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Antique maritime navy compass
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Antique maritime navy compass in very nice original condition.
Category
19th Century European Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 1800s Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920
Located in Norwell, MA
chandlers located at South Street Seaport in New York. With gimballed compass from E.S. Ritchie Boston
Category
1920s North American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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 Compasses
Materials
Brass
Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry
Category
1920s American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1890s American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1860s North American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
19th Century Indian Brass Qibla Compass
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Indian etched brass Qibla compass.
The compass with brass needle and glass cover
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1880s European Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass
Located in Norwich, GB
platform escapement. A compass is mounted on the top with bevelled glass, silvered dial and locking lever
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Victorian Swivel Compass Necklace, Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Swivel Compass Necklace, Original gold filled mesh link chain is matched to a lovely
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Gold-filled
19th Century, Compass and Sundial Together
Located in Miami, FL
19th century, compass and sundial together.
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Compasses
Materials
Wood
19th Century Compass and Sundial Together
Located in Miami, FL
19th century compass and sundial together.
Category
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Compasses
Materials
Wood
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
Category
1860s North American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
clock or compass; an addition to our silver timepiece collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Boat Binnacle Compass from the 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare yacht binnacle with a highly polished gimballed compass fitted to a varnished box. The box has
Category
1890s North American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Vintage French 18K Yellow Gold Compass Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a compass with a spinning magnetic
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Compasses
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Compasses
Materials
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Jasper
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
Category
1890s American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Antique Heymann Globe – Exquisite Cartographic Masterpiece with Compass
Located in Hamburg, DE
base is not only decorative but also functional, incorporating a built-in compass, which would have
Category
1890s Belle Époque Antique Compasses
Materials
Glass, Paper
Fine Shaped Burl Tabletop with Compass Star Inlay
Located in Greenwich, CT
sides with mahogany and sycamore compass star inlay, the whole possessing very good, rich patination.
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Compasses
Materials
Yew
Mariner's Compass Quilt with Swag and Bow Border
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant version of the always desirable Mariner's Compass quilt pattern. It is an extremely
Category
19th Century American Antique Compasses
Materials
Cotton
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Metal, 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
Category
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Compasses
Materials
Metal
Antique Roman Bronze Rare Architects Geometrical Compass/Divider 3.AD
Located in Doha, QA
Extremely rare and one of a kind ancient Roman bronze geometrical compass/divider. It is in an
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Compasses
Materials
Stone, Bronze
1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographer compass from the early 1900s, brass and bakelite base; instrument consisting
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer
Located in Firenze, IT
With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels
Category
1780s German Neoclassical Antique Compasses
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
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Compasses
Materials
Metal, Brass
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. Circa
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a
Category
1910s Antique Compasses
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Compasses
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into
Category
Early 1900s Antique Compasses
Materials
Copper
19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass
Located in Milan, IT
Cross-legged reduction compass, of chrome plated brass and steel, English manufacture from the end
Category
1890s Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Rare 18th Century Equatorial Sundial And Compass By Johann Nepomuk Schrettegger
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Rare 18th Century Equatorial Sundial And Compass By Johann Nepomuk Schrettegger,"
Rare 18th
Category
18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1850s North American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket
Located in Vienna, AT
box for compass, included. Measures: H. 106 cm. Ø. 31 cm.
Good original condition.
Category
1920s American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
viewing window.. The compass is by A. Lietz Co of San Francisco. The firm incorporated in 1892. It was
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass, Copper
$2,960 Sale Price
27% Off
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
Category
1880s Italian Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Antique French Matchbox Holder with Compass, c. 1900 – Unique Vintage Gift
Located in Hamburg, DE
. The real highlight, however, is the working compass set into the front, framed by a beautifully hand
Category
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Compasses
Materials
Metal
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial And Compass By Michael Butterfield Paris Circa 1700
Located in Firenze, IT
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael
Category
Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Compasses
Materials
Silver
18th c American Mahogany Dome Top Secretary with Compass Star Inlay
Located in Milford, NH
lower case are decorated with compass star inlay on the doors, batwing brasses, and decorative brass
Category
18th Century American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
the interior cabinet panels has the a four-pointed star decor, representing the compass that keeps us
Category
Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Compasses
Materials
Iron
$2,320 Sale Price
44% Off
Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
wear but the binoculars are totally functioning and include an integral compass on the front stem
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Masonic Table with Leather Bible Compartment Flip Lid Compass Legs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous 19th century faux book with compass legs as legs. Mustard paint on the legs with
Category
1860s American Folk Art Antique Compasses
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
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
Category
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Compasses
Materials
Bronze, Other
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
Category
18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Compasses
Materials
Bronze, Other
Antique English Nickel Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903 - WW1 Military Issue
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased World War One issued compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to
Category
1910s Antique Compasses
Materials
Nickel
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
Category
Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Compasses
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Other
Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass In Original Mahogany Box
Located in New York, NY
Brass and steel survey transit and compass in the original mahogany box. Made by J.C Ulmer Co. Good
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Antique Map of Japan with Scale and Compass Rose, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Japan. With scale and compass rose. This map originates from 'Hedendaegsche historie, of tegenwoordige
Category
18th Century Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
French 19th painting Oil Still life Compass fruits cherries glass and oysters
Located in PARIS, FR
, lemon, strawberries) as well metal with the compass and the pepper shaker, fabrics, drapes and ribbons
Category
Mid-19th Century French School Antique Compasses
Materials
Oil
$1,443 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Georgian English Oak Coffer Mule Chest with a Compass Star Inlay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
18th Century English Oak Coffer with a Compass Star Inlay. This were commonly referred to as
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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An assortment of antique compasses is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique compasses available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique compasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Folk Art and Georgian antique compasses are consistently popular styles. Many antique compasses are appealing in their simplicity, but Lawrence and Mayo, Ceebynite Short & Mason Taylor and E. Koehn Geneve Suisse produced popular antique compasses that are worth a look.
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Prices for antique compasses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique compasses begin at $150 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $853.
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- 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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