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Ship Compass Antique

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 Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
$1,195
H 6.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships compass with interesting Dutch lettering. Spun brass bowl with gimbal. Fitted to a
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1880s European Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

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
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1860s North American Ship Compass Antique

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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
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1850s North American Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

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 Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Ship Compass Antique

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Brass, Copper

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
$2,590 Sale Price
36% Off
H 56.5 in W 23 in D 34 in
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand
Located in Norwell, MA
Late, 19th century ship's binnacle compass by Negus of New York. Turned, varnished mahogany Stand
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Late 19th Century Ship Compass Antique

Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique sailor's valentines remain
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1920s Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

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Shell, Wood

19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique sailor's valentines remain
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1880s Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

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Shell, Wood

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
such as a compass rose or a heart, or a motto or sentimental message such as Love, Forget Me Not or
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Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

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Shell, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
$5,800
H 9.13 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in
Decorative Engraving of VOC Battle Ships Attacking Palembang in Sumatra, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
a sea battle in the foreground. Below the burning city, finely engraved ships and a compass rose
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Early 1700s Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Hand-Painted Italian Map Center Table, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
continents, seas, compass rose, sailing ships, and allegorical figures. The border is encircled with
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Ship Compass Antique

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Wood, Paint

Antique Map of Peru in South America by Blaeu, circa 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Peru'. Original antique map of Peru. With cartouche, compass rose, ships and
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Peru in South America by Blaeu, circa 1645
Antique Map of Peru in South America by Blaeu, circa 1645
$676 Sale Price
24% Off
H 18.12 in W 22.45 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of the Location of the Garden of Eden and Travels of the Patriarchs
Located in Langweer, NL
cities, rivers, and mountain ranges, along with maritime features such as ships and compass roses
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1720s Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Orginal Antique Sea Chart of the Western Coast of Africa, circa 1697
Located in Langweer, NL
, and soundings. North is oriented to the left. Decorated by a sailing ship, two compass roses, and a
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Late 17th Century Dutch Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Orginal Antique Sea Chart of the Western Coast of Africa, circa 1697
Orginal Antique Sea Chart of the Western Coast of Africa, circa 1697
$855 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.26 in W 24.02 in D 0.02 in
Old Map of The Southern Part of Norway, Covering the Region Around Bergen, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
of the southern part of Norway, it covers the region around Bergen. Decorated with many ships and a
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1650s Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Prussia by Blaeu, circa 1635
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
, embellished with a gorgeous large format cartouche, compass rose, sailing ship and sea monster. Prussia was a
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Mid-17th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Prussia by Blaeu, circa 1635
Antique Map of Prussia by Blaeu, circa 1635
$864
H 17.52 in W 22.45 in D 0.02 in
1625 Petrus Plancius / Cloppenburg Map of the Holy Land with Biblical Vignettes
Located in Langweer, NL
cartouche, a sailing ship, and a compass rose that orients north to the left. This is the second state of
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1620s Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Print of the Dutch VOC Bombing Palembang, Sumatra (Indonesia), ca.1700
By Pieter Van Der Aa
Located in Langweer, NL
battle in the foreground. Below the burning city, finely engraved ships and a compass rose. The VOC
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Early 18th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Southern Norway by Janssonius, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
the southern part of Norway, it covers the region around Bergen. Decorated with many ships and a
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17th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Southern Norway by Janssonius, c.1650
Antique Map of Southern Norway by Janssonius, c.1650
$724 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18.31 in W 21.66 in D 0 in
Map of East Friesland, The Netherlands & the Area Emden & Norden, Germany, 1635
Located in Langweer, NL
cartouche and two large coats of arms, plus elegant border details around the inset, sailing ships and a
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1630s Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Normandy by Janssonius, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative cartouche, sailing ships and compass rose. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum
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17th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Normandy by Janssonius, 1657
Antique Map of Normandy by Janssonius, 1657
$343 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0 in
Antique Map of the Holy Land by Schut, 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
of the Holy Land embellished with sailing ships and compass rose. Dutch text on verso. Source unknown
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18th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of the Holy Land by Schut, 1710
Antique Map of the Holy Land by Schut, 1710
$504
H 15.87 in W 20.63 in D 0 in
Cadiz Island: A Framed 17th Century Hand-colored Map from Blaeu's Atlas Major
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Alamo, CA
surrounding salt processing areas. Numerous sailing ships of various sizes are included in and around the
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Ship Compass Antique

