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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.

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Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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

Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. T...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass, Copper

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

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1920s American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

$3,495

H 36 in W 13 in D 13 in

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. The compass bezel is engraved John Bliss and Company New York...

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Early 1800s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

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 gimbaled. Weight is 9 pounds.

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1890s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

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

19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill

$1,194

H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in

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 Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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 travel.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Nautical Compass

Materials

Metal, 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 Antique Brass Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass
Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass

$2,195

H 7 in W 9 in D 6 in

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. Also fitted with a varnished brass sidelight with original burner. Circa 1890...

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1890s American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920
Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920

$3,395

H 36 in W 12 in D 12 in

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 Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

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

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

$895

H 11 in W 12 in D 10 in

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. Tilted lid with a round viewing window. A solid br...

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1860s North American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass
Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass

Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass

$16,500

H 35 in W 28 in D 19 in

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 Antique Brass Nautical 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

Fine antique ship's compass by Robert Merrill of New York. Brass bowl on gimbal fitted to a dovetailed timber box. Paper compass card with fleur-de-lis at north. Compass points north...

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1860s North American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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. Gimballed compass is by Polaris. Great piece. Overall dimensions: 11"H x 7"D x 8"L. 5 po...

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1890s American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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 Brass Nautical Compass

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

$665Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.5 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in

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 Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass, Bronze

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 Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900

Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900

Located in Milan, IT

Antique and rare magnetic surveying compass, brass with original wooden box, signed E. Vion Paris, early 1900. Very good condition. Height of box cm 32 – inches 12.61. The firm Vion...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

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

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Solely made by Kelvin Bottomley & Baird, Ltd., Glasgow / London. Compass made by Henry Browne & Sons, Ltd. A standard binnacle form in brass housing with arms set with red and green ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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 Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Copper, 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 Antique Brass Nautical Compass

Brass Nautical Compass on a Wooden Board, Early 1900s
Brass Nautical Compass on a Wooden Board, Early 1900s

Brass Nautical Compass on a Wooden Board, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint mounted on wooden board.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

1917s Verner's Pattern Small Brass Nautical Compass Supplied English Officers
1917s Verner's Pattern Small Brass Nautical Compass Supplied English Officers

1917s Verner's Pattern Small Brass Nautical Compass Supplied English Officers

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 109166 produced in 1917, Verner’s Pattern model named after the designer, Colonel William Willoughby Cole Verner...

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1910s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Brass Nautical Compass Made in UK in the Second Half of the 19th Century
Brass Nautical Compass Made in UK in the Second Half of the 19th Century

Brass Nautical Compass Made in UK in the Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Small nautical pocket compass in its original turned brass case complete with compass card block.

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1860s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Brass nautical travel compass complete with leather case signed Barnes & Morris London n.13844 from 1917.

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1910s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876
Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876

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H 5.52 in W 8.98 in D 4.26 in

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint, British manufacture, mounted on wooden board.

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1870s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box
1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box

1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box

Located in Milan, IT

Liquid magnetic nautical compass on universal joint signed Sestrel from the 1900s, in its original oak wood box with lid.

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Early 1900s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860
Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860

Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860

Located in Milan, IT

Brass and glass nautical compass on universal joint signed Coubro & Scrutton Ltd London from the second half of the 19th century and mounted on oak wooden board.

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1860s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Brass Nautical Antiques Prismatic Bearing Compass UK 1916 Original Leather Case
Brass Nautical Antiques Prismatic Bearing Compass UK 1916 Original Leather Case

Brass Nautical Antiques Prismatic Bearing Compass UK 1916 Original Leather Case

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing compass made of brass; it is a small compass, signed F. Darton & Co London n. 50698 of 1916 model Verner’s Pattern named after the designer, Colonel William Willoug...

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1910s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

1918s Small Pocket Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass Signed F.L French Limited
1918s Small Pocket Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass Signed F.L French Limited

1918s Small Pocket Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass Signed F.L French Limited

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L (French Limited) N. 246378 produced in 1918. It can also be held in the hand and therefore away from magnetic field...

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1910s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Dry Pocket Nautical Compass Placed in Its Original Box Made of Turned Brass
Dry Pocket Nautical Compass Placed in Its Original Box Made of Turned Brass

Dry Pocket Nautical Compass Placed in Its Original Box Made of Turned Brass

Located in Milan, IT

Small dry pocket nautical compass placed in its original box made of turned brass, complete with brass cover and closed by a protective glass.

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1860s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device

1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during the first world war. On the back of the compass it reads: The Soltima Inst. Co 19...

