Pocket Brass Compass
Silver Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Silver brass octagonal dial with four engraved hour
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to around 1890.
The floating card dial pivots
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 0.75 in Dm 2 in
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth
Category
Vintage 1920s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 1.88 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
1916s Pocket Magnetic Compass for the Raf Officers Antique Surveyor Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for the RAF officers, signed F. Darton & Co London V n. 77824 1916 made of brass
Category
Vintage 1910s Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A brass folding pocket compass which is made also to be added to a chain or ribbon to be worn
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to c.1900. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3 in W 4.38 in D 1.75 in
Charles Smith & Son 18 Inch Terrestrial Globe on Stand w/ Compass circa 1845-48
By Charles Smith & Son
Located in Milford, NH
A fine rare example of an 18 inch diameter terrestrial globe on mahogany stand with brass meridian
Category
Antique 1840s English Globes
Materials
Brass
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Singing Bird Cage by Bontems with 2 birds
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Rare and very decorative singing bird automaton.
Made in de 4th quarter of the 19th century by Bontems in Paris (France).
This top quality singing bird has a wooden gilded base to ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
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Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite console Table or ladies Writing Desk, made in France during the late 1800s from solid Mahogany. Beautifully restored, both structurally and cosmetically and ready for the next...
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Antique 1880s French Country Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.25 in W 35.75 in D 16.38 in
Antique Barker & Sons London Brass Pocket Nautical Navigation Compass Fob
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century compass by F. Barker & Sons Ltd of London. Brass case with white face and ring for suspending from a watch fob / chain.
"Francis Barker & Son is a trademar...
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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th century French walnut coffee table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique walnut coffee table with 2 drawers from France. Table has a beautiful patina. Completely in perfect condition.
Origin: France
Period: Approx. 1820
Size:148cm x 77cm x h.50cm
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Antique 1820s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Tyrolean Farmhouse Dining/ Kitchen Table in Fruitwood from Austria
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally beautiful farm house table from the Tyrolean region of Austria in fruitwood with the rich patina of age acquired from its 250 year history! A multipurpose table, it ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Country Farm Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
H 30.25 in W 60 in D 38 in
Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set
Located in Norwalk, CT
Salmon Bros London, A beautiful cased instrument for measuring the sight to determine the need for glasses.
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Surveyor's Level or Theodolite by W.F. Stanley, London, in Original Fitted Box
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument (aka a dumpy level or surveyors level) of brass, No.80148, by W.F. Stanley (Great Turnstile, Holborn, London), circ...
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 5.75 in W 12.25 in D 3 in
Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous rococo mantel / table clock made of gilded / gilt bronze, excellently decorated with sculptured figurines made of porcelain.
Manufactory: Meissen
Hallmarked: Blue M...
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Antique 1740s German Rococo Porcelain
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
H 7.08 in W 5.9 in D 3.74 in
19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Atribb. A.L. Vago London, C.1870
By Vago
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Attributed to A.L. Vago London. C 1870
This diminutive plaster Phrenology head, attributed to A.L. Vago London circa 1870, stands as a f...
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plaster
Playing Card Box
Located in Tampa, FL
An antique wooden playing card box with two sets, one hundred and four, of old playing cards. Late 19th century, England.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Games
Materials
Wood
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2 draw telescope. An English, chromed brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Perfect for bird watching, la...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.34 in W 10.63 in D 23.23 in
Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, J Swift, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, enamelled metal and brass scientific instrument by J. Swift & Son of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Presen...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 12.41 in W 8.08 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Dutch Wooden Ebonized Violin Case, circa 1910
Located in Markington, GB
Vintage ebonized violin case, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Table Sundial And Compass
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Brass sundial with folding gnoman. ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
American Antique Outsider Art Hand Carved Folk Art Birds House
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful 12 inch high handmade, hand-carved old wooden Folk Art birds house handmade in great detail with two pairs of carved and painted birds sitting atop the bird house...
