Navigation Instrument

1900s German brass sextant maritime navigational instrument by C. Plath.

, England, who primarily produced high-quality marine chronometers and other navigational instruments during

dealers in scientific instruments and with the chief curators of navigation instruments at museums in the

which catalogs the collection of antique navigation instruments at England's National Maritime Museum

instrument that was internally programmed, i.e. “hard wired“, to solve all major navigation solutions. Other

and Sons, a prestigious and respected maker of compasses and other navigational instruments. This

animals, goats in Scandinavia and elephants in Africa. Winged putti holding navigational instruments

Portuguese sails, and navigational instruments reflecting the country's pioneering role in world exploration

This is a vintage pocket compass. An English, brass terrestrial or maritime navigation instrument

This is a vintage binnacle compass. An English, brass maritime navigation instrument, dating to the

copious details for the enthusiast or collector of navigational instruments. Delivered polished and ready

This is a vintage cased compass. An English, copper and bronze maritime navigation instrument

observation, creating the first rudimentary instrument for optical approaching. But Lipperhey was unlucky, in

This is a vintage pocket compass. An English, brass navigation instrument in the manner of Stanley

1864 and formed their own navigation instrument company, "TS & JD Negus", in 1869. In 1886 the United

about 250 years and specialized in the production of nautical instruments; instrument complete with

This is an antique pocket explorer's compass. An English, mahogany cased instrument, dating to the

), which gives precise instructions to make a compass. The improvement of this instrument is largely

London; our gift box is free. The sextant is an ancient astronomical instrument used to measure the

ancient astronomical instrument used to measure the height of a celestial body (for example the Sun): the

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...

about 250 years and specialized in the production of nautical instruments; instrument complete with

the first rudimentary instrument for optical approaching. But Lipperhey was unlucky, in fact when he

cut corners. These types of cases were typically fitted for medical or navigational instruments. This

This is a small antique 6-draw pocket telescope, an English hiking or navigational instrument by

surveying or navigational purposes. A super cased instrument ideal for use or presentation Inscribed

Antique English late 18th/early 19th century octant (Navigational Instrument) made by "Greenbough

magnificent example of a nautical navigation instrument for sailing yachts and boats. The compass binnacle is

English apothecary cabinet dated to the first half of the nineteenth century, with mahogany case, brass handle and brass hinges, complete with key. The cabinet has a rectangular ba...

This is a vintage 3-in-1 map measure. A West German, cast metal and glass navigational tool

navigational instruments of a ship.

This is an antique rolling parallel rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation

This is a vintage 2-in-1 pendant map measure. A West German, cast metal and glass navigational

which indicate that they were a major force in navigation instruments. A sextant made by this firm

important manufacturer of sextants and navigational instruments, active around the mid-nineteenth century

Models replicas theme from nautical and aviation right through to navigational instruments and classic

used for calculating angles in coastal navigation. The instrument is in its original mahogany box with

navigation instrument star globe (marine navigation instrument) Manufacturer H.HUGUES AND SONS

compass. The improvement of this instrument is largely attributed to the discoveries of new lands, from

compass. The improvement of this instrument is largely attributed to the discoveries of new lands, from

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...

to make a compass. The improvement of this instrument is largely attributed to the discoveries of new

3 - inches 1.18. Our gift box is free. The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using

instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated back to the late twelfth century, especially

3.9 Our gift box is free. The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic fields

Nautical clock, brass, with spring-wound, signed Smith Empire, 1930’s. Measure: Diameter cm 17 - inches 6.69, width cm 7.5 - inches 2,95. Fully functional expert laboratory review....

Dry compass placed in its original wooden box with slot lid. Signed C.E.H. from the mid of the 19th century. The compass consists of a brass and glass vessel on the bottom of which a...

French equinoctial compass sundial is not only a functional navigation instrument but also a piece of

This is a vintage draughtsman's instrument set. An English, brass drawing or navigation tool

apprenticeship in a laboratory of precision optical instruments. In 1859 he joined Joseph Zambra (1822-1897), a

, and become quite rare as navigational instruments become more digitalized.

This is a vintage box compass. An English, oak and brass gimbal maritime navigation aid, dating to

This is a vintage military compass. An American, aluminium and glass navigation aid by Keuffel

While actually a navigational instrument measuring wind speed and direction, in their

, Mississippi river craft, charts and maps, navigational instruments, figureheads, decorative rope, ship models

important manufacturer of sextants and navigational instruments, active around the mid-nineteenth century

Nautical clock, brass and wood with spring-wound, top shaped as a rope. English manufacture early ’900. 7 days winding up. Fully functional expert laboratory review. Measure: ...

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...

Antique Italian Louis XVI style walnut chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular walnut top with tulipwood banding, 3 drawers with tulipwood banding and brass pulls, resting...

A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages. It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used ar...

An elegant and extremely decorative French 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood barometer thermometer. The most decorative barometer thermometer retains its original glass pane enc...

French Louis XVI (18th Century) barometer with original scientific illustrations and mercury vial framed with gilt foliate carvings & ebonized trim and a perched eagle pediment.

Carved and Giltwood Louis XVI Style Barometer

French 19th century painted and gold-gilt barometer and thermometer. It is a recognizable ‘banjo’ shaped scientific instrument with all the carved details in gold gilt mounted to a c...

Crafted in France in the 1800s, this high quality gilt bronze wall clock has elements in the style of Louis XVI. The white clock face with blue numbers rests in a raised platform sur...

Important Spanish Cabinet 17th century in blackened wood and tortoiseshell veneer. It opens with eight drawers framing a central door, surrounded by two columns. Richly decorated w...

Pair of antique English naval cannon each with a tapering three stage barrel flanked by plain trunnions, with a knob shaped cascabel button before a shaped rectangular raised vent an...

The white painted dial signed Cappy A Paris, 1773 within a laurel wreath carved case on a delicately carved flower entwined ribbon backplate ending in a tassel.

Of typical form‚ the giltwood body centered by a circular barometer dial flanked by pillars ending in flame‚ above a thermometer flanked by foliate branches‚ surmounted by swags.

19th Century French giltwood barometer with working thermometer. Well executed carvings of scrolls, swags and bounty all finished in gold gilding. Great example of a classic French b...

Navigators octant in a kidney shaped box. Octant has an ebony wood fram with bone scales, brass filters and peepsight. Similar to a sextant and quadrant. Note: A piece of wood is mis...

A stunningly beautiful 18th century French gold gilt barometer is a weather instrument with mercury-filled glass thermometer still in working order. Wonderfully ornate, carved gilded...