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Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass
Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass

$1,295

H 7 in W 7 in D 6 in

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry

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Vintage 1920s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass
Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass

Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass

$16,500

H 35 in W 28 in D 19 in

Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Absolutely awesome yacht binnacle by New York maker T.S & J.D Negus of New York. Varnished base with intricate rope carving. The brass binnacle carries 2 oil lanterns, Iron compensat...

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Antique Early 1900s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Compass Diamond ring RARE 14KT yellow gold
Compass Diamond ring RARE 14KT yellow gold

Compass Diamond ring RARE 14KT yellow gold

Located in Jupiter, FL

Compass diamond ring with diamonds, sapphire and mother of pearl made in 14KT yellow gold, this

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Roman Bronze Rare Architects Geometrical Compass/Divider 3.AD
Antique Roman Bronze Rare Architects Geometrical Compass/Divider 3.AD

Antique Roman Bronze Rare Architects Geometrical Compass/Divider 3.AD

Located in Doha, QA

Extremely rare and one of a kind ancient Roman bronze geometrical compass/divider. It is in an

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Scientific Inst...

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Rare Kelvin and Hughes Teak and Brass Navigational Nautical Binnacle Compass
Rare Kelvin and Hughes Teak and Brass Navigational Nautical Binnacle Compass

Rare Kelvin and Hughes Teak and Brass Navigational Nautical Binnacle Compass

Located in Nantucket, MA

A rare ship's binnacle brass compass in working order housed in a teak and brass case. It includes

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass

$2,517

H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

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

WW2 Sterling bomber Radio Compass Loop Antenna
WW2 Sterling bomber Radio Compass Loop Antenna

WW2 Sterling bomber Radio Compass Loop Antenna

Located in London, GB

WW2 Sterling bomber Radio Compass Loop Antenna Rare, unusual and very sculptural. This item has

Category

Vintage 1930s British Late Victorian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fabric

19th Century Miniature Globe on Wooden Stand with Compass
19th Century Miniature Globe on Wooden Stand with Compass

19th Century Miniature Globe on Wooden Stand with Compass

By Ludw. Jul. Heymann

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

compass. This rare decorative collectible will certainly be focal point in a home library, on writing desk

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Globes

Materials

Metal

Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass
Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass

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

Antique 1880s Italian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Compass Chairs by Cornelis Zitman for Tecoteca, Furniture Hotel Humbold
Compass Chairs by Cornelis Zitman for Tecoteca, Furniture Hotel Humbold

Compass Chairs by Cornelis Zitman for Tecoteca, Furniture Hotel Humbold

By Cornelis Zitman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four, rare teak compass chairs by Dutch born sculptor and draftsman Cornelis Zitman for

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Vintage 1950s Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Velvet

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare

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Early 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900

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

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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Lounge Chairs, Model PJ-SI-45-A, India
Set of 2 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Lounge Chairs, Model PJ-SI-45-A, India

Set of 2 Authentic Pierre Jeanneret X-Leg Lounge Chairs, Model PJ-SI-45-A, India

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Amsterdam, NL

comfort. Far rarer than his better-known compass-leg models, the X-leg form is among the most sculptural

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s
Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s

Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s

Located in Norwell, MA

varnished base. Polished and lacquered mushroom style hood and compass cowl. Very rare dry card compass on

Category

Antique 1860s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Rare Antique Novelty Gold Jockey's Cap Compass, 1896
Rare Antique Novelty Gold Jockey's Cap Compass, 1896

Rare Antique Novelty Gold Jockey's Cap Compass, 1896

Located in Perth, AU

Rare novelty compass pendant in the form of a jockey's cap. This is set in 9ct gold. Hallmarked

Category

Antique 1890s British Aesthetic Movement More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

9k Gold

Kai Kristiansen dining chairs, Brazilian Rosewood. Rare compass style.
Kai Kristiansen dining chairs, Brazilian Rosewood. Rare compass style.

Kai Kristiansen dining chairs, Brazilian Rosewood. Rare compass style.

