Antique Boat Compass
Early Twentieth Century Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass boat compass in varnished wood box. Highly polished and lacquered finish. By M.C. & Co
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1920s North American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris
By Polaris
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat compass in binnacle with hinged lid, sidelight, brass hook, etc. Very fine condition
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1890s American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry
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1920s American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass boat compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. Nineteenth century. Simple
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1880s Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a dovetailed varnished box. This is a 19th century
Category
1880s North American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Brass Yacht Binnacle From the 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Very fine antique boat compass fitted to a polished brass case. The binnacle is fitted to a carved
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1890s North American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht compass fitted to a very fine varnished binnacle box with brass hinges and glass
Category
1890s American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Boat Binnacle Compass from the 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare yacht binnacle with a highly polished gimballed compass fitted to a varnished box. The box has
Category
1890s North American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Nineteenth Century Yacht Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare boat binnacle with solid brass mushroom style hood. Mid nineteenth century gimballed compass
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1860s Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Original Copper Engraved Map of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, 1613
Located in Langweer, NL
surrounding towns and villages. Decorated with a large compass rose with two sailing boats and a sea monster
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1610s Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Paper
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Continental Wood Pocket Sundial and Compass 1780ca
Located in Firenze, IT
A carved Continental wood pocket sundial and compass, with precision carved numbers and a small stringline, 1.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep
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1780s German Neoclassical Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Wood
Four Brass Compass Back Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four brass chairs in the style of Gio Ponti featuring a compass back with floral detail. Beautiful patinated brass is complemented by newly reupholstered cushions featuring a ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
WW1 1918 British Army Officer's Compass - Verner's Patent MK VII by French Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the MK VII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are perf...
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1910s British Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
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H 4 in W 3 in D 2 in
Set of 6 Original Antique Marine Prints-Famous Sea Battles. Dated 1803
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of sea battles
Copper-plate engravings.
Published by J.Stratford, London.
Dated 1803
Unframed.
Free shipping.
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 8 in W 10.5 in D 0.07 in
Vintage Persian Hamadan Accent Rug with Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
71901 vintage Persian Hamadan Accent rug with Traditional style. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Hamadan accent rug features an onyx central medallion with zigzag edges in an ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Wool
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Metal, Brass
British Royal Navy Ship’s Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship’s compass on gimbal mounted into a brass binnacle housing. The nameplate reads pattern 0183, and serial number 14313-B. The compass card shows the royal crown. The b...
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1940s European Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Charles Smith & Son 18 Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand w/ Compass circa 1845-48
By Charles Smith & Son
Located in Milford, NH
A fine rare example of an 18 inch diameter terrestrial globe on mahogany stand with brass meridian and paper horizon ring depicting months and zodiac signs, The round title cartouche...
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1840s English Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
1890 Small Antique Nautical Brass Pelorus Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y
Located in Milan, IT
Antique small brass Pelorus, signed Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y., made in the late of the XIX century. It has a sight system with a compass card with eight winds and goniome...
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1890s American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
H 6.85 in W 4.3 in D 5.8 in
Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
71756 Vintage Persian Baluch Rug Turkmen Tekke Turkoman Carpet 04'01 x 06'00. Warm and inviting with tribal style, this hand-knotted wool vintage Baluch rug features three vertical ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Wool
Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers a...
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1880s American American Empire Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Vintage English Nautical Binnacle in Tall Copper/ Brass and Mahogany Housing, Ty
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made by John Lilley & Gillie Ltd., England. A standard binnacle form in copper/brass housing with arms set with red and taupe painted iron Kelvin's balls (the taupe one with open hol...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass, Copper
H 55 in W 31 in D 21 in
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 F.Darton & Co, London, VI, No. 2461 together with the date 1917 and the war office "crow'...
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1910s British Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Nickel
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H 3 in W 2 in D 0.63 in
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
Johann Michael Bergauer (Simonsfeld, 1676 - Innsbruck, 1745 circa)
Mechanical equatorial sundial
Signed: Michael Bergauer Insprugg? Innsbruck?
Ante 1745
Gilded and silvered brass...
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1730s Austrian Baroque Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Salvaged Pyle & National Co. Nautical or Marine Spotlight
By Pyle National
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial Art Deco industrial nautical spotlight was made by the Pyle & National Company of Chicago Illinois in circa 1925 in the period industrial Art Deco style. T...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hexagon Nautical Seashell Basket
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Six sided resin waste basket or planter embellished with nautical seashells. Waste Basket measures 13.5" high and 16" diameter.
