Antique Surveying Compass
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
Category
Antique 1890s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
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
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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 12.61 in W 4 in D 4 in
Original Antique Engrving of Chinese Tartary in the 18th Century, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map titled " Ozieme feuille particuls de la Tartarie Chinoise, qui contient un pays
Category
Antique 1730s Maps
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 11.42 in W 18.9 in D 0 in
Authentic 1644 Janssonius Map of the Champagne Region (Campania) in France
Located in Langweer, NL
surveying, symbolizing the scientific endeavor of cartography. The elaborate compass rose and the scale bar
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Antique 1640s Maps
Materials
Paper
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H 21.86 in W 25.99 in D 0 in
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Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, brass dust cover
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1820s Rare Cittelli Milan Brass Wood Praetorian Tablet Antique Surveyor Tool
Located in Milan, IT
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1780s Cole Fecit Brass Antique Surveyor's Transit Theodolite Measurement Tool
Located in Milan, IT
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- 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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