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Antique Nautical Compass

Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie

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 a copper brass bound case with sloping glazed aperture with heavily bevelled glass.

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Early 1900s Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Copper

Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie

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 copper brass bound case with sloping glazed aperture with heavily bevelled glass.

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1910s Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Copper

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

By A. Lietz Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. T...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

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 varnished wood base. The compass bezel is engraved John Bliss and Company New York...

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Early 1800s Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare double oil lamps.

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Early 20th Century British Colonial Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

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 gimbaled. Weight is 9 pounds.

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1890s Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill
19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill

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 lid top. Box is painted blue. Dimensions: 8" compass diameter. Measures: 10" L x 1...

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Late 19th Century North American Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket
E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket

E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket

Located in Vienna, AT

E.S. Ritchie & Sons, Boston. Patinated brass nighthouse on solid lacquered teak plinth. Transport box for compass, included. Measures: H. 106 cm. Ø. 31 cm. Good original condition.

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1920s American Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass
Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass

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 hood with hinged doors. Ornate pedestal with wood base. Overall dimensions: Dimens...

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1880s Italian Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920
Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920

Located in Norwell, MA

Early twentieth century yacht binnacle from T.S and J.D. Negus of New York. Negus were famous ships chandlers located at South Street Seaport in New York. With gimballed compass from...

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1920s North American Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass
Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass

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 door. Also fitted with a varnished brass sidelight with original burner. Circa 1890...

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1890s American Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass
Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass

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 Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass
Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth-century yacht binnacle with a dry card compass in a wood bowl. The compass has been tilt-mounted for decorative viewing. Tilted lid with a round viewing window. A solid br...

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1860s North American Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill
Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine antique ship's compass by Robert Merrill of New York. Brass bowl on gimbal fitted to a dovetailed timber box. Paper compass card with fleur-de-lis at north. Compass points north...

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1860s North American Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

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 Nautical Compass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris
Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris

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. Gimballed compass is by Polaris. Great piece. Overall dimensions: 11"H x 7"D x 8"L. 5 po...

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1890s American Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston
19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston

19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

Early nineteenth-century wood bowl ship's compass by Samuel Thaxter & Son of 125 State Street, Boston. With strap gimbal and is fitted to a dovetailed timber box with its original li...

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1850s North American Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

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

An Azimuth circle manufactured by E.S. Ritchie & Sons. This is an antique Azimuth circle crafted in the early 20th century by the E.S. Ritchie & Sons. The circle has been ma...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York
Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York

Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York

Located in Norwell, MA

Meticulously polished and lacquered brasses on this nautical relic. The gimballed compass is engraved with makers name E.S.

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1920s North American Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

English Nautical Mantel Clock with Barometer and Compass Eight-Day
English Nautical Mantel Clock with Barometer and Compass Eight-Day

English Nautical Mantel Clock with Barometer and Compass Eight-Day

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

An exceptional and highly decorative English nautical mantel clock, featuring a rare combination of a mechanical clock, barometer, and compass housed within an elegant maritime-inspi...

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Early 1900s English Antique Nautical Compass

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Bronze

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp
Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp on Wooden Base.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900

Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900

Located in Milan, IT

Antique and rare magnetic surveying compass, brass with original wooden box, signed E. Vion Paris, early 1900. Very good condition. Height of box cm 32 – inches 12.61. The firm Vion...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

19th c. Antique Nautical Games table or Desk
19th c. Antique Nautical Games table or Desk

19th c. Antique Nautical Games table or Desk

Located in Johns Island, SC

The frame, tapered legs and drawer front are made of walnut. The design is nautical having the compass rose at its center and framed by a band of oak, ebonized wood, cherry, rosewoo...

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1880s English International Style Antique Nautical Compass

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Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Rosewood

Antique Blaeu Map Mallorca Ibiza Balearic Islands, Mediterranean, 1642
Antique Blaeu Map Mallorca Ibiza Balearic Islands, Mediterranean, 1642

Antique Blaeu Map Mallorca Ibiza Balearic Islands, Mediterranean, 1642

Located in Langweer, NL

Blaeu, Amsterdam, c.1642 Keywords: Balearic Islands map, Mallorca map, Ibiza map, Menorca map, antique Mallorca map, antique Ibiza map, Blaeu Balearic map, Mediterranean islands map...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Nautical Compass

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Paper

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Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass
Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

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H 58 in W 32 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

By Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1, Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Solely made by Kelvin Bottomley & Baird, Ltd., Glasgow / London. Compass made by Henry Browne & Sons, Ltd. A standard binnacle form in brass housing with arms set with red and green ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

Diptych Portable Maritime Sundial and Compass, circa 1780
Diptych Portable Maritime Sundial and Compass, circa 1780

Diptych Portable Maritime Sundial and Compass, circa 1780

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H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 0.6 in

Diptych Portable Maritime Sundial and Compass, circa 1780

Located in York, GB

Exquisite diptych portable maritime sundial and compass, circa 1780. Made from fruitwood and hand-painted paper. Excellent condition, although the string has been replaced.