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1960s American Organic Modern Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Shell
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Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter & Son"
By Samuel Thaxter
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century solid brass gimballed boat compass with varnished wood box. Compass card is
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1880s American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique boat dry card compass mounted into timber, dovetail box via gimbal by C.R. Sherman
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Late 19th Century Antique Boat Compass
Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished 19th century boat compass by Ritchie, Boston USA. Compass card has ship chandler
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1890s North American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"
By Samuel Thaxter
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century boat compass in spun brass bowl by S. Thaxter and Sons of 125 State St, Boston
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1880s American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
magnificent example of a nautical navigation instrument for sailing yachts and boats.
The compass binnacle is
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a Victorian-era gimballed compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co. of Middletown
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Patents.
It is a small vintage compass typically used in recreational sailing, therefore on boats less
Category
1910s Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Patents.
It is a small vintage compass typically used in recreational sailing, therefore on boats less
Category
1910s Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage nautical bearing magnetic compass, pocket made of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n
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1910s Swiss Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic compass for nautical detection, of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 67770 of
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1910s Swiss Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Antique Navigation Brass Compass made in 1918 and Supplied to British Officers
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing compass made of brass; it is a small compass, Verner’s Pattern model named after
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1910s British Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century English Scratch Built Boat Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch built boat model
We are proud to offer a wonderful example of an early
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Wood
Original Vintage Poster By L.M. Gill - A Great Industry Where Our Tea Comes From
By "Leslie MacDonald ""Max"" Gill"
Located in London, GB
depicted and sailing boats and ships on the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Malacca Straits
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1920s British Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Paper
H 39.97 in W 25.01 in D 0.04 in
French Industrial Battleship Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
a barometer, thermometer and compass. Its real charm, however, lays in the fact that it also comes
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19th Century French Industrial Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Bronze
Crayon or Pastel on Muslin Naive Map of America
Located in York County, PA
there are orange groves. In Louisiana there are boats on the Mississippi and a large plantation with
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Early 20th Century Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Cotton
San Francisco Crass Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished and lacquered brass boat compass with compass card marked "Louis Weule Company, San
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Early 1900s Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Circa 1840, Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat Marines compass in spun brass bowl with original clay putty and glass. Strap gimbal and
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1840s American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
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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1920s North American Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Boxed boat compass by E.S.Ritchie and sold by T.S. and J.D. Negus. Serial number 80625. Compass is
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1890s Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass, 1918
By E. Koehn Geneve Suisse
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing brass compass, it is a small compass, signed E. KOEHN Geneve Suisse n.113715
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1910s Swiss Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
WWI Brass Compass Used by the British Army Officers
Located in Milan, IT
compass typically used in pleasure sailing, therefore on boats less subject to magnetic deviation. It can
Category
1910s British Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
1918s Barker's Magnaetic Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
magnetic fields of the boat. It is equipped with a sighting system and a goniometric compass card in order
Category
1910s Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Brass Compass with Leather Case Made in 1916 Supplied to English Officers
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing compass, a small compass complete with original leather case, signed E.R. Watts
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1910s British Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
1918s Antique Magnetic Brass Pocket Compass Signed Cruchon & Emons Paris N. 918
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic compass for nautical detection, of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Paris n. 918 of 1918 made
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1910s French Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
1918s Antique Liquid Bearing Brass Pocket Compass Signed F. Barker & Sons London
Located in Milan, IT
magnetic fields of the boat. It is equipped with a sighting system and a goniometric compass card in order
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1910s Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Brass
Antique Map of Lake Geneva by Mercator/Hondius '1610'
Located in Langweer, NL
and villages. Decorated with a large compass rose with two sailing boats and a sea monster in the lake.
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Early 17th Century Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Poster By L.M. Gill - A Great Industry Where Our Tea Comes From
By "Leslie MacDonald ""Max"" Gill"
Located in London, GB
depicted and sailing boats and ships on the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Malacca Straits
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1920s Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique pink luster pottery pitcher with nautical related decorations c1820
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
reverse side of the pitcher is decorated with a poem by Lord Byron.
The main compass emblem with a
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19th Century English Antique Boat Compass
World Map entitled "Diversi Globi Terr-Aquei Statione Variante" by Seutter
By Georg Matthaus Seutter
Located in New York, NY
bridge; a mountain scene with a house, bridge, dam, and two rowers in a boat. There is also what appears
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Early 18th Century Realist Antique Boat Compass
Materials
Engraving
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Antique Boat Compass For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique boat compass for your home. Frequently made of brass, metal and wood, every antique boat compass was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique boat compass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. You’ll likely find more than one antique boat compass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Polaris and Samuel Thaxter produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Boat Compass?
Prices for an antique boat compass start at $699 and top out at $6,495 with the average selling for $1,100.
Questions About Antique Boat Compass
- 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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