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Nautical Compass

Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie

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

Category

Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's
Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's

Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's

$2,320Sale Price|44% Off

H 64.57 in W 47.64 in D 22.05 in

Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

the interior cabinet panels has the a four-pointed star decor, representing the compass that keeps us

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Nautical Steel Compass Course Heading Instrument
Nautical Steel Compass Course Heading Instrument

Nautical Steel Compass Course Heading Instrument

Located in Nantucket, MA

An old school nautical instrument used on the bridge of the ship. A steel body with bakelite and

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

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

$2,960Sale Price|27% 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

viewing window.. The compass is by A. Lietz Co of San Francisco. The firm incorporated in 1892. It was

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass

Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass

$399

H 10 in W 11 in D 11 in

Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished aluminum gimbaled lifeboat compass with carry handle and two sidelights. Nautical relic

Category

Vintage 1970s Russian Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

$3,495

H 36 in W 13 in D 13 in

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Beautiful solid brass yacht binnacle from John Bliss of New York with gimbaled compass mounted to a

Category

Antique Early 1800s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Gucci "Viaggi" Silk Scarf - '90s
Gucci "Viaggi" Silk Scarf - '90s

Gucci "Viaggi" Silk Scarf - '90s

By Gucci

Located in Milano, IT

Gucci “Viaggi” silk scarf featuring vibrant florals, camels, and a nautical compass on white silk

Category

1990s Scarves

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

$1,195

H 6.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with

Category

Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill
19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill

19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill

$1,194

H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in

19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill

Located in Norwell, MA

19th century compass by Robert Merrill, dry compass card mounted to timber box on a gimbal. Sliding

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage wooden and brass ship's compass with side weights, Italy
Vintage wooden and brass ship's compass with side weights, Italy

Vintage wooden and brass ship's compass with side weights, Italy

$4,646Sale Price|20% Off

H 59.06 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in

Vintage wooden and brass ship's compass with side weights, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Vintage old ship's compass, in solid wood and gilded brass, dome with internal compass and colored

Category

20th Century Italian Nautical Objects

Materials

Walnut

E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket
E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket

E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket

Located in Vienna, AT

box for compass, included. Measures: H. 106 cm. Ø. 31 cm. Good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass
Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass

Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass

$995

H 15 in W 14 in D 13 in

Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass boat compass binnacle that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Gimballed

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Boxed Compass by Dirigo
Boxed Compass by Dirigo

Boxed Compass by Dirigo

$342

H 6 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

Boxed Compass by Dirigo

Located in Norwell, MA

Boxed compass by Dirigo of Seattle. Alcohol filled card, alloy bezel, fitted to a unique custom box

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920
Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920

$3,395

H 36 in W 12 in D 12 in

Yachting Binnacle Compass Circa 1920

Located in Norwell, MA

chandlers located at South Street Seaport in New York. With gimballed compass from E.S. Ritchie Boston

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass
Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass

$2,195

H 7 in W 9 in D 6 in

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass yacht compass fitted to a very fine varnished binnacle box with brass hinges and glass

Category

Antique 1890s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass
Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

$895

H 11 in W 12 in D 10 in

Yacht Binnacle with Wood Bowl Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth-century yacht binnacle with a dry card compass in a wood bowl. The compass has been tilt

Category

Antique 1860s North 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...

Category

Antique Early 1900s 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

has a warm patina. The gimballed compass is engraved E.S. Ritchie and Sons, Boston with serial number

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Boxed Boat Compass by Wilcox Crittendon
Boxed Boat Compass by Wilcox Crittendon

Boxed Boat Compass by Wilcox Crittendon

Located in Norwell, MA

marine compass fitted to a varnished wood box. Weight: 2 LBS Overall dimensions: 3" H x 5" W x 5" D Made

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Boxed Boat Compass by Wilcox Crittenden
Boxed Boat Compass by Wilcox Crittenden

Boxed Boat Compass by Wilcox Crittenden

Located in Norwell, MA

Small gimballed boat compass by Wilcox Crittenden of Connecticut. Flush mounted into a custom wood

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Gimballed Brass Boat Compass by Dirigo
Gimballed Brass Boat Compass by Dirigo

Gimballed Brass Boat Compass by Dirigo

Located in Norwell, MA

Gimballed brass boat compass by "Dirigo" of Seattle, Washington. With fleur-de-lis pointing north

Category

Vintage 1970s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill
Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine antique ship's compass by Robert Merrill of New York. Brass bowl on gimbal fitted to a

