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Copper Compass Nautical

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
example has an octagonal case made from oak with brass fittings and removable copper dome with glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into
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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English nautical ship / Yacht / lifeboat gimbal compass / binnacle. Copper and brass body
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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a
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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

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

WWII era Lifeboat compass by Hand & Sons of Philadelphia
Located in London, GB
NO. LMC-101-D APPROVED, US. COAST GUARD. Liquid card compass, within copper housing with hinged lid
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Mid-20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

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Boat Binnacle Compass
Located in Brest, FR
Japanese Compact Binnacle Compass made by Nunotani Seiki Seisakusho Co. Ltd. Complete with its
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Boat Binnacle Compass
Boat Binnacle Compass
H 40 in Dm 28 in
Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass
Located in Palm City, FL
gimbaled compass has a 6 inch Ritchie card made from Mica and linen that dates from 1900. The compass
Category

Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Brass

Nautical Copper Lifeboat Compass, Mid-century American
Located in Nantucket, MA
A working copper compass from an American Ship's lifeboat. The lid closes to protect it from the
Category

20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Copper Lifeboat Compass, American, C. 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
An American, copper, liquid compass from a ship's lifeboat. It has a snap-shut lid to protect it
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Vintage Cased Compass, English, Copper, Bronze, Maritime, Navigation Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased compass. An English, copper and bronze maritime navigation instrument
Category

Mid-20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Nautical Copper Lifeboat Compass, Midcentury American
Located in Nantucket, MA
A working copper compass from an American Ship's lifeboat. The lid closes to protect it from the
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20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Copper and Brass Gimballed Nautical Compass, English
Located in Nantucket, MA
A midcentury copper and brass gimballed compass on a custom made a brass stand. A secondary compass
Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Midcentury Copper and Brass Gimballed Nautical Compass, English
Located in Nantucket, MA
A midcentury copper and brass gimballed compass on a custom made a brass stand. A secondary compass
Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Copper and Brass Ship's Nautical Compass on Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Gille-Sestrel copper and brass compass from a decommissioned lifeboat. Mounted on a brass Y frame
Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

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Materials

Brass

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Copper Compass Nautical For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the copper compass nautical you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each copper compass nautical for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and brass. If you’re shopping for a copper compass nautical, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer copper compass nautical, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each copper compass nautical bearing industrial or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made copper compass nautical over the years, but those crafted by A. Lietz Co. and E.S. Ritchie & Co are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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 Copper Compass Nautical
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.

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