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand-wrought iron hinges and straps, and handle. Early 20th century, Northern India.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tribal Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650
Located in Houston, TX
This is a Dutch brass compass pocket dial with elevations of major European cities. Including a
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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments
Victorian 1870 Pocket Compass and Barometer
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Victorian 1870 pocket compass and barometer, the compass is in working condition it’s “Carpenter
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Equinoxial Pocket Sundial
By L. Gäfe À Augsburg
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
circle on which are engraved the hours.
The back of the compass are engraved the latitude of several
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London
By Dollond, London
Located in Brussels, BE
quality Shagreen covered pocket wooden case with silver rim and vacant cartouche containing a set of brass
Category
Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Shagreen
Pocket Brass Compass Used by the Royal Air Force Officers of 1916
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by the Royal Air Force officers of 1916 made of chromed brass in the shape of
Category
Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
1916 Old Pocket Brass Compass for a Royal Air Force Officer Signed Short & Mason
Located in Milan, IT
chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch. The compass is equipped with a lid with snap closure with
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
WWII Brass Pocket Compass, England, 1942
Located in Nantucket, MA
A working brass pocket compass marked London, 1942 on the back. Nickel dial. With hinged glass
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII
By Wittnauer
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass, chromed brass, in the shape of a pocket watch, used by American aviators during the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small Pocket Compass, Mahogany Wood and Brass, WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass, mahogany wood and brass, used by British aviation officers during the First
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass English, Manufacture 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass pocket compass in the shape of a pocket watch, complete with lid. Six-winds compass card
Category
Vintage 1920s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Signed by Pathfinder Japan Made of Brass
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass signed by Pathfinder Japan, made of brass with the shape of a pocket watch. The
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical pocket compass, equipped with a lid with glass and viewfinder for checking the
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
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
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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Small Pocket Compass Made of Brass with Magnifying Glass, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass made of brass with magnifying glass. The lens is placed inside a case made
Category
Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1907s Pocket Magnetic Crome Plated Brass Compass Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass chrome plated brass with the shape of a pocket watch, with lid engraving K.F
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Brass, Navigation Instrument, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pocket compass. An English, brass navigation instrument in the manner of Stanley
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Late 20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 0.99 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
WWI UK Avation Brass Pocket Compass Raf Officers Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used during the First World War by RAF officers of chromed brass in the shape of an
Category
Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
WWI Antique American Chromed Brass Pocket Compass by Wittnauer Army Officers
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for an American army officer of the First World War of chromed brass in the shape of
Category
Vintage 1910s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1916s Chromed Brass Pocket Compass by British Aviation Officers Signed Dennison
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by Britihs aviation officers made of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket
Category
Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
H 0.7 in Dm 1.77 in L 0.7 in
1900s French Manufacture Antique Pocket Magnetic Compass Made of Turned Brass
Located in Milan, IT
Small travel compass made of turned brass with lid, eight winds compass card of engraved and
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1930s Made in UK Small Brass Pocket Compass Antique Scientific instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass travel compass, eight winds compass card on paper complete with goniometric circle
Category
Vintage 1930s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique English Brass and Sterling Silver "Pocket Watch" Compass, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual pocket compass created in the form of a pocket watch, the case being made from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
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H 3.13 in W 2.13 in D 0.75 in
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to circa 1880.
The floating card dial
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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H 0.75 in Dm 2 in
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to circa 1880.
The floating card dial
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 0.5 in Dm 1.63 in
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating circa 1880.