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1910s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device

1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during the first world war. On the back of the compass it reads: The Soltima Inst. Co 19...

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1910s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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. Compass card in very nice condition and marked with a large fleur-de-lis pointing north. Spun bra...

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1880s American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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. It can also be held in...

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1910s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Binnacle form wet compass
Binnacle form wet compass

Binnacle form wet compass

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H 12.5 in W 11 in D 9 in

Binnacle form wet compass

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American brass enclosed binnacle form wet compass in working order, circa 1900. Now on a custom oak stand of a later date.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

19th century Antique Magnetic Nautical Compass  W.T. Fisher English Manufacturer
19th century Antique Magnetic Nautical Compass  W.T. Fisher English Manufacturer

19th century Antique Magnetic Nautical Compass W.T. Fisher English Manufacturer

Located in Milan, IT

Compass in its original wooden box with slot lid. Signed W. T. FISHER Great Yarmouth, mid 19th century. The compass is made up of a copper container with a lead and glass counterweig...

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1850s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

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.

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1880s North American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

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 Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass
Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass

Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass

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H 26 in W 14 in D 14 in

Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Yacht binnacle with polished gimballed compass by E.S.Ritchie of Boston and marked by ship chandler Charles C Hutchinson on the compass card. Fitted to a varnished wood base. Compass...

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Early 1900s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Late 19th Century Nautical Hand-Held Magnetic Bearing Compass H. Browne Sestrel
Late 19th Century Nautical Hand-Held Magnetic Bearing Compass H. Browne Sestrel

Late 19th Century Nautical Hand-Held Magnetic Bearing Compass H. Browne Sestrel

Located in Milan, IT

Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, late 19th century. Support base made of turned brass. Height 23 cm - 9 inches, compass diam...

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1890s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition
Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

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H 64 in W 34 in D 24 in

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 100% Original finish Ships Binnacle Compass house.

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1910s Spanish Industrial Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass Boston Maker
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass Boston Maker

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass Boston Maker

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass yacht binnacle with gimbaled compass from E.S.Ritchie of Boston. Compass dates to the 19th century. The skylight top is fitted with four glass panes. Mounted to a varnish...

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1920s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach & C. Copenhagen
Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach & C. Copenhagen

Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach & C. Copenhagen

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical compass of brass and glass mounted on a universal joint and placed in its original oak box signed Iver C.

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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 ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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 marked with maker's name Ritchie and sold by S. Thaxter and Sons of Boston, Massachuset...

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1880s American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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

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1850s American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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

Highly polished 19th century boat compass by Ritchie, Boston USA. Compass card has ship chandler name of CC Hutchinson of Boston. The compass is fitted to an 8 sided varnished mahoga...

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1890s North American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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...

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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Bronze, Iron

1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool
1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool

1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Brass and glass dry compass on universal joint signed Sestrel made in the first half of the 19th century and mounted on a walnut wood base. The compass is made of a brass and glass c...

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Early 1900s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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

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

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Milan, IT

Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, late 19th century. Support base made of turned brass. Measures: Height 23 cm, compass diame...

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1880s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Rare Telltale Ships Compass
Rare Telltale Ships Compass

Rare Telltale Ships Compass

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H 4 in Dm 8 in

Rare Telltale Ships Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship captains telltale ships compass on gimbal. Dry card compass by Van Der Voort, 34 Brewers Canal, Antwerp. In old lacquer. Said to be from the three masted bark St. Catherine buil...

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1890s European Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

British Royal Navy Brass Dry Card Compass, Circa 1870
British Royal Navy Brass Dry Card Compass, Circa 1870

British Royal Navy Brass Dry Card Compass, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

British Royal Navy brass dry card compass with original side light burner, hinged viewing port, and carrying handle. Late 19th Century

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19th Century British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880

Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to circa 1880. The floating card dial pivots on a bearing and is housed under a glass crystal which is clean and free from any...

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Nineteenth Century Yacht Compass Binnacle
Nineteenth Century Yacht Compass Binnacle

Nineteenth Century Yacht Compass Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Yacht binnacle in varnished wood box. Solid brass gimbaled nineteenth century marine compass by Kelvin White of Boston. Weight is 21 pounds. 14" H x 14" L x 11" Deep.

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1890s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century
Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century

Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century

Located in Milan, IT

Rare and elegant binnacle compass made of mahogany and brass signed DENT's Patent COMPASS no. 545 with handle for transportation. Inside there is a dry compass signed J. Blowey plymo...

