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Ships Brass Compass

Brass Ship Compass Lamp
Brass Ship Compass Lamp

Brass Ship Compass Lamp

Located in Water Mill, NY

Brass ship compass made into lamp, early 20th century.

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Observator Rotterdam Teak and Brass Ship's Compass Binnacle
Observator Rotterdam Teak and Brass Ship's Compass Binnacle

Observator Rotterdam Teak and Brass Ship's Compass Binnacle

Located in Nottingham, GB

OBSERVATOR ROTTERDAM'. Within the brass head assembly, the gimballed dry card compass ring is clearly stamped with the serial number 568043 and maker's name.

Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light
English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English ship's binnacle compass of brass - a navigational instrument used for maritime travel.

Category

Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Forney, TX

A visually striking smaller scale vintage WWII era maritime salvage ship's binnacle pedestal with compass by Sestrel Henry Browne & Son. circa 1940s The beautifully aged heavily pa...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass
United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass

United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Immense three-hundred-pound ships binnacle compass with highly polished and lacquered finish.

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

Antique 1860s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage wooden and brass ship's compass with side weights, Italy
Vintage wooden and brass ship's compass with side weights, Italy

Vintage wooden and brass ship's compass with side weights, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Vintage old ship's compass, in solid wood and gilded brass, dome with internal compass and colored side weights, very fascinating navigation work tool, from Italy from the 1900s. max...

Category

20th Century Italian Nautical Objects

Materials

Walnut

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

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 double oil lamps.

Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Bronze and Brass Gimballed Ship's Compass by F. Smith & Sons
Early 20th Century Bronze and Brass Gimballed Ship's Compass by F. Smith & Sons

Early 20th Century Bronze and Brass Gimballed Ship's Compass by F. Smith & Sons

Located in Worcester, GB

Early 20th Century Bronze and Brass Gimballed Ship's Compass by F. Smith & Sons, Southampton A fine early 20th century English ship's compass by F.

Category

Early 20th Century British Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

F. Wiggins & Sons Gimballed Ship's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
F. Wiggins & Sons Gimballed Ship's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

F. Wiggins & Sons Gimballed Ship's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box

Located in Nottingham, GB

Wiggins & Sons, Opticians and Adjusters of Iron Ships Compasses, 10 King St. & 10 Tower Hill London E.'

Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

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, Boston.

Category

Antique 1850s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Ship Compass on Brass Stand

Ship Compass on Brass Stand

Unavailable

H 16.93 in Dm 18.12 in

Ship Compass on Brass Stand

Located in Brest, FR

Brass binnacle compass. Measure: D 46, H 43 cm, 25 kg.  

Category

Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

US Ship Repeater Compass on Brass Stand
US Ship Repeater Compass on Brass Stand

US Ship Repeater Compass on Brass Stand

Unavailable

H 53.55 in Dm 13.39 in

US Ship Repeater Compass on Brass Stand

Located in Brest, FR

Sperry US repeater compass on its brass stand with its nameplate 'SPERRY' serial 254.  

Category

Vintage 1940s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle
Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle

Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 11.5 in Dm 5 in

Polished Brass Nautical Skylight Compass Ships' Binnacle

By Wifrid O. White

Located in Palm City, FL

This is a large size skylight or cathedral binnacle with an original Spherical Compass that was invented by Wilfrid O. White. The design dates to January 6, 1931 with Patent number 1...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Lead

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

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

Unavailable

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 & Sons, Ltd. A standard binnacle form in brass housing with arms set with red and green ...

Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Ship's Cassens & Plath Compass, Converted to Side Table, English, 1970s
Brass Ship's Cassens & Plath Compass, Converted to Side Table, English, 1970s

Brass Ship's Cassens & Plath Compass, Converted to Side Table, English, 1970s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Original ship's brass compass by Cassens and Plath converted to a side table which was designed by Deborah Lockhart Phillips.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Copper & Brass Ship's Compass
Antique Copper & Brass Ship's Compass

Antique Copper & Brass Ship's Compass

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Antique copper and brass ship's compass (binnacle) by renowned British maker Henry Browne & Son Ltd.

Category

20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, 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.

