Antique Nautical Compass

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...

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

Rare mahogany wood binnacle compass. Inside there is a liquid compass mounted on a universal joint signed D.

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

1920s Sestrel gimbal mounted liquid filled nautical compass made for Trawler Owners Asson. Ltd Milford Haven, a trawler owners association founded in 1917.

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

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.

Brass nautical travel compass complete with leather case signed Barnes & Morris London n.13844 from 1917.

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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,...

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...

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...

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

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...

Brass prismatic bearing compass; it is a small compass, Verner’s Pattern model produced in 1918 and supplied to English officers, typically used in navigation. It can also be held in...

Late nineteenth century ships compass with gimbal mounted into a varnished wood box. Compass card in very nice condition and marked with a large fleur-de-lis pointing north. Spun bra...

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

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.

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 ...

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.

Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a dovetailed varnished box. This is a 19th century compass from Samuel Thaxter & Son in Boston.

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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

The compass is mounted on a 360-degree brass gimbal ring system.

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...

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...

British Royal Navy brass dry card compass with original side light burner, hinged viewing port, and carrying handle. Late 19th Century

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...

Brass and glass dry compass on universal joint signed Sestrel made in the first half of the 19th century and mounted on a walnut wood base. The compass is made of a brass and glass c...

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Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Tokyo Optical Co. – With Full Illumination Controls This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Tokyo O...

A sculptural, blue-painted Danish Baroque chest of drawers with a distinctive breakfront silhouette. The three drawers follow the sweeping, architectural curves of the piece, and the...

18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...

A small blue-painted Baroque chest of drawers with a serpentine front and three drawers, each featuring original locks and keyhole brass fittings. Beautifully restored by a conserva...

Northern Swedish Rococo cabinet from the province Jämtland, in northern Sweden on the border to Norway. The cabinet is restored by hand to the original first layer of paint. The door...

It is the aged and scraped patina of the original brown painted finish that draws one to this pine secretary with graceful Swedish country charm. Desktop rests on two extended arms. ...

A wonderful walnut secretary desk from 19th century France. The desk can be separated into two bodies: a lower writing surface, and the upper glass-front cabinet. The top cabinet ha...

An impressive large painted cupboard with partly original paint. Found in a castle, where it had been installed in the dining room as part of the boiserie.  

Single-door Louis XVI cabinet with fluted paneling, chamfered corners, and a drawer in the base section. The cornice is decorated with a dentil frieze. The light blue and white color...

Grand late 19th century country French library bibliotheque bookcase cabinet constructed from pine. The large case features a country French aesthetic stripped pine finish with a des...

Very unique large maritime/nautical brass and glass hourglass. Wonderful dorm and design. Brass has a wonderful patina and can be polished if desired. Has a ship design engraved on b...