Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
and practical liquid-filled marine compass for general use. A major step forward in the technology of
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1910s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Copper
Antique Marine Compass
Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
making marine bearing compasses for the U.S.Navy before the American civil war. At the time the British
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Early 1900s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Copper
Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
$1,586
H 12.61 in W 4 in D 4 in
Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
particular compasses and marine instruments. Because of renowned quality, Vion instruments equipped many
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Early 20th Century French Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
Anjouan Island, Comoros – French Naval Sea Chart by Bellin, c.1765
Located in Langweer, NL
political center of the island at the time. A compass rose and marine scale in lieues marines complete the
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1760s French Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Paper
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Nineteenth Century Yacht Compass Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Yacht binnacle in varnished wood box. Solid brass gimbaled nineteenth century marine compass by
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1890s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical travel compass complete with leather case signed Barnes & Morris London n.13844 from
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1910s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
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H 1.25 in Dm 2.1 in
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during
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1910s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
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H 1.25 in Dm 2.1 in
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during
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1910s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
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
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1910s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
supply marine chronometers, watches and compasses for the Royal Navy and was supplier to the Royal Air
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Early 1900s English High Victorian Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass, Steel
Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare marine compass with original makers label from D. Riggs & Co. Nautical Store, Philadelphia
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1860s North American Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
Circa 1840, Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat Marines compass in spun brass bowl with original clay putty and glass. Strap gimbal and
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1840s American Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
1900s Ritchie Boston Usa Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass Maritime Navigation
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H 5.15 in W 5.15 in D 7.3 in
1900s Ritchie Boston Usa Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass Maritime Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
developing the first marine compass beginning with an order for 26 compasses from the US Navy in 1861. A
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Early 1900s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass Nautical Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and glass compass on universal joint from the end of the 19th century. Mounted on custom wood
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1890s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
1920s Nautical English Magnetic Brass Compass Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical pocket compass made of turned brass, 1920s English manufacture. The compass is complete
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1920s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
1918s Barker's Magnaetic Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation
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H 1 in Dm 1.9 in
1918s Barker's Magnaetic Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during the
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1910s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
1900s, Big Magnetic Brass Nautical Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic big nautical compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, N. AFT 2901/T
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Early 1900s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument Nautical Antique
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H 1.18 in Dm 2.8 in
19th Century Brass Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument Nautical Antique
Located in Milan, IT
Dry little compass placed in its original turned brass box with a protection glass. English
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1880s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
1920s Brass Nautical Dirigo Seattle Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
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H 3.9 in W 5.8 in D 5.8 in
1920s Brass Nautical Dirigo Seattle Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid antique nautical compass on universal joint signed DIRIGO Eugen M. Sherman Seattle USA from
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1920s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
1920s Brass Pocket Magnetic Nautical Compass Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Brass pocket nautical compass housed in its leather case with lid. Produced by F. Barker & Son
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1920s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rare Brass Pocket Compass Marine Navigation, Travelling Instrument
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H 0.7 in Dm 1.7 in
19th Century Rare Brass Pocket Compass Marine Navigation, Travelling Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare vintage brass pocket nautical compass mounted inside a clock case with a ring to hang it
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1880s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
19th Century Magnetic Nautical Compass Original Box Antique Marine Nautical Tool
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H 6.4 in W 7.5 in D 7.8 in
19th Century Magnetic Nautical Compass Original Box Antique Marine Nautical Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic nautical compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Barking & London Trade Sestrel Mark
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1890s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
End XIX Century Dry Nautical Magnetic Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
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H 3.5 in W 4.7 in D 4.7 in
End XIX Century Dry Nautical Magnetic Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Dry compass placed in its original wooden box. English manufacture from the end of the 19th century
Category
1890s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
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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 Marine Compass
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Brass
Nautical magnetic compass made USA 1930s original wooden box
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical magnetic compass, made in the USA in the 1930s. Bon état. Housed in its original box with wooden slot lid and mounted on gimbal. Box measures 12x12x8.5 cm - inches 4.8x4.8x...
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1930s Antique Marine Compass
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Brass
Brass nautical compass signed DIRIGO Eugen M. Sherman Seattle USA 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical compass on gimbal signed DIRIGO Eugen M. Sherman Seattle USA 1920s, mounted on custom-made walnut and brass board. Eight-twenty rose complete with protractor circle. The com...
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1920s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
Nautical magnetic compass, signed by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel 1942.
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical magnetic compass, signed by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel 1942, Barking & London 1942. Good condition, slight abrasion on compass rose. The compass is mounted on eboni...
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1940s Antique Marine Compass
Materials
Brass
Nautical compass on cardan joint signed La Filotecnica Milano from the early 1900s
$2,467
H 5.9 in W 11.2 in D 11.2 in
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 Marine Compass
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Copper
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Antique Marine Compass For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique marine compass you’re looking for. Each antique marine compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique marine compass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique marine compass bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique marine compass over the years, but those crafted by E. Vion Paris and E.S. Ritchie & Co are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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