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Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass
Located in Norwich, GB
. Not only is it very rare to find oval carriage clocks but perhaps rarer still to find a compass
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass
Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass

Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass

H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
clock or compass; an addition to our silver timepiece collection. This exceptional antique Victorian
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass
Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass

Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass

H 3.5 in W 2.6 in D 2.3 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
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...

Materials

Silver

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700

H 1.07 in W 2.29 in D 2.56 in
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Forney, TX
compasses, clocks and dials. The company made compasses for iconic aircraft, notably Spitfires, Tiger moths
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Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

H 20.25 in W 15.5 in D 8 in
Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
A very stylish late nineteenth century desk clock with integrated compass, reminiscent of the
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Antique 1880s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet
Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet

Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet

H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in

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Hermes, Desk Clock
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare vintage five-panel desk clock, barometer, compass, calendar and weathervane. Mounted on a
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

Hermes, Desk Clock
Hermes, Desk Clock

Hermes, Desk Clock

H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Solar Compass Clock, 1. Half of the 19th Century
Located in Praha, CZ
Fully functional. Solar compass horizontal clock designed for latitude 49 degrees.
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Archaistic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Solar Compass Clock, 1. Half of the 19th Century
Solar Compass Clock, 1. Half of the 19th Century

Solar Compass Clock, 1. Half of the 19th Century

H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Mantel Clock, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
with a compass and scientific instruments. The clock case is surrounded by asymmetrical clouds with a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock, 1st Half 19th Century
Mantel Clock, 1st Half 19th Century

Mantel Clock, 1st Half 19th Century

H 25.99 in W 19.1 in D 5.52 in
Mid Century Lighthouse Gilt and Silvered Brass Weather Compendium by Angelus
By Angelus
Located in London, GB
compass to the top. The clock is a single barrel eight day rewound and set movement. This is a
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Lighthouse Gilt and Silvered Brass Weather Compendium by Angelus
Mid Century Lighthouse Gilt and Silvered Brass Weather Compendium by Angelus

Mid Century Lighthouse Gilt and Silvered Brass Weather Compendium by Angelus

H 7.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
WWI UK Avation Brass Pocket Compass Raf Officers Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
onion clock. The compass has a lid with snap closure with release button inside the ring. Four-winds
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Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

WWI UK Avation Brass Pocket Compass Raf Officers Antique Scientific Instrument
WWI UK Avation Brass Pocket Compass Raf Officers Antique Scientific Instrument

WWI UK Avation Brass Pocket Compass Raf Officers Antique Scientific Instrument

H 0.71 in Dm 1.78 in
French Animated Industrial Desk Clock, Barometer with Rotating Globe, circa 1880
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Maritime French animated industry desk clock: with a rotating globe, barometer and compass. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Animated Industrial Desk Clock, Barometer with Rotating Globe, circa 1880
French Animated Industrial Desk Clock, Barometer with Rotating Globe, circa 1880

French Animated Industrial Desk Clock, Barometer with Rotating Globe, circa 1880

H 16.15 in W 10.44 in D 4.93 in
Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine brass Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...

Materials

Brass

Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700
Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700

Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700

H 2.56 in W 2.29 in D 0.32 in
Victorian Double Steering-Wheel Desk Clock and Barometer Racing Trophy
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, surmounted by a gimballed compass, the clock face inscribed ‘Jones & Sons’. English, circa 1877. Footnote
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Antique 1870s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Double Steering-Wheel Desk Clock and Barometer Racing Trophy
Victorian Double Steering-Wheel Desk Clock and Barometer Racing Trophy

Victorian Double Steering-Wheel Desk Clock and Barometer Racing Trophy

H 11.5 in W 8.75 in D 0.1 in
Mappin Paris 1950 Retro Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass In Silver
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass designed by Mappin-Paris. Very unusual multiuse money
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

Mappin Paris 1950 Retro Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass In Silver
Mappin Paris 1950 Retro Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass In Silver

Mappin Paris 1950 Retro Multiuse Money Clip Sun Clock And Compass In Silver

H 0.3 in Dm 2 in
John Barlow's Vernier Asimuth Compass Navigator, circa 1938
Located in London, GB
in date. The Verniers Asimuth comprising compass, barometer, 24hr clock, relative humidity
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Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects

John Barlow's Vernier Asimuth Compass Navigator, circa 1938
John Barlow's Vernier Asimuth Compass Navigator, circa 1938

