's swiveling
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Hollywood, SC
desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight hood covering
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Antique 1860s American American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Print of a Dutch VOC Fort on the Peninsula Trincomalee, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
compass rose, enhancing its navigational utility. Historically, the Dutch maritime ventures in Sri Lanka
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Antique 1720s Maps

Materials

Paper

1786 Engraved Portrait of Captain James Cook by M. Thornton
Located in Langweer, NL
frame, surrounded by decorative elements that include maritime motifs such as ropes and a compass at the
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Antique 1780s Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Malabar Coast of India showing the VOC establishments, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
. A compass rose is depicted in the west; scale bars are present in the lower left. Blank verso. Hand
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Antique 1720s Maps

Materials

Paper

Nautical Bar Cabinet in Oak in Style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In style of Charles Dudouyt, bar cabinet, oak, glass and rope, France, 1940s Maritime inspired bar
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Rope, Glass, Oak

Vintage Backgammon Box Game Set in Large Briefcase with Nautical Theme 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hermes and Gucci. It features nods to Christophe Colomb America discovery, compass motifs, intricately
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Late 20th Century French Games

Materials

Fabric

Ornate Cartography of Colonial Grandeur: The West India Islands around 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
parts of the South American coast. It includes depictions of ships, indicating the region's maritime
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Trincomalee and Tambalagam Bay, 1758
Located in Langweer, NL
over 50 years, caused an enormous outpt in maps, particular of maritime interest. Condition: Good
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Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Country French Bonnetiere
Located in Dallas, TX
feet. Of particular interest is the compass rose created from inlaid maple and walnut, indicating a
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Antique 1830s French Louis XIV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Steel

Stunning Large Scale Antique Map of Martinique, Rare, Published 1758
Located in Langweer, NL
cartouche in the opposite corner. Rhumb lines and a compass rose complete the composition. Its meticulous
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Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
their voyages. The British Empire was in full expansion and its maritime tradition had produced some
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Antique Early 1900s English High Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
is octagonal and is supported by three turned legs. The upper face is gilded and a compass with a
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Antique 1730s Austrian Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Geared Pedestal w/ Rope Base 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass nautical ship wheel with a central circular brass hub, eight brass spindles with bulbous handles, solid brass geared pedestal, rudder indicator arrow, and mounted on a...
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Antique 1890s American American Empire Nautical Objects

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Brass

Old Chesterfield Club Three Piece Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather Library suite A very rare find, I never come across original sets of three piece...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Living Room Sets

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Leather

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 & Esser, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Fascinating example of the 5600...
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Vintage 1930s American Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Beacon Blanket with Navajo Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Blue, Beige, and White Beacon Blanket with Navajo Design.
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20th Century American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Beacon Blanket with Navajo Design
Beacon Blanket with Navajo Design
H 72 in W 60 in D 0.5 in
18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent George III period seven door breakfront library bookcase. Constructed in the finest quality figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above seven astragal glazed doors...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

1930s English Brass Port Hole Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fun English 1920s brass porthole mirror with original convex glass having seven brass balls.
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Triple Optic Binoculars - Marine / Theatre / Field Dated1890
Located in Bath, GB
These hard-to-find French-made glasses with three lenses are changed by the wheel at the side and indicated across the bridge labelled " Theatre ", " Campagne " and " Marine ". They...
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French 19th Century Round Porthole Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique French 19th Century Round Porthole Mirrors Walnut framed with attractive patination to mirror (One mirror may have been previously replaced ). In good condition commens...
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Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. A German, nickel draughtsman's tool case by Schcenner, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1930. Fine German instrument set in fold-out c...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Early 20th Century Model of Torpedo Boat 'Donau Monitor' Handcrafted Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A fine shipyard model of an early Torpedo ship. This model of a Torpedo war boat monitored the Donau river around the late 19th century to the early 20th century. It was handcrafted ...
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Antique Early 1900s German Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Murano / Venetian Glass Floor Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
An Exquisite and Important Italian Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Barovier e Toso circa 1930. Venetian glass blowers referenced their proud heritage with the creation of this early Itali...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak

Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Boat Model Collection Every now and again something truly amazing comes along, this is true in this amazing collection of 3 museum quality folk-art ha...
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
1943 United States Navy Telescope. Used primarily as part of the Mark 16 Aiming System on 50 caliber anti-aircraft gun mounts. Fitted with three sun filters and density knob. The ins...
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Vintage 1940s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
H 54 in W 26 in D 26 in
Creil Polychrome Transferware French Revolution Gallic Marins Sailor Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 19th century French transfer printed creamware plate, with polychrome hand painting, showing the mark for the Creil factory. The central image shows two French Revolution...
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

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Diptych Portable Maritime Sundial and Compass, circa 1780
Located in York, GB
Exquisite diptych portable maritime sundial and compass, circa 1780. Made from fruitwood and hand
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Antique Late 18th Century Nautical Objects

