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Antique Vintage Compass

Antique Edwardian Compass Fob 9k Rose Gold Pendant Animal Motif Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian compass fob crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1900s to 1910s
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hand-held bearing compass. An English, oak, marine navigation aid with Sestrel
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Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Chrome Binnacle Compass with Side Oil Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lockhart Phillips. The antiques and vintage pieces encompass Nautical Artifacts & Instruments, Art Deco and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Masonic 9 Karat Gold Square and Compasses Charm Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
clients led us to turn a hobby into our beloved job. We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique
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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold

Brass Compass on Stand by Cassens and Plath, English
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's brass English compass from a decommissioned lifeboat. This is made by Cassens and Plath
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Masonic 18 Karat Gold Trowel Square Compasses Enamel Black Ribbon Fob Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Masonic Oval Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
19.5mm *chain sold separately All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved. They are in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Masonic Oval Locket
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Masonic Oval Locket
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H 1.07 in W 0.77 in
Antique 1.24 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An vintage engagement ring showcasing a 1.24 carats old European cut diamond set in a compass point
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 9ct Gold 1980’s Masonic Oval Cufflinks
Located in Brighton, GB
18mm & width 12.5mm Weight 4.5g All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved. They are
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Late 20th Century English Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique English Beveled Wall Mirror Carved Oak Frame Jacobean Arts & Crafts
Located in Shreveport, LA
Geaux Vintage Antiques. …” with all that, why ‘Geaux’ anywhere else?” …
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Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Wall Mirrors

Materials

Oak

Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
' Riefler maker's mark engraved upon compass This is a quality vintage drawing set, ideal for the office
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Antique Victorian Era 1866 Commemorative Shield 12 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Hamilton, AU
The two headed eagle symbolises both power and justice, like the square and compasses symbol, it is
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3.31ct Agate and Yellow Gold Masonic Ring, Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large vintage 1950s 3.31 carat carved agate and 18 karat yellow
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1920s Masonic Two Headed Eagle Pendant 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
The two headed eagle symbolises both power and justice, like the square and compasses symbol, it is
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

London 1744 Published Watercolour Antique Map of East Africa by Eman Bowen
Located in GB
This is a decorative antique engraved map of East Africa, colored by kingdoms and provinces. The map
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Antique 1740s English George III Maps

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Paper

Vintage Backgammon Box Game Set in Large Briefcase with Nautical Theme 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hermes and Gucci. It features nods to Christophe Colomb America discovery, compass motifs, intricately
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Late 20th Century French Games

Materials

Fabric

Masonic 18 Karat Gold All Seeing Eye Enamel Heliotrope Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
into our beloved job. We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Danish Midcentury Armchair in Teak by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng, Model 52, 1960s
By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
vintage condition. This classic desk chair will complement many interior styles. A modern, antique
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Teak, Lambskin

Oscar Torlasco Six-Light Brass and Glass Chandelier for Stilkronen, 1960s
By Stilkronen, Oscar Torlasco
Located in Barntrup, DE
all vintage or antique lighting, we would always suggest it is tested and fitted by a qualified
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Basel, BS
Imperfections Brand: Knoll Period: 1970s Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Materials: Chrome, Wool
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Vintage Hand Painted California Line San Francisco Steamer Trunk Chest Toy Box
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand painted vintage steamer trunk with nautical decoration depicting the California Line to San Francisco This is a vintage piece ...
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20th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Garnet Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Victorian garnet and diamond pendant and locket, circa 1860. The crystal on the reverse can be removed to encase hair or a photo. The garnet is a fabulous cabochon garne...
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Antique 1860s Unknown High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Vintage Wrought Iron Seating Antique Teal Shell Arm Chair
By Leinfelder
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now and ready to ship is a vintage wrought iron seating antique teal shell arm chair. Beautiful in tact and flaw free wicker with wrought iron bursting sea shell in te...
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Original Antique Bird's Eye View of Banten or Bantam in Java, Indonesia, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'La Ville de Bantam capitale du Roiaume de meme nom'. A bird's eye view of the city Banten or Bantam near the western end of Java in Indonesia. Several tall ...
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Antique 1720s Prints