John Barlow's Vernier Asimuth Compass Navigator, circa 1938

H 45.28 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
19th Century Rare Brass Pocket Compass Marine Navigation, Travelling Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare vintage brass pocket nautical compass mounted inside a clock case with a ring to hang it
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Antique 1880s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rare Brass Pocket Compass Marine Navigation, Travelling Instrument
19th Century Rare Brass Pocket Compass Marine Navigation, Travelling Instrument

19th Century Rare Brass Pocket Compass Marine Navigation, Travelling Instrument

H 0.7 in Dm 1.7 in
Surrealistic Sculpture Clock and Candelabra by Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
features antique doll heads, icons, clocks and tiny compasses. Sitting on a lighted black acrylic pedestal
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Surrealistic Sculpture Clock and Candelabra by Pedro Friedeberg
Surrealistic Sculpture Clock and Candelabra by Pedro Friedeberg

Surrealistic Sculpture Clock and Candelabra by Pedro Friedeberg

H 22 in W 16 in D 7 in
Rock Crystal Inkwell with Silver Plated American Waltham Watch Company Clock
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Waltham Watch Co. clock. Made in the USA during the first half of the 20th century, this inkwell features
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20th Century American Inkwells

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Plate

Rock Crystal Inkwell with Silver Plated American Waltham Watch Company Clock
Rock Crystal Inkwell with Silver Plated American Waltham Watch Company Clock

Rock Crystal Inkwell with Silver Plated American Waltham Watch Company Clock

H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 6 in
Hermes Rotating Clock
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Vintage 5 panel desk clock incorporating a clock, barometer, compass, calender & weatervane
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Vintage 1940s French Clocks

Hermes Rotating Clock
Hermes Rotating Clock

Hermes Rotating Clock

H 4.2 in W 5 in D 5 in
Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock
By Arnold & Dent
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Exchange shops as well as the Clock and Compass factory in Savoy Street. He did succeed to his stepfather's
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock
Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock

Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock

H 81.5 in W 19.3 in D 9.85 in
Super Rare Hermes - Dupre Lafon Cube Clock
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Super Rare Hermes - Dupre lafon Cube clock weather station. It contains barometer, compass
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Vintage 1940s French Clocks

Materials

Brass

Super Rare Hermes - Dupre Lafon Cube Clock
Super Rare Hermes - Dupre Lafon Cube Clock

Super Rare Hermes - Dupre Lafon Cube Clock

H 5 in
Guilmet , Mystery Clock with Conical Pendulum, Paris, 1880
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
Mystery clock by Andre Romain Guilmet, circa 1880, three legs compass on world clock.
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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Clocks

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Guilmet , Mystery Clock with Conical Pendulum, Paris, 1880
Guilmet , Mystery Clock with Conical Pendulum, Paris, 1880

Guilmet , Mystery Clock with Conical Pendulum, Paris, 1880

H 22.84 in Dm 11.82 in
Pedro Friedeberg Clock and Compass Sculpture
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Signed Pedro Friedeberg sculpture. Features clock in the chest and compass in lap. Created
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Late 20th Century Mexican Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pedro Friedeberg Clock and Compass Sculpture
Pedro Friedeberg Clock and Compass Sculpture

Pedro Friedeberg Clock and Compass Sculpture

H 15 in W 9 in D 6 in
'Weatherstation' Desk Compendium by Hermès, Paris
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
‘Weatherstation’, with various functions including compass, thermometer, barometer, hygrometer and clock, the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

'Weatherstation' Desk Compendium by Hermès, Paris

'Weatherstation' Desk Compendium by Hermès, Paris

H 5.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
French Art Deco Calendar, Compass and Barometer Cube Desk Clock
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Chicago, IL
leather. The rotating clock body also contains a barometer, a perpetual calendar and a compass. 4.5
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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Calendar, Compass and Barometer Cube Desk Clock
French Art Deco Calendar, Compass and Barometer Cube Desk Clock

French Art Deco Calendar, Compass and Barometer Cube Desk Clock

H 4.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium
Located in Greenlawn, NY
The silver cube features a clock, compass, engraved Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales, a
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Early 20th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Silver

c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium
c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium

c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium

H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

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19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet

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H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
: Wooden pocket diptych sundial Ernst Christoph Stocket. Germany 1780 - 1811.
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden pocket diptych sundial Ernst Christoph Stocket - type, Bavaria. A folding wooden sundial is partially covered in paper with engraved/printed decorations and text. A compass is...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Scientific Instruments

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Wood, Paper

: Wooden pocket diptych sundial Ernst Christoph Stocket. Germany 1780 - 1811.
: Wooden pocket diptych sundial Ernst Christoph Stocket. Germany 1780 - 1811.