Category

Antique 1880s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ship's Lifeboat Brass Compass on Custom Stand
Ship's Lifeboat Brass Compass on Custom Stand

Ship's Lifeboat Brass Compass on Custom Stand

Located in Nantucket, MA

These brass lifeboat compasses are often held in a closed box. I had this polished and designed a custom brass gimbal stand. Makes a great desk accessory and in working order with a ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Telltale Ships Compass
Rare Telltale Ships Compass

Rare Telltale Ships Compass

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H 4 in Dm 8 in

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, Antwerp. In old lacquer. Said to be from the three masted bark St. Catherine buil...

Category

Antique 1890s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Binnacle Compass from a Ship's Lifeboat
Midcentury Brass Binnacle Compass from a Ship's Lifeboat

Midcentury Brass Binnacle Compass from a Ship's Lifeboat

Located in Nantucket, MA

From a ship's lifeboat (not your rubber raft variety), a brass binnacle compass complete with kerosene lantern on the side to illuminate the compass at night.

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

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H 6.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass bowl compass with gimbaled. Weight is 9 pounds.

Category

Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Japanese Ships Binnacle with Compass
Japanese Ships Binnacle with Compass

Japanese Ships Binnacle with Compass

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H 54 in W 30 in D 17 in

Japanese Ships Binnacle with Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships binnacle with gimballed compass by Nunotani Keiki Seisakusho of Amagasaki Japan.

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Scottish Ship's Compass Circa 1890
Scottish Ship's Compass Circa 1890

Scottish Ship's Compass Circa 1890

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H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in

Scottish Ship's Compass Circa 1890

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century ship's compass. The card reads "Robert Park, 14 Cathcart St., Greenock.

Category

Antique 1890s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Wilcox Crittenden Ships Compass in Box
Wilcox Crittenden Ships Compass in Box

Wilcox Crittenden Ships Compass in Box

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H 5 in W 7.5 in L 5 in

Wilcox Crittenden Ships Compass in Box

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass boat compass by Wilcox Crittenden set into a dovetailed box with lid. Polished brass compass bezel. Dated February 24, 1953. Weight is 7 pounds.

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

British Royal Navy Ship’s Binnacle Compass
British Royal Navy Ship’s Binnacle Compass

British Royal Navy Ship’s Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ship’s compass on gimbal mounted into a brass binnacle housing.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam

19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique ships compass with interesting Dutch lettering. Spun brass bowl with gimbal.

Category

Antique 1880s European Scientific Instruments

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

Outstanding and unique ship's navigation log, made during the Second World War, in teak wood and brass following the model created by Lionel Corp in 1943 for the US Navy.

Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Ships Binnacle Compass Early 20th Century
Ships Binnacle Compass Early 20th Century

Ships Binnacle Compass Early 20th Century

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships binnacle with varnished wood base, gimballed brass compass, iron compensating balls, etc. 49x31x20

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Compass by John Hand of Philadelphia
Ships Compass by John Hand of Philadelphia

Ships Compass by John Hand of Philadelphia

Located in Norwell, MA

Wing bridge compass from a United States Navy vessel. The gray military paint has been stripped and the entire binnacle and compass have been meticulously polished and lacquered. The...

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York
Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York

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 has original lacquer. Great old mariners’ compass. Weight: 3 lbs Overall Dimensio...

Category

Antique 1860s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York
Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York

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 has original lacquer. Great old mariners’ compass. Weight: 3 lbs Overall Dimen...

Category

Antique 1860s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Compass Made in the Early 1900s Used to Check the Ship's Course
Brass Compass Made in the Early 1900s Used to Check the Ship's Course

Brass Compass Made in the Early 1900s Used to Check the Ship's Course

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical travel compass of brass made in the early 1900s, this is a small compass used far from magnetic fields to check the ship's course.

Category

Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass
Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass

Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished brass ships compass binnacle by Sestrel of England.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass U.S. Navy Binnacle Compass
Brass U.S. Navy Binnacle Compass

Brass U.S. Navy Binnacle Compass

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H 14 in W 14 in D 14 in

Brass U.S. Navy Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships gimbaled marine compass in brass case with engraved maker’s plate.

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1942 U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Mounted Compass by Longines Wittnauer Watch Co.
1942 U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Mounted Compass by Longines Wittnauer Watch Co.

