Compass In A Box
Boat Compass on Gimbal in a Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
a varnished mahogany box with a lid. The lid has two brass hooks. This fine old compass is by Wilcox
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Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Boat Compass on Gimbal in a Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
a varnished mahogany box with a sliding lid. The compass is by Wilcox Crittenden of Middletown
Category
Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass Ship's Compass Converted to Side Table, Designer Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lockhart Phillips. These compasses usually exist in a box on a lifeboat. We had them polished and then
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
$3,500
H 25 in Dm 16 in
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Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit & Compass in Bergen & Sons Box
Located in Milan, OH
Introducing the Exquisite J.C. Ulmer & Co. Transit and Compass in Bergen & Sons Box
Discover a
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Antique Early 1900s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Brass Boat Compass in a Box, 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
name of CC Hutchinson of Boston. The compass is fitted to an 8 sided varnished mahogany binnacle box
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Vintage 1980s North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
name of CC Hutchinson of Boston. The compass is fitted to an 8 sided varnished mahogany binnacle box
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Antique 1890s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Nautical Ship Wooden Box Compass
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a nautical ship compass enclosed in a square wooden box. Inside the box there is kind of a
Category
20th Century Unknown Industrial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Boat Compass on Gimbal in a Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
a varnished mahogany box with a lid. The lid has two brass hooks. This fine old compass is by Wilcox
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Sand Cast Compass
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Working Compass, solid brass in a solid oak box. Great piece of nautical history.
Category
Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Ship's Lifeboat Brass Compass on Custom Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
These brass lifeboat compasses are often held in a closed box. I had this polished and designed a
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass Ship's Cassens & Plath Compass, Converted to Side Table, English, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Deborah Lockhart Phillips. These compasses usually exist in a box on a lifeboat. We had them polished and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Boat Compass in a Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished gimbaled brass compass in dovetailed wood box. Weight is 2 pounds.
Category
Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1930s Box of Compasses Drawing Instrument Wooden Box Covered with Leather
Located in Milan, IT
Box of compasses, chromed brass, placed in a wooden box covered with leather. The box contains
Category
Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.99 in W 7.68 in D 5.71 in
Compass by Stanley London Natural Sine Solid Brass in Teak Box, Circa 1940
By Stanley & Co., London 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a vintage, solid brass, Stanley, Natural Sine compass in a teak wood box. It is engraved to
Category
20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 2.25 in W 4.13 in D 3.63 in
Early 19th Century Watercolor of a Sailor Boy Holding a Compass
Located in Nantucket, MA
blue midshipman's suit, holding a boxed compass in one hand and a coiled line over one shoulder. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
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Mid-Century Brass Ship's Compass on Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a brass ship's compass that usually sits in a box on the bridge of a ship. It has been
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass Ship's Compass, Converted to Side Table, English, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Phillips. These compasses usually exist in a box on a lifeboat. We had them polished and then created a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Gimbled Ship's Brass Compass on Custom Stand, Mid-century
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a brass ship's compass that usually sits in a box on the bridge of a ship. It has been
Category
Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
A 19th Century Scottish Dory Compass
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Scottish Dory Compass in a lidded burl wood box, the dial marked Rich'd Millar Leith
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood, Glass
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19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
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Located in Norwell, MA
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Find many varieties of an authentic compass in a box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every compass in a box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the compass in a box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made compass in a box over the years, but those crafted by Chollet - Delamarre Paris, S. Thaxter & Son and Stoppani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Compass In A Box?
A compass in a box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $736, while the lowest priced sells for $399 and the highest can go for as much as $2,453.
Questions About Compass In A Box
- What is a nautical compass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A nautical compass is a compass made up of parallel or bundled needles that are permanently connected to the card and used to display directions (north, east, south, and west) as well as their immediate points. Compared to an electronic device equipped with GPS, a compass is inexpensive, has a low risk of malfunctioning and is a lightweight instrument. Compasses were once indispensable for sailors navigating the high seas. Find a collection of antique and vintage nautical compasses on 1stDibs today.
- 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.
- What is a sea compass called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sea compass is known as a gyroscopic compass or gyrocompass. A gyroscopic compass is favored for ships because it’s a non-magnetic compass based on the rotation of the earth to dictate direction, unaffected by the ship’s steel hull. Shop a collection of vintage compasses on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- What is a marine compass called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A marine compass is a kind of magnetic compass commonly found on boats. These have been used for centuries by seafarers, and antique examples command enthusiasm from collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find antique and contemporary compasses from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a compass while on the ocean, hold the compass in front of you. One end of the needle will point toward north, and the other will face south. Determine where you are by examining the markings on the dial. You can then use a deviation card to chart your course. On 1stDibs, find a selection of compasses.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A binnacle is the housing space for a ship’s compass. It’s designed to counter the magnetic deviation that might be caused by the fact that a ship is made of iron. To be effective, binnacles needed to be made of non-ferrous materials, meaning they could not contain any iron. Find a collection of vintage and modern binnacles on 1stDibs.
- What is an apothecary box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021An apothecary box is a type of small cupboard or trunk formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments and drawers. Today, apothecary boxes are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decorative objects. Shop a range of antique and vintage apothecary cabinets on 1stDibs.
- What is a bentwood box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A bentwood box is a traditionally crafted style of a box from a single piece of wood that has been steamed and bent to form a box. Three of its four corners are bent at a 90-degree angle, with the fourth corner pinned, stitched, or glued in place. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary bentwood boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a shadow box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A shadow box is a shallow enclosed case, usually with a glass front, in which something, often a sentimental object, is set for protection and display.
- What is a firewood box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A firewood box is a storage container designed to hold firewood. Normally, people place the boxes next to the fireplace to keep wood within easy reach. Wood and metal are the materials most frequently used to produce the boxes. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage firewood boxes.
- What is a book box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A book box is a small box that plays a trick on the eye. On the outside, it is painted to look like a book, but on the inside is a carved out interior, meant to store your trinkets and wares. On 1stDibs, find a collection of book boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a blanket box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A blanket box refers to a piece of storage furniture that is primarily used to store blankets and quilts. Find a collection of antique and vintage blanket boxes on 1stDibs today.
- What is a camphor box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Camphor boxes are storage boxes traditionally used to transport precious items like silk, porcelain and tea from China to Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. Camphor wood served as the material for these highly decorative boxes because it was durable and naturally repellent to moths and other pests. Find a selection of camphor boxes on 1stDibs.
- What is a lacquerware box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lacquerware box is a box that has been coated in lacquer to give it a distinctive decorative look. The material underneath the lacquer can vary and can be decorated with carving or painting as well. Shop a collection of lacquerware boxes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a smoking box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Also known as a smoking cloche, a smoking box is a glass domed lid that covers a wooden plate. It’s used to give cocktails a smokey flavor.
- What are lacquer boxes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a vinaigrette box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A vinaigrette box is a small metal container (usually silver) with a perforated top. People typically keep strong-smelling substances like vinegar in vinaigrette boxes. They were popular in the 18th century.
- What is a drawing box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A drawing box is set which has a collection of various instruments required for drawing purposes. It comes in various sizes based on the number of instruments packed. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drawing boxes ranging from the 1930s to 20th century.
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