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Antique Magnetic Compass

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light
English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

Located in Austin, TX

A binnacle is the housing that protects the compass and helps stabilize it despite the ship's movements, designed to shield the compass from the magnetic influences of the ship's str...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Metal, Brass

1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen
1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen

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 of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking with its tip th...

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Early 1900s European Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

CHINA Song Dynasty 960 AD Celadon Glazed Vase With Cylinder Handles
CHINA Song Dynasty 960 AD Celadon Glazed Vase With Cylinder Handles

CHINA Song Dynasty 960 AD Celadon Glazed Vase With Cylinder Handles

Located in Miami, FL

It saw the invention of gunpowder, magnetic compasses, and movable type printing. The dynasty was divided into the Northern Song (capital: Bianjing) and Southern Song (capital: Lin'a...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Antique 19thC Pair Of Cary's 12 Inch Terrestrial & Celestial Globes c.1821
Antique 19thC Pair Of Cary's 12 Inch Terrestrial & Celestial Globes c.1821

Antique 19thC Pair Of Cary's 12 Inch Terrestrial & Celestial Globes c.1821

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The globes are supported on finely turned mahogany columns terminating in tripod bases, united by stretchers centred with inset magnetic compasses. The terrestrial globe details the ...

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19th Century British Other Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Wood

AZIMUTH Circle E.S. Ritchie & Sons US Navy Maritime Compass Bronze & Wood Box
AZIMUTH Circle E.S. Ritchie & Sons US Navy Maritime Compass Bronze & Wood Box

AZIMUTH Circle E.S. Ritchie & Sons US Navy Maritime Compass Bronze & Wood Box

By E.S. Ritchie & Co

Located in Miami, FL

Today still privately held by the Sherman Family in Pembroke, MA, Ritchie Navigation continues to be the Marine Industry leader in the manufacture of recreational and commercial magn...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880
Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880

Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880

Located in Bilzen, BE

This fine example of Belgian precision craftsmanship features: A large magnetic compass with finely engraved brass dial and degree scale Beautifully preserved cardinal directions a...

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Mid-19th Century Belgian Other Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Mechanical Equatorial Sundial by Johann Michael Bergauer, Gilded Brass
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial by Johann Michael Bergauer, Gilded Brass

Mechanical Equatorial Sundial by Johann Michael Bergauer, Gilded Brass

By Johann Michael Bergauer

Located in Milano, IT

The upper face is gilded and a compass with a magnetic variation index has been inserted.

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1730s Austrian Baroque Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

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Large Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century
Large Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century

Large Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Firenze, IT

Signed Butterfield, Paris, mid-18th century, the octagonal dial engraved with four hour scales and mounted with hinged gnomon with bird pointer, inset with magnetic compass with engr...

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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London
Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London

Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London

Located in Firenze, IT

The base frame consists of a circular brass plate containing a magnetic compass with degree scale engraved on a silvered plate.

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Magnetic Compass for Topographers Made of Brass
Magnetic Compass for Topographers Made of Brass

Magnetic Compass for Topographers Made of Brass

By Peigné

Located in Milan, IT

Rare and particular ancient magnetic compass for topographers, made of brass; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking with its poin...

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1870s French Antique Magnetic Compass

Dry Magnetic Compass Signed J. S. Stockholm, Early 19th Century
Dry Magnetic Compass Signed J. S. Stockholm, Early 19th Century

Dry Magnetic Compass Signed J. S. Stockholm, Early 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Dry magnetic compass placed in its original wooden case green painted, compass card with eight winds on paper, signed J.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Wood

1900s Sestrel  Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box
1900s Sestrel  Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box

1900s Sestrel Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic compass on universal joint in its original wooden box with slot lid, signed Sestrel in the early 1900s.

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Early 1900s British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects
1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects

1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects

Located in Milan, IT

Rare magnetic compass for nautical detection, of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 67770 of 1918 made for the U.S Engineer Corps.

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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool
1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool

1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

The compass is made of a brass and glass case on the bottom of which a metal stem is fixed, on which is supported the eight-wind compass card.

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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century
Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century

Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Hand magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel n. 4359 Made in England, made in the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

1900s French Manufacture Antique Pocket Magnetic Compass Made of Turned Brass
1900s French Manufacture Antique Pocket Magnetic Compass Made of Turned Brass

1900s French Manufacture Antique Pocket Magnetic Compass Made of Turned Brass

Located in Milan, IT

Small travel compass made of turned brass with lid, eight winds compass card of engraved and chromed brass, complete with needle block for calculating horizontal angles. French manuf...

