Antique Protractors
Antique Wood and Brass Protractor
Located in Norwalk, CT
A really nice example of a handmade tool, this protractor is carved wood and fitted with handmade
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
Vernier Protractor by Newton & Co of London
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century brass Vernier protractor by Newton & Co of London.
With two screw in fixing
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
By Cary
Located in Norwich, GB
William Cary, London Circular Protractor. C.1810
The protractor with geared knob turn for full
Category
1810s English Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century World Globe - Edited by J. Forest Paris - Globe Terrestre
By J. Forest
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
globe was edited by J. Forest from Paris. The globe has a beautiful protractor, made of copper
Category
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Protractors
Materials
Wood, Paper
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H 19.69 in Dm 10.24 in
Still life with a Herald's trumpet, a Neoclassical urn, a Mason's square, .....
Located in Middletown, NY
, a Neoclassical urn, a Mason's square, and a protractor.
Ink and wash in gray ink on cream laid
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Protractors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Laid Paper
Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
"
Complete.
Compass with all its accessories. Additional accessories under the main compartment. A protractor
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Protractors
Materials
Metal
19th Century Mantel Clock "Astronomy", France circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
protractors can also be found at the top as the crown of the clock. The neat workmanship of the bronze can be
Category
19th Century French Charles X Antique Protractors
Materials
Bronze
Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
design added compass points and a protractor scale to the opposing edge
Brass rollers allow the ruler to
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
H 0.99 in W 20.87 in D 2.96 in
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English 19th Century Regency Period Book Canterbury
Located in London, GB
Constructed in goncalo alves, with four divisions, the top rail of arc-en arbalette form, with turned dividers; the central support in the form of a stylised palm tree trunk; a singl...
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror.
The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Protractors
Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
By Saffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of maple and myrtle briar dressers and nightstands. Brass tips and handles. Retro-treated glass top from the Gris company of Varedo. Very interesting; under the top there are mar...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Walnut Wardrobe, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Designed by Luciano Frigerio, wardrobe with eleven doors in brass and walnut wood, Macassar ebony is a precious essence that is widely used in cabinet making, fine carpentry, turning...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
H 109.45 in W 113.39 in D 24.81 in
Vintage Real Chinese Abacus
Located in Somis, CA
This is an authentic, original Chinese abacus that was actually used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an ingenious calculator has been used in China for over a thousand ye...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Protractors
Materials
Metal
Vintage Backgammon Box Game Set in Large Briefcase with Nautical Theme 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Envision an opulent large backgammon set case, drawing inspiration from the distinguished design aesthetics of both Hermes and Gucci, with a refined focus on a sophisticated nautical...
Category
Late 20th Century French Antique Protractors
Materials
Fabric
H 2 in W 15 in D 9.75 in
Refinished Gerstner & Sons Machinist's Toolbox
Located in New York, NY
Gerstner & Sons is a renowned American company with a long history of manufacturing high-quality tool chests and wooden cases. The company was founded in 1906 by Harry Gerstner in Da...
Category
20th Century American Industrial Antique Protractors
Materials
Felt, Faux Leather, Oak
lamp table abacus suanpan chinese calculator 13 rods 2 heaven 5 earth beads
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
CHINESE, HARDWOOD, ABACUS OR SUANPAN WITH 13 RODS, TWO HEAVEN BEADS & FIVE EARTH BEADS UPCYCLED INTO A TABLE LAMP, 16½“ HIGH
Fun and engaging, interactive table lamp that can also b...
Category
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Protractors
Materials
Hardwood, Beads
H 16.54 in W 7.49 in D 4.93 in
Couroc Resin Tray with Sailing Ships and Compass
By The Couroc Company
Located in Downingtown, PA
Couroc resin tray with sailing ships and compass,
The 1970s
The black resin rectangular tray is decorated with two sailing yachts with crystal stars to bow and stern. To the left...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Protractors
Materials
Resin
Antique Elliott Bros London Brass Surveyors Nautical Navigation Compass
By Elliott Brothers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Elliott Brothers of Ramsden, London brass surveyors / nautical maritime compass with brass case and face and folding sightline.
"A surveyor’s compass is a tool for calculati...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
Alaska Silver Plated Brass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alaska Silver Plated Brass Flower Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. The vase is also available in solid 925 sterling silver. For the Sterling Silver Alaska...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Protractors
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This antique three-draw telescope dates to the 19th century. Solidly crafted with brass draws and a brass barrel wrapped in leather, this antique telescope is a beautiful example of ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1820.
Perfect for bird watching, l...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 2.21 in D 2.21 in
Italy Early 1900s Antique Oakwood Abaco Vintage Calculator Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Old abaco of oakwood, with ten horizontal metal parallel rods fixed to the base on which are strung ten balls free to slide in horizontal line. Each row of balls has a different colo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Protractors
Materials
Wood
Bavarian Pharmacy Balance
Located in New Orleans, LA
This amazing and extremely rare Bavarian Biedermeier-period pharmacy balance stand would have been at home at any apothecary’s shop during the mid-19th century. Crafted of walnut wit...