Brass Osaka Works Binnacle with Cassens and Plath Brass Compass
Located in Milan, OH
This is a Salvaged 1964 brass Osaka works Binnacle, a piece of maritime history that has been
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Vintage 1960s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Mark VII Mod 2 1942 US Navy Compensating Binnacle
Located in Milan, OH
States Maritime Commission during World War II to support the Allies' war effort. The binnacle was made
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Vintage 1940s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ships Bearing Plate, English, Maritime, Compass, Navigation, Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ship's bearing plate. An English, mahogany and enamelled maritime navigation aid
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Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage binnacle compass. An English, brass maritime navigation instrument, dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage, Ships Compass, English, Steel, Maritime, Navigation, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ship's compass. An English, steel, maritime navigation compass dating to the mid
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Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

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 Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Desk Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Ship, Regency, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk compass. An English, oak maritime or ship's compass and dating to the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments

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Oak

1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and glass dry compass on universal joint signed Sestrel made in the first half of the 19th
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1920s Sestrel Brass Nautical Gimbal Compass Antique Maritime Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
1920s Sestrel gimbal mounted liquid filled nautical compass made for Trawler Owners Asson. Ltd
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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

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Brass

Krug Klipper Champagne Cooler, Maritime
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
ship. Many elegant details have been incorporated into the design of this maritime use cooler. For
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Mid-20th Century French Barware

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Krug Klipper Champagne Cooler, Maritime
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Brass Boat Compass On Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique solid brass gimbaled yacht compass by Ritchie of Boston. Bezel is pierced with number
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Vintage 1950s American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass Boat Compass On Box
Brass Boat Compass On Box
H 5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished Gimballed boat compass by E.S. Ritchie & Sons, Boston Mass. With compass card
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Vintage 1950s North American Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and glass nautical compass on universal joint signed Coubro & Scrutton Ltd London from the
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Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach & C. Copenhagen
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical compass of brass and glass mounted on a universal joint and placed in its original oak box
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Nautical Objects

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Brass

French Animated Industrial Desk Clock, Barometer with Rotating Globe, circa 1880
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Maritime French animated industry desk clock: with a rotating globe, barometer and compass. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Nautical Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Brass

English Mahogany & Brass Ships Binnacle. Henry Browne & Son Ltd., Circa 1900
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Hollywood, SC
desirable and Fine maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany and brass with a helmet style compass
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass, Iron

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Lawrence & Mayo, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
refractor with compass by Lawrence & Mayo of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Coastal Chart of the North Sea between England and the Netherlands, 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Wit's maritime atlas details the North Sea between England and the Netherlands. The Frisian Islands are
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Antique 1730s Maps

Materials

Paper

1917s Small Brass Nautical Compass Antique Maritime Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L (French Limited) N. 83002
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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Box Compass, English, Oak, Brass, Gimbal, Maritime, Navigation, Aid
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage box compass. An English, oak and brass gimbal maritime navigation aid, dating to
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb vintage ship's binnacle compass. An English, polished brass maritime navigation
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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1900s Ritchie Boston Usa Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass Maritime Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid compass on gimbal signed Ritchie Boston USA from the early 1900s, marketed by the company
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Earòy 1900s Nautical Compass Signed Ritchie Boston Antique Maritime Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid compass on cardan joint signed Ritchie Boston USA n. 79687 from the early 1900s, eight-wind
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

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Brass

1920s Small Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Maritime Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass nautical pocket compass complete with cover and ring for the chain. Rose with eight
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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

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Brass

Ships Compass From 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat compass from maritime ships chandler Thomas Laughlin Co. of Portland, Maine. Polished brass
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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished Gimballed boat compass by E.S. Ritchie & Sons, Boston Mass. With compass card
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Vintage 1950s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Brass Pocket Sundial Compass
Located in Stamford, CT
An English brass pocket sundial compass, early 19th century. In a hand turned domed brass case with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Iron Wall Hanging Nautical North South East & West, Ships Compass
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
piece, a traditional 3D maritime N,S,E & W compass, made in iron, in very good if somewhat weathered
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Mid-20th Century Steampunk Decorative Art

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Iron

D.E. Wood Inscribed Nautical Telescope & Compass with Rosewood Barrel, c. 1860s
Located in Norwalk, CT
An exceptional spyglass or maritime telescope made by C.W. Dixey, "Optician to the Queen", in the
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Antique 1860s British Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine brass Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700
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Outstanding Yacht Binnacle by Negus
Located in Norwell, MA
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Vintage 1920s American Nautical Objects

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Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
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Silver

Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg
Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg
H 21 in W 23 in D 15 in
Original Antique Map of the Sangi Islands and of the Talaud Islands, Indonesia
Located in Langweer, NL
, navigational aids like compass roses or scale bars, enriching its visual appeal and utility. As part of
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Antique 1720s Maps

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Paper

Original Anitque Map of the Banda or Spice islands in the Dutch East Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
might include cartographic elements such as compass roses, scale bars, or decorative embellishments
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Antique 1720s Maps

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Paper

Boisserie with Maritime Theme
Located in New Orleans, LA
A boisserie panel with plaster cartouche of maritime tools, including a sextant, globe, spyglass
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

An English Oak Round Dining table c1870
Located in London, GB
compass rose showing all the points of the compass including the now little used 'West by North', etc
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Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Tables

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Oak

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Maritime Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic maritime compass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every maritime compass was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a maritime compass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A maritime compass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made maritime compass over the years, but those crafted by A. Lietz Co., Herve Baille and Butterfield Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Maritime Compass?

The average selling price for a maritime compass at 1stDibs is $2,489, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $16,255 for the highest priced.

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