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English Antique Nautical Dry Compass, by George Christian, Liverpool
English Antique Nautical Dry Compass, by George Christian, Liverpool

English Antique Nautical Dry Compass, by George Christian, Liverpool

By George Christian

Located in Delft, NL

English antique nautical dry compass, by George Christian, Liverpool Antique late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique 10ct Yellow Gold Masonic Compass Pendant / Fob / Charm
Antique 10ct Yellow Gold Masonic Compass Pendant / Fob / Charm

Antique 10ct Yellow Gold Masonic Compass Pendant / Fob / Charm

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 10 carat yellow gold masonic compass pendant/fob/charm

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Compass Pendant, Carnelian Seal Fob
Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Compass Pendant, Carnelian Seal Fob

Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Compass Pendant, Carnelian Seal Fob

Located in NEWARK, GB

A sweet antique 9 karat yellow gold compass pendant set with a Carnelian fob. This lovely little

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English Brass & Glass Elegant Compass by Spencer & Co London
Antique English Brass & Glass Elegant Compass by Spencer & Co London

Antique English Brass & Glass Elegant Compass by Spencer & Co London

By Spencer & Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant compass circa 1970's in solid brass with glass bt spencer & Co.

Category

20th Century English Hollywood Regency Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique English Folding Compass In Brass Case c.1900
Unusual Antique English Folding Compass In Brass Case c.1900

Unusual Antique English Folding Compass In Brass Case c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

An unusual English compass which folds into it's own brass case. Marked "England" and dating to c

Category

Antique Early 1900s 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 English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass
Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass

Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass

By Lawrence and Mayo

Located in Bath, GB

having been meticulously professionally re-polished to gleam. They come with the integral compass

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass
Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass

Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass

By Lawrence and Mayo

Located in Bath, GB

having been meticulously professionally re-polished to gleam. They come with the integral compass

Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Compass Fob 9k Rose Gold Pendant Animal Motif Vintage Jewelry
Antique Edwardian Compass Fob 9k Rose Gold Pendant Animal Motif Vintage Jewelry

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

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Heavy Metal Pommel with Inset Compass Gadget Cane or Walking Stick
Antique Heavy Metal Pommel with Inset Compass Gadget Cane or Walking Stick

Antique Heavy Metal Pommel with Inset Compass Gadget Cane or Walking Stick

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

working compass in it and graduated turned metal portions on the handle making for a very solid and heavy

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Metal

Antique English Compass In Case With White Enamel Dial; Georgian C.1820
Antique English Compass In Case With White Enamel Dial; Georgian C.1820

Antique English Compass In Case With White Enamel Dial; Georgian C.1820

Located in Bath, GB

A charming early little compass with a polished brass case and a perfect white enamelled face or

Category

Antique 1820s British George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Boat Compass by Ritchie of Boston
Boat Compass by Ritchie of Boston

Boat Compass by Ritchie of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique Mariners Compass by American Maker E.S. Ritchie and Sons of Boston. Compass card with ship

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood
Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood

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

Category

Antique 1880s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Compass, circa 1880s
19th Century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Compass, circa 1880s

19th Century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Compass, circa 1880s

Located in New York, NY

Good Antique, Working Compass Made in Continental Europe Jules Verne called it one of the greatest

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

1880 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Compass Watch Fob
1880 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Compass Watch Fob

1880 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Compass Watch Fob

Located in Lexington, KY

This incredible Victorian watch fob dates back to 1880 and is a stunning 14k rose gold compass! The

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

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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.