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Brass Compass Antique

Early 19th Century Swedish Brass Compass with Cover, Marked ZBS
Early 19th Century Swedish Brass Compass with Cover, Marked ZBS

Early 19th Century Swedish Brass Compass with Cover, Marked ZBS

Located in Knivsta, SE

Early 19th Century Swedish Brass Compass with Cover, Marked ZBS A beautiful and unusual Swedish brass compass dating from the first half of the 19th century.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Brass Compass Antique

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

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

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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

The binnacle pedestal holds a gimballed brass compass with engraved bezel from E.S Ritchie Boston and 1886, 1888, and 1890.

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1890s North American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Nicely presented set of instruments Displays a desirable aged patina Brass and silver nickel tools offer contrasting tones Set within a black, baize-lined case 13 pieces compri...

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Early 20th Century German Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Nickel

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 travel.

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Early 20th Century English Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Metal, 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

The compass case is composed of solid brass with a metal face and hands.

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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen
1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen

1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic topographer compass from the early 1900s, brass and bakelite base; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking with its tip th...

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Early 1900s European Brass Compass Antique

Materials

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.

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Late 19th Century French Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Indian Etched Brass Qibla Compass, Antique Anglo-Indian
19th Century Indian Etched Brass Qibla Compass, Antique Anglo-Indian

19th Century Indian Etched Brass Qibla Compass, Antique Anglo-Indian

Located in Stamford, CT

19th Century Indian etched brass Qibla compass. The compass with brass needle and glass cover, the reverse engraved with tables. 4.2 inches high 2.3 wide A qibla (qiblah) compa...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

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 varnished wood base.

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Early 1800s Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique maritime navy compass
Antique maritime navy compass

Antique maritime navy compass

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Antique maritime navy compass in very nice original condition.

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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.

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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

Brass bowl compass with gimbaled. Weight is 9 pounds.

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1890s Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare double oil lamps. Copper and brass body with double oil lamps for illumination.

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Early 20th Century British Colonial 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 door.

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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

Early twentieth century yacht binnacle from T.S and J.D. Negus of New York. Negus were famous ships chandlers located at South Street Seaport in New York. With gimballed compass from...

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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-mounted for decorative viewing.

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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

Absolutely awesome yacht binnacle by New York maker T.S & J.D Negus of New York. Varnished base with intricate rope carving. The brass binnacle carries 2 oil lanterns, Iron compensat...

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Early 1900s North American 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 lid top. Box is painted blue. Dimensions: 8" compass diameter. Measures: 10" L x 1...

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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 dovetailed timber box.

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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

Victorian oval shaped carriage clock in a ‘patinated’ case standing on a raised circular base. Enamel dial with Roman numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands. Eight day Fre...

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19th Century French Victorian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Bronze and Brass Gimballed Ship's Compass by F. Smith & Sons
Early 20th Century Bronze and Brass Gimballed Ship's Compass by F. Smith & Sons

Early 20th Century Bronze and Brass Gimballed Ship's Compass by F. Smith & Sons

Located in Worcester, GB

Early 20th Century Bronze and Brass Gimballed Ship's Compass by F. Smith & Sons, Southampton A fine early 20th century English ship's compass by F.

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Early 20th Century British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Bronze

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 a polished brass side burner and hinges, hooks, and screws.

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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.

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1890s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer
Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer

Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer

Located in Firenze, IT

With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...

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1780s German Neoclassical 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 hood with hinged doors. Ornate pedestal with wood base. Overall dimensions: Dimens...

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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, Boston.

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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

The compass is by A. Lietz Co of San Francisco. The firm incorporated in 1892.

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass, Copper

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" presented in their original brown leather case.

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

Materials

Brass

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

A wonderful form two part American mahogany dome top secretary, its upper case with a molded cornice over two fitted doors, opening to a compartmentalized interior with open shaped v...

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18th Century American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

AZIMUTH Circle E.S. Ritchie & Sons US Navy Maritime Compass Bronze & Wood Box
AZIMUTH Circle E.S. Ritchie & Sons US Navy Maritime Compass Bronze & Wood Box

AZIMUTH Circle E.S. Ritchie & Sons US Navy Maritime Compass Bronze & Wood Box

By E.S. Ritchie & Co

Located in Miami, FL

An Azimuth circle manufactured by E.S. Ritchie & Sons. This is an antique Azimuth circle crafted in the early 20th century by the E.S. Ritchie & Sons. The circle has been ma...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Charles Smith & Son 18 Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand w/ Compass circa 1845-48
Charles Smith & Son 18 Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand w/ Compass circa 1845-48

Charles Smith & Son 18 Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand w/ Compass circa 1845-48

By Charles Smith & Son

Located in Milford, NH

The globe is suspended on a stand with three tapered legs, with a compass suspended in the medial tripod stretcher, and legs terminating with brass casters.