Category

Antique 1860s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Chrome Plated Boat Compass Binnacle on Wood Pedestal
Chrome Plated Boat Compass Binnacle on Wood Pedestal

Chrome Plated Boat Compass Binnacle on Wood Pedestal

Located in Norwell, MA

Boat binnacle with chrome finish, gimballed compass, twin lamp burners, and wood base with carved

Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Boat Compass on Gimbal in a Mahogany Box
Boat Compass on Gimbal in a Mahogany Box

Boat Compass on Gimbal in a Mahogany Box

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass gimbaled boat compass that has been meticulously polished and lacquered, and fitted to

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris
Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris

Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris

By Polaris

Located in Norwell, MA

Boat compass in binnacle with hinged lid, sidelight, brass hook, etc. Very fine condition

Category

Antique 1890s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light
English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English ship's binnacle compass of brass - a navigational instrument used for maritime

Category

Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Chrome Binnacle Compass with Side Oil Lights
Mid Century Chrome Binnacle Compass with Side Oil Lights

Mid Century Chrome Binnacle Compass with Side Oil Lights

Located in Nantucket, MA

From a decommissioned lifeboat, a chrome binnacle compass in working order. It has two oil side

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Ship’s gimble mounted compass by C.M. Hammer of Sweden
Ship’s gimble mounted compass by C.M. Hammer of Sweden

Ship’s gimble mounted compass by C.M. Hammer of Sweden

Located in London, GB

A 1950’s ship’s gimble mounted compass by C.M. Hammer, Gothenburg, of Sweden. Marked: C.M. HAMMAR

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Forney, TX

compass by Sestrel Henry Browne & Son. circa 1940s The beautifully aged heavily patinated polished brass

Category

Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston
19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston

19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

Early nineteenth-century wood bowl ship's compass by Samuel Thaxter & Son of 125 State Street

Category

Antique 1850s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York
Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York

Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York

$14,750

H 56 in W 29 in D 19 in

Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York

Located in Norwell, MA

lacquered brasses on this nautical relic. The gimballed compass is engraved with makers name E.S. Ritchie

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp
Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp on Wooden Base. Circa

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Table Lamps

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Hermès 'Balade Oceane' 90cm Silk Twill Scarf by Julie Abade, 1999.
Hermès 'Balade Oceane' 90cm Silk Twill Scarf by Julie Abade, 1999.

Hermès 'Balade Oceane' 90cm Silk Twill Scarf by Julie Abade, 1999.

By Hermès

Located in Banner Elk, NC

carried by a swan chariot within a nautical compass shape flanked by a ship border. This particular scarf

Category

1990s French Scarves

Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x
Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x

Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x

$7,500 / set

H 36 in W 16.25 in D 19 in

Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x

Located in Hanover, MA

nautical ships compass motif in the style of Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi. Seat cushions recently covered in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Guildmaster Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood Compass Rose Table
Guildmaster Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood Compass Rose Table

Guildmaster Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood Compass Rose Table

Located in Forney, TX

compass rose (windrose - nautical star) medallion, fleur-de-lis motif, rich gold gilt accents, above

Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical End Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chanel 11K$ Paris / Hamburg Runway Tweed Jacket 36 FR
Chanel 11K$ Paris / Hamburg Runway Tweed Jacket 36 FR

Chanel 11K$ Paris / Hamburg Runway Tweed Jacket 36 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

CC logo buttons echo nautical precision — golden compasses charting a voyage through Lagerfeld’s

Category

2010s Jackets

CHANEL Paris / Hamburg Runway Tweed Jacket 38 FR
CHANEL Paris / Hamburg Runway Tweed Jacket 38 FR

CHANEL Paris / Hamburg Runway Tweed Jacket 38 FR

By Chanel

Located in Dubai, AE

buttons echo nautical precision — golden compasses charting a voyage through Lagerfeld’s maritime

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2010s Jackets

Mario Ceroli La Rosa dei Venti Table in Pinewood with Inlays by Poltronova 1970s
Mario Ceroli La Rosa dei Venti Table in Pinewood with Inlays by Poltronova 1970s

Mario Ceroli La Rosa dei Venti Table in Pinewood with Inlays by Poltronova 1970s

By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova

Located in Cascina, Pisa

found on a compass, map, nautical chart, or also a monument used to display the orientation of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Mario Ceroli La Rosa dei Venti Table in Pinewood with Inlays by Poltronova 1970s
Mario Ceroli La Rosa dei Venti Table in Pinewood with Inlays by Poltronova 1970s