The floating card dial pivots
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 0.63 in Dm 2.38 in
Pocket Compass Made in France in the 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Brass pocket compass in the shape of a pocket watch, complete with lid. Six-wind compass card
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Vintage 1920s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1918s Small Pocket Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass Signed F.L French Limited
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L (French Limited) N. 246378
Category
Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass for a British Officer, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Officer pocket compass of chromed brass shaped like a pocket watch. Made in England in the early
Category
Early 20th Century British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Used by British Aviation Officers, 1917
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by British aviation officers made of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pocket Compass, English, Terrestrial, Maritime, Navigation, Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pocket compass. An English, brass terrestrial or maritime navigation instrument
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5 in W 7.5 in D 9 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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in W 2.96 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Baroque Style Pocket Compass and Sundial
Located in Essex, MA
underside of the lid for the string gnomon of 37, 39, 41, 43, and 45, central compass with printed paper
Category
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Used by RAF Officers in the WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by RAF officers in the WWI of brass in the shape of a pocket watch. The compass
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass for an Officer English Manufacture, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Officer's pocket compass of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch. English manufacture from
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Antique Early 1900s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
1915s Magnetic Pocket Compass Short & Mason Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by British Army officers during World War I in 1915 of brass in the shape of a
Category
Vintage 1910s Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Dry Pocket Nautical Compass Placed in Its Original Box Made of Turned Brass
Located in Milan, IT
Small dry pocket nautical compass placed in its original box made of turned brass, complete with
Category
Antique 1860s British Nautical Objects
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
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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
American Brass Compass by Wittnauer WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for an American army officer of the First World War of chromed brass in the shape of
Category
Vintage 1910s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique c.1910 English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth
Category
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical travel compass made of brass in the early 1900s, the Magnapole; small compass used away
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Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop with Compass, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 0.75 in
Antique English Pocket Magnifying Glass / Loop With Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A charming little folding loop or magnifying glass made from brass, dating to the early twentieth
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Pocket Compass for a RAF Officer Signed Terrasse W. Co 1918
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for a RAF officer signed Terrasse W. Co VI n. 70065 from 1918, made of brass in the
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Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass Used by the Royal Air Force Officers in 1915
Located in Milan, IT
of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch. The compass is equipped with a lid with snap closure
Category
Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
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
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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Compass Made in the Late 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass for travelers, from the Victorian era, UK late 19th century, of brass, compass
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Antique 1870s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pocket Compass for a US Army Officers Signed Keuffel & Esser Co NY WWI
Located in Milan, IT
War of chrome-plated brass in the shape of a pocket watch. The compass is equipped with a lid with
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Vintage 1910s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Small Wood Pocket Travel Compass Card with 16 Winds
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass, wood and brass, compass card with 16 winds with goniometric circle on printed
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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Brass Compass Made in England in the Early 1900s with its Leather Case
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical pocket compass made of turned brass signed Lawrence & Mayo London from the early 1900s
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Cased Compass - Reg. 1900
Located in Bath, GB
used to open; just like a pocket watch.
The case is made from nickel over brass with minor wear
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Antique English Signed Explorer Compass, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Victorian pocket / explorer compass with a cross bar needle pivoting on a jewelled
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage nautical bearing magnetic compass, pocket made of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to circa 1910. These English pocket sized field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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H 3 in W 4 in D 2 in
Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to c.1910. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 3 in W 4 in D 2 in
Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to c.1910. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 3 in W 4.38 in D 1.75 in
Antique English Field Glasses or Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo, with Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
Mayo, dating to circa 1910. These English pocket sized Field glasses or binoculars are made from brass
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 3 in W 4 in D 2 in
1920s Brass Nautical Magnetic PocketCompass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass survey compass made in 1920 circa, signed The Magnapole; small compass used away from
Category
Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
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Pocket Brass Compass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pocket brass compass you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each pocket brass compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pocket brass compass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A pocket brass compass made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. A well-made pocket brass compass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ceebynite Short & Mason Taylor, Wittnauer and Butterfield Paris are consistently popular.
Finding the Right scientific-instruments for You
Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific 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.
The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.
With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.
If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.
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.
Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?
Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.
Questions About Pocket Brass Compass
- What is a pocket compass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A pocket compass consists of a magnetic needle encased in a nonmagnetic case that allows the needle to freely swing over a graded face or dial. A pocket compass is a timeless instrument — it can be used for research or navigation in remote areas as well as in dark and foggy conditions. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket compasses.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket compass is used for navigation. The magnetic needle turns until one end points north and the other points south. You can use this information to orient yourself and choose which direction to travel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and vintage pocket compasses.
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Rolex Box Inside
Old Rolex Watch Box
Omega Vintage Speedmaster Box