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WWI British Military Pocket Compass of Brass with Original Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British marching or sighting compass of brass with original leather case from World War I
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fine Brass Cased Pocket Compass by Short & Mason Ltd., London c.1910
By Short & Mason
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine English brass cased compass, professionally cleaned and polished restoring it to it's
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
14K 2-Tone Pocket Watch Chain with Compass Watch Fab Two-Tone Chain Measuring
Located in Dallas, TX
14K 2- Tone Pocket Watch Chain with Compass Watch Fab - Two tone chain measuring 16 inches long
Category
20th Century Unknown Pocket Watches
Antique English WW1 Military Issued Compass - 1917
Located in Bath, GB
A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass engraved on the lid with the war
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Pocket Watches
Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely antique Victorian era black silk ribbon fob with a gilt compass.
The long black silk fob
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
F. Rotig Havre, a Rare Gold Open Face Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar with Co
Located in London, GB
F.Rotig Havre 18Kt Rose Gold and Enamel Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar Open face 50mm Pocket
Category
Antique 18th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'
Located in Madrid, ES
Compass with pocket sundial, with case. Bronze. BUTTERFIELD, Michael (1635-1724). Paris, circa 1700
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Other
H 2.96 in W 3.35 in D 0.79 in
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...
Materials
Silver
H 1.07 in W 2.29 in D 2.56 in
So...Decide
By Debranne Cingari
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unique assemblage of painted wood and metal with pocket watch, pressure gauge, and compass attached.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Antique 18ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, British Hallmarked, C-1900
Located in London, GB
accessories, such as a pocket-knife, a compass, a cigarette case, a vesta case, a fountain pen, and - for
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 1870 Pocket Compass and Barometer
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Victorian 1870 pocket compass and barometer, the compass is in working condition it’s “Carpenter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Yellow Gold and Enamel Compass
Located in London, GB
18k yellow gold and enamel compass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments
Pocket Compass
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A 19th century pocket compass with the owners name engraved on the cover.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
English Sterling Silver Swiss Made Pocket Compass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined English sterling silver pocket compass with a sleek design that bridges the gap between
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modernist Pocket Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pocket Compass English, Manufacture 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass pocket compass in the shape of a pocket watch, complete with lid. Six-winds compass card
Category
Vintage 1920s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942
Located in Nantucket, MA
A working brass pocket compass marked London, 1942 on the back. Nickel dial. With hinged glass
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Made in France in the 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass pocket compass in the shape of a pocket watch, complete with lid. Six-wind compass card
Category
Vintage 1920s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small Pocket Compass, Mahogany Wood and Brass, WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass, mahogany wood and brass, used by British aviation officers during the First
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Folding Pocket Compass, Pillar Divider, Drawing Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique folding pocket compass. An English, Electrum alloy pillar-type divider drawing
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 0.99 in W 4.14 in D 1.58 in
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pocket compass. An English, brass terrestrial or maritime navigation instrument
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5 in W 7.5 in D 9 in
Pocket Compass Signed by Pathfinder Japan Made of Brass
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass signed by Pathfinder Japan, made of brass with the shape of a pocket watch. The
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass for a British Officer, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Officer pocket compass of chromed brass shaped like a pocket watch. Made in England in the early
Category
Early 20th Century British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Used by RAF Officers in the WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by RAF officers in the WWI of brass in the shape of a pocket watch. The compass
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass by Army & Navy c.1916
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Bath, GB
A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass signed on the lid interior "A
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
Pocket Compass for an Officer English Manufacture, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Officer's pocket compass of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch. English manufacture from
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Small Pocket Compass Made of Brass with Magnifying Glass, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass made of brass with magnifying glass. The lens is placed inside a case made
Category
Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical pocket compass, equipped with a lid with glass and viewfinder for checking the
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Used by British Aviation Officers, 1917
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by British aviation officers made of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Brass, Navigation Instrument, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pocket compass. An English, brass navigation instrument in the manner of Stanley
Category
Late 20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 0.99 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Pocket Compass for a RAF Officer Signed Terrasse W. Co 1918
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for a RAF officer signed Terrasse W. Co VI n. 70065 from 1918, made of brass in the
Category
Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII
By Wittnauer