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Early 1900s French Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

1918s Small Pocket Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass Signed F.L French Limited
1918s Small Pocket Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass Signed F.L French Limited

1918s Small Pocket Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass Signed F.L French Limited

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L (French Limited) N. 246378 produced in 1918.

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1910s British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Located in Milan, IT

Vintage nautical bearing magnetic compass, pocket made of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 24345 of 1918 made for the U.S.

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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Brass Binnacle for Lifeboat, 1920s
Brass Binnacle for Lifeboat, 1920s

Brass Binnacle for Lifeboat, 1920s

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H 10.24 in Dm 9.85 in

Brass Binnacle for Lifeboat, 1920s

Located in Milan, IT

It's a magnetic compass with gimbals, mounted in a lifeboat binnacle, brass and glass, with light for night illumination.

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1920s Antique Magnetic Compass

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX

By Ainsley South Shields

Located in Valladolid, ES

Inside it presents a magnetic compass or compass original from the late 19th century, by Ainsley Cardiff & Barry.

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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century Antique Oakwood Magnetic Surveyng Compass English Manufacture
19th Century Antique Oakwood Magnetic Surveyng Compass English Manufacture

19th Century Antique Oakwood Magnetic Surveyng Compass English Manufacture

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic surveying compass, oakwood with brass hinges and closing hooks, instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking the direction of m...

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1870s British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects
1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects

1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects

Located in Milan, IT

Brass nautical pocket compass, equipped with a lid with glass and viewfinder for checking the direction of a ship, beautiful compass card with eight winds on paper complete with goni...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

XIX century Antique Brass Magnetic Topographic Compass with Goniometric Circle
XIX century Antique Brass Magnetic Topographic Compass with Goniometric Circle

XIX century Antique Brass Magnetic Topographic Compass with Goniometric Circle

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic topographic compass, of brass, an instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking the direction of magnetic north with the tip of ...

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1880s British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device

1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device

Located in Milan, IT

It is a small vintage compass typically used in recreational sailing, therefore on boats less subject to magnetic deviation.

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1910s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device

1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device

Located in Milan, IT

It is a small vintage compass typically used in recreational sailing, therefore on boats less subject to magnetic deviation.

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1910s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896
American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896

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 signed D.

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1890s American Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Equinoctial Sundial Engraved Brass and Glass Time Measuring Instrument UK 1840
Equinoctial Sundial Engraved Brass and Glass Time Measuring Instrument UK 1840

Equinoctial Sundial Engraved Brass and Glass Time Measuring Instrument UK 1840

Located in Milan, IT

It is an ancient time measuring instrument whose orientation is given by the magnetic compass located at the base and allows you to orient the sundial, while two levels and three lev...

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1840s British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box
1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box

1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box

Located in Milan, IT

Liquid magnetic nautical compass on universal joint signed Sestrel from the 1900s, in its original oak wood box with lid.

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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation
1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation

1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 183801 produced in 1917. It can also be held in the hand and therefore away from magnetic fields.

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1910s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

19th century Antique Magnetic Nautical Compass  W.T. Fisher English Manufacturer
19th century Antique Magnetic Nautical Compass  W.T. Fisher English Manufacturer

19th century Antique Magnetic Nautical Compass W.T. Fisher English Manufacturer

Located in Milan, IT

Compass in its original wooden box with slot lid. Signed W. T. FISHER Great Yarmouth, mid 19th century. The compass is made up of a copper container with a lead and glass counterweig...

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1850s British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

End 19th Century Antique Magnetic Topographic Compass Made in Brass and Oak
End 19th Century Antique Magnetic Topographic Compass Made in Brass and Oak

End 19th Century Antique Magnetic Topographic Compass Made in Brass and Oak

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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1890s Italian Antique Magnetic Compass

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Oak

Magnetic Hand Bearing Compass Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel London 1900s
Magnetic Hand Bearing Compass Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel London 1900s

Magnetic Hand Bearing Compass Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel London 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Compass by hand magnetic sensing, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel No. 9890/b Made in England, Barking & London from the early 1900s. Height cm 23- inches 9, compass diamete...

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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

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H 0.79 in Dm 2.09 in

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Located in Milan, IT

It can also be held in the hand and therefore away from magnetic fields. It is equipped with a sighting system with optical prism for magnification and a goniometric compass card to ...

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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

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H 0.79 in Dm 2.09 in

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass

Located in Milan, IT

It can also be held in the hand and therefore away from magnetic fields. It is equipped with a sighting system with optical prism for magnification and a goniometric compass card to ...

