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Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
metal compass attached to the chain length by a gilt dog clip.
The compass has red lettering and the
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a metal face and
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal, 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 Metal Compass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal
Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'
Located in Madrid, ES
engraved tree, and a compass with a needle in dark metal; In this area, “Butterfield AParis 43” is also
Category
Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Other
H 2.96 in W 3.35 in D 0.79 in
Antique Keuffel & Esser Co 141547 Surveyors Compass in Case w Wooden Tripod Base
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Keuffel & Esser Co 141547 Surveyors Compass in Case with Adjustable Wooden Tripod Base
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal
H 10.5 in W 20 in D 6.25 in
Antique Edwardian Compass Fob 9k Rose Gold Pendant Animal Motif Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian compass fob crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1900s to 1910s
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
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W 1 in L 1.5 in
Antique Victorian Compass Fob Ships Wheel 9k Rose Gold Pendant Nautical Motif
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian compass fob crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1897).
Originally
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Large 24 Piece Antique Mechanical Drafting Set & Original Fitted Metal Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
wooden rulers and various compasses and dividers of differing sizes and configurations. The set comes in
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal
H 1.75 in W 12.75 in D 4.5 in
Antique Lord Kelvins Azimuth Mirror Nautical Navigation Prism Circle & Case
By Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1
Located in Dayton, OH
navigation instrument in the form of a brass ring with sights that attaches to the top of a compass to enable
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
19th C. Leather Wrapped French Navy Binoculars, C.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
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This is an original pair of leather wrapped French navy binoculars with a working compass
Category
Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal
Micro-Barograph by Short & Mason of London
By Short & Mason
Located in London, GB
, they made and sold barographs, aneroid barometers, compasses, aviation instruments such as altimeters
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Opal Garnet Pearl Brooch in 15 Carat Gold with 25 Carat Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
compass point. It’s a striking statement piece and fitted with a new pin and safety catch on the back to
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Gold
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H 1.38 in W 1.74 in
Magnificent Victorian 19th Century Toilet Box
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
chiselled metal lid. The lid, covered in its original royal blue fabric, remains locked thanks to a clip-on
Category
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Wood
18th Century Portugal Original Antique Engraving by Bowles
Located in Langweer, NL
'. Large and detailed map of Portugal. With nice vignette, compass rose, key and scale. Artists and
Category
18th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Southern Norway by Janssonius, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Johannes Janssonius (Jansson
Category
17th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
to the curved sides, all surmounted by a gimballed compass and set upon a rotating, ratchetted
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
with finely incised detailing, flanked by five compass-drawn decorative circles on the single board
Category
18th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Wood
Antique Map of the Bay of Chin Chew by Child, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
far South. The compass is in the lower central position, radiating out across the whole map. Artists
Category
18th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Spain and Portugal by Tirion, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Portugal. Including Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza. Title in block-style cartouche with a simple compass rose
Category
18th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Part of Southern Asia by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on coastal regions, the work of
Category
18th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Northern Brazil by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses
Category
18th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
1890s Sapphire Diamond Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
set like a compass. The top of the pendant has a fancy bail loop with two more inlaid diamonds. The
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Map of the Biblical Land of Canaan by Lindeman, c.1758
Located in Langweer, NL
bezitters (..).' - Map of the biblical Land of Canaan. With large title cartouche, compass rose and scale
Category
18th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Southern Brazil and Uruguay by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses
Category
18th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Picardy, Aroits and French Flanders by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses
Category
18th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Northern Europe by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on coastal regions, the work of Bonne is
Category
18th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Architectural Trompe L'oeil Framed Ceiling Mural
Located in Forney, TX
piece features a central trompe l'oeil skylight double eight point navigational compass rose, surrounded
Category
19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Plexiglass, Giltwood
Original Antique Map of the Cape Verde Islands, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
. Decorative cartouche and compass rose. Extends from Isle de St. Antoine down to Isle de St. Yago (sic
Category
18th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the City of Enkhuizen by Tirion, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Dutch legend. Decorated with compass rose, several ships and the city-arms. Artists and Engravers: Isaak
Category
18th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica Ac Hydrographica Tabula
Located in New York, NY
lines radiating from three compass roses arrayed along the equator. The map was first published in 1608
Category
17th Century Other Art Style Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Engraving
Antique Map of Prussia by Blaeu, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
with a large cartouche and compass rose. Prussia was a historically prominent German state that
Category
17th Century Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Paper
Rare Antique Kangxi 1662–1722 Chinese Porcelain Plate Galloping Horses
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Horses are associated with the element metal and west. In symbolism a horse laden with goods is a wish
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Porcelain
William IV Period Painted Wood Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
reeded frame, ten inch dial centering an engraved stylized compass and using an bone knob and a spirit
Category
19th Century English Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal
Art Deco 1.51 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
secured at compass point by four split claws which sit on a smooth bezel and features gorgeous ornate
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.01 Carat Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
is secured by four split claws at the the compass points within a simple, open gallery designed to
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 2.14 Carat Old Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Essex, GB
split claws at compass points. The swooping detailing in the gallery allows maximum light into this
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Copenhagen Compass, Large Thin Sheet of Metal Wall Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large thin sheet of metal wall decoration, by T. A. Bang.