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Engraving

Plymouth, England: A Hand-Colored 17th Century Sea Chart by Captain Collins
By Captain Greenvile Collins
Located in Alamo, CA
depicts Plymouth Sound and Harbor, as well as Pline River. The chart is adorned with four sailing ships
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Late 17th Century English Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Plymouth, England: A Hand-Colored 17th Century Sea Chart by Captain Collins
Plymouth, England: A Hand-Colored 17th Century Sea Chart by Captain Collins
$2,220 Sale Price
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H 23 in W 27.75 in D 0.5 in
Antique Map of the City of Enkhuizen by Tirion, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Dutch legend. Decorated with compass rose, several ships and the city-arms. Artists and Engravers: Isaak
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18th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of the City of Enkhuizen by Tirion, 1743
Antique Map of the City of Enkhuizen by Tirion, 1743
$144 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.49 in W 9.45 in D 0 in
"Nova Barbariae Descriptio", a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map of North Africa
By Johannes Janssonius
Located in Alamo, CA
crocodile and a dragon. A sailing ship and a compass rose lie within the Mediterranean. The detailed
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

"Nova Barbariae Descriptio", a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map of North Africa
"Nova Barbariae Descriptio", a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map of North Africa
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.38 in W 29 in D 0.13 in
Antique Map of Friesland, Groningen and German East Friesland by Ortelius, 1603
Located in Langweer, NL
: Descriptio. 1568.' Detailed map of Friesland, the Netherlands. Includes a larger compass rose, sailing ships
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17th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Friesland with Elaborate Cartouche by Mapmaker Ortelius, c.1570
Located in Langweer, NL
: Descriptio. 1568.' Detailed map of Friesland, the Netherlands. Includes a larger compass rose, sailing ships
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16th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

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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 Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Ptolemaic map of NW Africa, Morocco and Algeria by Mercator - Engraving - 17th c
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
the Straits of Gibraltar and is decorated with two sailing ships, compass rose and a fine strapwork
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1690s Old Masters Ship Compass Antique

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Engraving

Rare Telltale Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship captains telltale ships compass on gimbal. Dry card compass by Van Der Voort, 34 Brewers Canal
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1890s European Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Scottish Ship's Compass Circa 1890
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century ship's compass. The card reads "Robert Park, 14 Cathcart St., Greenock. Set into
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1890s American Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Robert Merill & Sons Ship's Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Mid-19th century ship's compass with dry card from Robert Merrrill and Sons, New York. Fitted to a
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Mid-19th Century Ship Compass Antique

Robert Merill & Sons Ship's Compass
Robert Merill & Sons Ship's Compass
H 6.5 in W 10 in D 10 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 Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

1916 Unique Large Nautical Ship Compass with Original Dial
Located in New York, NY
1916 unique large nautical ship compass with original dial. It is attached to wood plank. This item
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1910s American Industrial Ship Compass Antique

Early 19th Century Nautical Ship Compass Box in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 19TH C. NAUTICAL SHIP COMPASS BOX IN ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT. SIGNED "C,HOPNER" SAN FRANCISCO
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19th Century American Ship Compass Antique

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Pine

Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century Robert Merrill compass with brass bowl and varnished wood box. Sliding lid. Brass bowl
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1860s North American Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century Robert Merrill compass with brass bowl and varnished wood box. Sliding lid. Brass bowl
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1860s North American Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Antique Desk Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Ship, Regency, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk compass. An English, oak maritime or ship's compass and dating to the
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Early 19th Century English Regency Ship Compass Antique

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Oak

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
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1850s American Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
By Ainsley South Shields
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding and unique ship's navigation log, made during the Second World War, in teak wood and
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Ship Compass Antique

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Bronze, Iron

Antique Victorian Compass Pendant Fob, Ships Wheel, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique, Victorian compass fob pendant designed as a ships wheel. This is a nice sized
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19th Century British Victorian Ship Compass Antique

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Compass Fob Ships Wheel 9k Rose Gold Pendant Nautical Motif
Located in Torrance, CA
the compass would have been worn alongside a pocket watch. The ships wheel was a popular nautical
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Ship Compass Antique

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Brass Compass Made in the Early 1900s Used to Check the Ship's Course
Located in Milan, IT
magnetic fields to check the ship's course. The compass is complete with compass card with 8 winds, a
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Early 20th Century British Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

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 Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
from magnetic fields to check the ship's heading. The compass is complete with a goniometric circle and
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Early 20th Century British Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished 19th century boat compass by Ritchie, Boston USA. Compass card has ship chandler
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1890s North American Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
direction of a ship, beautiful compass card with eight winds on paper complete with goniometric circle and
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Early 20th Century British Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
1917. It is a small compass used away from magnetic fields to check the ship's course. The compass
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1910s Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Double Sailor's Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"
Located in Nantucket, MA
believed that the inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique
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1910s Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