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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Brass Prismatic Bearing Compass, 1918
Brass Prismatic Bearing Compass, 1918

Brass Prismatic Bearing Compass, 1918

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H 0.79 in Dm 2.09 in L 0.79 in

Brass Prismatic Bearing Compass, 1918

Located in Milan, IT

It can also be held in the hand and therefore far from magnetic fields. It is equipped with a sight system complete with optical prism for enlargement and a goniometric compass card ...

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1910s British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

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 Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Brass Topographic Compass Placed in Its Original Walnut Box
Brass Topographic Compass Placed in Its Original Walnut Box

Brass Topographic Compass Placed in Its Original Walnut Box

By Stoppani

Located in Milan, IT

The compass consists of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking with its point the direction of the magnetic north, compass card with four winds complete wi...

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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass

Chromed Brass Compass English Manufacture of the Early 1900s
Chromed Brass Compass English Manufacture of the Early 1900s

Chromed Brass Compass English Manufacture of the Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic chromed brass compass with a wide chain with hook, English manufacture of the early 1900s.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Magnetic Compass

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Located in Milan, IT

Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. 55929 made in 1918 for U.S.

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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Located in Milan, IT

Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. n. 54826 made in 1915 for U.S.

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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Brass Nautical Antiques Prismatic Bearing Compass UK 1916 Original Leather Case
Brass Nautical Antiques Prismatic Bearing Compass UK 1916 Original Leather Case

Brass Nautical Antiques Prismatic Bearing Compass UK 1916 Original Leather Case

Located in Milan, IT

It can also be held in the hand and therefore away from magnetic fields. It is equipped with a sighting system complete with optical prism for magnification and a goniometric compass...

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1910s British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique Navigation Brass Compass made in 1918 and Supplied to British Officers
Antique Navigation Brass Compass made in 1918 and Supplied to British Officers

Antique Navigation Brass Compass made in 1918 and Supplied to British Officers

Located in Milan, IT

It is equipped with a sight system with target and a goniometric compass card to measure the angle between the line of sight and the north indicated by the magnetic needle.

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1910s British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass
Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Milan, IT

Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, late 19th century.

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1880s British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

1900s Ritchie Boston Usa Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass Maritime Navigation
1900s Ritchie Boston Usa Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass Maritime Navigation

1900s Ritchie Boston Usa Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass Maritime Navigation

Located in Milan, IT

Eight-wind rose complete with protractor circle mounted on a wooden board and made-to-measure ototne. The compass is made up of a cylindrical vessel in brass and bronze, called a mor...

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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

WWI Antique Brass Pocket Magnetic Compass Ceebynite  American Aviation Officers
WWI Antique Brass Pocket Magnetic Compass Ceebynite  American Aviation Officers

WWI Antique Brass Pocket Magnetic Compass Ceebynite American Aviation Officers

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass used by American aviation officers, 1915, of brass in the shape of a pocket watch, signed Ceebynite Short & Mason Taylor Rochester N.Y. The compass is equipped with a ...

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1910s American Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

WW1 American Army Officer Pocket Brass Magnetic Compass Antique Scientific Tool
WW1 American Army Officer Pocket Brass Magnetic Compass Antique Scientific Tool

WW1 American Army Officer Pocket Brass Magnetic Compass Antique Scientific Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass for the American army officers during the First World War, of brass with the shape of a pocket watch, signed Waltham. The compass has a snap-on cover with release butt...

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1910s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

End 19th Century  Antique Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass on a Mahogany Board
End 19th Century  Antique Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass on a Mahogany Board

End 19th Century Antique Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass on a Mahogany Board

Located in Milan, IT

Mounted on custom made mahogany board. The compass consists of a cylindrical brass container, called a mortar, with double glass on the bottom of which is fixed a hard metal stem, ca...

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1890s British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock

Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock

Located in London, GB

To the sides of case a thermometer set into an anchor with aneroid barometer and small magnetic compass. 8 day movement with platform lever escapement.

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1880s French Antique Magnetic Compass

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Onyx, Bronze

Metal Carved Bone Feng Shui Luopan
Metal Carved Bone Feng Shui Luopan

Metal Carved Bone Feng Shui Luopan

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H 2 in W 5.13 in D 5.13 in

Metal Carved Bone Feng Shui Luopan

Located in Guaynabo, PR

The Luopan is a traditional magnetic compass used in the art of Feng Shui (Feng Shui literally means wind & water), its goal is the energy’s balance between the human beings and thei...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Magnetic Compass

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Bone

1870s Small Magnetic Brass Travel Compass Antique Measurement Instrument
1870s Small Magnetic Brass Travel Compass Antique Measurement Instrument

1870s Small Magnetic Brass Travel Compass Antique Measurement Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Small Magnetic travel compass, of turned brass, an instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking the direction of magnetic north with the...

