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19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with
Category
1890s Antique Compass Set
Materials
Brass
Antique Miniature Specimen Marble or Hard Stone Compass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine miniature antique compass.
Set in a matrix of specimen gemstones and hardstones.
The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Compass Set
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Jasper, Onyx
Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming compass box complete with its key.
Wooden box marked on the inside "Compas Supérieurs
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Early 20th Century French Antique Compass Set
Materials
Metal
Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
carrying handle. Above the dial is a Compass set into the case.
This clock dates from the last quarter of
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1880s French Industrial Antique Compass Set
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master draughtsman's tool set. An English, case of cartographer's drawing
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Wood
H 1.97 in W 14.38 in D 5.32 in
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased draughtsman's set. An English, technical drawing case of silver nickel and
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 1.97 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Compass Vitreous Enamel & Diamond Pendant 18kt Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
personal attention to detail, passion, affordability and honesty set us apart from any other store. We will
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19th Century Thai Contemporary Antique Compass Set
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique English Mahogany Cased Compass by Stanley, London
By Stanley & Co., London 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome Victorian military explorer's compass dating to around 1840 / 1860 set in a hinged
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Wood
Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
design added compass points and a protractor scale to the opposing edge
Brass rollers allow the ruler to
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Brass
H 0.99 in W 20.87 in D 2.96 in
Pair of 19th Century Cruchley Terrestrial Library Globes with Compasses
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome set of collectable Mid 19th Century library Globes with compasses on castors. Created by
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Compass Set
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
a brass handle and rotating clasps
Dashing cylindrical form with a large compass dial set within
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Late 19th Century French Antique Compass Set
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 8.08 in D 4.14 in
Victorian Compass Windrose Diamond 15k Gold Oriental Pearl Turquoise Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The beautiful pendant ,designed as a compass rose, also called Stella Maris, ist set with an
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
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H 0.48 in W 1.03 in L 1.42 in
Antique Plan of the City of Grave in Holland With Coats of Arms and Compass Rose
By Isaak Tirion
Located in Langweer, NL
arms, compass rose and key. From: Isaak Tirion's 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of Tegenwoordige Staat van
Category
18th Century Antique Compass Set
Materials
Paper
H 7.6 in W 9.38 in D 0 in
Victorian Carriage Clock Barometer and Thermometer Set
Located in Norwich, GB
’ steel pointer.
This set includes also includes a finely pivoted compass with silvered scale.
The
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1880s French Antique Compass Set
Materials
Brass
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
engraved to each combination compass
This is a quality antique technical drawing set with a
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 11.03 in D 4.53 in
Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing instrument set. A German, brass cartographer's or architect's technical
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Early 20th Century German Antique Compass Set
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.44 in D 4.34 in
Victorian Brass Clock and Barometer Set with Thermometer
Located in Norwich, GB
pointer.
This set includes also includes a finely pivoted compass with silvered scale.
The plinth
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1880s French Victorian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Brass
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
well
Comprehensive set of instruments with 14 pieces
A trio of compass, 3 ruling pens and 3 bow
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Early 20th Century German Antique Compass Set
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.83 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
case with minimal wear to corners
Six piece set with compass and other tools
Presented within a
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Compass Set
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a quality antique drawing instrument set. A German, architect's or cartographer's tool case
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Early 20th Century German Antique Compass Set
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
8 piece set ideal for those on tour
Pair of compass, ruling pen and bow compass included
Second
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Early 20th Century British Antique Compass Set
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cartographer's instrument set. An English, silver nickel surveyor's tool case
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Early 20th Century British Antique Compass Set
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Large 24 Piece Antique Mechanical Drafting Set & Original Fitted Metal Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
wooden rulers and various compasses and dividers of differing sizes and configurations. The set comes in
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Metal
H 1.75 in W 12.75 in D 4.5 in
Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860
By Henri Picard
Located in PARIS, FR
/4 in.), diameter 50 cm (19 2/3 in.)