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1890s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Wood

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass
Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass

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H 7 in W 7 in D 6 in

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry handle, side light, brass hooks, etc. Circa 1920. Overall Dimensions: 7"H x 7" L x ...

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1920s American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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 Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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 Antique Brass Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

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

Nineteenth century boat compass in spun brass bowl by S. Thaxter and Sons of 125 State St, Boston, Massachusetts. Fitted to a timber box with remnants of the original Thaxter label. ...

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1880s American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

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

Brass boat compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. Nineteenth century. Simple box. Brass bowl compass with nice decorative compass card. Overall dimensions: Weigh...

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1880s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son
Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son

Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Brass and oak construction. Brass plate on front reads: Compass #7542N.

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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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

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

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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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. The compass is made of a bra...

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1840s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

Early 1900s Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Antique Navigation Device
Early 1900s Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Antique Navigation Device

Early 1900s Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Antique Navigation Device

Located in Milan, IT

Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, early 1900s. Support base made of turned brass. Height 23 cm - 9 inches, compass diameter 1...

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Early 1900s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass
Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass

Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass

Located in Bath, GB

A superb and very handsome pair of the unusual and sought-after "Lynx" binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, dating to circa 1910. These English pocket sized field glasses or binoculars a...

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation
1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation

1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 183801 produced in 1917. It can also be held in the hand and therefore away from magnetic fields. It is equipped...

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1910s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Magnetic Hand Bearing Compass Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel London 1900s
Magnetic Hand Bearing Compass Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel London 1900s

Magnetic Hand Bearing Compass Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel London 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Compass by hand magnetic sensing, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel No. 9890/b Made in England, Barking & London from the early 1900s. Height cm 23- inches 9, compass diamete...

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Early 1900s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Bussola nautica da tasca in ottone, firmata 5m LANCERS COMPASS. Inghilterra 1920
Bussola nautica da tasca in ottone, firmata 5m LANCERS COMPASS. Inghilterra 1920

Bussola nautica da tasca in ottone, firmata 5m LANCERS COMPASS. Inghilterra 1920

Located in Milan, IT

Bussola nautica da tasca in ottone, firmata 5m LANCERS COMPASS, manifattura inglese degli anni venti. La bussola è dotata di coperchio e di anello per la catenella. Rosa su carta a o...

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1920s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

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...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896
American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896

American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896

Located in Milan, IT

Rare mahogany wood binnacle compass. Inside there is a liquid compass mounted on a universal joint signed D. Baker Melrose Mass Pat. 22 Sept 1896 and marketed by the Chas Company. C....

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1890s American Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

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 early 1900s. The compass consists of a cylindrical vessel of brass and bronze, cal...

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Early 1900s British Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects
1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects

1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects

Located in Milan, IT

Rare magnetic compass for nautical detection, of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 67770 of 1918 made for the U.S Engineer Corps.

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1910s Swiss Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Located in Milan, IT

Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. 55929 made in 1918 for U.S.

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1910s Swiss Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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1980s Japanese Industrial Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

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Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$61,581Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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19th Century Italian Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Glass, Walnut

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$71,055 / set

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Located in Vosselaar, BE

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Large brass nautical compass  signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam of the 1930s
Large brass nautical compass  signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam of the 1930s

Large brass nautical compass signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam of the 1930s

Located in Milan, IT

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1930s Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Brass

Brass Ship's Inclinometer, circa 1910
Brass Ship's Inclinometer, circa 1910

Brass Ship's Inclinometer, circa 1910

$657Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 25 in D 4 in

Brass Ship's Inclinometer, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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$48,750

H 22 in W 94 in D 19 in

Original Nautical Mast figurehead

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

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Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Brass Nautical Compass

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Iron

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The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso

$248,500

H 68.5 in W 49.38 in D 34.75 in

The Mills Double Deluxe Violano Virtuoso

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Wood

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Antique Nautical Ship Bench

Antique Nautical Ship Bench

$3,900Sale Price|43% Off

H 44 in W 84 in D 24 in

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Located in Sag Harbor, NY

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Hardwood

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Heavy Twelve Spoke Ships Wheel

Heavy Twelve Spoke Ships Wheel

$6,526

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Located in Norwell, MA

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Antique Brass Nautical Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique brass nautical compass available at 1stDibs. An antique brass nautical compass — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique brass nautical compass, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique brass nautical compass, designed in the Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique brass nautical compass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Ceebynite Short & Mason Taylor and Samuel Thaxter are consistently popular.

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