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Sheet Metal
WWI Military Officer's Marching Compass, Cbynite Radium Compass
By J.H Steward
Located in Austin, TX
A working military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass from World War One, an
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bourbon Gold Compass Necklace
Located in Napoli, Italy
chain, the other pendant is a reversible compass still working.
CONDITION: Pre-owned - Good
METAL: 12k
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
14k Gold
19th Century Compass in Handmade Box
Located in New York, NY
Original antique compass mounted inside a mahogany box. Compass dates to the late 19th Century
Category
19th Century American Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal
English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
By Ainsley South Shields
Located in Valladolid, ES
compass or compass original from the late 19th century, by Ainsley Cardiff & Barry. Keep both compensating
Category
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Bronze, Iron
H 55.12 in W 32.29 in D 18.51 in
Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876
Located in Milan, IT
which a stem of hard metal is fixed, on which there is the compass card with eight winds complete with
Category
1870s British Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
Antique Folding Pocket Compass, Pillar Divider, Drawing Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique folding pocket compass. An English, Electrum alloy pillar-type divider drawing
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal
H 0.99 in W 4.14 in D 1.58 in
Japanese Compass Made in the Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Japanese types. The compass has a brass cylindrical box; on its bottom it is fixed a hard metal stem
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Metal Compass
Rare Brass Air Balloon Compass, France, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Rare brass air balloon compass complete with goniometric circle, needle block and transparent
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. An English, bone and cast metal drafting compass
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Metal
H 1.78 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
American Compass Early 1900s, Brass on Wooden Base
Located in Milan, IT
mortar on the bottom of which a hard metal stem is fixed, on which the compass card is suitably
Category
1910s American Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a Victorian-era gimballed compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co. of Middletown
Category
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
Brass Nautical Compass on a Wooden Board, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
stem of hard metal is fixed, on which the compass card with eight winds complete with an appropriately
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century Italian Compass, Pierre de Baillou, Milan
By Pierre de Baillou
Located in Milano, IT
Compass
Pierre de Baillou
Milan, first quarter of the 18th century
Brass, steel and glass
It
Category
1720s Italian Other Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Wood
1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
which a metal stem is fixed, on which is supported the eight-wind compass card. Good condition, fully
Category
Early 1900s Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
H 4.8 in W 4.8 in D 7.4 in
1920s Sestrel Brass Nautical Gimbal Compass Antique Maritime Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
1920s Sestrel gimbal mounted liquid filled nautical compass
made for Trawler Owners Asson. Ltd
Category
1920s Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
H 6.3 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
19th century Antique Magnetic Nautical Compass W.T. Fisher English Manufacturer
Located in Milan, IT
which is fixed a metal stem on which the eight wind compass card of engraving paper on a copper plate
Category
1850s British Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
H 7.29 in W 9.65 in D 9.85 in
1900s Sestrel Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box
Located in Milan, IT
bottom of which is fixed a hard metal stem, called a sensitive element, on which the compass card rests
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Early 1900s Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Antique Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, early
Category
Early 1900s Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860
Located in Milan, IT
glass vessel on the bottom of which is fixed a metal stem on which the eight-wind compass card is placed
Category
1860s British Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 1900s Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
H 5.8 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Late 19th Century Nautical Hand-Held Magnetic Bearing Compass H. Browne Sestrel
Located in Milan, IT
Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, late
Category
1890s British Antique Metal Compass
Materials
Brass
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Antique Metal Compass For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique metal compass you’re looking for. An antique metal compass — often made from paper, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique metal compass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique metal compass, those designed in Victorian, industrial and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique metal compass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Elkington & Co., Europa Antiques and Pierre de Baillou are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Metal Compass?
Prices for an antique metal compass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $135 and can go as high as $19,000, while the average can fetch as much as $867.
Questions About Antique Metal Compass
- 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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