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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
Category
1910s British Edwardian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket
Located in Vienna, AT
E.S. Ritchie & Sons, Boston. Patinated brass nighthouse on solid lacquered teak plinth. Transport
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1920s American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Brass Binnacle "NEGUS N.Y."
Located in Norwell, MA
burners and has an oval glass viewing port. The binnacle pedestal holds a gimballed brass compass with
Category
1890s North American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Brass Yacht Compass in Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a dovetailed varnished box. This is a 19th century
Category
1880s North American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century German Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.44 in D 4.34 in
WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass
Located in London, GB
A WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass.
3¾ inch dial marked with N W S
Category
Early 20th Century German Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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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Early 19th Century English Brass Compass Antique
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
Category
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Silver, Brass
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
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Brass Compass Antique
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
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Metal, Brass
1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographer compass from the early 1900s, brass and bakelite base; instrument consisting
Category
Early 1900s European Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
H 1 in W 3.6 in D 2.8 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
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Beautiful solid brass yacht binnacle from John Bliss of New York with gimbaled compass mounted to a
Category
Early 1800s Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany
Category
Late 19th Century French Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 8.08 in D 4.14 in
19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass
Located in Milan, IT
Cross-legged reduction compass, of chrome plated brass and steel, English manufacture from the end
Category
1890s Brass Compass Antique
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
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
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H 0.75 in Dm 2 in
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with
Category
1890s Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Early Twentieth Century Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass boat compass in varnished wood box. Highly polished and lacquered finish. By M.C. & Co
Category
1920s North American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Blunt and Company Maritime Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Blunt Jr. This is a spun brass bowl compass fitted to a dovetailed wood box. No lid. Circa 1870.
Category
1870s American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry
Category
1920s American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht compass fitted to a very fine varnished binnacle box with brass hinges and glass
Category
1890s American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
with intricate rope carving. The brass binnacle carries 2 oil lanterns, Iron compensating balls are
Category
Early 1900s North American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships compass with interesting Dutch lettering. Spun brass bowl with gimbal. Fitted to a
Category
1880s European Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Antique and rare magnetic surveying compass, brass with original wooden box, signed E. Vion Paris
Category
Early 20th Century French Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
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H 12.61 in W 4 in D 4 in
19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century compass by Robert Merrill, dry compass card mounted to timber box on a gimbal. Sliding
Category
Late 19th Century North American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass
Located in Norwich, GB
platform escapement. A compass is mounted on the top with bevelled glass, silvered dial and locking lever
Category
19th Century French Victorian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass boat compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. Nineteenth century. Simple
Category
1880s Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
End 19th Century Antique Magnetic Topographic Compass Made in Brass and Oak
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographic compass, of oak and brass; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free
Category
1890s Italian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Oak
Boat Binnacle Compass from the 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare yacht binnacle with a highly polished gimballed compass fitted to a varnished box. The box has
Category
1890s North American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Brass sundial with folding gnoman. Wood painted base
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brass Compass Antique
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 Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris
By Polaris
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat compass in binnacle with hinged lid, sidelight, brass hook, etc. Very fine condition
Category
1890s American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth
Category
1920s British Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
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H 1.88 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Yacht binnacle of a very unique and rare design. With Italian compass on gimbals. Mushroom style
Category
1880s Italian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Antique English Mahogany 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
1850s British Victorian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass, Copper
1916s Pocket Magnetic Compass for the Raf Officers Antique Surveyor Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for the RAF officers, signed F. Darton & Co London V n. 77824 1916 made of brass
Category
1910s Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896
Located in Milan, IT
Rare mahogany wood binnacle compass. Inside there is a liquid compass mounted on a universal joint
Category
1890s American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer
By David Beringer
Located in Milan, IT
Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of
Category
Late 18th Century German Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to c.1900. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 4.38 in D 1.75 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 Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Bussola nautica da tasca in ottone, firmata 5m LANCERS COMPASS. Inghilterra 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Bussola nautica da tasca in ottone, firmata 5m LANCERS COMPASS, manifattura inglese degli anni
Category
1920s Brass Compass Antique
Materials
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
Category
1910s Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Early 1900s Brass Compass Antique
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
Category
1910s British Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
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H 4 in W 3 in D 2 in
Charles Smith & Son 18 Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand w/ Compass circa 1845-48
By Charles Smith & Son
Located in Milford, NH
A fine rare example of an 18 inch diameter terrestrial globe on mahogany stand with brass meridian
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1840s English Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass Yacht Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass yacht binnacle with gimballed compass by Dirigo. Compass is also polished. Mushroom
Category
1920s Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1890s North American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Solid Brass Yacht Binnacle circa 1920
By E.S. Ritchie & Sons 1
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht binnacle with highly polished and lacquered finish. Fitted with a compass by
Category
1920s American Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Norwich, GB
Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
Sixteen inch extending telescope with
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19th Century British Victorian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Late 18th Century
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Pigeon A Lion, the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass and
Category
1790s French Neoclassical Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian brass novelty clock by Elkington & Co., in the form of a double steering-wheel, one
Category
1880s English Victorian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Early 18th Century
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Buterfield A Paris., the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass
Category
Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Clock and Barometer Set with Thermometer
Located in Norwich, GB
Late Victorian brass clock and barometer set with centrally mounted thermometer with enamel
Category
1880s French Victorian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
English Brass and Mahogany Yacht Binnacle Southampton, Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
original removable brass vented side light and carrying handle. Binnacle is fitted with an interior compass
Category
1870s English Victorian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
2 Antique Nautical Marine Brass Gimbal Swivel Hurricane Candle Holder Sconces
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of 19th century brass nautical / maritime / marine / railway / sailing ship's swiveling
Category
19th Century Victorian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
H 13.75 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in
French brass and red enamel compendium carriage clock and barometer
Located in London, GB
French brass and red enamel compendium carriage clock and barometer
French, late 19th Century
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Solid Brass Ships Sextant In Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Late Nineteenth Navigators Sextant. T Frame design. Box has label of H.A. Johannesen Compass
Category
1920s Norwegian Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Wood
1870 Antique Burnished Brass W F Stanley Level Surveyor Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Topographic level signed W.F Stanley of burnished brass, from the second half of the 19th century
Category
1870s British Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 17.72 in D 5.63 in
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
Category
1890s American American Empire Brass Compass Antique
Materials
Brass
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Brass Compass Antique For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic brass compass antique available at 1stDibs. A brass compass antique — often made from brass, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a brass compass antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each brass compass antique bearing Victorian, Georgian or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Lawrence and Mayo, E. Koehn Geneve Suisse and Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel each produced at least one beautiful brass compass antique that is worth considering.
How Much is a Brass Compass Antique?
Prices for a brass compass antique start at $191 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $715.
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- How do antique compasses work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique 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.
- Is antique brass strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
- What color is antique brass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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