1942 U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Mounted Compass by Longines Wittnauer Watch Co.

By Longines

Located in San Francisco, CA

A US Navy Bureau of Ships Mounted Compass model 11310 manufactured in 1942 by the Longines Wittnauer Watch Co. Inc. This model was an important piece of navigation equipment used by ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ships Binnacle On Pedestal Base
Ships Binnacle On Pedestal Base

Ships Binnacle On Pedestal Base

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H 53 in W 23 in D 15 in

Ships Binnacle On Pedestal Base

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships binnacle with gimballed compass fitted to a pedestal base.

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Standing Italian Bar
Standing Italian Bar

Standing Italian Bar

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H 42.5 in W 38.5 in D 20 in

Standing Italian Bar

Located in Hanover, MA

Both are adorned with the iconic brass ships compass wheel.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Marble, Brass

Authentic Binnacle
Authentic Binnacle

Authentic Binnacle

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H 19 in Dm 18 in

Authentic Binnacle

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's binnacle with brass casing, a compass on gimbal, and iron compensating magnets on a wood base.

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Gimbled Ship's Brass Compass on Custom Stand, Mid-century
Gimbled Ship's Brass Compass on Custom Stand, Mid-century

Gimbled Ship's Brass Compass on Custom Stand, Mid-century

Located in Nantucket, MA

This is a brass ship's compass that usually sits in a box on the bridge of a ship.

Category

Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Ship's Compass, Converted to Side Table, English, 1970s
Brass Ship's Compass, Converted to Side Table, English, 1970s

Brass Ship's Compass, Converted to Side Table, English, 1970s

Located in Nantucket, MA

Original ship's brass compass converted to a side table which was designed by Deborah Lockhart Phillips.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Ship's Compass Converted to Side Table, Designer Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Brass Ship's Compass Converted to Side Table, Designer Deborah Lockhart Phillips

Brass Ship's Compass Converted to Side Table, Designer Deborah Lockhart Phillips

Located in Nantucket, MA

Original and rare ship's brass compass converted to a side table which was designed by Deborah Lockhart Phillips.

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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ship's Compass
Ship's Compass

Ship's Compass

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H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in

Ship's Compass

Located in Pasadena, CA

Early 20th century "Boston Spherical" ship's compass in original mahogany fitted box. The compass and box appear to be in overall very good condition with normal anticipated patinati...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Ship's Compass on Stand
Mid-Century Brass Ship's Compass on Stand

Mid-Century Brass Ship's Compass on Stand

Located in Nantucket, MA

This is a brass ship's compass that usually sits in a box on the bridge of a ship.

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

US Navy Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Compass
US Navy Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Compass

US Navy Solid Brass Ships Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ships compass binnacle. With brass plate from the "US Navy Bureau of ships”. 5 inch dome head binnacle “CG Conn LTD Elkhart Indiana” With Calibration tubes, iron comp...

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Wilcox Crittenden American Ships Compass
Solid Brass Wilcox Crittenden American Ships Compass

Solid Brass Wilcox Crittenden American Ships Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

This gimballed compass by Wilcox Crittenden of Middletown, Connecticut. This is circa 1930. Fitted to a varnished box. Compass and gimbal ring are nicely polished. Overall Dimensi...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects

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 sliding lid.

Category

Antique 1880s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Copper and Brass Ship's Nautical Compass on Stand
Copper and Brass Ship's Nautical Compass on Stand

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 so that it continues to gimbal. Makes for a nice desk accessory and is in working ...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ships Compass From 19th Century
Ships Compass From 19th Century

Ships Compass From 19th Century

Located in Norwell, MA

Boat compass from maritime ships chandler Thomas Laughlin Co. of Portland, Maine.

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass
Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass

Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare marine compass with original makers label from D. Riggs & Co. Nautical Store, Philadelphia. Spun copper bowl, strap gimbal fitted to a dovetailed wood box. Very early Circa 1860...

Category

Antique 1860s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920
Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920

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 aid, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century British Nautical Objects

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 painted black and is set into a varnished wood box with sliding lid. Weight is 4 po...

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Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

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 STATE STREET BOSTON."

Category

Antique 1880s Nautical Objects

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.

