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George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays
George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

George III mahogany double chamber tea caddy raised on tapered block feet. The front is inlaid with a conch shell in an oval and the top with a six-pointed star with shaded arms radi...

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Late 18th Century George III Antique Box Compass

Materials

Wood

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

$1,195

H 6.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with

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1890s Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

hands. The compass has two hinged hangles that fold down into the fitted walnut storage box.

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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Box Compass

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam

19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam

Located in Norwell, MA

primitive dovetailed box. Circa 1880. With compass card from L.J. Harri, Amsterdam.

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1880s European Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill
Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill

Located in Norwell, MA

dovetailed timber box. Paper compass card with fleur-de-lis at north. Compass points north! Weight: 5 lbs

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1860s North American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket
E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket

E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket

Located in Vienna, AT

box for compass, included. Measures: H. 106 cm. Ø. 31 cm. Good original condition.

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1920s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass
19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass

19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass

Located in Milan, IT

Cross-legged reduction compass, of chrome plated brass and steel, English manufacture from the end

Category

1890s Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920
Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

Located in Nantucket, MA

inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique sailor's valentines remain

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1920s Bajan Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

Located in Nantucket, MA

inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique sailor's valentines remain

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1880s Bajan Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

$5,800

H 9.13 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

Located in Nantucket, MA

compass boxes. Today, antique sailor's valentines remain highly prized and are eagerly sought. They are

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Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

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Compass Decorate and Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trinket Box Lancaster Pa
Compass Decorate and Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trinket Box Lancaster Pa

Compass Decorate and Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trinket Box Lancaster Pa

By Compass Decorator

Located in Allentown, PA

The Compass Artist of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trinket Box

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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Box Compass

Materials

Paint

Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box
Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box

Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box

Located in Milan, OH

Introducing the Exquisite J.C. Ulmer & Co. Transit and Compass in Bergen & Sons Box Discover a

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Early 1900s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Silvertone Model VII Phonograph in Mahogany – 1920
Silvertone Model VII Phonograph in Mahogany – 1920

Silvertone Model VII Phonograph in Mahogany – 1920

Located in HÉRIC, FR

drop-leaf door with various moldings mounted on compasses. The resonator box, decorated with scrolls

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Early 20th Century American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Mahogany

Early 1900s Boxed Compass
Early 1900s Boxed Compass

Early 1900s Boxed Compass

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H 3.5 in W 5.5 in L 3.5 in

Early 1900s Boxed Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Early 1900s boxed compass by Durkee. Stamped Serial No. S2246, dry compass card reads abbreviated

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Early 20th Century Antique Box Compass

19th Century Boxed Compass
19th Century Boxed Compass

19th Century Boxed Compass

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H 6.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

19th Century Boxed Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Style: Boxed compass Size: 9" x 9" x 6 1/2", dry compass card diameter: 5 1/2"

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19th Century Antique Box Compass

Mid-19th Century Boxed Compass
Mid-19th Century Boxed Compass

Mid-19th Century Boxed Compass

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H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Mid-19th Century Boxed Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Mid-19th century boxed compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston. Dry compass card, brass housing, fitted

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Mid-19th Century Antique Box Compass

Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden
Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden

Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden

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H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in

Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden

Located in Norwell, MA

Wilcox Crittenden boxed compass with brass gimbal and dry compass card mounted into a dovetailed

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19th Century Antique Box Compass

Antique Box Compass by Thaxter
Antique Box Compass by Thaxter

Antique Box Compass by Thaxter

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H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Antique Box Compass by Thaxter

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass gimballed compass fastened to dove-tailed wooden box by Thaxter and Son of Boston. Dry

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Late 19th Century Antique Box Compass

Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"
Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"

Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"

By Samuel Thaxter

Located in Norwell, MA

, Massachusetts. Fitted to a timber box with remnants of the original Thaxter label. This is circa 1880. Compass

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1880s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Hagger & Brother Yacht Boxed Compass
Solid Brass Hagger & Brother Yacht Boxed Compass

Solid Brass Hagger & Brother Yacht Boxed Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century ships compass by Hagger & Brother of Baltimore, Maryland. Seven inch brass bowl

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1850s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Compass in Handmade Box
19th Century Compass in Handmade Box

19th Century Compass in Handmade Box

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H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

19th Century Compass in Handmade Box

Located in New York, NY

Original antique compass mounted inside a mahogany box. Compass dates to the late 19th Century

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19th Century American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Metal

Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880
Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880

Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880

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H 6 in W 7 in D 7 in

Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880

Located in Norwell, MA

Late nineteenth century ships compass with gimbal mounted into a varnished wood box. Compass card