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Shell, Mahogany

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
is generally believed that the inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes
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19th Century Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

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Shell

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870
Located in Nantucket, MA
believed that the inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique
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1870s Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

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Shell, Mahogany

Antique Map of Friesland with Ships and Coat of Arms, 1617
Located in Langweer, NL
deorative with ships, coats of arms, two compass roses and other decorative elements. This map originates
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17th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

1920s Brass Nautical Magnetic PocketCompass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
magnetic fields to check the ship’s course. The compass is complete with a goniometric circle and a block
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1920s Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Stunning Antique Map of the Island Ceylon or Sri Lanka
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Langweer, NL
with three strapwork cartouches, a finely rendered sailing ship, a compass rose, and animals roaming
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Early 17th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whimsical Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
elephant, a trophy dated 1937, a No Parking sign, a bell, a dog with moveable legs, a cruise ship, a
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1920s American Retro Ship Compass Antique

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14k Gold

Hand-Colored Map of Southern Italy, circa 1720
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
of Sicily's Southern coastline. Ships, sea monsters and two compass roses capped with fleur-de-lis
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1720s European Ship Compass Antique

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
the central tower’s façade. Lastly, the capsan in the bow of the ship cleverly integrates a compass
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19th Century French Industrial Ship Compass Antique

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Bronze

Antique Map of Southern Italy, Hand-Colored, circa 1720
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
coastline. Ships, sea monsters, and two compass roses capped with fleur-de-lis are detailed throughout the
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1720s European Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Ship's Compass
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 20th century "Boston Spherical" ship's compass in original mahogany fitted box. The compass
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Ship's Compass
Ship's Compass
H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 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 Ship Compass Antique

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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
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1890s American Ship Compass Antique

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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
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1880s Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Ships Compass From 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat compass from maritime ships chandler Thomas Laughlin Co. of Portland, Maine. Polished brass
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1920s North American Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Rare marine compass with original makers label from D. Riggs & Co. Nautical Store, Philadelphia
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1860s North American Ship Compass Antique

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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
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1890s Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
H 3.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Blunt and Company Maritime Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Mid-nineteenth century ships compass by Blunt and Company of New York. The Blunt name was involved
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1870s American Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

19th Century Dry Card Compass by Ritchie of Boston Dated 1863
Located in Norwell, MA
Quality ship's compass from Boston maker E.S. Ritchie. Heavy brass bowl is engraved with the
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1860s North American Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb vintage ship's binnacle compass. An English, polished brass maritime navigation
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Early 20th Century British Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Antique Map of Mexico by Janssonius 'circa 1640'
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative map, with fabulous armorial title cartouche, sailing ships, compass rose and smaller cartouche
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Mid-17th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique 9ct Gold Ships Wheel Compass Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
antique glass compass set in to a ships wheel. The nautical wheel is crafted in 9ct yellow gold & is
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Early 20th Century English Ship Compass Antique

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Gold, 9k Gold

Brass Survey Compass the Magnapole
Located in Milan, IT
away from magnetic fields to check the ship's course. The compass is complete with a goniometric circle
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1910s British Ship Compass Antique

19th Century Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Measures: 9-1/4 in H x 9-1/8 in W 1-1/4 Deep each Overall
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Mid-19th Century Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

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Shell, Mahogany

19th Century Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Sailor's Valentine
H 9.25 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in
1900s Brass Pocket Magnetic Vintage Compass Magnapole Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
away from magnetic fields to check the ship's heading. The compass is complete with protractor circle
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Early 20th Century British Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English nautical ship / Yacht / lifeboat gimbal compass / binnacle. Copper and brass body
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Early 20th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

1914 Brass Survey Nautical Pocket Compass Signed Magnapole by Negretti & Zambra
Located in Milan, IT
small compass used away from magnetic fields to check the ship’s course. The compass is complete with a
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1910s British Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
such as a compass rose or a heart, or a motto or sentimental message such as Love, Forget Me Not or
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Early 1900s Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

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Wood

Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
H 9.13 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in
Map of Florida, Louisiana and the Bahamas – Set of Rare French Sea Charts, 1777
Located in Langweer, NL
, reflects the map’s maritime purpose, essential for navigation. The inclusion of sailing ships and a large
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1770s Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Iceland by Blaeu, circa 1640
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
monsters, sailing ships, decorative cartouches, compass rose and the spectacular landscape of Iceland
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Mid-17th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Iceland by Blaeu, circa 1640
Antique Map of Iceland by Blaeu, circa 1640
H 21.07 in W 24.61 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Europe by N. Visscher, circa 1660
Located in Langweer, NL
ships, monsters and compass roses adorning the seas. In the lower right hand corner of the map a
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Mid-17th Century Ship Compass Antique