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

Rare set of 6 Brazilian Rosewood compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960. Wonderful

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

Rare Telltale Ships Compass
Rare Telltale Ships Compass

Rare Telltale Ships Compass

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H 4 in Dm 8 in

Rare Telltale Ships Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship captains telltale ships compass on gimbal. Dry card compass by Van Der Voort, 34 Brewers Canal

Category

Antique 1890s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Brass Air Balloon Compass, France, 1900
Rare Brass Air Balloon Compass, France, 1900

Rare Brass Air Balloon Compass, France, 1900

Located in Milan, IT

Rare brass air balloon compass complete with goniometric circle, needle block and transparent

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare & Early 19thc Chintz Mariners Compass Quilt
Rare & Early 19thc Chintz Mariners Compass Quilt

Rare & Early 19thc Chintz Mariners Compass Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS VERY RARE COLLECTORS QUILT IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND HAS GREAT PIECING AND QUILTING.THIS

Category

Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Hermes, Paris, Rare Horse Head / Equestrian Desk Compass
Hermes, Paris, Rare Horse Head / Equestrian Desk Compass

Hermes, Paris, Rare Horse Head / Equestrian Desk Compass

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning and rarely found desk compass made from silvered bronze with the famous Equestrian horse

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare George Mulhauser Plycraft Compass Desk and Chair
Rare George Mulhauser Plycraft Compass Desk and Chair

Rare George Mulhauser Plycraft Compass Desk and Chair

By George Mulhauser

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A hard to find Plycraft compass leg desk in a dark walnut tone teak and oak with three drawers

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

RARE AND EARLY 19THC CHINTZ MARINERS COMPASS QUILT
RARE AND EARLY 19THC CHINTZ MARINERS COMPASS QUILT

RARE AND EARLY 19THC CHINTZ MARINERS COMPASS QUILT

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS VERY RARE BEAUTIFUL COLLECTORS QUILT IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND IS MID 19THC. THE PATTERN

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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Rare Yacht Radio Compass Loop Antenna Bubble Bakelite Aluminum
Rare Yacht Radio Compass Loop Antenna Bubble Bakelite Aluminum

Rare Yacht Radio Compass Loop Antenna Bubble Bakelite Aluminum

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Compass Loop Antenna Housing, Yacht Radar Bubble Torpedo Form, Rag-Filled Bakelite and Cast Aluminum

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Vintage 1940s American Machine Age Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Nautical Compass and Cosmographic Cart Round Coffee Table, France, 1950
Rare Nautical Compass and Cosmographic Cart Round Coffee Table, France, 1950

Rare Nautical Compass and Cosmographic Cart Round Coffee Table, France, 1950

By Maison Baguès

Located in Antwerp, BE

A rare decorative French coffee table with a cosmographic map under a glass top with a functional

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Hermès, Paris Sterling Silver Chain Link Desk Compass c.1960
Rare Hermès, Paris Sterling Silver Chain Link Desk Compass c.1960

Rare Hermès, Paris Sterling Silver Chain Link Desk Compass c.1960

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bath, GB

Sourced in France, this magnificent desk compass by the iconic French fashion house, Hermès of

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Mariners Compass Quilt
20th Century Mariners Compass Quilt

20th Century Mariners Compass Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and very well quilted example of a rare Mariners Compass Quilt. This was found in a

Category

20th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

19thc Mariners Compass Quilt/fantastic Colors
19thc Mariners Compass Quilt/fantastic Colors

19thc Mariners Compass Quilt/fantastic Colors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RARE 19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT FROM NEW ENGLAND IN PRISTINE CONDITION.THIS RED,WHITE & BLUE

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Antique 19th Century American Quilts

Materials

Cotton

Survey Compass, made of Brass, 1932
Survey Compass, made of Brass, 1932

Survey Compass, made of Brass, 1932

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H 1.19 in Dm 3.94 in

Survey Compass, made of Brass, 1932

By F.B. & S. 1932 Ltd.

