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
Brass, Iron
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
Brass
Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Brass and oak construction. Brass plate on front reads: Compass #7542N. Sestrel; Henry Browne
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 5.8 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid magnetic nautical compass on universal joint signed Sestrel from the 1900s, in its original
Brass
Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876
Located in Milan, IT
. The compass is signed Sestrel BT 1876 the compass has a cylindrical brass container, on the bottom of
Brass
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H 4.8 in W 4.8 in D 7.4 in
1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and glass dry compass on universal joint signed Sestrel made in the first half of the 19th
Brass
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H 6.3 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
1920s Sestrel Brass Nautical Gimbal Compass Antique Maritime Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
1920s Sestrel gimbal mounted liquid filled nautical compass made for Trawler Owners Asson. Ltd
Brass
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H 12.21 in W 5.71 in D 5.91 in
Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Hand magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel n. 4359 Made in England, made
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 10.6 in W 5.6 in D 5.8 in
Magnetic Hand Bearing Compass Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel London 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Bussola da rilevamento magnetico a mano, firmata Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel n. 9890/b Made
Brass
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H 9 in Dm 4.13 in
Late 19th Century Nautical Hand-Held Magnetic Bearing Compass H. Browne 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 5.91 in Dm 5.12 in
Sestrel Aeronautical Magnetic Compass Signed H B & S Ltd London on Wooden Base
Located in Milan, IT
Sestrel aeronautical compass signed H B & S Ltd London (Henry Browne & son) of the thirties, brass
Brass
Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass ships compass binnacle by Sestrel of England. With original burner det into attached
Brass
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
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
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H 11.25 in W 9.75 in D 11.5 in
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
with single oil lamp on one side for illumination. Gimbal Sestrel compass marked No. B4/12629L/49
Brass
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H 13.59 in W 5.71 in D 6.11 in
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage hand-held bearing compass. An English, oak, marine navigation aid with Sestrel
Oak
Copper and Brass Ship's Nautical Compass on Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Gille-Sestrel copper and brass compass from a decommissioned lifeboat. Mounted on a brass Y frame
Brass, Copper
Brass Sestrel Binnacle Compass
Located in Brest, FR
Brass Sestrel Binnacle compass. Complete with its compensating balls, clinometer, nameplate
Brass
$30,607
H 75.01 in W 57.88 in D 20.48 in
C R Mackintosh Guthrie & Wells, Glasgow School Stained Green Cypress Wardrobe
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Guthrie and Wells
Located in London, GB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), made by Guthrie and Wells. A Glasgow School Arts and Crafts stained green cypress wood wardrobe, with white opaque textured square glass detai...
Brass
Samba Pinball Machine From 1961
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Vintage pinball game from Nice, France. Edited by Alben. Complete with original instructions and technical sheet.
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden compartments, single front drawer, original brasses, ebony string inlay, two hinged lower ...
Brass
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cast iron wheels for mobility. Posts can be removed to use as a coffee table. See additional photos. Measure: 48" length x 28" depth x 45" height Very good original vintage. A...
Wood
Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Chinese 14-Karat Gold and Jade Buddha Necklace Pendant with Ruby
Jade, Gold
Acoustic or Electric Jazz Guitar, Silvertone, 1950s
By Silvertone
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great player... sounds amazing,, classic 1950s acoustic/ electric jazz guitar made by Silvertone,, Retains original Kent floating pick-up.Wonderful tone,,straight neck,,perfect inton...
Chrome
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...
Silver
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...
Mahogany
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant Art Deco desk and chair set, in ebonized wood, carved with bold foliate motifs. The desk has three front drawers and two sets of shelves on either side, behind curved front d...
Wood
$36,000 / set
H 19.25 in Dm 12 in
Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Beyond belief! This set is museum worthy, exhibiting some of the finest workmanship Minton produced. The centerpiece features an exquisite pierced tall basket lifted up by 3 tall Par...
Porcelain
Loud Maritime Signal Horn
Located in Norwell, MA
Chrome-plated ship's signal horn, hand operated trumpet. Quite loud. Handle. Dimensions: 7" diam x 23" L.
18th-Century Tabletop Italian Diamond Front Iron Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Italian Tabletop Diamond Front Iron Safe 18th century This remarkable 18th-century tabletop safe represents an exceptional fusion of security innovation and decorative metalwork. Co...
Iron
United's "Carnival Gun" Arcade Game, circa 1954 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage circa 1954 “Carnival Gun” arcade rifle game manufactured by United Mfg. Large Dale-style gun game. As the targets are on the move, use the gun to shoot targets until the 20 s...
Metal
Pair of Antique Cello Cases on Modern Stands
Located in Water Mill, NY
Similar pair of antique wood cello cases on custom-made modern stands, placed as sculptures.
$18,016 / set
H 29.93 in W 39.77 in D 29.73 in
EXQUISiTE RESTORED CHESSBOARD TABLE & LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIRS + CHESS SET
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable, extra large gaming suite comprising of a brown leather extending che...
Leather, Beech
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.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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