AZIMUTH Circle E.S. Ritchie & Sons US Navy Maritime Compass Bronze & Wood Box
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Miami, FL
Renowned for developing the first practical, liquid-filled marine compass (1860), the firm became a vital U.S.
Brass, Bronze
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
In 1857 he turned his attention to navigational instruments and begun making marine bearing compasses for the U.S.Navy before the American civil war.
Copper
Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
In 1857 he turned his attention to navigational instruments and begun making marine bearing compasses for the U.S.Navy before the American civil war.
Copper
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Forney, TX
The inventory of a 13th-century Sicilian ship, the San Nicolo, also mentions the presence of a magnet and a "ligno compass" on board. A highly important yet delicate instrument, a ...
Brass, Iron
Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
The firm Vion, that still works today, was established in 1830 in Paris and it has always manufactured navigation equipment, in particular compasses and marine instruments. Because o...
Brass
Anjouan Island, Comoros – French Naval Sea Chart by Bellin, c.1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Numerous settlements are identified, including Demani, labeled as “Ville capitale ou Demeure du Roy,” indicating the royal residence and political center of the island at the time. A...
Paper
Marine Compass in Box by Star Compass of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass boat compass fitted to a dovetailed wood box with rich varnished finish. Compass card is marked Star Pathfinder, Milton Mass. The entire compass has been polished and lac...
Brass
Vintage AirGuide Black Marine Boat Compass Chicago
By AirGuide
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Compass Vintage AirGuide marine compass 6.25 h x 6 w x 4.75 diameter Preowned unrestored vintage condition.
Metal
Brass U.S. Navy Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Navy Bureau of Ships gimbaled marine compass in brass case with engraved maker’s plate.
Brass
Nineteenth Century Yacht Compass Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimbaled nineteenth century marine compass by Kelvin White of Boston. Weight is 21 pounds. 14" H x 14" L x 11" Deep.
Brass
Boxed Boat Compass by Wilcox Crittendon
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass marine compass fitted to a varnished wood box. Weight: 2 LBS Overall dimensions: 3" H x 5" W x 5" D Made: America Material: Brass Date: 1938.
Brass
Solid Brass Boat Compass Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Marine Compass by Borgen Nautik of Norway. Fitted to a polished and lacquered brass binnacle housing.
Brass
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H 1.97 in W 2.96 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Marine, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pocket transit compass. An English, brass terrestrial or marine navigation instrument, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Brass
1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical travel compass complete with leather case signed Barnes & Morris London n.13844 from 1917. It is a small compass used away from magnetic fields to check the ship's c...
Brass
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H 1.25 in Dm 2.1 in
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during the first world war. On the back of the compass it reads: The Soltima Inst. Co 19...
Brass
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H 1.25 in Dm 2.1 in
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during the first world war. On the back of the compass it reads: The Soltima Inst. Co 19...
Brass
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H 9.44 in Dm 3.8 in
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 backlit, the batteries are inserted into the handle. Height 24 cm - 9.44 inches, com...
Bakelite
1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 183801 produced in 1917. It can also be held in the hand and therefore away from magnetic fields. It is equipped...
Brass
Vacheron Constantin Mercator Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New Orleans, LA
The present example depicts the Americas, a model first debuted in 1995, and also features hands that mimic the marine compass once used by the cartographer. Crafted of 18K white go...
18k Gold, White Gold
Miniature Yacht Binnacle by James Campbell of Glasgow
Located in Norwell, MA
Inside is a polished brass gimballed compass. Charming marine antique. Weight: Overall Dimensions: 25"H x 12"W x 10"D Made: America Material: Brass, Wood
Wood
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
Throughout the 20th century Dent continued to make and supply marine chronometers, watches and compasses for the Royal Navy and was supplier to the Royal Air Force during the Second ...
Brass, Steel
Brass Wilcox Crittenden Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished solid brass marine compass mounted into a dovetailed wood box.
Brass
Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare marine compass with original makers label from D.
Brass
Circa 1840, Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat Marines compass in spun brass bowl with original clay putty and glass.
Brass
Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by the Marine Compass Company, Polaris brand.
Brass
Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by MCCO, The Marine Compass Co. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered.
Brass
John Barlow's Vernier Asimuth Compass Navigator, circa 1938
Located in London, GB
Labels include: HMS Barlow and Seatex Vernier Azimuth Marine Compass Navigater (24 Hours Bell watch and Climate Display).
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H 5.15 in W 5.15 in D 7.3 in
1900s Ritchie Boston Usa Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass Maritime Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Ritchie began developing the first marine compass beginning with an order for 26 compasses from the US Navy in 1861.
Brass
19th Century Brass Nautical Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and glass compass on universal joint from the end of the 19th century. Mounted on custom wood board. The compass consists of a cylindrical brass container, called a mortar, wit...