Mario Ceroli La Rosa dei Venti Table in Pinewood with Inlays by Poltronova 1970s

By Mario Ceroli, Poltronova

Located in Cascina, Pisa

found on a compass, map, nautical chart, or also a monument used to display the orientation of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

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E. Esdaile & Sons Sydney Nautical Brass Compass SS Rotterdam
E. Esdaile & Sons Sydney Nautical Brass Compass SS Rotterdam

E. Esdaile & Sons Sydney Nautical Brass Compass SS Rotterdam

Located in Waverveen, Utrecht

E. Esdaile & Sons Sydney Nautical Brass Compass made for Chief Engineer from SS Rotterdam

Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Aluminium Binnacle Compass
Aluminium Binnacle Compass

Aluminium Binnacle Compass

Unavailable

H 12.6 in Dm 55.12 in

Aluminium Binnacle Compass

Located in Brest, FR

Japanese Binnacle Compass made by Nunotani Seiki Seisakusho Co. Ltd. Complete with its compensating

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Boat Binnacle Compass
Boat Binnacle Compass

Boat Binnacle Compass

Unavailable

H 40 in Dm 28 in

Boat Binnacle Compass

Located in Brest, FR

Japanese Compact Binnacle Compass made by Nunotani Seiki Seisakusho Co. Ltd. Complete with its

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Ship Compass on Brass Stand

Ship Compass on Brass Stand

Unavailable

H 16.93 in Dm 18.12 in

Ship Compass on Brass Stand

Located in Brest, FR

Brass binnacle compass. Measure: D 46, H 43 cm, 25 kg.  

Category

Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass
Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

Unavailable

H 58 in W 32 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Solely made by Kelvin Bottomley & Baird, Ltd., Glasgow / London. Compass made by Henry Browne

Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

US Ship Repeater Compass on Brass Stand
US Ship Repeater Compass on Brass Stand

US Ship Repeater Compass on Brass Stand

Unavailable

H 53.55 in Dm 13.39 in

US Ship Repeater Compass on Brass Stand

Located in Brest, FR

Sperry US repeater compass on its brass stand with its nameplate 'SPERRY' serial 254.  

Category

Vintage 1940s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Diptych Portable Maritime Sundial and Compass, circa 1780
Diptych Portable Maritime Sundial and Compass, circa 1780

Diptych Portable Maritime Sundial and Compass, circa 1780

Unavailable

H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 0.6 in

Diptych Portable Maritime Sundial and Compass, circa 1780

Located in York, GB

Exquisite diptych portable maritime sundial and compass, circa 1780. Made from fruitwood and hand

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Antique Late 18th Century Nautical Objects

Brass Osaka Works Binnacle with Cassens and Plath Brass Compass
Brass Osaka Works Binnacle with Cassens and Plath Brass Compass

Brass Osaka Works Binnacle with Cassens and Plath Brass Compass

Located in Milan, OH

Compass Factory continues to manufacture high-quality nautical equipment, and is still providing services

Category

Vintage 1960s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle
Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle

Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle

By Wifrid O. White

Located in Palm City, FL

This is a large size skylight or cathedral binnacle with an original Spherical Compass that was

Category

Vintage 1930s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Lead

Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass
Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass

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

Antique Nautical Twin Dolphin American Dry Card Compass Display
Antique Nautical Twin Dolphin American Dry Card Compass Display

Antique Nautical Twin Dolphin American Dry Card Compass Display

Located in Palm City, FL

Shown is an interesting antique compass made by the American instrument maker, D. Baker of Boston

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Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Edwardian Marine Copper Thermograph by Short and Mason, London
Edwardian Marine Copper Thermograph by Short and Mason, London

Edwardian Marine Copper Thermograph by Short and Mason, London

By Short & Mason

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Garden from 1873-1900 and as being one of the leading makers of fine quality compass, nautical

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Large Brass Nautical Compass
Large Brass Nautical Compass

Large Brass Nautical Compass

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H 11 in Dm 10 in

Large Brass Nautical Compass

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large brass nautical compass was custom made in France around the year 1900 and features a

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Nautical Objects

Cassens & Plath Vintage Nautical Compass
Cassens & Plath Vintage Nautical Compass

Cassens & Plath Vintage Nautical Compass

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H 36.25 in W 19.25 in D 11 in

Cassens & Plath Vintage Nautical Compass

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Cassens & Plath nautical compass mounted on stand. Stand is not original to this piece but

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Late 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Authentic Nautical Compass
Authentic Nautical Compass

Authentic Nautical Compass

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H 4.75 in W 4.75 in L 4.75 in

