Antique Compass Sundial
Antique Keuffel & Esser Co 141547 Surveyors Compass in Case w Wooden Tripod Base
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Keuffel & Esser Co 141547 Surveyors Compass in Case with Adjustable Wooden Tripod Base
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Metal
H 10.5 in W 20 in D 6.25 in
19th Century, Compass and Sundial Together
Located in Miami, FL
19th century, compass and sundial together.
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Wood
19th Century Compass and Sundial Together
Located in Miami, FL
19th century compass and sundial together.
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Brass sundial with folding gnoman. Wood painted base
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by Beringer
By David Beringer
Located in Bilzen, BE
Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden sundial with compass, of German
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Metal
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer
By David Beringer
Located in Milano, MI
Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of
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Late 18th Century German Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial and compass with case. Bronze. SCHRETTEGGER, Johan. Augsburg, Germany, around 1800
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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Bronze, Other
H 2.76 in W 2.56 in D 0.79 in
Sundial with Compass and Case, Bronze, Bion, Nicholas, Paris, 18th Century
By Nicholas Bion
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial with compass and case. Bronze. BION, Nicholas. Paris, 18th century.
Polygonal sundial
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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Bronze, Other
H 3.55 in W 2.96 in D 0.79 in
Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'
Located in Madrid, ES
Compass with pocket sundial, with case. Bronze. BUTTERFIELD, Michael (1635-1724). Paris, circa 1700
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Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Other
H 2.96 in W 3.35 in D 0.79 in
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Silver
H 1.07 in W 2.29 in D 2.56 in
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Diptych Portable Maritime Sundial and Compass, circa 1780
Located in York, GB
Exquisite diptych portable maritime sundial and compass, circa 1780.
Made from fruitwood and hand
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Late 18th Century Antique Compass Sundial
17TH C FRENCH SILVER POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS
Located in Essex, MA
A late 17th century French silver pocket sundial, engraved "Butterfield a Paris", by Michael
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Silver
Continental Wood Pocket Sundial and Compass 1780ca
Located in Firenze, IT
A carved Continental wood pocket sundial and compass, with precision carved numbers and a small
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1780s German Neoclassical Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Wood
19th Century Baroque Style Pocket Compass and Sundial
Located in Essex, MA
A whimsical and curious ebony and ivory diptych sundial, unmarked, mid 19th century, the octagonal
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19th Century Antique Compass Sundial
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Brass
Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden. By Swedish 18th century
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass, Iron
A Brass Pocket Sundial And Compass Signed Pigeon A Lion
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
pocket sundials are tipically made by "Butterfield" of Paris, other makers are considerably rarer.
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Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
a compass and sundial maker in Augsburg from circa 1710. He died in 1770.
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18th Century German Grand Tour Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
Silver Pocket Sundial Compass French Jean Baptiste Nicolas DELURE 1695-1736
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Silver pocket sundial. The instrument features the
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1710s French Louis XVI Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Silver
Continental 1850 Compass And Sundial Carved in The Shape of a Terrestrial Globe
Located in Miami, FL
An antique desk Sundial and compass.
Surely this unusual sundial and compass will be a great
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Mid-19th Century German Other Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine 18th century gilt brass and silver pocket sundial with Travelling case, c. 1750.
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18th Century Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Silver, Brass
H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 0.48 in
1921 Antique Brass Sundial Compass Signed Outdoor Supply Co. Inc. N.Y. USA
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sundial compass signed Outdoor Supply Co. Inc. N.Y. USA, 1921. The clock is equipped with a
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1920s American Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
H 0.79 in W 3.08 in D 1.97 in
French Equatorial Sundial by Butterfield
By Butterfield Paris
Located in New Orleans, LA
traveling on their Grand Tour of the Continent. The combination of the sundial, compass and detailed listing
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17th Century French Other Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Silver
Rare and Fine Terrestrial Table-Globe by Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr '1671-1750'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Days and days of the Zodiac and wind directions. On the circular base of the stand is fitted a compass
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1720s German Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Other
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France
By Jacques Linedal
Located in Milan, IT
A 19th century silvered and gilt-brass horizontal compass-sundial, signed Jacques Linedal fecit a
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19th Century French Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
French Equinoctial Compass Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Description: This French equinoctial compass sundial is a rare and precious piece. It features a
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1870s Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
19th Century Korean Etched Brass Compass Sundial
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare 19th century Korean compass-sundial, the brass pierced with incised decoration on the
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Mid-19th Century Korean Qing Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Regency Brass Pocket Sundial Compass
Located in Stamford, CT
An English brass pocket sundial compass, early 19th century. In a hand turned domed brass case with
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
, inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator, the base engraved with European
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Kleininger
Located in Milano, MI
Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of
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Late 18th Century German Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass and Iron, Late 18th Century Sweden, Stylized Floral
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine brass Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
H 2.56 in W 2.29 in D 0.32 in
18th c. French pocket sundial/compass
Located in Summerland, CA
A beautifully-crafted wood pocket sundial with intricate printed paper numerals, degrees and
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip
By Mappin Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Most unique money clip: a large figural "sundial" set with a small brass compass. Made and signed
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1910s British Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Silver Plate
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19th Century German Miniature Pocket Terrestrial Globe
By C. Abel-Klinger
Located in Essex, MA
A miniature 19th century 3.5 inch diameter pocket terrestrial globe by C. Abel-Klinger, Nuremberg, Germany, in English for the English speaking markets. Signed with cartouche reading...
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1880s German Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
WWI British Military Pocket Compass of Brass with Original Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British marching or sighting compass of brass with original leather case from World War I - made for military and civilian use.
A handsome piece of militaria and a fine me...
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Compass Sundial
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Metal, Brass
Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Located in the hall of a ballroom, this exceptional fireplace welcomed the 80 guests of Edward Julius Berwind's luxurious New York home in the Louis XV style. It attests to the true ...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Compass Sundial
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Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble
Large Late 18th Century Hourglass
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
A large 18th century hour glass, o...
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Late 18th Century British Late Victorian Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, London 1754
Located in Milano, IT
Nathaniel Hill
Pocket globe
London, 1754
The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in shark skin.
There are slight gaps in the original paint on the spher...
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1750s English George II Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Shagreen, Paper
Antique Cylinder Sundial Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
A boxwood cylinder sundial, also kn...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Compass Sundial
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Wood, Paper
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships compass with interesting Dutch lettering. Spun brass bowl with gimbal. Fitted to a primitive dovetailed box. Circa 1880. With compass card from L.J. Harri, Amsterdam.
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1880s European Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Keuffel & Effer Co. military transit surveyor. It consists of a compass and a telescope. Inside the center of the compass is hallmarked Keuffel & Esser. Also over the front...
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20th Century American Industrial Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Metal
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked in collab...
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1990s English Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Gold
Large 19th Century Hourglass
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
A large 19th century hour glass, o...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Glass, Wood
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 Compass Sundial
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Early 18th Century
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Buterfield A Paris., the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass and engraved with hour scales, the reverse engraved with towns and their latitudes, ...
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Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Compass Sundial
Materials
Brass
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Antique Compass Sundial For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique compass sundial you’re looking for. Each antique compass sundial for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and silver. Your living room may not be complete without an antique compass sundial — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. An antique compass sundial, designed in the Baroque or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique compass sundial has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Butterfield Paris and Jacques Linedal are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Compass Sundial?
An antique compass sundial can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,631, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $6,532.
Questions About Antique Compass Sundial
- 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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