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Antique English Brass Cased Compass, c.1920
Antique English Brass Cased Compass, c.1920

Antique English Brass Cased Compass, c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

A smart early twentieth century brass cased travelling compass with lid to protect the glass

Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique English WW1 Military Issued Compass - 1917
Antique English WW1 Military Issued Compass - 1917

Antique English WW1 Military Issued Compass - 1917

Located in Bath, GB

A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass engraved on the lid with the war

Category

Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Antique English WW1 Military Issued Compass - 1917
Antique English WW1 Military Issued Compass - 1917

Antique English WW1 Military Issued Compass - 1917

Located in Bath, GB

A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass engraved on the lid with the war

Category

Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Antique English Signed Explorer Compass, circa 1880
Antique English Signed Explorer Compass, circa 1880

Antique English Signed Explorer Compass, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome Victorian pocket / explorer compass with a cross bar needle pivoting on a jewelled

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Boat Compass
Boat Compass

Boat Compass

Sold|$695

Boat Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique boat dry card compass mounted into timber, dovetail box via gimbal by C.R. Sherman

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900
Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

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

Category

Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 9k Rose Gold Compass Pendant, Carnelian Fob
Antique 9k Rose Gold Compass Pendant, Carnelian Fob

Antique 9k Rose Gold Compass Pendant, Carnelian Fob

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique 9kt gold compass pendant or fob. It has a Carnelian stone set to one side

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son
Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son

Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Brass and oak construction. Brass plate on front reads: Compass #7542N. Sestrel; Henry Browne

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Gold Enamel Freemasons Square and Compass Cufflinks
Antique Gold Enamel Freemasons Square and Compass Cufflinks

Antique Gold Enamel Freemasons Square and Compass Cufflinks

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

fine pair of antique 9 karat yellow gold and enamel 'Freemasons' Square and Compass cufflinks

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique English Wooden Cased Compass by Stanley, London
Antique English Wooden Cased Compass by Stanley, London

Antique English Wooden Cased Compass by Stanley, London

By Stanley & Co., London 1

Located in Bath, GB

A very handsome Victorian military explorer's compass dating to around 1840 / 1860 set in a hinged

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique English WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass
Antique English WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass

Antique English WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass

Located in Bath, GB

An excellent example of a First World War military compass. It is fully functioning, has a brass

Category

Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Very Large Antique Wrought Iron and Gilt Bronze Compass
Very Large Antique Wrought Iron and Gilt Bronze Compass

Very Large Antique Wrought Iron and Gilt Bronze Compass

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very large antique wrought iron and gilt bronze compass Very large wrought iron compass decorated

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass Scientific Instrument, Victorian, 1900
Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass Scientific Instrument, Victorian, 1900

Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass Scientific Instrument, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gimballed compass. An English, brass and glass decorative scientific instrument

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

A fantastic antique, Victorian compass fob pendant designed as a ships wheel. This is a nice sized

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass, Decorative, Display, Victorian, 1880
Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass, Decorative, Display, Victorian, 1880

Antique Gimballed Compass, English, Brass, Decorative, Display, Victorian, 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gimballed compass. An English, brass and glass decorative scientific instrument

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Star Pathfinder Boat Compass
Star Pathfinder Boat Compass

Star Pathfinder Boat Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique Boat Compass by Star Pathfinder of Boston Mass. Highly polished and lacquered gimballed

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Military Nickel Compass Wristwatch
Military Nickel Compass Wristwatch

Military Nickel Compass Wristwatch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An antique nickel 54MM Military Compass wristwatch that is quite rare to come across. Featuring a

Category

20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

Antique Desk Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Ship, Regency, circa 1830
Antique Desk Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Ship, Regency, circa 1830

Antique Desk Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Ship, Regency, circa 1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique desk compass. An English, oak maritime or ship's compass and dating to the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop with Compass, c.1910
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop with Compass, c.1910

Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop with Compass, c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

century, circa 1910. What of course makes it highly collectable is the inset working compass. A novelty

Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1910
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1910

Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

century, c.1910. What of course makes it highly collectable is the inset working compass. A novelty piece

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920

Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

century, c.1920. What of course makes it highly collectable is the inset working compass. A novelty piece

Category

Vintage 1920s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique c.1910 English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass
Antique c.1910 English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass

Antique c.1910 English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass

Located in Bath, GB

century, c.1910. What of course makes it highly collectable is the inset working compass. A novelty piece

Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1910
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1910

Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

century, c.1910. What of course makes it highly collectable is the inset working compass. A novelty piece

Category

Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass On Box
Brass Boat Compass On Box

Brass Boat Compass On Box

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique solid brass gimbaled yacht compass by Ritchie of Boston. Bezel is pierced with number

Category

Vintage 1950s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass c.1890
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass c.1890

Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass c.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to around 1890. The floating card dial pivots

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

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Antiques Compasses For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antiques compasses is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antiques compasses — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antiques compasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antiques compasses to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, folk art and industrial antiques compasses are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antiques compasses over the years, but those made by Lawrence and Mayo, Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel and A. Lietz Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antiques Compasses?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,076, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $9,000,000 highest priced.
Questions About Antiques Compasses
  • 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.