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Antique German Compass

Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer
Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer

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, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...

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1780s German Neoclassical Antique German Compass

Materials

Brass

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Oak Compass German Manufacture of the Late 19th Century
Oak Compass German Manufacture of the Late 19th Century

Oak Compass German Manufacture of the Late 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic topographic compass, of oak and brass; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking with the tip of the needle the direction of...

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1880s German Antique German Compass

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Brass

18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor
18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor

18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

From the first quarter of the 18th century - a German brass equinoctial pocket sundial by Ludwig Theodor Muller, Augsburg.

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18th Century German Grand Tour Antique German Compass

Materials

Brass

Small Travel Compass with Lid Made in Germany in the Early 1900s
Small Travel Compass with Lid Made in Germany in the Early 1900s

Small Travel Compass with Lid Made in Germany in the Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Small travel compass with lid, made of brass; compass card with eight winds and goniometric circle of engraved and chromed brass, complete with needle block to calculate the horizont...

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Compass

Continental 1850 Compass And Sundial Carved in The Shape of a Terrestrial Globe
Continental 1850 Compass And Sundial Carved in The Shape of a Terrestrial Globe

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 conversation piece.

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Mid-19th Century German Other Antique German Compass

Materials

Bronze

Small German Pocket Compass Made of Oak and Brass
Small German Pocket Compass Made of Oak and Brass

Small German Pocket Compass Made of Oak and Brass

Located in Milan, IT

Small pocket compass made of oak and brass, complete with compass card with eight winds and an engraved brass goniometric circle and a compass needle lock for the calculation of hori...

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1860s German Antique German Compass

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer

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 German origin, by David Beringer, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1790 circa, in goo...

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Late 18th Century German Antique German Compass

Materials

Brass

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Kleininger
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Kleininger

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 German origin, by Johann Georg Kleininger, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1785 circ...

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Late 18th Century German Antique German Compass

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Brass

1860 German Magnetic Nautical Compass in Its Original Wooden Box with Slot Lid
1860 German Magnetic Nautical Compass in Its Original Wooden Box with Slot Lid

1860 German Magnetic Nautical Compass in Its Original Wooden Box with Slot Lid

Located in Milan, IT

Large dry compass placed in its original wooden box with slot lid. Signed AUG. CARSTENS Hamburg Steinhöft 19 from the second half of the 19th century. The compass consists of a brass...

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1860s German Antique German Compass

Materials

Brass

WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass
WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass

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 points, the Carl Zeiss Jena logo, and B.R. 565 FUSSARTILLERIE. Compass ring marked ...

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Compass

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1950s German Celestial Globe Compass on Base
1950s German Celestial Globe Compass on Base

1950s German Celestial Globe Compass on Base

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A beautiful 1950s German Celestial Globe Compass on Base.

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19th Century Antique German Compass

Continental Wood Pocket Sundial and Compass 1780ca
Continental Wood Pocket Sundial and Compass 1780ca

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 stringline, 1.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep

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1780s German Neoclassical Antique German Compass

Materials

Wood

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Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

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19th Century European Antique German Compass

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold

Located in London, England

A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...

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1910s Swedish Edwardian Antique German Compass

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique German Compass

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co

An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...

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20th Century English Modern Antique German Compass

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Hera's Chariot Hand Fan Shadowbox
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Hera's Chariot Hand Fan Shadowbox

Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Hera's Chariot Hand Fan Shadowbox

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 18th century French Louis XVI / Neoclassical painted boudoir hand fan. White sticks pierced with foliate / floral designs as well as trumpets and sheets of music; gilded acce...

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18th Century Louis XVI Antique German Compass

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Silk, Paint

CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Sample Golden Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Maxi Dress
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Sample Golden Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Maxi Dress

CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Sample Golden Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Maxi Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection Sample Wedding Dress White and Golden Yellow Very Shimmery Deep low back Size 10 but see measurements below fits smaller Pristine Measurements ...

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2010s Antique German Compass

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...

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1930s Art Deco Antique German Compass

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18k Gold

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

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1950s French Antique German Compass

Fine Georgian Citrine and Gold Parure
Fine Georgian Citrine and Gold Parure

Fine Georgian Citrine and Gold Parure

Located in London, GB

A fine Georgian citrine and gold parure, consisting of a necklace, a pair of earrings and a pair of bracelets, the necklace consisting of an oval-cut faceted citrine surrounded by a ...

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1820s British George III Antique German Compass

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Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique German Compass

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 3 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact

By Boucheron

Located in University City, MO

Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pierced cut out panel; illustrated...

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1940s French Art Deco Antique German Compass

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Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver

Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec
Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec

Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec

$18,205

H 88.59 in W 55.52 in D 80.71 in

Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...

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Early 1800s Italian Other Antique German Compass

Materials

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Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon
Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

$179,825 / set

H 22.5 in W 27 in D 48 in

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Located in Lymington, Hampshire

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Early 1800s English Antique German Compass

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Bronze

A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels

A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels

Located in PARIS, FR

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Mid-17th Century German Renaissance Antique German Compass

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Marble

1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver
1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver

1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver

Located in SE

Unique 17th century fob pendant in silver mount with 3 seals carved in solid rock crystal,in original wood and leather case box that used to belong to Friedrich von Arensdorff (1626–...

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1670s Danish Baroque Antique German Compass

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver

1878 - 1919 Colonial British Vanity Pill Box ten 1 Rupee Coins 917 Silver / 45gr
1878 - 1919 Colonial British Vanity Pill Box ten 1 Rupee Coins 917 Silver / 45gr

1878 - 1919 Colonial British Vanity Pill Box ten 1 Rupee Coins 917 Silver / 45gr

Located in SE

1878 - 1919 Antique British colonial period Pill Box wonderfully made as a stack of 10 British colonial Indian 1 Rupee coins of 917 purity Silver soldered and hollowed out in the cen...

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1870s Indian Arts and Crafts Antique German Compass

Materials

Silver

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Antique German Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique German compass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every antique German compass was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique German compass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique German compass bearing Art Nouveau or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique German compass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Beringer are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique German Compass?

Prices for an antique German compass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $437 and can go as high as $3,790, while the average can fetch as much as $1,124.

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