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Ebonized Compass Umbrella Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
An ebonized umbrella stand with compass style top and base joined by turned legs and a top cross
Category
1920s English Antique Compasses
Materials
Wood
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
Early Twentieth Century Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass boat compass in varnished wood box. Highly polished and lacquered finish. By M.C. & Co
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1920s North American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Blunt and Company Maritime Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Mid-nineteenth century ships compass by Blunt and Company of New York. The Blunt name was involved
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1870s 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
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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
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1890s American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Robert Merill & Sons Ship's Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Mid-19th century ship's compass with dry card from Robert Merrrill and Sons, New York. Fitted to a
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Mid-19th Century Antique Compasses
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...
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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
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1880s European Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a dovetailed varnished box. This is a 19th century
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1880s North American 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
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Late 19th Century North American 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
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1880s American Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Gold-filled
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
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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 Compasses
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 Compasses
Materials
Wood
20Thc Mariners Compass Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Mariners compass mounted crib quilt was found in Ohio and is in pristine condition.The
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Compasses
Materials
Suede, Cotton, Wood
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 Compasses
Materials
9k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely antique Victorian era black silk ribbon fob with a gilt compass.
The long black silk fob
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A brass folding pocket compass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn
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1910s British Edwardian 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
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1890s English Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass boat compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. Nineteenth century. Simple
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1880s Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
Located in Firenze, IT
holds a needle compass over paper dial. Circa 1875. Measures 8cm
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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
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1890s North American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Wwi Era Ship’s Compass by Heath & Co
Located in London, GB
WWI era Patrol type ship’s wet card compass by Heath & Co Ltd, London.
10" gimble mount in oak
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Early 20th Century English Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
9ct Gold Swivel Seal and Compass Birmingham 1899
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Swivel Seal and Compass Birmingham 1899
This carnelian seal and working compass swivels
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1890s English Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold
WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass
Located in London, GB
A WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass.
3¾ inch dial marked with N W S
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Early 20th Century German Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
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1850s British Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Wood
Compass Vitreous Enamel & Diamond Pendant 18kt Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Exquisite and rare vitreous blue enamel pendant in 18KT yellow gold accompanied by a center diamond 1.8mm. Pendant is unisex.
GRAM WEIGHT (pendant only): 2.20gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow go...
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19th Century Thai Contemporary Antique Compasses
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century brass surveyor's level with telescope, compass and spirit level.
With
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Early 19th Century English Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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
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1890s American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Silver Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
scales, inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator, the base engraved with
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Compasses
Materials
Silver, Brass
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
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19th Century American Antique Compasses
Materials
Cotton
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.
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1830s English William IV Antique Compasses
Materials
Yew
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 Compasses
Materials
Tiger's Eye, Jasper, Onyx
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
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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
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Metal, 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
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Compasses
Materials
Silver
19th Century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Compass, circa 1880s
Located in New York, NY
19th Century 15k Yellow Gold Compass c.1880s
Period: 19th Century, Victorian
Year: c.1880s
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Yellow Gold
Masonic 9 Karat Gold Square and Compasses Charm Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Masonic charm pendant depicting the “Square and Compasses”. It is crafted in 9K gold
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Compasses
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
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
H 1 in W 3.6 in D 2.8 in
Unusual Antique English Folding Compass In Brass Case c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual English compass which folds into it's own brass case. Marked "England" and dating to c
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
century, c.1920.
What of course makes it highly collectable is the inset working compass. A novelty piece
Category
1920s British Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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H 1.88 in W 1 in D 0.5 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 Compasses
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
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
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Late 19th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 8.08 in D 4.14 in
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 Compasses
Materials
Metal
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
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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
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.
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1920s American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
.86 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Compass Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian diamond compass style pendant necklace. This beautiful pendant starts with one Old
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Late 19th Century Antique Compasses
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass, Copper
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
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1880s Italian Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer
By David Beringer
Located in Milan, IT
Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of
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Late 18th Century German Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896
Located in Milan, IT
Rare mahogany wood binnacle compass. Inside there is a liquid compass mounted on a universal joint
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1890s American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 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 Compasses
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
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H 0.48 in W 1.03 in L 1.42 in
WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass by F.Darton & Co - 1917
Located in Bath, GB
A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass signed on the front cover
Category
1910s British Antique Compasses
Materials
Nickel
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H 3 in W 2 in D 0.63 in
1916s Pocket Magnetic Compass for the Raf Officers Antique Surveyor Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for the RAF officers, signed F. Darton & Co London V n. 77824 1916 made of brass
Category
1910s Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to around 1890.
The floating card dial pivots
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
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H 0.75 in Dm 2 in
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
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Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Compasses
Materials
Iron
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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.
How Much are Antique Compasses?
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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