Important Louis XVI style clock set made up of a clock and
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Compass Set
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in
Early 19th Century Set of Four Trompe-L’Oeil Oil Paintings on Marble with Putti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An early 19th century set of four trompe-l’œil oil overdoor paintings on marble representing
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Early 19th Century French Antique Compass Set
Materials
Marble
H 23.5 in W 39.5 in D 2 in
19thc French Napoleon III Serving/ Nesting Tables with Bone Inlayset of 4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
, and compass detail. Lovely set.
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Compass Set
Materials
Wood
A Cary’s 15 inch terrestrial globe 1849
By George & John Cary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Cary’s 15 inch terrestrial globe, 1849, set in a mahogany stand with a turned baluster support on
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19th Century English Antique Compass Set
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Platinum & 18K Gold 4.35tgw Garnet, Diamond & Pearl Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
brooch is set to the compass points with bezel set old European cut diamonds, 3 larger, and one smaller
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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W 1.23 in D 0.24 in L 1.86 in
Antique Georgian Silver & 9K Gold Diamond Foliate Openwork Brooch in Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
diamonds. 4 further old mine cut diamonds, held within pinched silver settings are set to the compass
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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W 1.89 in D 0.22 in L 1.26 in
Edwardian 1.77 CTW Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Bombay Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set with grooved compass style prongs with a bombay form surround
Featuring pierced scroll motif
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1910s Edwardian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Arts and Crafts Circular Copper Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
A round mirror in the style of Libertys, in hammered copper and featuring four blue cabuchons set
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Early 20th Century English Antique Compass Set
Materials
Copper
19th Century French Renaissance Triple Bookcase ~ Display Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
from select old-growth oak, it features an amazing crown depicting a globe with compass, maps
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1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Compass Set
Materials
Glass, Oak
Large 17th Century French Slate Octagonal Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
engraved with latin letters.Size:39x39 cm.With latter hanging system.
The dial is set with a wrought
Category
Mid-17th Century Antique Compass Set
Materials
Slate
Art Deco 0.96 CTW Diamond Platinum Wheat Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity
Set with compass-style prongs in a pierced gallery surround with milgrain detailing
With
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1920s Art Deco Antique Compass Set
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 2.66 Carat Agate and 18k Yellow Gold Masonic Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
an impressive 2.66 ct agate panel carved with the masonic compass symbol*.
The substantial ring
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1890s Unknown Antique Compass Set
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold
Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Located in London, GB
sides of case a thermometer set into an anchor with aneroid barometer and small magnetic compass. 8 day
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1880s French Antique Compass Set
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of 18 Inch Floor Standing Globes by C Smith & Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of 18 inch floor standing globes by C Smith & Son, each set into a mahogany stand with a
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1840s English Antique Compass Set
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Austin, TX
compass rose design set with pearls and old mine and rose cut diamonds.
Hinged with a side clasp and
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
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W 2.5 in D 0.75 in L 2.375 in
c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium
Located in Greenlawn, NY
The silver cube features a clock, compass, engraved Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales, a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Compass Set
Materials
Silver
Old Color Engraving of Blaeu's first Map of Brazil, North Oriented to the Right
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
compass roses and richly embellished vignettes of native Brazilian life and animals.