Antique Map of Portugal by W. Blaeu, 1650
Located in Langweer, NL
ships at sea, ornamental compass and Neptune riding a sea monster. German text on verso. Published by W
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Mid-17th Century Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Portugal by W. Blaeu, 1650
Antique Map of Portugal by W. Blaeu, 1650
H 19.69 in W 23.55 in D 0.02 in
Antique Bible Map of the Holy Land by A. Schut, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Very detailed and decorative map of the Holy Land embellished with sailing ships and compass rose
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Mid-18th Century Ship Compass Antique

2 Antique Nautical Marine Brass Gimbal Swivel Hurricane Candle Holder Sconces
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of 19th century brass nautical / maritime / marine / railway / sailing ship's swiveling
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19th Century Victorian Ship Compass Antique

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Brass

Pair of Painted Copper Pendant Lights, Former Ship Compasses, circa 1910
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
These Industrial copper pendant lights are former ship compasses, manufactured circa 1910. We have
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Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Ship Compass Antique

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Copper

BRONZE AND WOOD SHIP COMPASS
Located in Round Top, TX
With Pedestal
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19th Century Uruguayan Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass, Steel

BRONZE AND WOOD SHIP COMPASS
BRONZE AND WOOD SHIP COMPASS
H 56 in W 26 in D 16.5 in

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1850s English Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

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Early 1800s French Gothic Revival Ship Compass Antique

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Wood

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Paper

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Antique Print of Cangue or Tcha Punishment in China, '1834'
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19th Century French Ship Compass Antique

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Paper

Brass Ship Compass Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Brass ship compass made into lamp, early 20th century.
Category

20th Century American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Ship Compass Lamp
Brass Ship Compass Lamp
$1,400
H 19 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique maritime navy compass
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Antique maritime navy compass in very nice original condition.
Category

19th Century European Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique maritime navy compass
Antique maritime navy compass
$1,008
H 3.15 in Dm 6.3 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Category

19th Century Irish Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Yew

Antique Handcolored Print of Punishment with a Cangue in China, 1844
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Chine - Supplice du Tcha ou Kangue'. View of corporal punishment with a cangue (or tcha). The cangue is a device that was used for public humiliation and corpor...
Category

19th Century French Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Handcolored Print of Punishment with a Cangue in China, 1844
Antique Handcolored Print of Punishment with a Cangue in China, 1844
$124 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 0.01 in
19th Century Painted & Gilt Decorated 4 Panel Screen
Located in Huntington, NY
19th Century4 Panel Painted & Gilt Decorated 4 Panel Screen
Category

Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Painted & Gilt Decorated 4 Panel Screen
19th Century Painted & Gilt Decorated 4 Panel Screen
$4,648 Sale Price
31% Off
H 79 in W 82 in D 0.75 in
Scottish Early 20th C. Pond Yacht
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This charming antique “pond yacht” from Scotland will appeal to the sailor, the toy collector, the kid-at-heart types alike for the sporty and realistic qualities of the miniature sa...
Category

20th Century Scottish Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Metal

Scottish Early 20th C. Pond Yacht
Scottish Early 20th C. Pond Yacht
$1,200
H 26 in W 23.25 in D 4.13 in
19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Shunga Unknown artist Meiji era, circa 1880 Hand-scroll mounted with 12 paintings Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Dimensions: Each image measures H. 23.2 cm x W. 34...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Silk

Boat Compass on Gimbal in a Mahogany Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimbaled boat compass that has been meticulously polished and lacquered, and fitted to a varnished mahogany box with a lid. The lid has two brass hooks. This fine old com...
Category

1940s North American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin. An exceptional quality yellow-ground champlevé enam...
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Master Shipwright's Chest, English, Mahogany, Tool Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master shipwright's chest. An English, ebonized mahogany tool trunk with ornate interior, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful craftsman's piec...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Mahogany

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Ship Compass Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ship compass antique you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every ship compass antique was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a ship compass antique — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each ship compass antique bearing Industrial, Arts and Crafts or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made ship compass antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A. Lietz Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ship Compass Antique?

Prices for a ship compass antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $212 and can go as high as $4,100, while the average can fetch as much as $975.
Questions About Ship Compass Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.

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