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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

E.S. Ritchie & Sons, Boston. Patinated brass nighthouse on solid lacquered teak plinth. Transport

Category

1920s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Binnacle "NEGUS N.Y."
Brass Binnacle "NEGUS N.Y."

Brass Binnacle "NEGUS N.Y."

Located in Norwell, MA

burners and has an oval glass viewing port. The binnacle pedestal holds a gimballed brass compass with

Category

1890s North American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Indian Brass Qibla Compass
19th Century Indian Brass Qibla Compass

19th Century Indian Brass Qibla Compass

Located in Stamford, CT

19th Century Indian etched brass Qibla compass. The compass with brass needle and glass cover

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light
English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English ship's binnacle compass of brass - a navigational instrument used for maritime

Category

Early 20th Century English Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Beautiful solid brass yacht binnacle from John Bliss of New York with gimbaled compass mounted to a

Category

Early 1800s Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique maritime navy compass
Antique maritime navy compass

Antique maritime navy compass

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Antique maritime navy compass in very nice original condition.

Category

19th Century European Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp
Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp on Wooden Base. Circa

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

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

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

Category

1890s Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass
Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry

Category

1920s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass
Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass

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 Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920
Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920

Located in Norwell, MA

chandlers located at South Street Seaport in New York. With gimballed compass from E.S. Ritchie Boston

Category

1920s North American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass
Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth-century yacht binnacle with a dry card compass in a wood bowl. The compass has been tilt

Category

1860s North American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass
Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass

Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

with intricate rope carving. The brass binnacle carries 2 oil lanterns, Iron compensating balls are

Category

Early 1900s North American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique ships compass with interesting Dutch lettering. Spun brass bowl with gimbal. Fitted to a

Category

1880s European Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill
19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill

19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill

Located in Norwell, MA

19th century compass by Robert Merrill, dry compass card mounted to timber box on a gimbal. Sliding

Category

Late 19th Century North American Brass Compass Antique

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

Fine antique ship's compass by Robert Merrill of New York. Brass bowl on gimbal fitted to a

Category

1860s North American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass
Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass

Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass

Located in Norwich, GB

platform escapement. A compass is mounted on the top with bevelled glass, silvered dial and locking lever

Category

19th Century French Victorian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Boat Binnacle Compass from the 19th Century
Boat Binnacle Compass from the 19th Century

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 Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris
Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris

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

Category

1890s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass
Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass

Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Yacht binnacle of a very unique and rare design. With Italian compass on gimbals. Mushroom style

Category

1880s Italian Brass Compass Antique

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

Category

1850s North American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

By A. Lietz Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

example has an octagonal case made from oak with brass fittings and removable copper dome with glass

Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass, Copper

18th c American Mahogany Dome Top Secretary with Compass Star Inlay
18th c American Mahogany Dome Top Secretary with Compass Star Inlay

18th c American Mahogany Dome Top Secretary with Compass Star Inlay

Located in Milford, NH

lower case are decorated with compass star inlay on the doors, batwing brasses, and decorative brass

Category

18th Century American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass In Original Mahogany Box
Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass In Original Mahogany Box

Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass In Original Mahogany Box

Located in New York, NY

Brass and steel survey transit and compass in the original mahogany box. Made by J.C Ulmer Co. Good

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Brass Butterfield Paris Dial French Pocket Sundial Circa 1780
A Brass Butterfield Paris Dial French Pocket Sundial Circa 1780

A Brass Butterfield Paris Dial French Pocket Sundial Circa 1780

Located in Firenze, IT

Octagonal brass dial inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator. No

Category

Mid-18th Century French Baroque Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860

Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860

Located in Charleston, SC

iron port and starboard navigator balls that are adjustable on cast brass arms. The signed compass is

Category

1860s American American Empire Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century Binnacle Pascall Atkey
Late 19th Century Binnacle Pascall Atkey

Late 19th Century Binnacle Pascall Atkey

Located in Norwell, MA

. Hood is solid brass with side burner housing. Compass inside reads "Pascall Atkey & Sons, West Cowes

Category

19th Century Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Terrestrial Table German Globe Late 19th Century
Terrestrial Table German Globe Late 19th Century

Terrestrial Table German Globe Late 19th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

On an ebonized base, together with a brass and compass 10in. (22cm.) high By Heymann

Category

Late 19th Century German Napoleon III Brass Compass Antique

Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650
Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650

Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650

Located in Houston, TX

This is a Dutch brass compass pocket dial with elevations of major European cities. Including a

Category

Mid-17th Century Dutch Brass Compass Antique

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass
Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Kelvin's balls. Small enamel dial on the front with large compass on top with brass covering. Dimensions

Category

Early 20th Century Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Victorian 1870 Pocket Compass and Barometer
Victorian 1870 Pocket Compass and Barometer

Victorian 1870 Pocket Compass and Barometer

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Victorian 1870 pocket compass and barometer, the compass is in working condition it’s “Carpenter

Category

Late 19th Century English Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass
Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass

Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass

Located in Palm City, FL

gimbaled compass has a 6 inch Ritchie card made from Mica and linen that dates from 1900. The compass

Category

19th Century Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Copper, Brass

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

Category

Early 1900s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

German Sundial 18th Century
German Sundial 18th Century

German Sundial 18th Century

Unavailable|$3,158

German Sundial 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

In shape of an octagon, with a compass. Brass.

Category

18th Century German Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London
Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London

Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London

Located in Firenze, IT

brass plate containing a magnetic compass with degree scale engraved on a silvered plate. The hour ring

Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Terrestrial Table German Globe Late 19th Century
Terrestrial Table German Globe Late 19th Century

Terrestrial Table German Globe Late 19th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

covered by the seller (customs duties included). On an ebonized base, together with a brass and compass

Category

1870s German Napoleon III Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Monumental Scottish Globe on Stand, circa 1924
Monumental Scottish Globe on Stand, circa 1924

Monumental Scottish Globe on Stand, circa 1924

By W. & A.K. Johnston

Located in New Oxford, PA

" and sits in a fine mahogany stand with brass fitting and features a compass dial inset in the base. A

Category

1920s Scottish George IV Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London
Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London

Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London

By Dollond, London

Located in Brussels, BE

drawing instruments. Comprising of double parallel rule, brass and steel compasses and nibs. Sector and

Category

1820s English Early Victorian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Shagreen

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing brass compass; it is a small compass, signed E. KOEHN Geneve Suisse n.155374

Category

1910s Swiss Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing brass compass; it is a small compass, signed E. KOEHN Geneve Suisse n.155374

Category

1910s Swiss Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Compass Made in the Late 1900s
Victorian Brass Compass Made in the Late 1900s

Victorian Brass Compass Made in the Late 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Small pocket compass for travelers, from the Victorian era, UK late 19th century, of brass, compass

Category

1870s British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Chromed Brass Compass English Manufacture of the Early 1900s
Chromed Brass Compass English Manufacture of the Early 1900s

Chromed Brass Compass English Manufacture of the Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic chromed brass compass with a wide chain with hook, English manufacture of the early 1900s

Category

Early 20th Century British Brass Compass Antique

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L (French Limited) N. 124291

Category

1910s French Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden
Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden

Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden

Located in Knivsta, SE

Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden. By Swedish 18th century

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Brass Compass Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass compass antique available at 1stDibs. A brass compass antique — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a brass compass antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each brass compass antique bearing Victorian, Georgian or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Lawrence and Mayo, E. Koehn Geneve Suisse and Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel each produced at least one beautiful brass compass antique that is worth considering.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

Questions About Brass Compass Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.

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