The interior of
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Mid-17th Century Antique Compass Set
Materials
Paper
H 19.3 in W 22.84 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of the Northwestern Coast of Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
cherubs, Neptune carrying title cartouche, 3 sailing ships, one sea monster and two compass roses
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Mid-17th Century Antique Compass Set
Materials
Paper
Detailed Antique Map of the Black Sea, Balkans and Asia Minor
Located in Langweer, NL
detailed map of the Black Sea, Balkans, and Asia Minor. It is embellished with a simple compass rose and
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Mid-18th Century Antique Compass Set
Materials
Paper
Antique Victorian Opal Garnet Pearl Brooch in 15 Carat Gold with 25 Carat Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
A magnificent antique late Victorian brooch claw set with an enormous natural opal cabochon in the
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Gold
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H 1.38 in W 1.74 in
French brass and red enamel compendium carriage clock and barometer
Located in London, GB
compendium clock and barometer, designed as a travel set, was made in France in the late 19th century
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Compass Set
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet
Located in London, GB
silvered case is in the form of a ship's quarter deck, set with a real and operating binnacled compass with
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1890s French Antique Compass Set
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Copper
Swiss Mantel Clock, Barometer, Moon Phase and Perpetual Calendar, 19th Century
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Greven, DE
the speed, the other is used to set the time. The dial is signed: "Aubert & Klaftenberger GENEVE
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1870s Swiss Napoleon III Antique Compass Set
Materials
Slate
H 16.15 in W 14.57 in D 7.49 in
Antique Oversized Persian Bakhtirari Geometric Rug. Size: 15 ft x 30 ft
Located in New York, NY
centered with four-petaled flowers. Each of these blossoms, with four large leaves reaching for the compass
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Compass Set
Materials
Wool
Fine Pair of Floor Globes by J & G Cary, Dated 1820 and 1833
By George & John Cary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of 15 inch floor globes by J & G Cary, dated 1820 and 1833, each set into a mahogany
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Compass Set
Materials
Mahogany
1786 Engraved Portrait of Captain James Cook by M. Thornton
Located in Langweer, NL
typical of the late 18th century, combed back and possibly powdered. The portrait is set within an oval
Category
1780s Antique Compass Set
Materials
Paper
Print of Maps of Islands of the South Pacific, Incl. Pitcairn & Dusky Bay, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Pickersgill / I de Pasques.'
Detailed set of maps of the islands of the South Pacific, with a large compass
Category
1780s Antique Compass Set
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 12.21 in W 18.31 in D 0 in
Pair of George III Globes by J&W Cary Dated 1815 and 1800
By Cary’s
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of George III 21 inch globes by J&W Cary, dated 1815 and 1800, set in mahogany stands with
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Early 1800s English Antique Compass Set
Materials
Mahogany
Original Antique Map of the Duchy of Holstein
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
details. Annotative text in the North Sea. Two compass roses lie on either side of Holstein.
Willem
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Mid-17th Century Antique Compass Set
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Normandy by Janssonius, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative cartouche, sailing ships and compass rose. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum
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17th Century Antique Compass Set
Materials
Paper
A pair of Newton and Son ‘New & Improved’ 15 inch globes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Each of these globes is set into a walnut stand with burr walnut veneers to the frieze and a solid
Category
1860s English Antique Compass Set
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Antique Map of the Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia, ca.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
vessels, sea monsters, two elaborate compass roses with north oriented to the right, and a native couple
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1650s Antique Compass Set
Materials
Paper
H 20.87 in W 22.64 in D 0 in
L & JG Stickley Single Door Oak Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
home to Eastwood, New York, where he set up his Craftsman Shops in 1898 and began to experiment with
Category
1910s American Antique Compass Set
Materials
Oak
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
to the curved sides, all surmounted by a gimballed compass and set upon a rotating, ratchetted
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Brass
1890s Sapphire Diamond Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
set like a compass. The top of the pendant has a fancy bail loop with two more inlaid diamonds. The
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Compass Set
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Map of the Low Countries by Seutter, c.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
map of the Low Countries. Includes colored decorative cartouche, compass rose and coat of arms. Shows
Category
18th Century Antique Compass Set
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the City of Enkhuizen by Tirion, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Dutch legend. Decorated with compass rose, several ships and the city-arms. Artists and Engravers: Isaak
Category
18th Century Antique Compass Set
Materials
Paper
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Antique Compass Set For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique compass set for your home. Each antique compass set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paper and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique compass set — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique compass set made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique compass set that is appealing in its simplicity, but Butterfield Paris, Cary’s and Elkington & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Compass Set?
The average selling price for an antique compass set at 1stDibs is $1,861, while they’re typically $162 on the low end and $236,151 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Compass Set
- How do antique compasses work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.
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