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Antique Silver Compass

A Brass Pocket Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca
A Brass Pocket Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

A Brass Pocket Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

Located in Firenze, IT

With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels

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1780s French Neoclassical Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass
Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass

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

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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael

Category

Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

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George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass
George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass

George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass

By J. C. Vickery

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

reveal a silver gilt compartment for vestas. A compass set into one face with gold rim. Revolving brass

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1910s English Other Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca
A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

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H 4.73 in Dm 5.12 in

A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

Located in Firenze, IT

, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow
19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow

19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow

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H 6.5 in W 12 in D 9 in

19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow

By S.P. Cohen, Glasgow

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

supports mounted on a vernier plate with silvered compass level and cross levels. 0 to 30 degrees

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1840s Great Britain (UK) Other Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780
Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780

Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780

Located in Firenze, IT

covered by the seller (customs duties included). Octagonal silver metal dial inset compass well, mounted

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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case
Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case

Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English hallmarked sterling silver compass

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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

, ruler with double scale, silver compass, three compasses with different measures, different drawing pens

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1850s British Antique Silver Compass

18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case
18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case

18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Georg Vogler). The octagonal gilt brass base has a glazed silver compass rose showing a magnetic

Category

18th Century Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass
Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass

By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive and rare antique, Victorian era sterling silver vesta case with an inset compass

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Antique Victorian Compass Pendant Fob, Ships Wheel, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Compass Pendant Fob, Ships Wheel, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Compass Pendant Fob, Ships Wheel, Sterling Silver

Located in NEWARK, GB

piece, crafted in sterling silver, well designed as a ships wheel with a central working compass. The

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Brass and Sterling Silver "Pocket Watch" Compass, circa 1890
Antique English Brass and Sterling Silver "Pocket Watch" Compass, circa 1890

Antique English Brass and Sterling Silver "Pocket Watch" Compass, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A most unusual pocket compass created in the form of a pocket watch, the case being made from

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico
19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico

19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

, London. The gilt brass circular base has a glazed silver compass rose and blued steel hands indicating

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Brass

Masonic JHW 9 Karat 15 Karat Gold Square And Compasses Cross Ball Orb Pendant
Masonic JHW 9 Karat 15 Karat Gold Square And Compasses Cross Ball Orb Pendant

Masonic JHW 9 Karat 15 Karat Gold Square And Compasses Cross Ball Orb Pendant

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

features two segments. - The “Square and Compasses” is crafted in 15K gold. - The cross ball orb is

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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons
Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons

Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

comprehensive set of antique drawing tools Displays a desirable aged patina Silver nickel compasses with bone

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Nickel

Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Pendant
Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Pendant

Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Pendant

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H 1.25 in W 1.13 in D 0.19 in Dm 1.13 in

Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Pendant

By Pendleton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian Albert chain compass fob in sterling silver. Hallmarked by Pendleton & Sons, Birmingham

Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial
French Equinoctial Compass Sundial

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial

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H 1.58 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

silvered compass scale, two water levels, a folding gnomon, an hour ring, and a latitude arc, all housed in

Category

1870s Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

locking travelling compass; an addition to our diverse silver collection This exceptional antique

Category

1830s English William IV Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins
18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins

18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century silver pocket compass signed by Watkins Charing cross, London The enamel compass

Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

19th Century Lacquered Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow
19th Century Lacquered Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow

19th Century Lacquered Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow

By S.P. Cohen, Glasgow

Located in Norwich, GB

frame supports mounted on a vernier plate with silvered compass level and cross levels. 0 to 30 degrees

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France
19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France

19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France

By Jacques Linedal

Located in Milan, IT

A 19th century silvered and gilt-brass horizontal compass-sundial, signed Jacques Linedal fecit a

Category

19th Century French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Men's Diamond Ring 1.25 Carat, Circa 1850s Size 11.5-12
Men's Diamond Ring 1.25 Carat, Circa 1850s Size 11.5-12

Men's Diamond Ring 1.25 Carat, Circa 1850s Size 11.5-12

Located in Northampton, MA

at the compass points. The silver has no evidence of ever being polished so it has oxidized

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Rare Sterling Silver Desk Globe Compass
Rare Sterling Silver Desk Globe Compass

Rare Sterling Silver Desk Globe Compass

Located in New York, NY

Very rare sterling silver compass in the shape of a World globe. A superbly crafted piece with

Category

19th Century American Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Metal

17TH C FRENCH SILVER POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS
17TH C FRENCH SILVER POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS

17TH C FRENCH SILVER POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS

Located in Essex, MA

A late 17th century French silver pocket sundial, engraved "Butterfield a Paris", by Michael

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip
Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip

Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip

By Mappin Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Most unique money clip: a large figural "sundial" set with a small brass compass. Made and signed

Category

1910s British Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Combined Vesta Case, Whistle & Compass
Victorian Silver Combined Vesta Case, Whistle & Compass

Victorian Silver Combined Vesta Case, Whistle & Compass

By Frederick Edmonds 1

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver Vesta Case made in the form of a Whistle, combined with a working

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Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Compass

Silver Pocket Sundial Compass French Jean Baptiste Nicolas DELURE 1695-1736
Silver Pocket Sundial Compass French Jean Baptiste Nicolas DELURE 1695-1736

Silver Pocket Sundial Compass French Jean Baptiste Nicolas DELURE 1695-1736

Located in Firenze, IT

covered by the seller (customs duties included). Silver pocket sundial. The instrument features the

Category

1710s French Louis XVI Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass
Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass

Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass

Located in Placerville, CA

compass illustrated here, words could not describe the emotions I felt. I was looking at one of the most

Category

1830s American Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium
c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium

c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium

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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium

Located in Greenlawn, NY

The silver cube features a clock, compass, engraved Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales, a

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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Brass

Edwardian sterling silver large tankard, 1912
Edwardian sterling silver large tankard, 1912

Edwardian sterling silver large tankard, 1912

By Carrington & Co

Located in Braintree, GB

Edwardian sterling silver large tankard. Made in England, London, 1912 Maker: Carrington & Co Dimensions: Height: 17.5 cm Width: 14 cm Weight: 955 grams Condition: The tankard is p...

