Antique Wooden Compass

Even the inventory of a Sicilian ship of 1200's, the San Nicolò, refers to the presence on board of a magnet and a "bussola di ligno", that is a wooden compass.    

Even the inventory of a Sicilian ship of 1200’s, the San Nicolò, refers to the presence on board of a magnet and a "bussola di ligno", that is a wooden compass.

Even the inventory of a Sicilian ship of 1200’s, the San Nicolò, refers to the presence on board of a magnet and a "bussola di ligno", that is a wooden compass.

Liquid compass on universal joint signed ES Ritchie & Sons Boston USA 47547 from the early 1900s, mounted on a wooden and brass base made to measure 20 x 9 cm, height 13.5 cm, compas...

A very handsome Victorian military explorer's compass dating to around 1840 / 1860 set in a hinged wooden block measuring 2" square.

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

Topographic compass, wooden and brass, signed W. & L. E. Gurley Troy USA of the late 19th century.

Magnetic compass on universal joint in its original wooden box with slot lid, signed Sestrel in the early 1900s.

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.

Liquid compass on universal joint made by La Filotecnica Milano Ing. A. Salmoiraghi in the early 1900s and adopted by the Royal Hydrographic Institute equipped with an optical prism ...

Brass and glass dry compass on universal joint signed Blake & Son Gosport made in the first half of the 19th century and mounted on a walnut wooden base.

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,...

Even the inventory of a Sicilian ship of 1200's, the San Nicolò, refers to the presence on board of a magnet and a "bussola di ligno", that is a wooden compass.

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

The brass compass is beautifully constructed and fitted in its original wooden lidded box.

Dry magnetic compass placed in its original wooden case green painted, compass card with eight winds on paper, signed J.

It is a small antique brass compass with a wooden handle that is typically used for pleasure sailing.

It is a small antique brass compass with a wooden handle that is typically used for pleasure sailing.

Measures: Height 23 cm, compass diameter 10.5 cm. Very good condition. It is a small antique brass compass with a wooden handle that is typically used for pleasure sailing.

The wooden base has an embedded compass and supports the globe on a bronze stand.       

Large 'Papier Machè' terrestrial globe (12" diameter), with gores printed in calcography a color finished, on a wooden tripod. One compass joints the three feet.

a small earth globe by ludwig julius heymann, berlin ca. 1890. 12 printed segments on a cardboard bowl. revolvable mounted on a turned wooden base with compass. perimeter 37.8" (96 c...

This tea caddy is of rectangular form with a stepped hinged lid, set on bun feet and worked in Caribbean timbers and wooden nails with compass roses and a central starburst roundel o...

Even the inventory of a Sicilian ship of 1200's, the San Nicolò, refers to the presence on board of a magnet and a "bussola di ligno", that is a wooden compass.

Even the inventory of a Sicilian ship of 1200’s, the San Nicolò, refers to the presence on board of a magnet and a "bussola di ligno", that is a wooden compass.    

Even the inventory of a Sicilian ship of 1200's, the San Nicolò, refers to the presence on board of a magnet and a "bussola di ligno", that is a wooden compass.

Liquid compass on cardan joint signed Ritchie Boston USA n. 79687 from the early 1900s, eight-wind rose complete with protractor circle and located in a oak wooden box with slit cove...

Even the inventory of a Sicilian ship of 1200’s, the San Nicolò, refers to the presence on board of a magnet and a "bussola di ligno", that is a wooden compass.

Mounted on a custom-made wooden and brass board. Very good condition. Diameter compass inche 9, height base included inche 7.85, table width inch 14.

Contained in its originale wooden box. Very good condition. Diameter compass inche 5.35, Measure box inches 7.8x 7.5 h 6.4.

Harrisman of Chicago, the compass is mounted on a custom ona wooden board and brass base made to measure.

A magnificent large English desk compass measuring 6 1/2" in diameter; the underside has been finished with some new green baize to protect your desk-top. Made from Walnut with a ...

Liquid compass on universal joint signed STAR Boston 46723 from the early 1900s, complete with original wooden box with slot cover and mounted on a walnut board.

Small nautical compass from the early 1900s, mounted on a universal joint and placed in its original wooden box.

Large nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint, British manufacture of the second half of the 19th century mounted on wooden board.

Dry compass in its original wooden box with slot lid.

Dry compass in its original wooden box with slot lid.

Large dry compass placed in its original wooden box with slot lid.

The compass has been mounted on a wooden base. Compass diameter 27 cm, width of the wooden board cm 39, box cm 40 x 40 x 24 (h).

Measures: Height 23 cm, compass diameter 10.5 cm. Very good condition. It is a small antique brass compass with a wooden handle that is typically used for pleasure sailing.

Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of German origin, by David Beringer, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1790 circa, in goo...

Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of German origin, by Johann Georg Kleininger, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1785 circ...

It is a small antique brass compass with a wooden handle that is typically used for pleasure sailing.

Extra Large Wooden Compass, France c.1890. The grand scale of this compass that is in working order is quite unusual and is striking both visually and whn actually held in the hand.

Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! The grand scale of this French architect compass, circa 189...

The globes are each supported by four incised mahogany quadrants joined to the horizon between pairs of ogee brackets, raised on a mahogany tripod stand with ring and baluster turned...

Globe on wooden stand with built-in compass at base and Zodiac ring.

Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...

Rare and early German Stollentruhe, dating from around 1620. This compact 17th-century oak chest combines historical significance with visual presence. Entirely crafted from solid oa...

Place this impressive antique cassone at the foot of a king size bed or in a grand entry hall for both statement and storage. Crafted in Italy circa 1680, the rectangular coffer stan...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Exhibition Museum quality, hand carved Walnut double sided partner desk circa 1860...

This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished with elaborate carvings on the headboard and sides. The stunning wood grain enha...

This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three pa...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...

19th century French Renaissance Revival Hunt Buffet represents a spectacular example of the glorious revival of the Renaissance that occurred during the middle of the century all acr...

This vernacular chest exudes character and charm. The moulded panels and inlay inject gravitas. It has a lovely mellow lustrous patina. It is unusual being large and providing a copi...

GOTHIC CHEST WITH LINENFOLD PANELS   ORIGIN : ILE DE FRANCE PERIOD : CIRCA 1500   Height : 78 cm Length : 167 cm Depth : 61 cm           Walnut   Simple in the structure, this chest ...

Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.

Superb and rare Italian Renaissance walnut wedding chest or cassone from the late 16th century from the Tuscany region. Very beautiful chest with a wood marquetry coat of arms in it...