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Nautical Compass Antique Wood

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

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1860s North American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

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

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1890s Nautical Compass Antique Wood

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

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1880s Italian Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

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

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1850s North American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

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

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1920s American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

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

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1920s North American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

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

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1890s American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

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

lbs Overall dimensions: 35"H x 28"W x 19"D Made: America Material: wood brass Date: 1900

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Early 1900s North American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

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

1890s American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

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

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

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

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

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H 58 in W 32 in D 20 in

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

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Early 20th Century Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Copper, 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

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1870s British Nautical Compass Antique Wood

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

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Early 20th Century British Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

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

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Early 20th Century American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Skylight Yacht Binnacle Compass
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

Category

1920s Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Wood

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

Charles C Hutchinson on the compass card. Fitted to a varnished wood base. Compass bears serial number

Category

Early 1900s Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition
Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

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H 64 in W 34 in D 24 in

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 100% Original finish Ships Binnacle Compass house.

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1910s Spanish Industrial Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass
Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass

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

Category

1860s Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Wood

Nineteenth Century Yacht Compass Binnacle
Nineteenth Century Yacht Compass Binnacle

Nineteenth Century Yacht Compass Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Yacht binnacle in varnished wood box. Solid brass gimbaled nineteenth century marine compass by

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1890s Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880
Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880

Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880

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H 6 in W 7 in D 7 in

Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880

Located in Norwell, MA

Late nineteenth century ships compass with gimbal mounted into a varnished wood box. Compass card

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1880s American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass
Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass

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

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1880s British Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX

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

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1880s English Arts and Crafts Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century Compass in Handmade Box
19th Century Compass in Handmade Box

19th Century Compass in Handmade Box

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H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

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

Category

19th Century American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Metal

Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"
Nineteenth Century Boxed Compass by "Thaxter"

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

Category

1880s American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr
Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr

Boston Compass by F.W. Lincoln Jr

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H 6 in W 8 in D 8 in

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

Category

1880s Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter & Son"
Solid Brass Boat Compass by "Thaxter & Son"

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

Category

1880s American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Hagger & Brother Yacht Boxed Compass
Solid Brass Hagger & Brother Yacht Boxed Compass

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

Category

1850s American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.
Vintage Gimbal-Mounted Compass by Wilcox, Crittenden & Co.

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

Category

1880s American Late Victorian Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Antique Pocket Explorer's Compass, English, Navigation Instrument, Victorian
Antique Pocket Explorer's Compass, English, Navigation Instrument, Victorian

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

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Late 19th Century British Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Wood

Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century
Binnacle Compass Mahogany and Brass End of the 19th century

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

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1890s British Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Wood

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

Category

1890s American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

1900s Sestrel  Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box
1900s Sestrel  Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box

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

Category

Early 1900s British Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

English Antique Nautical Dry Compass, by George Christian, Liverpool
English Antique Nautical Dry Compass, by George Christian, Liverpool

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

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Late 19th Century English Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Early 1900s Small Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Antique Navigation Tool
Early 1900s Small Nautical Compass Original Wooden Box Antique Navigation Tool

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

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Early 20th Century British Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass

E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass

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H 3.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

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

Category

1890s Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood
Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood

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

Category

1880s British Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass
Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass

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H 7 in W 9 in D 9 in

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

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1880s American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Circa 1840, Boat Compass
Circa 1840, Boat Compass

Circa 1840, Boat Compass

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H 3 in W 4 in D 4 in

Circa 1840, Boat Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Boat Marines compass in spun brass bowl with original clay putty and glass. Strap gimbal and

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1840s American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Ships Compass by S Thaxter of Boston
Ships Compass by S Thaxter of Boston

Ships Compass by S Thaxter of Boston

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H 5 in W 7 in D 7 in

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

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1880s Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Mid Nineteenth Century Nickerson & Baxter Ships Compass
Mid Nineteenth Century Nickerson & Baxter Ships Compass

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

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1890s American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

American Compass from the Early 1900s Brass with Wooden Box
American Compass from the Early 1900s Brass with Wooden Box

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

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Early 20th Century American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Large Nautical Compass Second Half of the 19th Century on Wooden Board
Large Nautical Compass Second Half of the 19th Century on Wooden Board

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

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1860s British Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

A 19th Century Scottish Dory Compass
A 19th Century Scottish Dory Compass

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

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19th Century Scottish Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique Brass Liquid Nautical Ships Compass Double Dolphin and Wood Stand
Antique Brass Liquid Nautical Ships Compass Double Dolphin and Wood Stand

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.

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Early 20th Century English Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 19th Century Antique E.S. Ritchie Brass Compass
Early 19th Century Antique E.S. Ritchie Brass Compass

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

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Early 20th Century American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

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By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum

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19th Century Italian Victorian Nautical Compass Antique Wood

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Walnut

Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Bell of the Dutch Colonial VOC Fortress in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

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...

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Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Bronze

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box

$485

H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

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...

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1940s North American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

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 lid top. Box is painted blue. Dimensions: 8" compass diameter. Measures: 10" L x 1...

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Late 19th Century North American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle

Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle

$11,000

H 53 in W 35 in D 19 in

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...

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1940s Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

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 that is probably Russian. Weight is 16 pounds. 10" H x 11" L x 11" D. Circa 1975.

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1970s Russian Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Aluminum

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 dovetailed timber box. Paper compass card with fleur-de-lis at north. Compass points north...

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1860s North American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand
Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand

Finest Ships Binnacle From John Hand

$17,500

H 41 in W 16 in D 16 in

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...

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1910s North American Nautical Compass Antique Wood

Materials

Brass

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Nautical Compass Antique Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic nautical compass antique wood available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and wood, every nautical compass antique wood was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a nautical compass antique wood — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made nautical compass antique wood over the years, but those crafted by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Kelvin Bottomley & Baird and Polaris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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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