: Wooden pocket diptych sundial Ernst Christoph Stocket. Germany 1780 - 1811.

H 0.7 in W 3.7 in D 2.5 in
Sterling Silver Enamel Liberty's London Archibald Knox Miniature Carriage Clock
By Archibald Knox, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and absolutely stunning fully hallmarked 1906 Liberty’s London Sterling Silver & Enamel miniature carriage clock made by th...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Enamel Liberty's London Archibald Knox Miniature Carriage Clock
Sterling Silver Enamel Liberty's London Archibald Knox Miniature Carriage Clock

Sterling Silver Enamel Liberty's London Archibald Knox Miniature Carriage Clock

H 3.86 in W 2.09 in D 1.78 in
Large Late 18th Century Hourglass
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A large 18th century hour glass, o...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Late 18th Century Hourglass
Large Late 18th Century Hourglass

Large Late 18th Century Hourglass

H 6.3 in Dm 2.37 in
19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Brass sundial with folding gnoman. ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass

19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass

H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 0.79 in
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the Edwardian Belle Epoqu...
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel

Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum
Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum

Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum

H 2.72 in W 1.97 in D 1.46 in
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 case with domed lid, (glass cover), 5cm (2in) diam.
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Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

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Wood

A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century

A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century

H 0.79 in Dm 1.97 in
Sundial with Compass and Case, Bronze, Bion, Nicholas, Paris, 18th Century
By Nicholas Bion
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial with compass and case. Bronze. BION, Nicholas. Paris, 18th century. Polygonal sundial with a bird-shaped gnomon and engraved triangular piece, which presents, on one side, ...
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

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Bronze, Other

Sundial with Compass and Case, Bronze, Bion, Nicholas, Paris, 18th Century
Sundial with Compass and Case, Bronze, Bion, Nicholas, Paris, 18th Century

Sundial with Compass and Case, Bronze, Bion, Nicholas, Paris, 18th Century

H 3.55 in W 2.96 in D 0.79 in
Nautical magnetic compass, signed by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel 1942.
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical magnetic compass, signed by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel 1942, Barking & London 1942. Good condition, slight abrasion on compass rose. The compass is mounted on eboni...
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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical magnetic compass, signed by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel 1942.
Nautical magnetic compass, signed by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel 1942.

Nautical magnetic compass, signed by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel 1942.

H 5.1 in Dm 5.3 in
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. Pocket sundial made of engraved metal, with a gnomon in the shape of a bird wit...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Bronze, Other

Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'
Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'

Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'

H 2.96 in W 3.35 in D 0.79 in
Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial and compass with case. Bronze. SCHRETTEGGER, Johan. Augsburg, Germany, around 1800. Sundial with a polygonal shape made of bronze, engraved with plant elements on the front,...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

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Bronze, Other

Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800
Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800

Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800

H 2.76 in W 2.56 in D 0.79 in
Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Octagonal silver metal dial inset c...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

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Silver, Brass

Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780
Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780

Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780

H 0.79 in Dm 2.76 in
Large brass nautical compass signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam of the 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Large brass liquid compass signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam from the 1930s. Eight-twenty rose complete with goniometric circle. Compass diameter cm 21.5 - 8.5 in, height cm 10.5 - 4.1 in...
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Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

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Brass

Large brass nautical compass signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam of the 1930s
Large brass nautical compass signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam of the 1930s

Large brass nautical compass signed OBSERVATOR Rotterdam of the 1930s

H 4.1 in Dm 8.5 in
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer
By David Beringer
Located in Milano, MI
Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of German origin, by David Beringer, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1790 circa, in goo...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Scientific Instruments

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Brass

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer

H 0.79 in W 2.37 in D 3.55 in
1920’s Era Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Art deco style ships telegraph by English maker Chadburns. Twin face design with 2 handles. The faceplates display forward and astern commands dead slow, half and full. There is an a...
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Vintage 1920s English Nautical Objects

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Brass

1920’s Era Ships Engine Order Telegraph
1920’s Era Ships Engine Order Telegraph

1920’s Era Ships Engine Order Telegraph

H 46 in W 14 in D 13 in
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Compass Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of compass clocks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique compass clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and silver. There are 23 antique and vintage compass clocks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Compass clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of compass clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Victorian and Baroque compass clocks are of considerable interest. Many compass clocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Rodolfo Bonetto, American Waltham Watch Co. and Andre Romain Guilmet produced popular compass clocks that are worth a look.

How Much are Compass Clocks?

Prices for compass clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, compass clocks begin at $236 and can go as high as $240,832, while the average can fetch as much as $4,549.

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