Brass
1920s Nautical English Magnetic Brass Compass Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical pocket compass made of turned brass, 1920s English manufacture. The compass is complete with cover, compass card lock and chain ring. Eight winds compass card on paper c...
Brass
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H 1 in Dm 1.9 in
1918s Barker's Magnaetic Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during the first world war. It is a small vintage compass typically used in recreational sailing,...
Brass
1900s, Big Magnetic Brass Nautical Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic big nautical compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, N. AFT 2901/T/9 Barking & London, early 1900s. Mounted on a custom-made wooden and brass board....
Brass
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H 1.18 in Dm 2.8 in
19th Century Brass Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument Nautical Antique
Located in Milan, IT
Dry little compass placed in its original turned brass box with a protection glass. English manufacture of the second half of XIX century. Compass card printed by engraving on copper...
Brass
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H 6.2 in Dm 4.2 in
1930s Dirigo Seattle Brass Nautical Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid nautical compass on cardan joint signed DIRIGO Seattle Wash from the early 1930s, eight-wind rose complete with protractor circle mounted on a wooden board and made-to-measure...
Brass
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H 3.9 in W 5.8 in D 5.8 in
1920s Brass Nautical Dirigo Seattle Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid antique nautical compass on universal joint signed DIRIGO Eugen M. Sherman Seattle USA from the 1920s, in its original oak wood box with brass hinges. Eight wind rose complete...
Brass
1920s Brass Pocket Magnetic Nautical Compass Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Brass pocket nautical compass housed in its leather case with lid. Produced by F. Barker & Son Makers London in the 1920's. Compass with eight winds complete with protractor circle f...
Brass
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H 0.7 in Dm 1.7 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 to a chain; compass card with eight winds with goniometric circle, signed Negretti ...
Brass
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H 6.4 in W 7.5 in D 7.8 in
19th Century Magnetic Nautical Compass Original Box Antique Marine Nautical Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic nautical compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Barking & London Trade Sestrel Mark, Barking & London, second half of the 19th century . Contained in its originale wooden ...
Brass
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H 3.5 in W 4.7 in D 4.7 in
End XIX Century Dry Nautical Magnetic Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Dry compass placed in its original wooden box. English manufacture from the end of the 19th century. The compass consists of a brass and glass vessel on the bottom of which a metal ...
Brass
Marine Knot Board by Captain D.J.Walker
Located in Norwich, GB
Samples of numerous marine knots, sextant, binnacle, compass, oars, plumb lines, ships wheel, telescope etc.
Baize
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Size: equivalent french 42
Léonard marine motif Sleeveless Silk Top with Gold Pearl Buttons, c 1980s
By Leonard
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980/1990 France Sleeveless Léonard top or blouse in 100% silk with marine motif, sailboats, compasses, flags ... Closes with four gold pearl buttons.
$17,500
H 7.5 in W 5 in D 0.75 in
First Trade Edition of Winnie-the-Pooh signed by Author & Illustrator, with Orig
Located in Middletown, NY
Milne, A.A. (Alan Alexander): Winnie-the-Pooh An Exceptionally rare copy of the FIRST TRADE EDITION of Winnie-the-Pooh signed by both the Author and the Illustrator, with Original ...
Paper
$114,868
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 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...
Wrought Iron
$163,216
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$350,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$11,075 / item
H 10.24 in W 18.12 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Antique Flintlock Pistol Cabinet for Duelists
Located in Marseille, FR
Gun cabinet full time duelists 19th century in its original box with red velvet. Platinum finely chopped. Ebony butts No brand. It seems that there was no sinister use to believe an ...
Metal
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$239,000
H 55 in W 174 in D 62 in
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
By Jaguar Cars Ltd.
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...
Metal
$9,792Sale Price|30% Off
H 70.87 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in
Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.
Iron
$34,798
H 59.06 in W 14.18 in D 19.69 in
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control
By Kowa
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Tokyo Optical Co. – With Full Illumination Controls This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Tokyo O...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
$10,473
H 59.06 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC Flak 12x60 Anti Aircraft Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition made in Germany during World War 2. These were designed to be used in conjunction wi...
Aluminum
$17,541 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
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...
Brass
$150,100
H 127.56 in W 208.67 in D 144.49 in
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
$9,800 / set
H 20 in W 11 in D 11.5 in
Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Nautical port & starboard polished steel and brass ship lanterns with the original red and blue Fresnel lenses, flanking vented dome finials, exterior protective cag...
Brass, Steel, Wire
$4,709 / set
H 56.25 in W 50.25 in D 20.75 in
USS Constellation, Three Mast, Large Display Case, Home Decor, Model Ship!!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome USS Constellation, Three Mast, Large Display Case, Home Decor, Model Ship!! Ship Model, USS Constellation and Large Display Case, Fantastic Piece!! This fantastic piece w...
Glass, Wood
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.
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