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
1860s North American Nautical Compass Antique Wood
Brass
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
Brass
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
Brass
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
Brass
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
Brass
Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry
Brass
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
Brass
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
Brass
Rare American Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
lbs Overall dimensions: 35"H x 28"W x 19"D Made: America Material: wood brass Date: 1900
Brass
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
Brass
$1,500
H 25 in W 12 in D 12 in
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
Brass
Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass
By Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1, Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Solely made by Kelvin Bottomley & Baird, Ltd., Glasgow / London. Compass made by Henry Browne
Brass
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
Copper, Brass
Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint, British manufacture, mounted on wooden board
Brass
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
Brass
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
Brass
Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Skylight yacht binnacle with six-sided skylight top with glass panels. With wood base that is
Wood
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H 7.29 in W 9.65 in D 9.85 in
19th century Antique Magnetic Nautical Compass W.T. Fisher English Manufacturer
Located in Milan, IT
Compass in its original wooden box with slot lid. Signed W. T. FISHER Great Yarmouth, mid 19th
Brass
Boston Made Yacht Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Charles C Hutchinson on the compass card. Fitted to a varnished wood base. Compass bears serial number
Brass
Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 100% Original finish Ships Binnacle Compass house.
Brass
Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Boxed mariners compass from the mid-19th century with wood bowl, dry card, from maker Riggs and
Wood
Nineteenth Century Yacht Compass Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Yacht binnacle in varnished wood box. Solid brass gimbaled nineteenth century marine compass by
Brass
Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880
Located in Norwell, MA
Late nineteenth century ships compass with gimbal mounted into a varnished wood box. Compass card
Brass
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H 9.06 in Dm 4.14 in
Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Milan, IT
Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, late
Brass
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H 55.12 in W 32.29 in D 18.51 in
English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
By Ainsley South Shields
Located in Valladolid, ES
true nautical relic, perfect for any lover of naval themes. About operation The compass is formed by
Bronze, Iron
19th Century Compass in Handmade Box
Located in New York, NY
Original antique compass mounted inside a mahogany box. Compass dates to the late 19th Century
Metal
Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"
By Samuel Thaxter
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century boat compass in spun brass bowl by S. Thaxter and Sons of 125 State St, Boston
Brass
Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass boat compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. Nineteenth century. Simple
Brass
Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter & Son"
By Samuel Thaxter
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century solid brass gimballed boat compass with varnished wood box. Compass card is
Brass
Solid Brass Hagger & Brother Yacht Boxed Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century ships compass by Hagger & Brother of Baltimore, Maryland. Seven inch brass bowl
Brass
Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a Victorian-era gimballed compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co. of Middletown
Brass
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H 0.99 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Antique Pocket Explorer's Compass, English, Navigation Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pocket explorer's compass. An English, mahogany cased instrument, dating to the
Wood
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
Wood
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H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
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
Brass
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H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
1900s Sestrel Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic compass on universal joint in its original wooden box with slot lid, signed Sestrel in the
Brass
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H 6.3 in W 10.04 in D 10.04 in
English Antique Nautical Dry Compass, by George Christian, Liverpool
By George Christian
Located in Delft, NL
English antique nautical dry compass, by George Christian, Liverpool Antique late 19th century
Brass
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H 3.35 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Early 1900s Small Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Antique Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Small nautical compass from the early 1900s, mounted on a universal joint and placed in its
Brass
E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Boxed boat compass by E.S.Ritchie and sold by T.S. and J.D. Negus. Serial number 80625. Compass is
Brass
Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Milan, IT
Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, late
Brass
Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Very early ship's compass with turned brass bowl. Fitted on a gimbal into a varnished wood box with
Brass
Circa 1840, Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat Marines compass in spun brass bowl with original clay putty and glass. Strap gimbal and
Brass
Ships Compass by S Thaxter of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century ships compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston. Compass card is marked with "125
Brass
Mid Nineteenth Century Nickerson & Baxter Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Gimballed brass ship's compass by Boston maker Nickerson & Baxter of Boston, Massachusetts. Nice
Brass
American Compass from the Early 1900s Brass with Wooden Box
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid compass on universal joint signed STAR Boston 46723 from the early 1900s, complete with
Brass
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H 20.5 in Dm 1.75 in
D.E. Wood Inscribed Nautical Telescope & Compass with Rosewood Barrel, c. 1860s
Located in Norwalk, CT
compass. "Captain D.E. Wood" likely refers to General Sir David Edward Wood (1812-1894), a highly
Metal
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H 7.88 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Large Nautical Compass Second Half of the 19th Century on Wooden Board
Located in Milan, IT
Large nautical liquid compass, brass, on universal joint, British manufacture of the second half of
Brass
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H 7.29 in W 10.52 in D 10.52 in
1860 German Magnetic Nautical Compass in Its Original Wooden Box with Slot Lid
Located in Milan, IT
Large dry compass placed in its original wooden box with slot lid. Signed AUG. CARSTENS Hamburg
Brass
A 19th Century Scottish Dory Compass
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Scottish Dory Compass in a lidded burl wood box, the dial marked Rich'd Millar Leith
Wood, Glass
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H 6 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Brass Liquid Nautical Ships Compass Double Dolphin and Wood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and pine wood articulating stand. Compass diameter, 4" inches.
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century Antique E.S. Ritchie Brass Compass
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Milan, OH
Introducing the Antique E.S. Ritchie Brass Compass from the early 1900s to 1920s. This piece of
Brass
$343,102
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The bell of the VOC fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, marked JAFFANAPATNAM Ao 1747 VOC Cast in Jaffnapatnam or Colombo from Japanese copper, 1747 Measures: Height 44 x diameter 36...
Bronze
Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by Star Compass of Boston. The gimballed yacht compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This Classic marine instrument is fi...
Brass
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 lid top. Box is painted blue. Dimensions: 8" compass diameter. Measures: 10" L x 1...
Brass
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...
Brass
Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum gimbaled lifeboat compass with carry handle and two sidelights. Nautical relic that is probably Russian. Weight is 16 pounds. 10" H x 11" L x 11" D. Circa 1975.
Aluminum
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 dovetailed timber box. Paper compass card with fleur-de-lis at north. Compass points north...
Brass
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...
Brass
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