Located in Milan, IT

Rare survey compass, brass with leather case, signed F.B. & S. 1932 ltd. Diameter of compass cm 10

Category

Vintage 1930s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT -  BLUE AND WHITE
19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT -  BLUE AND WHITE

19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT - BLUE AND WHITE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A BEAUTIFUL AND VERY WELL QUILTED EXAMPLE OF A RARE MARINERS COMPASS QUILT. DATED 1884.-BLUE AND

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Antique 19th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

Magnetic Compass for Topographers Made of Brass
Magnetic Compass for Topographers Made of Brass

Magnetic Compass for Topographers Made of Brass

By Peigné

Located in Milan, IT

Rare and particular ancient magnetic compass for topographers, made of brass; instrument consisting

Category

Antique 1870s French Scientific Instruments

Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century
Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century

Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century

Located in Milan, IT

Rare and elegant binnacle compass made of mahogany and brass signed DENT's Patent COMPASS no. 545

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Antique 1890s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896
American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896

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

Antique 1890s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Located in Milan, IT

Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. 55929 made in 1918 for

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Located in Milan, IT

Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. n. 54826 made in 1915

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

FRANCIS BARKER & SON 1907 London Antique Compass Pendant In 15Kt Yellow Gold
FRANCIS BARKER & SON 1907 London Antique Compass Pendant In 15Kt Yellow Gold

FRANCIS BARKER & SON 1907 London Antique Compass Pendant In 15Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Pendant with a mechanical compass designed by Francis Barker & Son. This is a very rare antique

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Set of 6 Danish Afromosia Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Set of 6 Danish Afromosia Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Set of 6 Danish Afromosia Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and rare set of six Danish ‘compass’ dining chairs in solid afromosia. These were

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

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

Rare Yacht Binnacle Compass in Brass

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H 11 in W 8 in D 8 in

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 base with rich dark finish. Weight is 5 pounds.

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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Triple Lens Binoculars with Compass
Rare Antique Triple Lens Binoculars with Compass

Rare Antique Triple Lens Binoculars with Compass

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H 5.25 in W 5.5 in D 2.75 in

Rare Antique Triple Lens Binoculars with Compass

Located in Bath, GB

They have been painstakingly re-polished to gleam, restoring them to their former glory, a winning combination with the dark coloured leather. They come complete with their original ...

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Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Dry Compass, Kelvin and Hughes, England, Early 1900s
Rare Dry Compass, Kelvin and Hughes, England, Early 1900s

Rare Dry Compass, Kelvin and Hughes, England, Early 1900s

Located in Nantucket, MA

This is a rare dry compass made by Kelvin and Hughes, England, from the early 1900s, brass. It sits

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Nautical Rare Pair of Compass Adorned Mahogany End Tables Nightstands
Nautical Rare Pair of Compass Adorned Mahogany End Tables Nightstands

Nautical Rare Pair of Compass Adorned Mahogany End Tables Nightstands

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A sublime custom made rare pair of carved mahogany round end tables having authentic antique

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Vintage 1950s North American End Tables

Materials

Brass

Limited Edition - Rare Cartier Santos Palladium Compass with Brass Dial
Limited Edition - Rare Cartier Santos Palladium Compass with Brass Dial

Limited Edition - Rare Cartier Santos Palladium Compass with Brass Dial

By Cartier

Located in Switzerland, CH

CARTIER Santos Palladium Compass A very rare and limited piece Produced for the SIHH 2004 in

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Early 2000s Swiss Desk Accessories

Materials

Palladium, Brass

Rare 18k Gold French Cartier Art Deco Money Clip with Watch & Compass Attached
Rare 18k Gold French Cartier Art Deco Money Clip with Watch & Compass Attached

Rare 18k Gold French Cartier Art Deco Money Clip with Watch & Compass Attached

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This unique 18k yellow gold gentleman's money clip, time piece and compass accessory is very

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

18k Gold

Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass
Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass

Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare marine compass with original makers label from D. Riggs & Co. Nautical Store, Philadelphia

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Antique 1860s North American Scientific Instruments

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Qing Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

, which when pressed releases the pointer. Condition This rare antique compass is an exceptional gauge