Materials

Paper

1960s Hobé Green Rhinestone Parure with Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings, Signed
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in McKinney, TX
- Gold tone, with gold filled screw on earring backs - Prong set faceted green rhinestones in two tones - Clear rhinestone accents - Bracelet features fold over clasp and necklace fe...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Antique Swedish "Tyfon Co." Brass Ship's Working Fog Horn, Circa 1910-1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Swedish Brass Ship's Fog Horn Signed by Maker, "Tyfon Co." Circa 1910-1920's. Mounted on a wooden plinth and in working condition (per video). Horn can swivel Up, Down, Le...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet heart pendant, Puffy heart
Located in NEWARK, GB
The sweetest little antique puffy heart pendant. Victorian era it is carved from inky black Whitby Jet with a silver plated jump ring and Jet bale. Well carved with a lovely chunky...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Antique French Breton Bench Settee Entry Hall Brittany Carved Oak Banquette
Located in Tyler, TX
Highly carved oak antique French Breton bench or settee with lift top seat~~c. 1880s Classic French Breton design~~Breton (sometimes known as Brittany) furniture originated in late ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Oak

Late Victorian Large Garnet Heart Locket Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Gilt Metal Heart Locket with attached Bow Brooch Pendant, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches wide set with Bohemian Garnets, Round and Pear shapes , the bac...
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Gilt Metal

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Pearl Heart Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian Heart Pendant set throughout with lovely Seed Pearls. In the center is a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond. The diamond and pearls are set in a wonderful 14 Karat...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Napoleon III Style Carved Giltwood Rope Tassel Mirror
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Napoleon III style hand-carved giltwood rope and tassel wall mirror featuring a large bow finial on the crest. The thick nautical style ropes twist around the border ending...
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20th Century English Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer

1960s Modernist Cleopatra Style Brutalist Evil Eye Drop Gold Statement Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Wonderful 1960s Cleopatra Egyptian style statement necklace featuring a dangling evil eye design. This modernist brutalist Dali style was common in the 1960 and 1970 eras. The sectio...
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Vintage 1960s Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Carved coconut from early 19th century
By Europa Antiques
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Very pretty, richly and finely carved coconut dating from the Empire period. With rotating decoration, it partly represents an admiral surrounded by two cupids holding the laurels of...
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Coconut

Carved and Decorated Sperm Whale Figure, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Carved Sperm Whale, circa 1900, a fine and early hand carved figure of a sperm whale with carved and painted detail to open jaw, in original black paint with highlights. A ve...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

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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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Antique T.BAILEY Original Large Oil Painting on canvas Ship on the Ocean
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale gorgeous original Nautical oil painting on canvas, signed by the mysterious Artist "T. Bailey" (American, 19th/20th). The painting depicts a nautical scene, with a larg...
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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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. Baker of Boston
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Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

1920s Antique Compass Watch Fob Necklace
By Erin Mac Jewelry
Located in Menlo Park, CA
Rare Art Deco blue & turquoise enamel Compass Watch Fob - unique two sided design on heavy vintage
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Vintage 1920s American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Gold-filled, Enamel

Vintage Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage binnacle compass. An English, brass maritime navigation instrument, dating to the
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Beam Compass, German, Cartographer, Architect, Drawing, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage beam compass. A German, silver nickel cartographer's or architect's drawing
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Vintage 1930s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pocket compass. An English, brass terrestrial or maritime navigation instrument
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Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage, Ships Compass, English, Steel, Maritime, Navigation, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ship's compass. An English, steel, maritime navigation compass dating to the mid
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Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Vintage Ships Bearing Plate, English, Maritime, Compass, Navigation, Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ship's bearing plate. An English, mahogany and enamelled maritime navigation aid
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Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

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Mahogany

1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
accuracy; this is evidenced by the sheer number of vintage and antique instruments still in use today. The
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1920s Sestrel Brass Nautical Gimbal Compass Antique Maritime Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
accuracy; this is evidenced by the sheer number of vintage and antique instruments still in use today. The
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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Patents. It is a small vintage compass typically used in recreational sailing, therefore on boats less
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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Patents. It is a small vintage compass typically used in recreational sailing, therefore on boats less
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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. An English, bone and cast metal drafting compass
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Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

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Metal

Early 1900s Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Antique Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
inches. Very good condition. It is a small antique brass compass with a wooden handle that is typically
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Haff Prazision Spezial Drawing Drafting Set of Tools Compass Set
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Haff Prazision Spezial compass set A very
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20th Century German Post-Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876
Located in Milan, IT
accuracy; this is evidenced by the sheer number of vintage and antique instruments still in use today.              
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Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects

