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

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Solely made by Kelvin Bottomley & Baird, Ltd., Glasgow / London. Compass made by Henry Browne

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Early 20th Century Antique Compass London

Materials

Brass

Antique English Wooden Cased Compass by Stanley, London
Antique English Wooden Cased Compass by Stanley, London

Antique English Wooden Cased Compass by Stanley, London

By Stanley & Co., London 1

Located in Bath, GB

card divided into degrees and also showing all the points of the compass. Singed "Stanley, London

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1850s British Victorian Antique Compass London

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Wood

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

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1860s British Antique Compass London

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Brass

Mining Topographic Compass Davis & Son London First Half of the 1800s
Mining Topographic Compass Davis & Son London First Half of the 1800s

Mining Topographic Compass Davis & Son London First Half of the 1800s

Located in Milan, IT

Mining diopter topographic compass of brass signed Davis & Son London & Derby, first half of the

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1840s British Antique Compass London

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Brass

WWI 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London
WWI 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London

WWI 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London

Located in Bath, GB

perfectly intact. The lid is signed by the London maker, "J H Steward Ltd. Strand, London". The optician

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1910s British Antique Compass London

Materials

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

in England, Barking & London dei primi del ‘900. Altezza cm 23- inches 9, diametro bussola cm 10,5

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Early 1900s Antique Compass London

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Brass

FRANCIS BARKER & SON 1907 London Antique Compass Pendant In 15Kt Yellow Gold
FRANCIS BARKER & SON 1907 London Antique Compass Pendant In 15Kt Yellow Gold

FRANCIS BARKER & SON 1907 London Antique Compass Pendant In 15Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

compass pendant, created in London England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1907. This elusive

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Compass London

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Fine Brass Cased Pocket Compass by Short & Mason Ltd., London c.1910
Fine Brass Cased Pocket Compass by Short & Mason Ltd., London c.1910

Fine Brass Cased Pocket Compass by Short & Mason Ltd., London c.1910

By Short & Mason

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine English brass cased compass, professionally cleaned and polished restoring it to it's

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1910s British Edwardian Antique Compass London

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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

Simms of London, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Wonderfully complete and comprehensive

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Early 20th Century British Antique Compass London

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Brass

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Lawrence & Mayo, Victorian, 1900
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Lawrence & Mayo, Victorian, 1900

Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Lawrence & Mayo, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

refractor with compass by Lawrence & Mayo of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900

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Late 19th Century British Antique Compass London

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Brass

Survey Compass, Brass with Leather Case, Signed Troughton & Simms Ltd
Survey Compass, Brass with Leather Case, Signed Troughton & Simms Ltd

Survey Compass, Brass with Leather Case, Signed Troughton & Simms Ltd

By Troughton & Simms London

Located in Milan, IT

Old survey compass, brass with leather case, signed Troughton & Simms Ltd London, early 1900

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Early 20th Century British Antique Compass London

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra, London
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra, London

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra, London

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Austin, TX

A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original

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1910s English Antique Compass London

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Metal, Brass

A brass pocket compass by Barker and Sons of London, English circa 1890
A brass pocket compass by Barker and Sons of London, English circa 1890

A brass pocket compass by Barker and Sons of London, English circa 1890

Located in Central England, GB

This superb compass has an enclosed case, which is made from heavy gauged brass. It is hinged on

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Compass London

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Brass

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Compass pendant
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Compass pendant

Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Compass pendant

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This compass pendant is modelled in 9carat gold. Hallmarked London 1912. Compass Diameter: 20mm

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1910s British Art Deco Antique Compass London

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9k Gold, Gold

Antique maritime navy compass Francis Barker & Son
Antique maritime navy compass Francis Barker & Son

Antique maritime navy compass Francis Barker & Son

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Antique maritime navy compass Francis Barker & Son London

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19th Century British Antique Compass London

Materials

Brass

Pocket Compass Aurapole, 1915, Brass, Made in England
Pocket Compass Aurapole, 1915, Brass, Made in England

Pocket Compass Aurapole, 1915, Brass, Made in England

By Short & Mason

Located in Milan, IT

& Mason London, England. The compass has a snap-on cover with release button inside the ring. Compass card

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1910s British Antique Compass London

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Brass

18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins
18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins

18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century silver pocket compass signed by Watkins Charing cross, London The enamel compass

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Late 18th Century English Antique Compass London

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Silver

Small Antique Draughtsman's Compass Set, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Hicks
Small Antique Draughtsman's Compass Set, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Hicks

Small Antique Draughtsman's Compass Set, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Hicks

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

drawing set of 3 bow compasses by Hicks of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1902. Set of

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Compass London

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Nickel

Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920
Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920

Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

keeps an even level in rougher seas Fluid-filled compass marked with Lilley & Reynolds of London

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Early 20th Century British Antique Compass London

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Brass

Early 20th Century London Made Teak and Brass Ship's Binnacle
Early 20th Century London Made Teak and Brass Ship's Binnacle

Early 20th Century London Made Teak and Brass Ship's Binnacle

Located in Glamis, Angus

, Nautical Instrument Manufacturers, London. The compass, which rests inside, can be lifted out revealing

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Compass London

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Brass

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Antique Compass London For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique compass london for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every antique compass london was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique compass london, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique compass london bearing Georgian, Victorian or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Cary’s, Cary, London and Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel each produced at least one beautiful antique compass london that is worth considering.

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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.

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