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Late 18th Century Antique Nautical Compass

Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass
Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass

Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass

Located in Palm City, FL

Modified to preserve the top section only, this table top display binnacle makes a dramatic statement of importance. It is a perfect gift or serves as a focal point in any decor. ...

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19th Century Antique Nautical Compass

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Copper, Brass

Antique Nautical Twin Dolphin American Dry Card Compass Display
Antique Nautical Twin Dolphin American Dry Card Compass Display

Antique Nautical Twin Dolphin American Dry Card Compass Display

Located in Palm City, FL

Shown is an interesting antique compass made by the American instrument maker, D.

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19th Century American Antique Nautical Compass

Edwardian Marine Copper Thermograph by Short and Mason, London
Edwardian Marine Copper Thermograph by Short and Mason, London

Edwardian Marine Copper Thermograph by Short and Mason, London

By Short & Mason

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Barometers makers and retailers 1660-1900 by Edwin Banfield lists Short and Mason as working from 62 and 40, Hatton Garden from 1873-1900 and as being one of the leading makers of fi...

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Nautical Compass

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Copper

Large Brass Nautical Compass
Large Brass Nautical Compass

Large Brass Nautical Compass

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H 11 in Dm 10 in

Large Brass Nautical Compass

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large brass nautical compass was custom made in France around the year 1900 and features a central dial decorated with a fleur de lys to indicate North.

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Early 1900s French Antique Nautical Compass

Authentic Nautical Compass
Authentic Nautical Compass

Authentic Nautical Compass

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H 4.75 in W 4.75 in

Authentic Nautical Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Authentic nautical dry card compass by Wilcox Crittenden. Brass bezel mounted to a timber, dovetailed box with gimbal.

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Late 19th Century Antique Nautical Compass

Dry Pocket Nautical Compass Placed in Its Original Box Made of Turned Brass
Dry Pocket Nautical Compass Placed in Its Original Box Made of Turned Brass

Dry Pocket Nautical Compass Placed in Its Original Box Made of Turned Brass

Located in Milan, IT

Small dry pocket nautical compass placed in its original box made of turned brass, complete with brass cover and closed by a protective glass.

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1860s British Antique Nautical Compass

Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860
Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860

Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860

Located in Milan, IT

Brass and glass nautical compass on universal joint signed Coubro & Scrutton Ltd London from the second half of the 19th century and mounted on oak wooden board.

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1860s British Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876
Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876

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H 5.52 in W 8.98 in D 4.26 in

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint, British manufacture, mounted on wooden board.

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1870s British Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach & C. Copenhagen
Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach & C. Copenhagen

Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach & C. Copenhagen

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical compass of brass and glass mounted on a universal joint and placed in its original oak box signed Iver C.

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

Brass Nautical Compass on a Wooden Board, Early 1900s
Brass Nautical Compass on a Wooden Board, Early 1900s

Brass Nautical Compass on a Wooden Board, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint mounted on wooden board.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

1917s Verner's Pattern Small Brass Nautical Compass Supplied English Officers
1917s Verner's Pattern Small Brass Nautical Compass Supplied English Officers

1917s Verner's Pattern Small Brass Nautical Compass Supplied English Officers

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 109166 produced in 1917, Verner’s Pattern model named after the designer, Colonel William Willoughby Cole Verner...

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1910s British Antique Nautical Compass

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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 Nautical Compass

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Brass

Brass Nautical Compass Made in UK in the Second Half of the 19th Century
Brass Nautical Compass Made in UK in the Second Half of the 19th Century

Brass Nautical Compass Made in UK in the Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Small nautical pocket compass in its original turned brass case complete with compass card block.

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1860s British Antique Nautical Compass

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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 Nautical 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 Nautical Compass

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Brass

1920s Sestrel Brass Nautical Gimbal Compass Antique Maritime Navigation Device
1920s Sestrel Brass Nautical Gimbal Compass Antique Maritime Navigation Device

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 Milford Haven, a trawler owners association founded in 1917.

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1920s Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

1916 Unique Large Nautical Ship Compass with Original Dial
1916 Unique Large Nautical Ship Compass with Original Dial

1916 Unique Large Nautical Ship Compass with Original Dial

Located in New York, NY

1916 unique large nautical ship compass with original dial. It is attached to wood plank.