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1880s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter & Son"
Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter & Son"

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 Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Nautical Ship Compass Box in Original Paint
Early 19th Century Nautical Ship Compass Box in Original Paint

Early 19th Century Nautical Ship Compass Box in Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY 19TH C. NAUTICAL SHIP COMPASS BOX IN ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT. SIGNED "C,HOPNER" SAN FRANCISCO

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19th Century American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Pine

19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880
19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880

19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

, rectangular wooden box with brass thread inlays. Inside are numerous compasses with various attachments as

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Late 19th Century English Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case
Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case

Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English hallmarked sterling silver compass

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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Box Compass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

18th Century Inlaid Box
18th Century Inlaid Box

18th Century Inlaid Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine 18th century Georgian compass star inlaid box, the ebony and boxwood star inlaid on a

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1780s English Antique Box Compass

Materials

Ebony, Holly, Mahogany

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass
Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass

By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive and rare antique, Victorian era sterling silver vesta case with an inset compass

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Box Compass

Inlaid walnut baroque box
Inlaid walnut baroque box

Inlaid walnut baroque box

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H 9 in W 12 in D 8 in

Inlaid walnut baroque box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Lovely Baroque walnut box, the molded top with compass star inlay, the front and sides crossbanded

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Box Compass

Materials

Iron, Brass

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858
Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858

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H 1.58 in W 10.83 in D 6.7 in

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858

Located in Milan, IT

Beautiful compasses mahogany box, nickel-plated brass and bone instruments, interior in velvet and

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1850s British Antique Box Compass

Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box
Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box

Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box

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H 5 in W 7 in D 7 in

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

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1880s North American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century
Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century

Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century

Located in Norwell, MA

name of CC Hutchinson of Boston. The compass is fitted to an 8 sided varnished mahogany binnacle box

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1890s North American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Brass Topographic Compass Placed in Its Original Walnut Box
Brass Topographic Compass Placed in Its Original Walnut Box

Brass Topographic Compass Placed in Its Original Walnut Box

By Stoppani

Located in Milan, IT

) placed in its original walnut box, circa 1915. The compass consists of a magnetized needle free to rotate

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1910s Swiss Antique Box Compass

American Compass Placed in Its Original Box of Turned Brass
American Compass Placed in Its Original Box of Turned Brass

American Compass Placed in Its Original Box of Turned Brass

By S. Thaxter & Son

Located in Milan, IT

Dry compass placed in its original box of turned brass enclosed by a protective glass and complete

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1890s American Antique Box Compass

1900s Sestrel  Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box
1900s Sestrel  Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box

1900s Sestrel Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic compass on universal joint in its original wooden box with slot lid, signed Sestrel in the

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Early 1900s British Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Topographic Compass Signed Keuffel and Esser, Mahogany Box, Mid-19th Century
Topographic Compass Signed Keuffel and Esser, Mahogany Box, Mid-19th Century

Topographic Compass Signed Keuffel and Esser, Mahogany Box, Mid-19th Century

By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1

Located in Milan, IT

Topographic compass signed Keuffel & Esser New York, mid-19th century, with goniometric circle

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19th Century American Antique Box Compass

Compass in Its Original Turned Brass Box of the Mid-19th Century
Compass in Its Original Turned Brass Box of the Mid-19th Century

Compass in Its Original Turned Brass Box of the Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Dry compass placed in its original turned brass box with a protection glass. English manufacture of

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1850s British Antique Box Compass

Compass Used in Topography, Brass, in Its Original Mahogany Box with Slit Cover
Compass Used in Topography, Brass, in Its Original Mahogany Box with Slit Cover

Compass Used in Topography, Brass, in Its Original Mahogany Box with Slit Cover

By Chollet - Delamarre Paris 1

Located in Milan, IT

Compass used in topography for the alignment and positioning of theodolites. Brass compass placed

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1840s French Antique Box Compass

Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass
Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass

Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Boxed mariners compass from the mid-19th century with wood bowl, dry card, from maker Riggs and

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1860s Antique Box Compass

Materials

Wood

Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr
Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr

Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr

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H 6 in W 8 in D 8 in

Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr

Located in Norwell, MA

box. Brass bowl compass with nice decorative compass card. Overall dimensions: Weight is 4 pounds. 6

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1880s Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.
Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.

Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

, Connecticut. The brass compass is beautifully constructed and fitted in its original wooden lidded box. The

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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Dry Magnetic Compass Signed J. S. Stockholm, Early 19th Century
Dry Magnetic Compass Signed J. S. Stockholm, Early 19th Century

Dry Magnetic Compass Signed J. S. Stockholm, Early 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

compass card. Box measures cm 17 x 17 x H 11.5. Shipping insured by Lloyd's London; it is available our

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Box Compass

Materials

Wood

Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century
Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century

Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century

Located in Milan, IT

in the early 20th century. Complete with original oak wood box with brass hinges, compass height with

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Early 20th Century British Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case
18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case

18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

variation of a few degrees west. The base plate, resting on the bottom of the compass box, has a hinged

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18th Century Antique Box Compass

Materials

Silver, Brass

1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne
1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne

1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne

Located in Milan, IT

Elegant box of compasses made in the mid-19th century. Wooden box with brass hinges, complete with

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1850s French Antique Box Compass

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

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H 9 in W 9 in D 2.5 in

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

Located in Nantucket, MA

is generally believed that the inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes

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19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Shell

Double Sailor's Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"
Double Sailor's Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"

Double Sailor's Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"

Located in Nantucket, MA

believed that the inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique

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1910s Bajan Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

believed that the inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique

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1870s Bajan Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

19th Century English Brass Pocket Box Compass
19th Century English Brass Pocket Box Compass

19th Century English Brass Pocket Box Compass

Located in Stamford, CT

Two English brass pocket box compasses, both with handcrafted cases. The larger with beveled and

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique Box Compass
Antique Box Compass

Antique Box Compass

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H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Antique Box Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique nautical box dry card compass. Box is 5 x 5 x 4. Compass face diameter is 3".

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19th Century Antique Box Compass

Vintage Box Compass, English, Oak, Brass, Gimbal, Maritime, Navigation, Aid
Vintage Box Compass, English, Oak, Brass, Gimbal, Maritime, Navigation, Aid

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 Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Circa 1840, Boat Compass
Circa 1840, Boat Compass

Circa 1840, Boat Compass

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H 3 in W 4 in D 4 in

Circa 1840, Boat Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

sluiding lid. Waved finish on old timber box. This is as early as small boxed compass as one should ever

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1840s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Watercolor of a Sailor Boy Holding a Compass
Early 19th Century Watercolor of a Sailor Boy Holding a Compass

Early 19th Century Watercolor of a Sailor Boy Holding a Compass

Located in Nantucket, MA

blue midshipman's suit, holding a boxed compass in one hand and a coiled line over one shoulder. The

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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Box Compass

Materials

Paper

E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass

E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass

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H 3.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

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 Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Ship's Compass
Ship's Compass

Ship's Compass

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H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in

Ship's Compass

Located in Pasadena, CA

Early 20th century "Boston Spherical" ship's compass in original mahogany fitted box. The compass

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

American Compass from the Early 1900s Brass with Wooden Box
American Compass from the Early 1900s Brass with Wooden Box

American Compass from the Early 1900s Brass with Wooden Box

Located in Milan, IT

original wooden box with slot cover and mounted on a walnut board. The compass consists of a cylindrical

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Early 20th Century American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920
Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920

Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming compass box complete with its key. Wooden box marked on the inside "Compas Supérieurs

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Early 20th Century French Antique Box Compass

Materials

Metal

Early 1900s Small Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Antique Navigation Tool
Early 1900s Small Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Antique Navigation Tool

Early 1900s Small Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Antique Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

original wooden box. Box size 12x12 h 8.5 cm. Compass diameter 7.5 cm. Excellent condition, fully

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Early 20th Century British Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Compass Signed Observator, 1920s
Compass Signed Observator, 1920s

Compass Signed Observator, 1920s

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H 9.45 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Compass Signed Observator, 1920s

By Observator

Located in Milan, IT

original oak wooden box with slit cover. Compass card with 16 winds and goniometric circle. The compass has

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1920s Dutch Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass
Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass

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H 7 in W 9 in D 9 in

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Very early ship's compass with turned brass bowl. Fitted on a gimbal into a varnished wood box with

Category

1880s American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

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Oak

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Located in Norwell, MA

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1940s North American Antique Box Compass

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Brass

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19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill

$1,194

H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Late 19th Century North American Antique Box Compass

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Brass

Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900

Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany case and stand, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Measure out your...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston
19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston

19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

Early nineteenth-century wood bowl ship's compass by Samuel Thaxter & Son of 125 State Street, Boston. With strap gimbal and is fitted to a dovetailed timber box with its original li...

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1850s North American Antique Box Compass

Materials

Brass

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Antique Box Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique box compass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every antique box compass was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique box compass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique box compass bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique box compass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chollet - Delamarre Paris, Compass Decorator and Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd produced versions that are worth a look.

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