Category
19th Century Balkan Biedermeier Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Coat and Umbrella Stand
Located in Pembroke, MA
A nice quality 19th century French painted coat stand or "porte manteau", with decorative brass coat hangers, umbrella holder and console with red marble top and drawer. Stand has mi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Protractors
Materials
Marble, Brass
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Cased Station Pointer
Located in Salisbury, GB
A cased Victorian naval station pointer or three arm protractor by Henry Hughes of 59 Fenchurch
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Protractors
Antique Protractor and Auger on Limestone Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Tradesman's Protractor on Limestone Mount
Antique French Auger on Limestone Mount
Category
19th Century French Antique Protractors
Materials
Limestone, Metal
Cased Antique Protractor 360 Degree Scientific Instrument Navigation, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a mahogany cased antique protractor, a 360 degree scientific instrument possibly for
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Protractors
Materials
Metal
H 0.79 in W 10.83 in D 10.83 in
Boxwood and Brass Parallels Made in England
Located in Milan, IT
the introduction, in 1854, of protractor and compass cardinal points on hinged parallel rules, that
Category
1860s British Antique Protractors
Brass Sextant Signed WC COX Devonport, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
protractor scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to + 150, adjustable Vernier with reading Vernier
Category
1850s British Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compartment
Lid interior lifts open by way of a small fabric pull
Parallel ruler, scale rule and protractor
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Protractors
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.29 in D 5.32 in
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
black velvet lining
Six section tray beneath, with a selection of rules, set squares and protractors
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Protractors
Materials
Nickel
H 5.32 in W 14.57 in D 7.29 in
1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
is complete with a protractor circle and a wind rose block.
Measures: Diameter 5.5 x 2 cm - 2.2x
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1910s Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
Meissen Group Allegory 'Europe', By J.J. Kaendler, Germany Around 1860
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
the ground a globe, golden protractor and open book.
The group is based on oval earth pedestal with
Category
Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Protractors
Materials
Porcelain
1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box
Located in Milan, IT
oak wood box with lid. Eight wind rose complete with protractor circle.
The compass is made up of a
Category
Early 1900s Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
H 5.8 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
1920s Sestrel Brass Nautical Gimbal Compass Antique Maritime Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
bottom of which a stem of hard metal is fixed, on which the eight-wind rose complete with protractor
Category
1920s Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
H 6.3 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
1875s Brass Sextant Signed Negus New York Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
key.
Brass frame with engraved silver protractor scale recessed in the arch, with scale from
Category
1870s Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
H 5 in W 10.45 in D 10.6 in
German 1890s Columbus Volksglobus Terrestrial Globe with Circular Wooden Base
By Columbus Volksglobus
Located in Atlanta, GA
A German Columbus Volksglobus terrestrial globe from the late 19th century, with metal protractor
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Protractors
Materials
Metal
Four Fold Boxwood Rule by Edward Preston & Sons of Birmingham
Located in London, GB
central brass protractor joint, spirit level, and steel tips.
Numbered: 3111L
With "E P" trademark
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Late 19th Century English Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century, Globe Terrestre Edited by Forest Paris
By Forest A' Paris
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
, covered with printed paper. The base is made of oak and the protractor is made of chrome-plated metal. The
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Protractors
Materials
Glass, Oak, Paper
German 1890s Terrestrial Globe on Wooden Base Signed Professor Dr. Arthur Krause
By Professor Arthur Krause
Located in Atlanta, GA
marbleized paper décor and metal protractor. Born in Germany during the last decade of the 19th century, this
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Protractors
Materials
Metal
1900s Brass Pocket Magnetic Vintage Compass Magnapole Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
away from magnetic fields to check the ship's heading. The compass is complete with protractor circle
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
Russian Brass Antique Nautical Sextant Made Early 1900s with Wooden Support
Located in Milan, IT
manufacture. Brass frame with engraved silver protractor scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
H 4.34 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
Brass Compass with Leather Case Made in 1916 Supplied to English Officers
Located in Milan, IT
with optical prism for enlargement and a protractor wind rosecompass card to measure the angle between
Category
1910s British Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
1920s Small Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Maritime Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
winds complete with protractor circle for calculating horizontal angles.
English manufacture from the
Category
1920s Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
1920s Brass Nautical Dirigo Seattle Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
the 1920s, in its original oak wood box with brass hinges. Eight wind rose complete with protractor
Category
1920s Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
H 3.9 in W 5.8 in D 5.8 in
Earòy 1900s Nautical Compass Signed Ritchie Boston Antique Maritime Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
rose complete with protractor circle and located in a oak wooden box with slit cover, compass card with
Category
Early 1900s Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
H 3.45 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
1920s Brass Pocket Magnetic Nautical Compass Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Makers London in the 1920's. Compass with eight winds complete with protractor circle for calculating
Category
1920s Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
1900s Ritchie Boston Usa Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass Maritime Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
measure.
Eight-wind rose complete with protractor circle mounted on a wooden board and made-to-measure
Category
Early 1900s Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
H 5.15 in W 5.15 in D 7.3 in
19th C. Nautical Protractor
Located in North Egremont, MA
W & S Jones, 30 Holborn, London, single arm brass protractor, original case.
Category
19th Century English Antique Protractors
Materials
Brass
Vienna Bronze "Draftsman Pig"
Located in San Francisco, CA
tools -- pencil, protractor, and triangle.
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Protractors
Materials
Bronze
C.Adamis Erdglobus H.Kiepert, Berlin, D.Reimer, 1906
By C. Adamis
Located in Raalte, NL
C.Adamis Erdglobus H.Kiepert, Berlin, D.Reimer, 1906. with bronze protractor and standing on black
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Protractors
Materials
Wood, Paper
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Antique Protractors For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique protractors available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique protractors available were constructed with great care. Antique protractors have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique protractors are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian style is often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique protractors over the years, but those made by Cary, London and Columbus Volksglobus are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Protractors?
Prices for antique protractors start at $440 and top out at $3,267 with the average selling for $1,642.
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