Authentic Nautical Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Authentic nautical dry card compass by Wilcox Crittenden. Brass bezel mounted to a timber

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Nautical Compass Rose Ceiling Light, 1950s
Nautical Compass Rose Ceiling Light, 1950s

Nautical Compass Rose Ceiling Light, 1950s

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H 4 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in

Nautical Compass Rose Ceiling Light, 1950s

Located in Savannah, GA

A nautical compass rose ceiling light, 1950s. 12 ¾ inches wide by 4 inches tall

Category

20th Century Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860
Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860

Brass and Glass Nautical Compass on Oak Wooden Board, London, 1860

Located in Milan, IT

Brass and glass nautical compass on universal joint signed Coubro & Scrutton Ltd London from the

Category

Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876
Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876

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H 5.52 in W 8.98 in D 4.26 in

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint, British manufacture, mounted on wooden board

Category

Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass, Kelvin & Hughes, UK, 1940s
Nautical Compass, Kelvin & Hughes, UK, 1940s

Nautical Compass, Kelvin & Hughes, UK, 1940s

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H 5.52 in W 8.86 in D 4.34 in

Nautical Compass, Kelvin & Hughes, UK, 1940s

By Kelvin & Hughes 1

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint, mounted on wooden board. Made by Kelvin

Category

Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach & C. Copenhagen
Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach & C. Copenhagen

Nautical Compass in Its Original Oak Box Signed Iver C. Weilbach & C. Copenhagen

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical compass of brass and glass mounted on a universal joint and placed in its original oak box

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass English Manufacture of the Early 1900s
Nautical Compass English Manufacture of the Early 1900s

Nautical Compass English Manufacture of the Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical liquid compass, brass on universal joint and mounted on a walnut plank. The compass has a

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20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass by Kelvin & Hugheson Wooden Base End of the 1940s
Nautical Compass by Kelvin & Hugheson Wooden Base End of the 1940s

Nautical Compass by Kelvin & Hugheson Wooden Base End of the 1940s

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical compass made of brass on universal joint, end of 1940s, signed Kelvin & Hughes mounted on

Category

Vintage 1940s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Nautical Compass on a Wooden Board, Early 1900s
Brass Nautical Compass on a Wooden Board, Early 1900s

Brass Nautical Compass on a Wooden Board, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint mounted on wooden board. English manufacture of

Category

Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass Glass Flush Mount
Nautical Compass Glass Flush Mount

Nautical Compass Glass Flush Mount

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

A nautical clear or frosted glass compass flush mount.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

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

compass positioned in the middle. Supported by a round brass frame with four legs connected by stretchers

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Nautical Compass Made in UK in the Second Half of the 19th Century
Brass Nautical Compass Made in UK in the Second Half of the 19th Century

Brass Nautical Compass Made in UK in the Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Small nautical pocket compass in its original turned brass case complete with compass card block

Category

Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique 1890s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1941 Vintage Prismatic Brass  Magnetic  Nautical Compass  by ELLIOT BROS LTD
1941 Vintage Prismatic Brass  Magnetic  Nautical Compass  by ELLIOT BROS LTD

1941 Vintage Prismatic Brass Magnetic Nautical Compass by ELLIOT BROS LTD

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic compass for nautical survey made of brass signed ELLIOT BROS LTD of 1941 N. 28479, it is

Category

Vintage 1940s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pietra Dura Nautical Compass Rose Table Top on Wrought Iron Base
Pietra Dura Nautical Compass Rose Table Top on Wrought Iron Base

Pietra Dura Nautical Compass Rose Table Top on Wrought Iron Base

Located in Nantucket, MA

This is a modern pietra dura marble inlay with semi-precious stones in the design of a compass rose

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Spanish Brass Compass on Wooden Board, 1940s
Spanish Brass Compass on Wooden Board, 1940s

Spanish Brass Compass on Wooden Board, 1940s

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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in

Spanish Brass Compass on Wooden Board, 1940s

Located in Milan, IT

Brass nautical compass on universal joint mounted on wooden board. Spanish manufacture of the 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1940 U.S. Navy Magnetic Nautical Compass Wooden Board by Lionel Corporation NY
1940 U.S. Navy Magnetic Nautical Compass Wooden Board by Lionel Corporation NY

1940 U.S. Navy Magnetic Nautical Compass Wooden Board by Lionel Corporation NY

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic compass on universal joint mounted on a wooden board. The compass was produced in 1940 by