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass, chromed brass, in the shape of a pocket watch, used by American aviators during the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass by F.Darton & Co - 1917
Located in Bath, GB
A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass signed on the front cover
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
WWI UK Avation Brass Pocket Compass Raf Officers Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used during the First World War by RAF officers of chromed brass in the shape of an
Category
Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
WWI Antique American Chromed Brass Pocket Compass by Wittnauer Army Officers
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for an American army officer of the First World War of chromed brass in the shape of
Category
Vintage 1910s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Used by the Royal Air Force Officers in 1915
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for a British air force officer signed Short & Mason Ltd London V 12544 1915, made
Category
Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
1915s Magnetic Pocket Compass Short & Mason Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by British Army officers during World War I in 1915 of brass in the shape of a
Category
Vintage 1910s Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass for a US Army Officers Signed Keuffel & Esser Co NY WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass signed Keuffel & Esser Co New York, used by US Army officers during the First World
Category
Vintage 1910s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1916s Chromed Brass Pocket Compass by British Aviation Officers Signed Dennison
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by Britihs aviation officers made of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket
Category
Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
H 0.7 in Dm 1.77 in L 0.7 in
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Marine, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pocket transit compass. An English, brass terrestrial or marine navigation
Category
Mid-20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in W 2.96 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Baroque Style Pocket Compass and Sundial
Located in Essex, MA
underside of the lid for the string gnomon of 37, 39, 41, 43, and 45, central compass with printed paper
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Pocket Compass circa 1800 in Mahogany Case
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome Georgian compass dating to around 1800 set in a hinged mahogany block measuring 3
Category
Antique Early 1800s George III Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical travel compass complete with leather case signed Barnes & Morris London n.13844 from
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Small English Georgian Pocket Compass circa 1800 in Mahogany Case
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome Georgian compass dating to around 1800 set in a hinged mahogany block measuring 2
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1930s Made in UK Small Brass Pocket Compass Antique Scientific instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass travel compass, eight winds compass card on paper complete with goniometric circle
Category
Vintage 1930s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to circa 1880.
The floating card dial
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating circa 1880.
The floating card dial pivots
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian 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
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to circa 1880.
The floating card dial
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 183801 produced in 1917. It
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass and Sterling Silver "Pocket Watch" Compass, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual pocket compass created in the form of a pocket watch, the case being made from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
H 3.13 in W 2.13 in D 0.75 in
Pocket Brass Compass Used by the Royal Air Force Officers of 1916
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by the Royal Air Force officers of 1916 made of chromed brass in the shape of
Category
Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Compass Made in the Late 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass for travelers, from the Victorian era, UK late 19th century, of brass, compass
Category
Antique 1870s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
American Brass Compass by Wittnauer WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for an American army officer of the First World War of chromed brass in the shape of
Category
Vintage 1910s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Pocket Explorer's Compass, English, Navigation Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket explorer's compass. An English, mahogany cased instrument, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
H 0.99 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
1916 Old Pocket Brass Compass for a Royal Air Force Officer Signed Short & Mason
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for a Royal air force officer signed Short & Mason Ltd London 1916 V 110312 made of
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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Pocket Compass For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pocket compass you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every pocket compass was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pocket compass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A pocket compass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one pocket compass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ceebynite Short & Mason Taylor, Short & Mason and Butterfield Paris produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Pocket Compass?
A pocket compass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $675, while the lowest priced sells for $227 and the highest can go for as much as $7,028.
Questions About Pocket Compass
- What is a pocket compass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A pocket compass consists of a magnetic needle encased in a nonmagnetic case that allows the needle to freely swing over a graded face or dial. A pocket compass is a timeless instrument — it can be used for research or navigation in remote areas as well as in dark and foggy conditions. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket compasses.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket compass is used for navigation. The magnetic needle turns until one end points north and the other points south. You can use this information to orient yourself and choose which direction to travel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage pocket compasses.
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