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1840s English Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

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

By Michael Butterfield

Located in Firenze, IT

Octagonal brass dial inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator.

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Mid-18th Century French Baroque Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s
Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s

Vintage Spencer & Co. Cased Brass and Wood Sextant, circa 1830s-40s

By Spencer & Company

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Operating from addresses in the heart of London’s river trade in Wapping, including 111 Minories and 66 High Street, the firm supplied instruments to ship captains, merchants, naval ...

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Early 19th Century English Victorian 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

This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight hood covering the original signed gimbaled compass.

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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

Round, varnished mahogany base with brass feet. Hood is solid brass with side burner housing.

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19th Century Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique German Globe by Michael Butterfield, Late 19th Century
Antique German Globe by Michael Butterfield, Late 19th Century

Antique German Globe by Michael Butterfield, Late 19th Century

By Michael Butterfield

Located in Firenze, IT

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

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Late 19th Century German Napoleon III Brass Compass Antique

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

Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650

Unavailable

H 0.5 in Dm 1.5 in L 0.5 in

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.

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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

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H 58 in W 32 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

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

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Small enamel dial on the front with large compass on top with brass covering. Dimensions: 58" H x 32" W x 20" D.

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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

Unavailable

H 1.19 in Dm 1.97 in

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 and Westley” and it measures 5 by 5 and stands 3 cm high.

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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

Modified to preserve the top section only, this table top display binnacle makes a dramatic statement of importance. It is a perfect gift or serves as a focal point in any decor. ...

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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 rare treasure from the past with this remarkable antique J.C. Ulmer & Co. Transit an...

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Early 1900s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

German Sundial 18th Century
German Sundial 18th Century

German Sundial 18th Century

Unavailable

H 2.21 in W 2.21 in D 0.48 in

German Sundial 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

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

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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

The base frame consists of a circular brass plate containing a magnetic compass with degree scale engraved on a silvered plate.

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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

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

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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

The diameter of the globe is 30" and sits in a fine mahogany stand with brass fitting and features a compass dial inset in the base.

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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

A museum quality Shagreen covered pocket wooden case with silver rim and vacant cartouche containing a set of brass drawing instruments. Comprising of double parallel rule, brass and...

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1820s English Early Victorian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Shagreen

18th Century Moroccan Etched Brass Astrolabe, Handmade Antique Arabic Compass
18th Century Moroccan Etched Brass Astrolabe, Handmade Antique Arabic Compass

18th Century Moroccan Etched Brass Astrolabe, Handmade Antique Arabic Compass

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

This antique Moroccan astrolabe was once used to cross the Sahara desert. It is made of brass, carefully and ornately etched with markings to indicate time, direction, star positions...

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18th Century Moroccan Tribal Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

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H 0.79 in Dm 2.09 in

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing brass compass; it is a small compass, signed E. KOEHN Geneve Suisse n.155374, model Verner's Pattern from the name of the designer, Colonel William Willoughby Cole ...

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1910s Swiss Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

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H 0.79 in Dm 2.09 in

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing brass compass; it is a small compass, signed E. KOEHN Geneve Suisse n.155374, model Verner's Pattern from the name of the designer, Colonel William Willoughby Cole ...

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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 card on paper with sixteen winds, complete with goniometric circle.

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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.

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Early 20th Century British Brass Compass Antique

Vintage Proportional Divider, English, Brass, Compass, Draughtsman's Instrument
Vintage Proportional Divider, English, Brass, Compass, Draughtsman's Instrument

Vintage Proportional Divider, English, Brass, Compass, Draughtsman's Instrument

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 6" proportional divider. An English, brass compass or draughtsman's instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

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H 0.79 in Dm 2.09 in

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 produced in 1918.

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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.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s
Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s

Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical travel compass made of brass in the early 1900s, the Magnapole; small compass used away from magnetic fields to check the ship's heading.