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Four Mid Century Compass Chairs by Allan Gould
Set of Four Mid Century Compass Chairs by Allan Gould

Set of Four Mid Century Compass Chairs by Allan Gould

By Allan Gould

Located in New York, NY

Rare set of four compass chairs, designed by Allan Gould, circa 1950's. Exaggerated scoop back

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps

Located in Milan, IT

Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss made in 1918 for U.S

Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments

Round Brass "Compass" Side Table in the Style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1940
Round Brass "Compass" Side Table in the Style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1940

Round Brass "Compass" Side Table in the Style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1940

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice and rare round "compass" side table is made of brass. This is a French work in the style

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique Wrought Iron Decorative Architectural Panels
Pair Antique Wrought Iron Decorative Architectural Panels

Pair Antique Wrought Iron Decorative Architectural Panels

Located in Dallas, TX

visual appeal! Intricate workmanship is abundant in the design, resembling an artistic compass rose. Rare

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four, Six or Eight Jean Prouvé Style Rare Compass Leg Dining Chairs
Set of Four, Six or Eight Jean Prouvé Style Rare Compass Leg Dining Chairs

Set of Four, Six or Eight Jean Prouvé Style Rare Compass Leg Dining Chairs

By Marko

Located in Amsterdam, NL

frame has the elegant compass shape with a strong connection to the Industrial style of designs by Jean

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

George I Walnut Shepherd’s Crook Armchair
George I Walnut Shepherd’s Crook Armchair

George I Walnut Shepherd’s Crook Armchair

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H 37.75 in W 24.75 in D 24 in

George I Walnut Shepherd’s Crook Armchair

Located in New York, NY

particularly pleasing shape. The seat is a rare compass design with a (later) silk needlework upholstery. The

Category

Antique 1710s English George I Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Hermes Leather Compass Box
Rare Hermes Leather Compass Box

Rare Hermes Leather Compass Box

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H 4.4 in Dm 3.5 in

Rare Hermes Leather Compass Box

Located in New York, NY

Rare Hermes compass box with removal divider. The box is wrapped with brown leather.. super cool

Category

20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Rare Jean Prouve Compass Desk

Rare Jean Prouve Compass Desk

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H 28 in Dm 47.5 in

Rare Jean Prouve Compass Desk

Located in Southampton, NY

Jean Prouve "Compass Desk" For City University - Antony. Very rare original red soft writing

Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Rare Sterling Silver Desk Globe Compass
Rare Sterling Silver Desk Globe Compass

Rare Sterling Silver Desk Globe Compass

Located in New York, NY

Very rare sterling silver compass in the shape of a World globe. A superbly crafted piece with

Category

Antique 19th Century American Globes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Metal

Rare Early Edition Allan Gould Compass Chairs
Rare Early Edition Allan Gould Compass Chairs

Rare Early Edition Allan Gould Compass Chairs

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H 27.25 in W 20.5 in D 20 in

Rare Early Edition Allan Gould Compass Chairs

By Allan Gould

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very rare first / early edition original Allan Gould compass chairs, set of three.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Mid-Century Weather Station with Hygrometer, Barometer Compass, Vienna
Rare Mid-Century Weather Station with Hygrometer, Barometer Compass, Vienna

Rare Mid-Century Weather Station with Hygrometer, Barometer Compass, Vienna

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Rare weather station, hygrometer, barometer, compass, thermometer. Vienna, 1950. Measures

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Rare Large Compass Desk w/ Original Drawers by Jean Prouve
Rare Large Compass Desk w/ Original Drawers by Jean Prouve

Rare Large Compass Desk w/ Original Drawers by Jean Prouve

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is the rare, large version of the classic Prouve compass desk. It is completely original and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Jean Prouve "Compass Desk"
Jean Prouve "Compass Desk"

Jean Prouve "Compass Desk"

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H 29 in W 55 in D 26 in

Jean Prouve "Compass Desk"

Located in Southampton, NY

Rare all original Jean Prouve "Compass Desk". Has original writing surface and rare Charlotte

Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks

Materials

Iron

Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Jean Prouve Compass Desk

Jean Prouve Compass Desk

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H 28 in Dm 47.5 in

Jean Prouve Compass Desk

Located in Southampton, NY

Very rare Prouve Compass desk, for City University - Antony. It has original red soft writing

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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Giant Ship's Threaded Nautical Compass
Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Giant Ship's Threaded Nautical Compass

Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Giant Ship's Threaded Nautical Compass

Located in Palm City, FL

A very important and rare English dry card compass made by Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird is presented

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Panerai WWII Diving Compass from the Italian Navy Diver Commando
Panerai WWII Diving Compass from the Italian Navy Diver Commando

Panerai WWII Diving Compass from the Italian Navy Diver Commando

By Panerai

Located in BREST, FR

Very rare Panerai old Diving Compass from the WWII Italian Navy Commando: Wrist compass with

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Armchairs Italian Design from the 1950s
Armchairs Italian Design from the 1950s

Armchairs Italian Design from the 1950s

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H 92 in W 76 in D 80 in

Armchairs Italian Design from the 1950s

Located in Tourcoing, FR

of conservation, no holes nor snags) and four feet metal compass patinated. Rare!

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
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Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

$70,619 / set

H 102.37 in W 67.33 in D 106.3 in

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Located in Vosselaar, BE

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870
English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870

English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

English Brass Nautical ship wheel mounted on a solid brass pedestal with an yacht binnacle having a gimballed signed compass, circular six spoke wheel with bulbous wood handles, flan...

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Antique 1870s English William IV Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760 Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...

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Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

$2,590Sale Price|36% Off

H 56.5 in W 23 in D 34 in

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

By A. Lietz Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. T...

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass
United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass

United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass

$11,800

H 61 in W 35 in D 21 in

United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Immense three-hundred-pound ships binnacle compass with highly polished and lacquered finish. With maker’s plate from Lionel Corp. With the rarely found top light that is complete wi...

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Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940
American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940

$3,995

H 52 in W 33 in D 19 in

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships Binnacle compass with teak base, brass hood, compass, clinometer, and chart tube. Compass is engraved U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships, the Lionel Corporation, 1941. 53x33x19 H-L-Deep

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Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass and Wood Yacht Binnacle Compass
Brass and Wood Yacht Binnacle Compass

Brass and Wood Yacht Binnacle Compass

$4,495

H 56 in W 35 in D 16 in

Brass and Wood Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Outstanding boat binnacle. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. The varnished base has a warm patina. The gimballed compass is engraved E.S. Ritchie and Sons, Boston wi...

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Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Copper & Brass Ship's Binnacle with Compass & Lantern, circa 1940s-1950s
Copper & Brass Ship's Binnacle with Compass & Lantern, circa 1940s-1950s

Copper & Brass Ship's Binnacle with Compass & Lantern, circa 1940s-1950s

Located in New Orleans, LA

Copper & brass ship's binnacle with compass & lantern, circa 1940s-1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle

$11,000

H 53 in W 35 in D 19 in

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass battleship binnacle with gimballed compass. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brackets. Quite heavy. from the US Navy. Torpedo base. Great polish job. Overall dim...

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Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle
Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle

Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle

$2,195

H 45 in W 22 in D 14 in

Early 20th Century Ship's Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's binnacle on wood pedestal. The binnacle itself is a brass bowl with top that holds 2 oil lamps with porcelain burners. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brass brackets. T...

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Vintage 1950s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand
Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand

Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand

$17,500

H 41 in W 16 in D 16 in

Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand

Located in Norwell, MA

High quality nineteenth century ships binnacle from John Hand and Sons. Mushroom top with oil burners. Brass covers on the iron compensating balls. Brass brackets hold the balls. Bra...

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Vintage 1910s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle
Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle

Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle

$17,500

H 45 in W 25 in D 19 in

Rare Skylight Yacht Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine early 20th Century Skylight Yacht Binnacle. Amazing wood base with intricate rope carving and varnish and varnish finish. The six-sided Skylight top houses. A gimballed Compass....

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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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