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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

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

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

Category

Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

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. Fitted to a

Category

Antique 1880s European Scientific Instruments

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

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

Category

20th Century Italian Nautical Objects

Materials

Walnut

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

Category

Antique 1850s North American 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. The nameplate reads

Category

Vintage 1940s European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x
Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x

Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x

Located in Hanover, MA

nautical ships compass motif in the style of Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi. Seat cushions recently covered in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Marina B Cardan Necklace Carnelian, Onyx and Pearl
Marina B Cardan Necklace Carnelian, Onyx and Pearl

Marina B Cardan Necklace Carnelian, Onyx and Pearl

By Marina B

Located in Bethesda, MD

ship's compass. set in 18 karat gold, excellent condition. The 32 inch necklace. Bracelet pictured is

Category

Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Onyx, Pearl, Carnelian, 18k Gold

Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass

Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished aluminum gimbaled lifeboat compass with carry handle and two sidelights. Nautical relic

Category

Vintage 1970s Russian Nautical Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Binnacle, Painting, Acrylic on Paper

Binnacle, Painting, Acrylic on Paper

By Anthony Dunphy

Located in Yardley, PA

This is a binnacle which was used onboard ships to house the ships compass. Over the years other

Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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

focus to war time efforts, resulting in their compasses being used by both merchant and military ships

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. With

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

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. They

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940
American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940

American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships Binnacle compass with teak base, brass hood, compass, clinometer, and chart tube. Compass is

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand
Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920
Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

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

Category

Antique 1880s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Hand-Painted Italian Map Center Table, circa 1940s
Hand-Painted Italian Map Center Table, circa 1940s

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

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Map of Peru in South America by Blaeu, circa 1645
Antique Map of Peru in South America by Blaeu, circa 1645

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

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate I
El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate I

El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate I

By Wifredo Lam

Located in Fairlawn, OH

disarray of the compasses, the ship leaves the canal and sinks under the incredulous eyes of a forbidden

Category

1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Orginal Antique Sea Chart of the Western Coast of Africa, circa 1697
Orginal Antique Sea Chart of the Western Coast of Africa, circa 1697

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

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate I
El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate I

El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate I

By Wifredo Lam

Located in Fairlawn, OH

disarray of the compasses, the ship leaves the canal and sinks under the incredulous eyes of a forbidden

Category

1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Map of Southern Norway by Janssonius, c.1650
Antique Map of Southern Norway by Janssonius, c.1650

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

Category

Antique 17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate III
El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate III

El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate III

By Wifredo Lam

Located in Fairlawn, OH

inevitable: suddenly pilot error or disarray of the compasses, the ship leaves the canal and sinks under the

Category

1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate IV
El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate IV

El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate IV

By Wifredo Lam

Located in Fairlawn, OH

disarray of the compasses, the ship leaves the canal and sinks under the incredulous eyes of a forbidden

Category

1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Map of Normandy by Janssonius, 1657
Antique Map of Normandy by Janssonius, 1657

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

Category

Antique 17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Holy Land by Schut, 1710
Antique Map of the Holy Land by Schut, 1710

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

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

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

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the City of Enkhuizen by Tirion, 1743
Antique Map of the City of Enkhuizen by Tirion, 1743

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate X
El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate X

El Ultimo viaje del buque fantasma, Plate X

By Wifredo Lam

Located in Fairlawn, OH

fate seems inevitable: suddenly pilot error or disarray of the compasses, the ship leaves the canal and

Category

1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Ships Compass
Ships Compass

Ships Compass

By Frances McCormack

Located in Ketchum, ID

In 2019 McCormack turned to collage which allowed her to work at a smaller scale. Visually similar to her painting, the collages represent a different artistic practice for McCormack...

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Wood Panel

Ship Compass on Brass Stand

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

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

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

Category

Early 20th Century 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

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

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Ships Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the ships compass you’re looking for. Each ships compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a ships compass — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A ships compass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Arts and Crafts and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Kelvin & Wilfrid O. White Co. and Kelvin Bottomley & Baird each produced at least one beautiful ships compass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ships Compass?

Prices for a ships compass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $108 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $901.