Brass surveying compass by W & S Jones of London
Located in London, GB
A brass surveying compass, by W & S Jones of London, circa 1800. Compass silvered 5 inch dial engraved: W & S JONES – LONDON Brass frame with two folding sights, underside with nee...
Brass
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 & Sons, Ltd.
Brass
Antique English Wooden Cased Compass by Stanley, London
By Stanley & Co., London 1
Located in Bath, GB
The compass has a shapely blued-steel needle (marked N & S) and the card divided into degrees and also showing all the points of the compass.
Wood
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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H 9.06 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
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 1800s.
Brass
WWI 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the Verners Patenet MK VIII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass ou...
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H 10.6 in W 5.6 in D 5.8 in
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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W 1.18 in D 0.56 in L 2.24 in
FRANCIS BARKER & SON 1907 London Antique Compass Pendant In 15Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant with a mechanical compass designed by Francis Barker & Son. This is a very rare antique compass pendant, created in London England during the Edwardian period, back in the 1...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
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 former glory.
Brass
1915s Magnetic Pocket Compass Short & Mason Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by British Army officers during World War I in 1915 of brass in the shape of a pocket watch, signed Short & Mason Ltd London.
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H 8.67 in W 16.34 in D 13.78 in
Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Elton upon the upstand with naive H.G.S to the scope wheel Compass face reads 'Troughton & Simms, London' This is a fascinating and unusually complete antique surveyor's theodoli...
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H 0.87 in Dm 2.09 in
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.
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Lawrence & Mayo, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, enamelled brass 'The Sign Post' terrestrial refractor with compass by Lawrence & Mayo of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
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H 4 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
WWI 1915 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent MK VII by Cary, London
By Cary
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the MK VII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are perf...
Brass
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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H 4 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique English London-Made Brass Surveying Compass in Original Case, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Archbutt of London. Manufacturers of scientific measuring instruments, such as levels and theodolites etc, of 201 Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London.
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H 0.59 in Dm 1.77 in
1916s Antique Brass Pocket Compass RAF Officers Signed Short & Mason London Ltd
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for the RAF officers, signed Short & Mason Ltd London 1916 V N 70476, made of brass in the shape of a pocket watch.
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H 0.78 in Dm 1.77 in
Officer Pocket Aviation Compass Used in 1918 Signed Clement Clarke Ltd London
Located in Milan, IT
Signed Clement Clarke Ltd London VI n. 37185 1918. The compass is equipped with a lid with snap closure with release button inside the ring.
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H 1 in Dm 1.9 in
1918s Antique Liquid Bearing Brass Pocket Compass Signed F. Barker & Sons London
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker & Sons London, used by British army officers during the first world war.
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H 0.75 in W 2.25 in D 3.25 in
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra, London
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Austin, TX
By Negretti and Zambra, of London, England. A handsome piece of militaria and a fine memento from the Great War.
Metal, Brass
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H 0.6 in W 2.29 in D 1.86 in
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.
Brass
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Compass pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This compass pendant is modelled in 9carat gold. Hallmarked London 1912.
9k Gold, Gold
Antique maritime navy compass Francis Barker & Son
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Antique maritime navy compass Francis Barker & Son London
Brass
Pocket Compass Aurapole, 1915, Brass, Made in England
By Short & Mason
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass, 1915, of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch, signed Aurapole Short & Mason London, England.
Brass
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 rose finely segmented Marked TH and dated 1787.
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H 0.6 in W 3.94 in D 2.96 in
Small Antique Draughtsman's Compass Set, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Hicks
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique draughtsman's compass set. An English, silver nickel architect's technical drawing set of 3 bow compasses by Hicks of London, dating to the early 20th century...
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H 10.44 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Of superior finish and museum showcase quality Displaying a desirable aged patina with minimal tarnish or marks Highly polished brass presents a reflective shine and rich golden to...
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H 0.7 in Dm 2.1 in
1918s Small Brass Pocket Nautical Compass Antique Marina Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed Aitchison London N. 27 D and produced in 1918 and supplied to English officers.
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H 0.3 in Dm 1.7 in
1918s Small Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed Negretti & Zambra Antique Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Signed Negretti & Zambra London. Compass card with 8 winds. Diameter 4.5 cm - 1.7 inches, thickness 1.2 cm - 0.3 inches.
Brass
Early 20th Century London Made Teak and Brass Ship's Binnacle
Located in Glamis, Angus
Applied brass plate to the front with makers mark of Lilley and Reynolds Ltd, Nautical Instrument Manufacturers, London. The compass, which rests inside, can be lifted out reveali...
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