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Brass

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876
Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876
H 5.52 in W 8.98 in D 4.26 in
Midcentury Maison Jansen Mahogany and Églomisé Black Glass Compass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Midcentury Maison Jansen vintage coffee table. With black reverse painted glass top and a mahogany
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Masonic 9 Karat Gold Square and Compasses Cameo Oval Charm Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian
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Mid-20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Late 19th Century Nautical Hand-Held Magnetic Bearing Compass H. Browne Sestrel
Located in Milan, IT
- 4.13 inches. Very good condition. It is a small antique brass compass with a wooden handle that is
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Antique 1890s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Milan, IT
good condition. It is a small antique brass compass with a wooden handle that is typically used for
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Antique 1880s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Masonic JHW 9 Karat 15 Karat Gold Square And Compasses Cross Ball Orb Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
hobby into our beloved job. We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces
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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

1960s Vintage Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
the image of an antique compass. The quality is very good, the base is very heavy solid steel with
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

1960s Vintage Coffee Table
1960s Vintage Coffee Table
H 18 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique English Beveled Wall Mirror Carved Oak Frame Jacobean Arts & Crafts
Located in Shreveport, LA
Vintage Antiques. …” with all that, why ‘Geaux’ anywhere else?” …
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Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

1970s Emerald Amethyst Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 carat white gold. This striking antique white gold ring is set with a central round
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Vintage 1970s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Masonic 18 Karat Gold All Seeing Eye Enamel Heliotrope Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
into our beloved job. We offer a huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Whimsical Decorative Map of Nantucket by Jack Atherton, 1937
Located in Nantucket, MA
A wonderful vintage pictorial map of Nantucket Island, by Jack Atherton, 1937, simple and whimsical
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Vintage 1930s American Modern Maps

Materials

Paper

1900s Brass Pocket Magnetic Vintage Compass Magnapole Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical travel compass made of brass in the early 1900s, signed The Magnapole; small compass used
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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique 9ct Gold Ships Wheel Compass Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Compass Pendant 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1919 A truly fabulous find, an
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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Ships Wheel Compass Pendant
Antique 9ct Gold Ships Wheel Compass Pendant
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1900s, Big Magnetic Brass Nautical Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
synonymous with quality and accuracy; this is evidenced by the sheer number of vintage and antique
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1918s Barker's Magnaetic Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
first world war. It is a small vintage compass typically used in recreational sailing, therefore on
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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Box Compass, English, Oak, Brass, Gimbal, Maritime, Navigation, Aid
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage box compass. An English, oak and brass gimbal maritime navigation aid, dating to
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Magnetic Nautical Compass Original Box Antique Marine Nautical Tool
Located in Milan, IT
quality and accuracy; this is evidenced by the sheer number of vintage and antique instruments still in
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Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique Heavy Metal Pommel with Inset Compass Gadget Cane or Walking Stick
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage walking stick or cane is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Metal

1918s Antique Liquid Bearing Brass Pocket Compass Signed F. Barker & Sons London
Located in Milan, IT
first world war. It is a small vintage compass typically used in recreational sailing, therefore on
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Vintage 1910s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1944
Located in Nantucket, MA
antiques and vintage pieces encompass Nautical Artifacts & Instruments, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Milan, IT
good condition. It is a small antique brass compass with a wooden handle that is typically used for
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Antique 1880s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drawing Set, English, Draughtsman, Cartographer, Instrument, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing set. An English, boxed draughtsman's or cartographer's instrument
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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Barovier e Toso Antiqued Brass & Braided Glass Picture Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
iconic and instantly recognizable as Bottega Veneta's woven leather or the Compass legs of a Jeanneret
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Double Albert Pocket watch Chain with "T" Bar in British 9-K Rose Gold, Antique
Located in London, GB
Vintage 9-carat Rose Gold Pocket watch chain with "T" Bar, Hallmarked by Birmingham 1929. Albert
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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Jade Ring Glassy Apple Green Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
, vintage and antique jade rings such as this one fall prey to well-meaning owners who have the stones
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Antique 1908 Trippensee Planetarium Company Orrery
Located in Nashville, TN
vintage style! A compass inlay is located in the extendable arm. It is made of wood, metal and bakelite in
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Early 20th Century American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Antique Vintage Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique vintage compass available at 1stDibs. An antique vintage compass — often made from metal, brass and crystal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique vintage compass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique vintage compass bearing Art Deco, Georgian or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique vintage compass over the years, but those crafted by Oscar Torlasco and Stilkronen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Vintage Compass?

An antique vintage compass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,516, while the lowest priced sells for $552 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.
Questions About Antique Vintage Compass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique 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.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.