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1910s American Industrial Antique Nautical Compass

1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

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 1917.

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1910s Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

Boat Compass
Boat Compass

Boat Compass

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H 8.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in

Boat Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique boat dry card compass mounted into timber, dovetail box via gimbal by C.R. Sherman. Measures: 8 1/2" x 3 1/2" box. Face is 4 1/4" diameter.

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Late 19th Century Antique Nautical Compass

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

Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during the first world war. On the back of the compass it reads: The Soltima Inst. Co 19...

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1910s Antique Nautical Compass

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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

Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during the first world war. On the back of the compass it reads: The Soltima Inst. Co 19...

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1910s Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

Antique Sand Cast Compass
Antique Sand Cast Compass

Antique Sand Cast Compass

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H 5.5 in W 7.34 in D 9.5 in

Antique Sand Cast Compass

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Working Compass, solid brass in a solid oak box. Great piece of nautical history.

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Early 20th Century Antique Nautical Compass

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

Prismatic bearing compass made of brass; it is a small compass, signed F. Darton & Co London n. 50698 of 1916 model Verner’s Pattern named after the designer, Colonel William Willoug...

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1910s British Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

Binnacle form wet compass
Binnacle form wet compass

Binnacle form wet compass

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H 12.5 in W 11 in D 9 in

Binnacle form wet compass

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American brass enclosed binnacle form wet compass in working order, circa 1900. Now on a custom oak stand of a later date.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Skylight yacht binnacle with six-sided skylight top with glass panels. With wood base that is surrounded with a carved rope border. Interior has been wired with decorative lighting f...

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1920s Antique Nautical Compass

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Wood

Late 19th Century Nautical Hand-Held Magnetic Bearing Compass H. Browne Sestrel
Late 19th Century Nautical Hand-Held Magnetic Bearing Compass H. Browne Sestrel

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 19th century. Support base made of turned brass. Height 23 cm - 9 inches, compass diam...

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1890s British Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass
Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass

Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass

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H 26 in W 14 in D 14 in

Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Yacht binnacle with polished gimballed compass by E.S.Ritchie of Boston and marked by ship chandler Charles C Hutchinson on the compass card. Fitted to a varnished wood base. Compass...

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Early 1900s Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

Antique Box Compass by Thaxter
Antique Box Compass by Thaxter

Antique Box Compass by Thaxter

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H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Antique Box Compass by Thaxter

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass gimballed compass fastened to dove-tailed wooden box by Thaxter and Son of Boston. Dry compass card. Dimensions: (box) 5" H x 5" W x 5" L, 3" face diameter.

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Late 19th Century Antique Nautical Compass

Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden
Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden

Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden

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H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in

Boxed Compass by Wilcox Crittenden

Located in Norwell, MA

Wilcox Crittenden boxed compass with brass gimbal and dry compass card mounted into a dovetailed wooden box. Face is 4" in diameter. Box dimensions: 6" L x 6" W x 4&qu...

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19th Century Antique Nautical Compass

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition
Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

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H 64 in W 34 in D 24 in

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 100% Original finish Ships Binnacle Compass house.

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1910s Spanish Industrial Antique Nautical 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. It can also be held in the hand and therefore away from magnetic field...

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1910s British Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass Boston Maker
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass Boston Maker

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass Boston Maker

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass yacht binnacle with gimbaled compass from E.S.Ritchie of Boston. Compass dates to the 19th century. The skylight top is fitted with four glass panes. Mounted to a varnish...

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1920s Antique Nautical Compass

Materials

Brass

Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass
Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass

Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Boxed mariners compass from the mid-19th century with wood bowl, dry card, from maker Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia. Weight is 6 pounds.

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1860s Antique Nautical Compass

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Wood

19th Century Boxed Compass
19th Century Boxed Compass

19th Century Boxed Compass

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H 6.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

19th Century Boxed Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Style: Boxed compass Size: 9" x 9" x 6 1/2", dry compass card diameter: 5 1/2" Period: 19th century, approximately Manufacturer: Unknown, retailer: Paul Pinot,...

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19th Century Antique Nautical Compass

Rare Telltale Ships Compass
Rare Telltale Ships Compass

Rare Telltale Ships Compass

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H 4 in Dm 8 in

Rare Telltale Ships Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship captains telltale ships compass on gimbal. Dry card compass by Van Der Voort, 34 Brewers Canal, Antwerp. In old lacquer. Said to be from the three masted bark St. Catherine buil...