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Early 20th Century British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

American Brass Compass by Wittnauer WWI
American Brass Compass by Wittnauer WWI

American Brass Compass by Wittnauer WWI

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass for an American army officer of the First World War of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch, signed WITTNAUER.

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1910s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass compass with mother of pearl dial from WW1 period , English circa 1914
Brass compass with mother of pearl dial from WW1 period , English circa 1914

Brass compass with mother of pearl dial from WW1 period , English circa 1914

Located in Central England, GB

This superb example of an early 20th century heavy folding brass compass is of a design and type often issued to officers in the First World War.

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Early 20th Century British Other Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910
Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910

Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Wonderfully complete and comprehensive surveyor's instrument set within a quality case Displays a desirable aged patina with light weathering commensurate with age Patinated brass ...

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Early 20th Century British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Pocket Brass Compass Used by the Royal Air Force Officers of 1916
Pocket Brass Compass Used by the Royal Air Force Officers of 1916

Pocket Brass Compass Used by the Royal Air Force Officers of 1916

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass used by the Royal Air Force officers of 1916 made of chromed brass in the shape of pocket watch, signed Dennison Birmingham V 101639.

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1910s British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Navigation Brass Compass made in 1918 and Supplied to British Officers
Antique Navigation Brass Compass made in 1918 and Supplied to British Officers

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 the designer, Colonel William Willoughby Cole Verner (1852-1922) and produced in 19...

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1910s British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Compass Made in the Early 1900s Used to Check the Ship's Course
Brass Compass Made in the Early 1900s Used to Check the Ship's Course

Brass Compass Made in the Early 1900s Used to Check the Ship's Course

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical travel compass of brass made in the early 1900s, this is a small compass used far from magnetic fields to check the ship's course.

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Early 20th Century British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Compass Made in England in the Early 1900s with its Leather Case
Brass Compass Made in England in the Early 1900s with its Leather Case

Brass Compass Made in England in the Early 1900s with its Leather Case

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical pocket compass made of turned brass signed Lawrence & Mayo London from the early 1900s.

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Early 20th Century British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

1916 Old Pocket Brass Compass for a Royal Air Force Officer Signed Short & Mason
1916 Old Pocket Brass Compass for a Royal Air Force Officer Signed Short & Mason

1916 Old Pocket Brass Compass for a Royal Air Force Officer Signed Short & Mason

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass for a Royal air force officer signed Short & Mason Ltd London 1916 V 110312 made of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch.

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1910s British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Compass First Half of the 19th Century Mounted on a Walnut Wooden Base
Brass Compass First Half of the 19th Century Mounted on a Walnut Wooden Base

Brass Compass First Half of the 19th Century Mounted on a Walnut Wooden Base

By Blake & Son Gosport

Located in Milan, IT

Brass and glass dry compass on universal joint signed Blake & Son Gosport made in the first half of the 19th century and mounted on a walnut wooden base.

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1840s British Brass Compass Antique

Small Travel Compass with Lid Made in Germany in the Early 1900s
Small Travel Compass with Lid Made in Germany in the Early 1900s

Small Travel Compass with Lid Made in Germany in the Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Small travel compass with lid, made of brass; compass card with eight winds and goniometric circle of engraved and chromed brass, complete with needle block to calculate the horizont...

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Early 20th Century German Brass Compass Antique

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass
Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Milan, IT

Support base made of turned brass. Measures: Height 23 cm, compass diameter 10.5 cm.

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1880s British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Bliss Binnacle
Bliss Binnacle

Bliss Binnacle

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H 29 in W 16 in D 12 in

Bliss Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished yacht binnacle with gimbaled brass compass "Star Pathfinder", made in Milton, Mass.

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19th Century Brass Compass Antique

19th Century English Small Wood Pocket Travel Compass Card with 16 Winds
19th Century English Small Wood Pocket Travel Compass Card with 16 Winds

19th Century English Small Wood Pocket Travel Compass Card with 16 Winds

Located in Milan, IT

Small pocket compass, wood and brass, compass card with 16 winds with goniometric circle on printed paper and needle block for the calculation of horizontal angles.

Category

19th Century Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Wood

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

The compass is mounted on a 360-degree brass gimbal ring system.

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1880s American Late Victorian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

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.