Category

Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1940 U.S. Navy Magnetic Nautical Compass  Wooden Board  by Lionel Corporation NY
1940 U.S. Navy Magnetic Nautical Compass  Wooden Board  by Lionel Corporation NY

1940 U.S. Navy Magnetic Nautical Compass Wooden Board by Lionel Corporation NY

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic compass on universal joint mounted on a wooden board. The compass was produced in 1940 by

Category

Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Copper Boat Binnacle with Compass
Copper Boat Binnacle with Compass

Copper Boat Binnacle with Compass

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H 10 in W 10 in D 12 in

Copper Boat Binnacle with Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Nautical Compass fitted to a polished copper binnacle. Highly polished and lacquered case. Mounted

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

1950'S DINING TABLE TOP W/ NAUTICAL THEME
1950'S DINING TABLE TOP W/ NAUTICAL THEME

1950'S DINING TABLE TOP W/ NAUTICAL THEME

Located in Miami, FL

inlayed wood with nautical compass theme.Great design!

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Tables

Nautical Wooden Compass Course Heading Instrument
Nautical Wooden Compass Course Heading Instrument

Nautical Wooden Compass Course Heading Instrument

Located in Nantucket, MA

An old school nautical instrument used on the bridge of the ship. A wooden body with wood turning

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Nautical Copper Lifeboat Compass, Mid-century American
Nautical Copper Lifeboat Compass, Mid-century American

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

1916 Unique Large Nautical Ship Compass with Original Dial
1916 Unique Large Nautical Ship Compass with Original Dial

1916 Unique Large Nautical Ship Compass with Original Dial

Located in New York, NY

1916 unique large nautical ship compass with original dial. It is attached to wood plank. This item

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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Nautical Objects

Boat Compass
Boat Compass

Boat Compass

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H 8.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in

Boat Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique boat dry card compass mounted into timber, dovetail box via gimbal by C.R. Sherman

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Brass Nautical Lifeboat Compass on Gimbaled Stand, English, 1940s
Brass Nautical Lifeboat Compass on Gimbaled Stand, English, 1940s

Brass Nautical Lifeboat Compass on Gimbaled Stand, English, 1940s

Located in Nantucket, MA

A brass, gimbaled compass marked Sestrel, Barnking & London, on a custom made brass and teak stand

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Ship's Compass Course Heading Navigational Device for Helmsman
Nautical Ship's Compass Course Heading Navigational Device for Helmsman

Nautical Ship's Compass Course Heading Navigational Device for Helmsman

Located in Nantucket, MA

A teak and Bakelite compass course heading navigational devise used on the bridge of the ship. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Bakelite, Teak

Antique Sand Cast Compass
Antique Sand Cast Compass

Antique Sand Cast Compass

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H 5.5 in W 7.34 in D 9.5 in

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

Binnacle form wet compass
Binnacle form wet compass

Binnacle form wet compass

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H 12.5 in W 11 in D 9 in

Binnacle form wet compass

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American brass enclosed binnacle form wet compass in working order, circa 1900. Now on a custom

Category

Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nautical Lamp Russian Brass Binnacle Compass Made in the 70s
Vintage Nautical Lamp Russian Brass Binnacle Compass Made in the 70s

Vintage Nautical Lamp Russian Brass Binnacle Compass Made in the 70s

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic compass on universal joint mounted inside the binnacle of a brass and glass lifeboat

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Vintage 1970s Russian Nautical Objects

Materials

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Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

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H 26 in W 12 in L 26 in

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Skylight yacht binnacle with six-sided skylight top with glass panels. With wood base that is surrounded with a carved rope border. Interior has been wired with decorative lighting f...

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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

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Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass
Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass

Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass

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Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished brass boat binnacle with gimballed compass. Compass is polished aluminum. Weight is 8

Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Wilcox Crittenden Gimballed Boat Compass

Wilcox Crittenden Gimballed Boat Compass

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H 5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Wilcox Crittenden Gimballed Boat Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished boat compass with gimballed compass mounted into a dovetailed wood box with lid.

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Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass
Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass

Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass

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H 26 in W 14 in D 14 in

Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Yacht binnacle with polished gimballed compass by E.S.Ritchie of Boston and marked by ship chandler

Category

Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Nautical Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nautical compass for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every nautical compass was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer nautical compass, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each nautical compass bearing industrial, mid-century modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nautical compass over the years, but those crafted by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, E.S. Ritchie & Co and Mario Ceroli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Nautical Compass?

Prices for a nautical compass start at $58 and top out at $185,000 with the average selling for $1,429.

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