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Antique Map of Japan with Scale and Compass Rose, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Japan. With scale and compass rose. This map originates from 'Hedendaegsche historie, of tegenwoordige
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Antique 18th Century Maps

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti-Style Porcelain Coasters, Velieri Ships
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
marked on bottoms with compass logo and "Japan Deluxe Quality"; they are in good vintage condition. The
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Porcelain

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

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Aluminum

Aluminium Binnacle Compass
Aluminium Binnacle Compass
H 12.6 in Dm 55.12 in
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

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Aluminum, Copper

Boat Binnacle Compass
Boat Binnacle Compass
H 40 in Dm 28 in
Brass Osaka Works Binnacle with Cassens and Plath Brass Compass
Located in Milan, OH
magnetic compasses in Japan. Despite the passage of time and the evolution of technology, the Nunotani
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Vintage 1960s Nautical Objects

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Brass

Japanese Compass Made in the Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Japanese types. The compass has a brass cylindrical box; on its bottom it is fixed a hard metal stem
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Early 20th Century Japanese Scientific Instruments

Japanese Compass Made in the Early 1900
Japanese Compass Made in the Early 1900
H 3.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.15 in
Japanese Ships Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships binnacle with gimballed compass by Nunotani Keiki Seisakusho of Amagasaki Japan. Teak
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Vintage 1960s Asian Nautical Objects

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Brass

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
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Nautical Objects

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Brass

WWII Japanese Antique Magnetic Aeronautical Magnetic Compass Brass and Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Japanese aeronautical compass made in WWII, made of brass and glass, mounted on springs with
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Aviation Objects

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Brass

Estate Binnacle Compass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate solid Brass Japanese Binnacle Compass.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Nautical Objects

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Brass

1950s Japan Saura Hand-Held Magnetic Bakelite Compass Vintage Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Hand-held magnetic bakelite compass, signed Saura Japan made in the 1950s. The compass can be
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

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Bakelite

MCM Fornasetti-Style Coasters Tall Ships with Original Box, Velieri Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
inch diameter x 1/2 inch high Mark: Printed compass/ Japan/ Deluxe Quality.  
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Porcelain

Solid Brass Japanese Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass boat compass with Japanese and English symbols for North, South, East and West. Compass is
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Nautical Objects

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Brass

Japanese Nautical Magnetic Compass Made of Black Bakelite in the 1950s by Saura
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage hand-held magnetic bakelite compass, signed Saura Japan made in the 1950s. The compass can
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Nautical Objects

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Bakelite

Japanese Feng Shui Antique Woodblock Book Wind Water Frameable Prints
Located in South Burlington, VT
of Japanese/Chinese directional compasses, hand positions, and much more. Beautiful sharp detailed
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

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Paper

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Japanese Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese compass for your home. A Japanese compass — often made from metal, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage Japanese compass now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Japanese compass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese compass, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese compass over the years, but those crafted by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia and Oluce are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Compass?

The average selling price for a Japanese compass at 1stDibs is $3,116, while they’re typically $703 on the low end and $40,902 for the highest priced.