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1910s British Edwardian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

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Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Combination Scent Bottle / Vinaigrette

Antique Sterling Silver and Glass Combination Scent Bottle / Vinaigrette

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver combination scent bottle / vinaigrette; an addition to our diverse collectable silverware collect...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 2.13 in

Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Table Clock

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This luxurious and rare table clock is the essence of Art Deco style. Retailed at the renowned J. E. Caldwell & Co., this exceptional timepiece is comprised of a French clock mov...

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20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Enamel

Fine quality antique marquetry inlaid mantle clock by Thomas A Paris
Fine quality antique marquetry inlaid mantle clock by Thomas A Paris

Fine quality antique marquetry inlaid mantle clock by Thomas A Paris

Located in Ipswich, GB

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Early 19th Century French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp

$42,000

H 26.5 in Dm 22.3 in

Tiffany Studios Geometric Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. Art nouveau classic wit Art Deco design. Attractive orange peel texture with light gilding and red...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Bronze

Stephen Smith Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Gilt Goblets
Stephen Smith Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Gilt Goblets

Stephen Smith Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Gilt Goblets

By Stephen Smith

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver gilt goblets have a bell shaped form supported by a plain knopped pedestal to a circular spreading foot. The surface of these Vic...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1932 Art Deco Mechanical Desk Clock Box Sterling Silver
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Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1932 Art Deco Mechanical Desk Clock Box Sterling Silver

$22,488Sale Price|25% Off

H 3.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1932 Art Deco Mechanical Desk Clock Box Sterling Silver

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco mechanical box clock designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is an extremely rare multifunctional desk piece, created in Paris France during the art deco period by the jewe...

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Art Deco Alabaster Table Clock
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Art Deco Alabaster Table Clock

$1,490

H 23 in W 26 in D 8 in

Art Deco Alabaster Table Clock

Located in Vienna, AT

Alabaster with brass movement, digits and pointer, made in Germany in the 1930.

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1930s German Art Deco Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Art Deco Table Desk Clock Kienzle
Art Deco Table Desk Clock Kienzle

Art Deco Table Desk Clock Kienzle

$498

H 5.12 in W 9.06 in D 1.58 in

Art Deco Table Desk Clock Kienzle

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass frame nickel plated clock face made of polished steel and fixed on pink colored glass made by Kienzl in the late, 1930s. Fitted with a mechanical movement. On request can be re...

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1930s German Industrial Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Gents Station Clock from London St. Pancras Station
Early 20th Century Gents Station Clock from London St. Pancras Station

Early 20th Century Gents Station Clock from London St. Pancras Station

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Gents Station Clock from London St. Pancras Station A One-off example of an early 20th Century four-sided Gents of Leicester station clock. A true monster of a...

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1920s British Late Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Metal

Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock
Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock

Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

The extraordinary beauty and superior craftsmanship of 17th century German clockmaking is on full display in this exceptionally rare horizontal tabletop timepiece dating to 1650 Augs...

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17th Century German Renaissance Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Antique Diamond, Seed Pearl, Guilloche Enamel, and 18K Gold Pocket Watch
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Antique Diamond, Seed Pearl, Guilloche Enamel, and 18K Gold Pocket Watch

Located in New York, NY

This antique pocket watch, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold with seed pearls and guilloché enamel, is a stunning example of late 19th-century craftsmanship. The case is adorned with s...

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19th Century Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Red Chinoiserie Table Clock, French
Red Chinoiserie Table Clock, French

Red Chinoiserie Table Clock, French

$1,600

H 8.25 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Red Chinoiserie Table Clock, French

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century Red French Chinoiserie Table Clock. Clock has a brass movement stamped "France," and is painted with gilt pagodas, and flowers, and birds, all on a dark red background. ...

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Wood

Cartier Gold Minute Repeater
Cartier Gold Minute Repeater

Cartier Gold Minute Repeater

$188,500

H 4.75 in W 3.63 in D 2.88 in

Cartier Gold Minute Repeater

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This minute repeater carriage clock by the esteemed Cartier is a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship created circa 1900. Finished in gold, diamonds and cabochon moonstone with an...

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20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Agate, Gold, Enamel

1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France
1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France

1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France

$902

H 4.73 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in

1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France

By Blangy

Located in Devon, England

One of my personal favourite makers of French clocks is this clock by Blangy. The stylized numerals are the epitome of Art Deco. The whole body of the clock is chrome which rests on ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Chrome

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Antique Silver Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique silver compass you’re looking for. Each antique silver compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are many kinds of the antique silver compass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver compass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique silver compass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Butterfield Paris, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd and Frederick Edmonds produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Silver Compass?

Prices for an antique silver compass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $6,534, while the average can fetch as much as $1,593.