Category

Antique 1890s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ship’s gimble mounted compass by C.M. Hammer of Sweden
Ship’s gimble mounted compass by C.M. Hammer of Sweden

Ship’s gimble mounted compass by C.M. Hammer of Sweden

Located in London, GB

A 1950’s ship’s gimble mounted compass by C.M. Hammer, Gothenburg, of Sweden. Marked: C.M. HAMMAR GOTEBORG 3553 Compass card by Observator of Rotterdam. Pine case. Carl Mauritz...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Brass Compass on Stand by Cassens and Plath, English
Brass Compass on Stand by Cassens and Plath, English

Brass Compass on Stand by Cassens and Plath, English

Located in Nantucket, MA

A ship's brass English compass from a decommissioned lifeboat.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

BRONZE AND WOOD SHIP COMPASS
BRONZE AND WOOD SHIP COMPASS

BRONZE AND WOOD SHIP COMPASS

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H 56 in W 26 in D 16.5 in

BRONZE AND WOOD SHIP COMPASS

Located in Round Top, TX

With Pedestal

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Antique 19th Century Uruguayan More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Steel

WWII U.S. Navy Ships Compass
WWII U.S. Navy Ships Compass

WWII U.S. Navy Ships Compass

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H 7 in Dm 12 in

WWII U.S. Navy Ships Compass

Located in San Francisco, CA

Solid brass WWII era Navy ships compass. Circular body with pivoting outer ring that was designed to hold the compass in it's housing on board the vessel.

Category

20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Ship's Binnacle Compass by Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co.
Ship's Binnacle Compass by Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co.

Ship's Binnacle Compass by Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co.

By Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a late 20th century binnacle, model number 3097. Was manufactured by Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co., of Boston and New York. The 7 1/2 compass, sits in a 10 3/4 floating dial....

Category

20th Century American Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Early 20th century English working brass liquid ships compass. Mounted on a double bronze dolphin and pine wood articulating stand.

Category

Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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H 40 in W 36 in D 32 in

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships porthole table. This is a large and substantial ships porthole fitted to a bar height table with four legs and a ships grating shelf. Highly polished and lacquered....

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Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass
Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass

Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass

$995

H 15 in W 14 in D 13 in

Brass Yacht Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass boat compass binnacle that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Gimballed compass inside. Mounted to a varnished wood base with carved rope border. Interior has ...

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Vintage 1930s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern
Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern

Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern

$1,150

H 14.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add nautical charm to your space with this Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern. Crafted from polished brass, this lantern features a classic maritime design, complete with a stu...

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Mid-20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Metal

English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870
English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870

English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

English Brass Nautical ship wheel mounted on a solid brass pedestal with an yacht binnacle having a gimballed signed compass, circular six spoke wheel with bulbous wood handles, flan...

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Antique 1870s English William IV Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Telegraph by English Maker Chadburns
Solid Brass Ships Telegraph by English Maker Chadburns

Solid Brass Ships Telegraph by English Maker Chadburns

$6,495 / item

H 43 in W 14 in D 15 in

Solid Brass Ships Telegraph by English Maker Chadburns

Located in Norwell, MA

Twin faced head with ships commands is mounted to a sturdy brass column. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Astern and ahead commands with slow half and full are shown. The bells a...

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Vintage 1940s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Light
Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Light

Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Light

$695

H 19 in W 10 in D 10 in

Solid Brass Ship's Anchor Light

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass anchor lantern with highly polished Fresnel lens with removable red filter. Japanese made, dated 1969. 10" wide x 19" tall without handle.

Category

20th Century Lanterns

English Type GSR Nautical Binnacle in Copper/ Brass and Mahogany Housining
English Type GSR Nautical Binnacle in Copper/ Brass and Mahogany Housining

English Type GSR Nautical Binnacle in Copper/ Brass and Mahogany Housining

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Made by John Lilley & Gillie Ltd., England. A standard binnacle form in copper/brass housing with arms set with red and taupe painted iron Kelvin's balls (the taupe one with open hol...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern
Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern

Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern

$2,994

H 21 in W 13 in D 11 in

Outstanding Solid Brass Ship's Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship's masthead lantern by Lovell. With corning fresnel glass lens, vented top, carry handle. Dimensions: 13" L x 11" W x 21" H (without handle).

Category

20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860

Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-...