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1870s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Magnetic Brass Travel Pocket Compass Antique Scientific Instrument
19th Century Magnetic Brass Travel Pocket Compass Antique Scientific Instrument

19th Century Magnetic Brass Travel Pocket Compass Antique Scientific Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic topographer and travel compass, of turned brass, an instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking the direction of magnetic nort...

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1880s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

1900s Brass Pocket Magnetic Vintage Compass Magnapole  Antique Nautical Objects
1900s Brass Pocket Magnetic Vintage Compass Magnapole  Antique Nautical Objects

1900s Brass Pocket Magnetic Vintage Compass Magnapole Antique Nautical Objects

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical travel compass made of brass in the early 1900s, signed The Magnapole; small compass used away from magnetic fields to check the ship's heading.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Antique Magnetic Compass

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Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

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1980s Japanese Industrial Antique Magnetic Compass

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Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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19th Century Russian Antique Magnetic Compass

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Located in Marseille, FR

Gun cabinet full time duelists 19th century in its original box with red velvet. Platinum finely chopped. Ebony butts No brand. It seems that there was no sinister use to believe an ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Magnetic Compass

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Metal

19th Century Indian Etched Brass Qibla Compass, Antique Anglo-Indian
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Located in Stamford, CT

19th Century Indian etched brass Qibla compass. The compass with brass needle and glass cover, the reverse engraved with tables. 4.2 inches high 2.3 wide A qibla (qiblah) compa...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Magnetic Compass

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Brass

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
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Located in Rome, IT

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

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20th Century Academic Antique Magnetic Compass

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Limestone

Large brass nautical compass  signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam of the 1930s
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Large brass nautical compass signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam of the 1930s

Located in Milan, IT

Large brass liquid compass signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam from the 1930s. Eight-twenty rose complete with goniometric circle. Compass diameter cm 21.5 - 8.5 in, height cm 10.5 - 4.1 in...

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1930s Antique Magnetic Compass

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Brass

Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860
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Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Victorian Coromandel wood fitted traveler's box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860. Made by J.T. Needs, Late Bramah: Purveyor to Her Majesty, Prince Albert & the Royal Family.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Magnetic Compass

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Crystal, Silver

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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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H 6.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

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Located in Norwell, MA

19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with gimbaled. Weight is 9 pounds.

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1890s Antique Magnetic Compass

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Brass

British Royal Navy Small Craft Binnacle Compass
British Royal Navy Small Craft Binnacle Compass

British Royal Navy Small Craft Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Royal Navy compass binnacle with highly polished and lacquered finish with brass badge engraved Pattern 0919, Compass No. 2308, HS. Fitted with a gimballed compass. Unit has warm lig...

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1940s Antique Magnetic Compass

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Brass

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

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 in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Outstanding Ship's Binnacle Mounted with a Ship's Wheel
Outstanding Ship's Binnacle Mounted with a Ship's Wheel

Outstanding Ship's Binnacle Mounted with a Ship's Wheel

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's binnacle with varnished wood base mounted with an eight spoke ship's wheel. This is an awesome nautical display. Copper binnacle housing with gimbaled compass from E.S. Ritchi...

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1950s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

$180,362 / set

H 22.5 in W 27 in D 48 in

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Pair of antique English naval cannon each with a tapering three stage barrel flanked by plain trunnions, with a knob shaped cascabel button before a shaped rectangular raised vent an...

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Early 1800s English Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Bronze

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle

$11,000

H 53 in W 35 in D 19 in

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass battleship binnacle with gimballed compass. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brackets. Quite heavy. from the US Navy. Torpedo base. Great polish job. Overall dim...

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1940s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Brass

Nautical compass on cardan joint signed La Filotecnica Milano from the early 1900s
Nautical compass on cardan joint signed La Filotecnica Milano from the early 1900s

Nautical compass on cardan joint signed La Filotecnica Milano from the early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical compass on gimbal made by Filotecnica Milano of the early 1900s. The compass consists of a copper and glass vessel; at the bottom, a metal stem is attached to which rests t...

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1910s Antique Magnetic Compass

Materials

Copper

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Antique Magnetic Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique magnetic compass you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique magnetic compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique magnetic compass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. E. Vion Paris and Peigné each produced at least one beautiful antique magnetic compass that is worth considering.

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