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Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley

Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Theodolite, Desk, Ornament, William Stanley

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

, brass dust cover Prismatic surveying compass situated beneath primary tube Choice of two eye-pieces

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Mark III Ship's Binnacle
Mark III Ship's Binnacle

Mark III Ship's Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

brass hood, port and starboard magnets, brass arms, wet compass and rear chart tube. Measures: 59" tall

Category

Late 19th Century Brass Compass Antique

Early 20th Century English Scratch Built Boat Model
Early 20th Century English Scratch Built Boat Model

Early 20th Century English Scratch Built Boat Model

Located in London, GB

objects including a brass cut steering wheel, compass, lifeboats, hull grates, copper support for the

Category

1920s British Folk Art Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Wood

A pair of mahogany Regency 21-inch globes by J&W Cary dated 1799 and 1819
A pair of mahogany Regency 21-inch globes by J&W Cary dated 1799 and 1819

A pair of mahogany Regency 21-inch globes by J&W Cary dated 1799 and 1819

By Cary’s

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

mahogany stand with three tapering reeded legs joined by a stretcher centred with compass and on brass

Category

1790s English Regency Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Mahogany

English Nautical Brass Compass, George Field & Co. Birmingham
English Nautical Brass Compass, George Field & Co. Birmingham

English Nautical Brass Compass, George Field & Co. Birmingham

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

English nautical brass compass, George Field & Co. Birmingham.

Category

Early 1900s English Rustic Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass, 1918
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass, 1918

Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass, 1918

By E. Koehn Geneve Suisse

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing brass compass, it is a small compass, signed E. KOEHN Geneve Suisse n.113715

Category

1910s Swiss Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Small French-Made Brass Compass Second Half of the 19th Century
Small French-Made Brass Compass Second Half of the 19th Century

Small French-Made Brass Compass Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Small French-made brass compass, second half of the 19th century. It is an instrument used for

Category

1860s French Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Korean Etched Brass Compass Sundial
19th Century Korean Etched Brass Compass Sundial

19th Century Korean Etched Brass Compass Sundial

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare 19th century Korean compass-sundial, the brass pierced with incised decoration on the

Category

Mid-19th Century Korean Qing Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Nautical Brass Compass Made in the Mid-19th Century
Nautical Brass Compass Made in the Mid-19th Century

Nautical Brass Compass Made in the Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Small pocket nautical compass in its original turned brass case on the bottom of which is fixed a

Category

1850s British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

WWI Brass Compass Used by the British Army Officers
WWI Brass Compass Used by the British Army Officers

WWI Brass Compass Used by the British Army Officers

Located in Milan, IT

James Henry Steward 406 Strand London surveying liquid prismatic compass used by the British Army

Category

1910s British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Compass Made for the Us Army During the First World War, 1918
Brass Compass Made for the Us Army During the First World War, 1918

Brass Compass Made for the Us Army During the First World War, 1918

Located in Milan, IT

Small travel compass of chromed brass, supplied to the US army during the First World War, on the

Category

1910s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

A XVIII Century Compass signed Hofer, Praha, dated 1786
A XVIII Century Compass signed Hofer, Praha, dated 1786

A XVIII Century Compass signed Hofer, Praha, dated 1786

By Franz Hofer

Located in Milan, IT

: Big brass compass square shape with original case signed Franz Hofer. Praha 1786.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Small Pocket Compass
Small Pocket Compass

Small Pocket Compass

Located in Milan, IT

Small pocket compass, mahogany and brass, compass card with 32 winds with goniometric circle on

Category

1850s British Brass Compass Antique

Brass Galleried and Inlayed Oval Table
Brass Galleried and Inlayed Oval Table

Brass Galleried and Inlayed Oval Table

Located in Hudson, NY

bands and a modified brass compass point to the top. The choice of woods is exceptional and dramatically

Category

19th Century Unknown Brass Compass Antique

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

19th century. Support base made of turned brass. Measures: Height 23 cm, compass diameter 10.5 cm. Very

Category

1880s British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Original WWI Brass Hand Compass
Original WWI Brass Hand Compass

Original WWI Brass Hand Compass

Located in Nantucket, MA

An original WWI brass hand compass in working order, complete with lenses, magnifier, lid and

Category

Early 20th Century English Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Rare Yacht Binnacle Compass in Brass
Rare Yacht Binnacle Compass in Brass

Rare Yacht Binnacle Compass in Brass

Located in Norwell, MA

Kelvin White solid brass yacht binnacle with polished and lacquered finish. Mounted to a thick wood

Category

1910s Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Survey Compass the Magnapole
Brass Survey Compass the Magnapole

Brass Survey Compass the Magnapole

Located in Milan, IT

Brass nautical travel survey compass, made in 1914 circa, signed The Magnapole; small compass used

Category

1910s British Brass Compass Antique

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1890
Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1890

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A smart late Victorian brass cased travelling compass with lid to protect the glass The compass

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

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

Early 1900s British Edwardian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Pocket Box Compass
19th Century English Brass Pocket Box Compass

19th Century English Brass Pocket Box Compass

Located in Stamford, CT

Two English brass pocket box compasses, both with handcrafted cases. The larger with beveled and

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Pocket Compass Aurapole, 1915, Brass, Made in England
Pocket Compass Aurapole, 1915, Brass, Made in England

Pocket Compass Aurapole, 1915, Brass, Made in England

By Short & Mason

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass, 1915, of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch, signed Aurapole Short

Category

1910s British Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass
WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass

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

British Marching Compass of Brass with Leather Case
British Marching Compass of Brass with Leather Case

British Marching Compass of Brass with Leather Case

Located in Austin, TX

A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original

Category

Early 20th Century English Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ship's Compass
Ship's Compass

Ship's Compass

Located in Pasadena, CA

Early 20th century "Boston Spherical" ship's compass in original mahogany fitted box. The compass

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Brass Pocket Sundial Compass
19th Century English Regency Brass Pocket Sundial Compass

19th Century English Regency Brass Pocket Sundial Compass

Located in Stamford, CT

An English brass pocket sundial compass, early 19th century. In a hand turned domed brass case with

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass

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

Category

Early 19th Century English Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Brass Binoculars with Compass, circa 1880
19th Century French Brass Binoculars with Compass, circa 1880

19th Century French Brass Binoculars with Compass, circa 1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original pair of all brass French binoculars with a small compass on the end. The

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

US Army Pocket Compass First World War Chromed Brass
US Army Pocket Compass First World War Chromed Brass

US Army Pocket Compass First World War Chromed Brass

By Ceebynite Short & Mason Taylor

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass used by the officers of the US army in 1915, chromed brass shaped like a pocket

Category

1910s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Pocket Compass Used by American Aviation Officers, 1915
Brass Pocket Compass Used by American Aviation Officers, 1915

Brass Pocket Compass Used by American Aviation Officers, 1915

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass used by American aviation officers in 1915 made of brass with the shape of a pocket

Category

1910s American Brass Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

US Army Pocket Compass First World War Chromed Brass
US Army Pocket Compass First World War Chromed Brass

US Army Pocket Compass First World War Chromed Brass

By Ceebynite Short & Mason Taylor

Located in Milan, IT

Pocket compass used by the officers of the US army in 1915, chromed brass shaped like a pocket

Category

1910s American Brass Compass Antique

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

Early 1900s British Edwardian Brass Compass Antique

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

Early 1900s British Edwardian 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.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

Questions About Brass Compass Antique
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique 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, 2021
    Most 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, 2022
    You 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, 2022
    There 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, 2023
    To 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, 2021
    The 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.