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Antique 1860s American American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Old Compass  reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
Old Compass  reproduction 1944 London, brown Color

Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color

Category

20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with myriad auspicious imagery including five bats, a phoenix, fish, a scholar's vase, and various flowers, all symbols of prosper...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)

By Green River Fossil Company

Located in Logan, UT

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...

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2010s American Decorative Art

Materials

Limestone

French Faience Oyster Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
French Faience Oyster Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930

French Faience Oyster Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

French faience oyster plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Rustic Decorative Art

Materials

Faience

Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen
Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen

Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen

$1,250

H 7 in W 18 in D 13 in

Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen

Located in Bradenton, FL

Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.

Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Floral chandelier spanish Glamour Tole hand paint Metal , spain 1970s
Floral chandelier spanish Glamour Tole hand paint Metal , spain 1970s

Floral chandelier spanish Glamour Tole hand paint Metal , spain 1970s

Located in La xara, VC

Spain painted metal floral chandeliers from the 1970s, with models such as ceiling lights and pendant lights featuring floral motifs in gilded metal or sheet metal. • Anonymous or "...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Iconic Audoux & Minet Rope Side / Coffee Table, France, 1950s
Iconic Audoux & Minet Rope Side / Coffee Table, France, 1950s

Iconic Audoux & Minet Rope Side / Coffee Table, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Almelo, NL

Sculptural rope side table by Audoux & Minet, France, 1950s, featuring a hand-woven straw top and solid turned wooden legs with beautiful natural patina. This elegant and sculptural...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rope, Beech

Art Nouveau Chandelier by Hector Guimard, Oxidized Bronze, France
Art Nouveau Chandelier by Hector Guimard, Oxidized Bronze, France

Art Nouveau Chandelier by Hector Guimard, Oxidized Bronze, France

By Hector Guimard

Located in Rebais, FR

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Art Nouveau with this magnificent Guimard chandelier, a true masterpiece of refinement and poetry. Crafted from oxidized bronze with deli...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

$24,575Sale Price|25% Off

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

A Gold And Enamel Mourning Ring For Lord Nelson By John Salter, England, 1806
A Gold And Enamel Mourning Ring For Lord Nelson By John Salter, England, 1806

A Gold And Enamel Mourning Ring For Lord Nelson By John Salter, England, 1806

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An extremely rare ring that commemorates the naval hero, Horatio Nelson, who died in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, fighting against the Napoleonic forces. Dr William Nelson, the a...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold, Enamel

English Victorian Period Vitrine Cabinet
English Victorian Period Vitrine Cabinet

English Victorian Period Vitrine Cabinet

$14,979

H 84.26 in W 38.98 in D 17.33 in

English Victorian Period Vitrine Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This antique display cabinet, or vitrine, is an exquisite piece of furniture: dating from the late Victorian period in England, the cabinet is beautifully built from the finest mahog...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Wood

Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio
Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio

Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio

By Daum

Located in London, GB

This exquisite Art Nouveau lamp is by the celebrated French glasswork studio Daum which was founded in 1878 in Nancy, France. The lamp is inscribed ‘DAUM, NANCY’. The lamp is of ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870
Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870

Meissen Candlestick with Figurines Gardener Children Model R 185, circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Rare Item: Candlestick with Gardener Figurines Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark with Pommels on Hilts Model Number R 185 Former's Number 13 Painte...

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Four Meissen Porcelain Plaques Depicting the Four Seasons
Four Meissen Porcelain Plaques Depicting the Four Seasons

Four Meissen Porcelain Plaques Depicting the Four Seasons

$10,143 / set

H 4.73 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in

Four Meissen Porcelain Plaques Depicting the Four Seasons

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

This delicately detailed set of four allegorical porcelain plaques portrays family scenes within the theme of the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Spring can be ide...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather
Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather

Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather

$3,570Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.41 in W 35.44 in D 34.26 in

Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather

Located in Darmstadt, DE

A superb club armchair crafted in the style of 1930s French Art Deco design. Upholstered in hand-patinated cognac-brown sheep leather, the chair combines classic proportions with lux...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

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Ships Brass Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ships brass compass available at 1stDibs. A ships brass compass — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a ships brass compass — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each ships brass compass bearing Industrial, Arts and Crafts or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one ships brass compass that is appealing in its simplicity, but A. Lietz Co., Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co. and Wifrid O. White produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ships Brass Compass?

A ships brass compass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $841, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $4,500.

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