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1890s European Antique Nautical Compass

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Brass

Early 1900s Boxed Compass
Early 1900s Boxed Compass

Early 1900s Boxed Compass

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H 3.5 in W 5.5 in L 3.5 in

Early 1900s Boxed Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Early 1900s boxed compass by Durkee. Stamped Serial No. S2246, dry compass card reads abbreviated Charles D Durkee & Company, New York. Fitted by a gimbal to a varnished box with...

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Early 20th Century Antique Nautical Compass

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858
Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858

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H 1.58 in W 10.83 in D 6.7 in

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858

Located in Milan, IT

This box contains: parallel for nautical chart, ruler with double scale, silver compass, three compasses with different measures, different drawing pens, etc.

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1850s British Antique Nautical Compass

Mid-19th Century Boxed Compass
Mid-19th Century Boxed Compass

Mid-19th Century Boxed Compass

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H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Mid-19th Century Boxed Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Mid-19th century boxed compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston. Dry compass card, brass housing, fitted with gimbal to old timber box painted black. Paint is worn. Nice old compass. Slid...

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

Brass Prismatic Bearing Compass, 1918

Located in Milan, IT

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H 6 in W 7 in D 7 in

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Located in Norwell, MA

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

Located in Valladolid, ES

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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 Kelvin White of Boston. Weight is 21 pounds. 14" H x 14" L x 11" Deep.

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H 7 in W 7 in D 6 in

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry handle, side light, brass hooks, etc. Circa 1920. Overall Dimensions: 7"H x 7" L x ...

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Materials

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Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s
Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s

Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

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

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Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box
Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box

Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box

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H 5 in W 7 in D 7 in

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 compass from Samuel Thaxter & Son in Boston.

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Materials

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19th Century Compass in Handmade Box

19th Century Compass in Handmade Box

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H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

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Located in New York, NY

Original antique compass mounted inside a mahogany box. Compass dates to the late 19th Century; box is from the early 20th Century. USA/East Coast origina. Compass is fully oper...

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19th Century American Antique Nautical Compass

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Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"
Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"

Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"

By Samuel Thaxter

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century boat compass in spun brass bowl by S. Thaxter and Sons of 125 State St, Boston, Massachusetts. Fitted to a timber box with remnants of the original Thaxter label. ...

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1880s American Antique Nautical Compass

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Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr
Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr

Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr

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H 6 in W 8 in D 8 in

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 box. Brass bowl compass with nice decorative compass card. Overall dimensions: Weigh...

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Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter & Son"
Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter & Son"

Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter & Son"

By Samuel Thaxter

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century solid brass gimballed boat compass with varnished wood box. Compass card is marked with maker's name Ritchie and sold by S. Thaxter and Sons of Boston, Massachuset...

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Antique English Brass Cased Compass, c.1920

Antique English Brass Cased Compass, c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

A smart early twentieth century brass cased travelling compass with lid to protect the glass The compass has a printed paper dial incorporating "Trade Mark London" and " Made In ...

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Solid Brass Hagger & Brother Yacht Boxed Compass

Solid Brass Hagger & Brother Yacht Boxed Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century ships compass by Hagger & Brother of Baltimore, Maryland. Seven inch brass bowl with gimbal. Very fine compass card marked with a large fleur-de-lis pointing north...

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Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son
Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son

Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The historical compass binnacle ‘Sestrel’ is a magnificent example of a nautical navigation instrument for sailing yachts and boats.

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Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.
Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.

Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

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Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century
Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century

Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished 19th century boat compass by Ritchie, Boston USA. Compass card has ship chandler name of CC Hutchinson of Boston. The compass is fitted to an 8 sided varnished mahoga...

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Antique Pocket Explorer's Compass, English, Navigation Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pocket explorer's compass. An English, mahogany cased instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful pocket compass with charming details Di...

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British Royal Navy Brass Dry Card Compass, Circa 1870

British Royal Navy Brass Dry Card Compass, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

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Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century

Located in Milan, IT

Rare and elegant binnacle compass made of mahogany and brass signed DENT's Patent COMPASS no. 545 with handle for transportation. Inside there is a dry compass signed J. Blowey plymo...

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Copenhagen Compass, Large Thin Sheet of Metal Wall Decoration

Copenhagen Compass, Large Thin Sheet of Metal Wall Decoration

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large thin sheet of metal wall decoration, by T. A. Bang.

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Antique Nautical Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique nautical compass you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every antique nautical compass was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique nautical compass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique nautical compass, those designed in Industrial, Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique nautical compass over the years, but those crafted by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Ceebynite Short & Mason Taylor and Samuel Thaxter are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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