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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 English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
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H 3 in W 2 in D 0.63 in
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
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Cased Compass by Stanley, London
By Stanley & Co., London 1
Located in Bath, GB
property. Excellent condition, the compass measuring 1 5/8" in diameter and the case 2" square x 3/4
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A brass folding pocket compass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
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H 2 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in
Art Deco Ash Wood and Brass Keys Austrian Dry Bar Credenzas Sideboard, 1920
Located in Rome, IT
discrete compartments and a central one that opens frontally which with two side compasses give the door
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century brass surveyor's level with telescope, compass and spirit level. With
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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Silver Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Silver brass octagonal dial with four engraved hour
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver, Brass

T. Cooke London Brass Prismatic Nautical Maritime Navigation Compass
By T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage T. Cooke of London prismatic compass. Brass case with pierced sight line in the lid
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Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a metal face and
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

T. Cooke London Brass Prismatic Nautical Navigation Compass with Stand
By T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage T. Cooke of London England prismatic compass. Brass case with mirrored lid interior
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Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
delightful antique surveyor's compass Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Brass case shows
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Kelvin and Hughes Binnacle Compass with Oil Lights
By Kelvin & Hughes 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
A documented Kelvin and Hughes brass binnacle compass in working order. It sits in a teak case with
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian oval shaped carriage clock in a ‘patinated’ case standing on a raised circular base
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Wwi Era Ship’s Compass by Heath & Co
Located in London, GB
WWI era Patrol type ship’s wet card compass by Heath & Co Ltd, London. 10" gimble mount in oak
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Wwi Era Ship’s Compass by Heath & Co
Wwi Era Ship’s Compass by Heath & Co
H 9 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-14-A Cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
compass legs. On the inner side, the edges are sharper, while the outer edges are rounded. The legs are a
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

21st Century Sagres Sideboard Veneered Poplar Wood Root Translucent Varnish
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
to create the Sagres Sideboard, a stunning contemporary piece. The polished brass compass rose and
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
By Saffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of maple and myrtle briar dressers and nightstands. Brass tips and handles. Retro-treated glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
H 25.99 in W 69.69 in D 20.08 in
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
example has an octagonal case made from oak with brass fittings and removable copper dome with glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Secretary Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful Italian pear wood secretary featuring a reverse painted glass top supported by compass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Secretary Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
Secretary Desk Attributed to Gio Ponti
H 70.75 in W 38.25 in D 24.25 in
Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a
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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

WW1 1918 British Army Officer's Compass - Verner's Patent MK VII by French Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the MK VII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Federal Maryland Walnut Corner Cupboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
pilasters, compass-head door aperture with keystone, exaggerated ogee cornice with engaged capitals, and
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Corner Cupboards