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1880s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Prismatic Bearing Compass, 1918
Brass Prismatic Bearing Compass, 1918

Brass Prismatic Bearing Compass, 1918

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H 0.79 in Dm 2.09 in L 0.79 in

Brass Prismatic Bearing Compass, 1918

Located in Milan, IT

Brass prismatic bearing compass; it is a small compass, Verner’s Pattern model produced in 1918 and supplied to English officers, typically used in navigation.

Category

1910s British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Nautical Compass
Large Brass Nautical Compass

Large Brass Nautical Compass

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H 11 in Dm 10 in

Large Brass Nautical Compass

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large brass nautical compass was custom made in France around the year 1900 and features a central dial decorated with a fleur de lys to indicate North.

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Early 1900s French Brass Compass Antique

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.

Category

1880s North American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Compass, c.1920
Antique English Brass Cased Compass, c.1920

Antique English Brass Cased Compass, c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

A smart early twentieth century brass cased travelling compass with lid to protect the glass The compass has a printed paper dial incorporating "Trade Mark London" and " Made In ...

Category

Early 20th Century Brass Compass Antique

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.

Category

1880s American Brass Compass Antique

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

Seven inch brass bowl with gimbal. Very fine compass card marked with a large fleur-de-lis pointing north.

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1850s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Rare Brass Air Balloon Compass, France, 1900
Rare Brass Air Balloon Compass, France, 1900

Rare Brass Air Balloon Compass, France, 1900

Located in Milan, IT

Rare brass air balloon compass complete with goniometric circle, needle block and transparent bottom.

Category

Early 1900s French Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900
Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900

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H 2.63 in W 1.88 in D 0.5 in

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

The case is made from brass with minor wear commensurate with age and use, professionally cleaned and polished.

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Topographic Compass Made in Wien
Brass Topographic Compass Made in Wien

Brass Topographic Compass Made in Wien

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H 1.19 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in

Brass Topographic Compass Made in Wien

By C.E Kraft

Located in Milan, IT

Brass topographic compass signed C.E Kraft in Wien placed in its original wooden box, second half of the 19th century.

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1870s Brass Compass Antique

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

The compass is fitted to an 8 sided varnished mahogany binnacle box with slanted lid and brass hinge.

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1890s North American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Vintage Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Vintage Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument

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 early 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century English Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Small Pocket Compass, Mahogany Wood and Brass, WWI
Small Pocket Compass, Mahogany Wood and Brass, WWI

Small Pocket Compass, Mahogany Wood and Brass, WWI

Located in Milan, IT

Small pocket compass, mahogany wood and brass, used by British aviation officers during the First World War, complete with compass card with eight winds with a goniometric circle and...

Category

1910s British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

American Compass Early 1900s, Brass on Wooden Base
American Compass Early 1900s, Brass on Wooden Base

American Compass Early 1900s, Brass on Wooden Base

Located in Milan, IT

Liquid compass on universal joint signed ES Ritchie & Sons Boston USA 47547 from the early 1900s, mounted on a wooden and brass base made to measure 20 x 9 cm, height 13.5 cm, compas...

Category

1910s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Brass Topographic Compass, Late 19th Century
Mahogany and Brass Topographic Compass, Late 19th Century

Mahogany and Brass Topographic Compass, Late 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Mahogany and brass topographic compass complete with goniometric circle and needle block for calculating the horizontal angles.

Category

1860s British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Magnetic Compass for Topographers Made of Brass
Magnetic Compass for Topographers Made of Brass

Magnetic Compass for Topographers Made of Brass

By Peigné

Located in Milan, IT

Rare and particular ancient magnetic compass for topographers, made of brass; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking with its poin...

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1870s French Brass Compass Antique

WWI Military Officer's Marching Compass, Cbynite Radium Compass
WWI Military Officer's Marching Compass, Cbynite Radium Compass

WWI Military Officer's Marching Compass, Cbynite Radium Compass

By J.H Steward

Located in Austin, TX

A working military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass from World War One, an excellent original example of the Cbynite Radium Compass.

Category

Early 20th Century English Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX

By Ainsley South Shields

Located in Valladolid, ES

About operation The compass is formed by a cylindrical brass container, at the bottom of which a metal stem is fixed, on which the octave wind rose is placed and is completed with a...

Category

1880s English Arts and Crafts Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Bronze, Iron

1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects
1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects

1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects

Located in Milan, IT

Brass nautical pocket compass, equipped with a lid with glass and viewfinder for checking the direction of a ship, beautiful compass card with eight winds on paper complete with goni...

Category

Early 20th Century British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

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