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American Folk Art Wood and Iron Compass trade Sign, Large-Scale
American Folk Art Wood and Iron Compass trade Sign, Large-Scale

American Folk Art Wood and Iron Compass trade Sign, Large-Scale

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique wood and iron compass. An early model of a handmade tool in working condition with a rich

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Scientific Instruments

Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine

Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine

Located in Nantucket, MA

compass boxes. Today, antique sailor's valentines remain highly prized and are eagerly sought. They are

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Antique Early 1900s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

1920s Antique Compass Watch Fob Necklace
1920s Antique Compass Watch Fob Necklace

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

Materials

Gold-filled, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Compass 18 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant on 9 Carat Gold Chain
Antique Edwardian Compass 18 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant on 9 Carat Gold Chain

Antique Edwardian Compass 18 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant on 9 Carat Gold Chain

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Such a lovely antique compass pendant, so simple yet such a beautiful piece made from 18ct Yellow

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sperry Gyro Compass Repeater
Antique Sperry Gyro Compass Repeater

Antique Sperry Gyro Compass Repeater

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Antique sherry gyro compass repeater Mark XV Mod. 0 Measures: 14" round x 12" height 13870-3.

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20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Gold Compass Charm Pendant
Antique Gold Compass Charm Pendant

Antique Gold Compass Charm Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Very interesting diamond-shaped compass charm. 14K yellow gold. 1" x 1." With original glass

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Antique Early 1900s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Wood and Iron Drafting Compass
Antique Wood and Iron Drafting Compass

Antique Wood and Iron Drafting Compass

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique wood and iron drafting compass.

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Early 20th Century American Architectural Models

Materials

Iron

19th c Antique Brass Deck Compass
19th c Antique Brass Deck Compass

19th c Antique Brass Deck Compass

Located in Stamford, CT

19th c Antique brass deck compass with dolphins detail

Category

Antique 19th Century Desk Accessories

Antique Japanese Compass Locket, Circa 1890
Antique Japanese Compass Locket, Circa 1890

Antique Japanese Compass Locket, Circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

Antique Japanese compass locket measuring app. 1 1/16 (including bail) x 1 inch wide, with a tri

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese More Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Jockey Cap Compass Pendant
Antique Victorian Jockey Cap Compass Pendant

Antique Victorian Jockey Cap Compass Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A fine antique jockey's cap pendant with a miniature (working!) compass inside. It's crafted in 9

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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique American Nautical Skylight Binnacle Compass
Antique American Nautical Skylight Binnacle Compass

Antique American Nautical Skylight Binnacle Compass

Located in Palm City, FL

An interesting antique skylight binnacle fitted with an American compass by D. Baker of Melrose

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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Antique Victorian Gold Anchor Compass Pendant Necklace
Antique Victorian Gold Anchor Compass Pendant Necklace

Antique Victorian Gold Anchor Compass Pendant Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool antique gold anchor pendant with a working (!!) compass centrepiece. It dates from the mid

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Gold Cufflinks with Watch and Compass

Antique Gold Cufflinks with Watch and Compass

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful 14K gold antique cufflinks. One cufflink is a watch and the other cufflink is a compass

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American Cufflinks

Antique Ship's Captain Nautical Tell Tale Compass
Antique Ship's Captain Nautical Tell Tale Compass

Antique Ship's Captain Nautical Tell Tale Compass

Located in Palm City, FL

Shown is a truly fine dry card tell tale compass. It has a paper card which has the directions

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Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip
Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip

Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip

By Mappin Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Most unique money clip: a large figural "sundial" set with a small brass compass. Made and signed

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Vintage 1910s British More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 19th Century Antique American Mariners Compass Patchwork Quilt
Early 19th Century Antique American Mariners Compass Patchwork Quilt

Early 19th Century Antique American Mariners Compass Patchwork Quilt

Located in Kent, GB

Rarely do we see such a superb example of an antique quilt. The immensely complex 'Mariners Compass

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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Quilts

Materials

Fabric

Antique Victorian Gold Masonic Globe and Compass Folding Fob Pendant
Antique Victorian Gold Masonic Globe and Compass Folding Fob Pendant

Antique Victorian Gold Masonic Globe and Compass Folding Fob Pendant

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

in this style. It shows a compass and star on top a globe which opens to reveal a star insider and

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Victorian "Ship’s Wheel" Anchor & Compass Pendant
Victorian "Ship’s Wheel" Anchor & Compass Pendant

Victorian "Ship’s Wheel" Anchor & Compass Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This exceptional antique Ship's Wheel pendant features a working compass on one side, and a "rope

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Edwardian Tourmaline Diamond Compass Point Ring
Edwardian Tourmaline Diamond Compass Point Ring

Edwardian Tourmaline Diamond Compass Point Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This cool antique French ring is set with a central tourmaline, with a diamond accent at each

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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Gold Compass Pendant Necklace
Antique Victorian Gold Compass Pendant Necklace

Antique Victorian Gold Compass Pendant Necklace

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A fine antique compass pendant modelled in 9 karat rose gold. With original glass and fittings

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Edwardian Gold Compass Pendant
Antique Edwardian Gold Compass Pendant

Antique Edwardian Gold Compass Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A cool antique compass pendant modelled in 9 karat gold. The front and back faces have been hand

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Edwardian Chain-Link Gold Compass Pendant
Edwardian Chain-Link Gold Compass Pendant

Edwardian Chain-Link Gold Compass Pendant

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This charming antique compass pendant dates to the early 20th Century, 1907. It's modelled in 9k

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late Victorian Compass Pendant in High Carat Yellow Gold
Antique Late Victorian Compass Pendant in High Carat Yellow Gold

Antique Late Victorian Compass Pendant in High Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Such a lovely antique compass pendant, so simple yet such a beautiful piece created in the Late

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Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Compass Pendant
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Compass Pendant

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Compass Pendant

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

This antique Victorian compass pendant, crafted from 18-carat hallmarked gold, is an exquisite and

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Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches

Early 19th Century Antique E.S. Ritchie Brass Compass
Early 19th Century Antique E.S. Ritchie Brass Compass

Early 19th Century Antique E.S. Ritchie Brass Compass

By E.S. Ritchie & Co

Located in Milan, OH

Introducing the Antique E.S. Ritchie Brass Compass from the early 1900s to 1920s. This piece of

Category

Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Diamond Masonic Gold Compass Incredibly Hand-Engraved
Large Antique Diamond Masonic Gold Compass Incredibly Hand-Engraved

Large Antique Diamond Masonic Gold Compass Incredibly Hand-Engraved

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This is a magnificent very rare 14 karat gold compass with a bezel set solitaire diamond approx 1

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian/Edwardian Gold Locket with Compass, C1900s, Twin Portraits
Antique Victorian/Edwardian Gold Locket with Compass, C1900s, Twin Portraits

Antique Victorian/Edwardian Gold Locket with Compass, C1900s, Twin Portraits

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

An antique gold locket of unusual design having one half opening to reveal and portrait/keepsake

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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Brass Liquid Nautical Ships Compass Double Dolphin and Wood Stand
Antique Brass Liquid Nautical Ships Compass Double Dolphin and Wood Stand

Antique Brass Liquid Nautical Ships Compass Double Dolphin and Wood Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Early 20th century English working brass liquid ships compass. Mounted on a double bronze dolphin

Category

Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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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.