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Dark Stained Beech - Italy, 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Chest of three drawers in solid beech and dark stained veneer, French polish. Compass feet on the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling cartographer's compass set. An English, brass drawing instrument case
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Mid-20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Clock and Barometer Set with Thermometer
Located in Norwich, GB
register plate. The case stands on a raised plinth with pad feet, four brass pillars support the
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Thomson System Azimuth Nautical Navigation Instrument Circle & Case
Located in Dayton, OH
compass to enable the user to take accurate bearings on the sun and terrestrial objects. Dimensions: Case
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
removable brass side light burner with font, brass carrying handle, and fitted with an interior compass by D
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Antique 1890s American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Lord Kelvins Azimuth Mirror Nautical Navigation Prism Circle & Case
By Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1
Located in Dayton, OH
navigation instrument in the form of a brass ring with sights that attaches to the top of a compass to enable
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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Large 24 Piece Antique Mechanical Drafting Set & Original Fitted Metal Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
wooden rulers and various compasses and dividers of differing sizes and configurations. The set comes in
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Brass Yacht Binnacle From the 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Very fine antique boat compass fitted to a polished brass case. The binnacle is fitted to a carved
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Antique 1890s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Vintage Scholar's Drawing Set, French, Brass, Draughtsman's Tools, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage scholar's drawing set. A French, brass case of draughtsman's tools, dating to the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
case shows fine grain interest and rich caramel hues Dressed with a small inset brass lined lock — key
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Victorian Carriage Clock Barometer and Thermometer Set
Located in Norwich, GB
register plate. The case stands on a raised plinth with pad feet, four brass pillars support the
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Antique 1880s French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young
Located in Norwich, GB
tripod mounting with four holding rings. Thirteen and a half inch adjustable brass telescope surmounted
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Thaxter of Boston Yacht Binnacle
By Samuel Thaxter
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht binnacle with highly polished case and compass, sidelight, and carry ring. Maker
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
used by Guilmet. The bronzed case is mounted on a plinth with polished brass mounts formin the feet and
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Antique 1880s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Feuille d'or, Motiv Constellation, Manufactured 1967
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Feuille d'or Motif Constellation Switzerland Brass gold plated Year
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
Signed: Michael Bergauer Insprugg? Innsbruck? Ante 1745 Gilded and silvered brass; glass. Measures
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Antique 1730s Austrian Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The printed and pivoted compass card and chapter ring centred by brass gnomon, in turned rosewood
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Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Vintage Backgammon Box Game Set in Large Briefcase with Nautical Theme 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
also a visually pleasing work of art. The large backgammon case is adorned with opulent gold brass
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Late 20th Century French Games

Materials

Fabric

A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
by a compass at the spacer. With graduated brass meridian circles and time clocks. The terrestrial
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Globes

Materials

Other

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th century French gilt-brass and steel novelty ‘quarterdeck’ mantel clock by Guilmet
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
, signed Dent and numbered 58242 on both th dial and the back plate. Housed in a solid mahogany case with
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Antique Early 1900s English High Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Vintage Cartographer's Set, English, Nickel, Architect, Draughtsman, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cartographer's set. An English, nickel architect's or draughtsman's case by
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Nickel

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
within a black, baize-lined case 13 pieces comprising tools and accessories Pair of brass compass
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Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master draughtsman's tool set. An English, case of cartographer's drawing
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
reveal a silver gilt compartment for vestas. A compass set into one face with gold rim. Revolving brass
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Vintage 1910s English Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650
Located in Houston, TX
This is a Dutch brass compass pocket dial with elevations of major European cities. Including a
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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments

Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle
By Wifrid O. White
Located in Palm City, FL
this compass was that the sphere magnified the size of the compass card substanially. In this case
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Vintage 1930s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Lead

Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London
By Dollond, London
Located in Brussels, BE
quality Shagreen covered pocket wooden case with silver rim and vacant cartouche containing a set of brass
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Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow
By S.P. Cohen, Glasgow
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
supports mounted on a vernier plate with silvered compass level and cross levels. 0 to 30 degrees
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Antique 1840s Great Britain (UK) Other Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Giant Ships Nautical Skylight Binnacle Polished Brass
By Wifrid O. White
Located in Palm City, FL
Compass that was invented by Wilfrid O. White. The design dates to January 6, 1931 under Patent number
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Vintage 1930s American Scientific Instruments

Edwardian Marine Copper Thermograph by Short and Mason, London
By Short & Mason
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
-10 to 40 degrees centigrade. The copper case with glazed viewing aperture, original ink stand and
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Art Donovan or "Moon Clock" Illuminated Sculpture, Glass, Brass, Maple
By Art Donovan
Located in Southampton, NY
legs that echo a mariner's compass / dividers. The pendulum features brass, warm gray and black details
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Exceptional 19th Century English Industrial Novelty Compendium Clock
By Bennett of London
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bennett, 65 & 64 Cheapside, London. The extremely substantial case measuring 62cms (24.5ins) high
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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
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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's theodolite. An English, brass instrument in oak case by Troughton and
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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