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A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca
Located in Firenze, IT
, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Brass
Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
clock or compass; an addition to our silver timepiece collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael
Category
Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Silver
H 1.07 in W 2.29 in D 2.56 in
Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Brass
Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Octagonal silver metal dial inset compass well, mounted
Category
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Silver, Brass
George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
reveal a silver gilt compartment for vestas. A compass set into one face with gold rim. Revolving brass
Category
1910s English Other Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Silver
19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow
By S.P. Cohen, Glasgow
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
supports mounted on a vernier plate with silvered compass level and cross levels. 0 to 30 degrees
Category
1840s Great Britain (UK) Other Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Brass
Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English hallmarked sterling silver compass
Category
1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858
Located in Milan, IT
, ruler with double scale, silver compass, three compasses with different measures, different drawing pens
Category
1850s British Antique Silver Compass
18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Georg Vogler). The octagonal gilt brass base has a glazed silver compass rose showing a magnetic
Category
18th Century Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Silver, Brass
H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 0.48 in
17TH C FRENCH SILVER POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS
Located in Essex, MA
A late 17th century French silver pocket sundial, engraved "Butterfield a Paris", by Michael
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and rare antique, Victorian era sterling silver vesta case with an inset compass
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass
Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip
By Mappin Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Most unique money clip: a large figural "sundial" set with a small brass compass. Made and signed
Category
1910s British Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Compass Pendant Fob, Ships Wheel, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
piece, crafted in sterling silver, well designed as a ships wheel with a central working compass.
The
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Brass and Sterling Silver "Pocket Watch" Compass, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual pocket compass created in the form of a pocket watch, the case being made from
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
H 3.13 in W 2.13 in D 0.75 in
19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
, London.
The gilt brass circular base has a glazed silver compass rose and blued steel hands indicating
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Silver, Brass
Silver Pocket Sundial Compass French Jean Baptiste Nicolas DELURE 1695-1736
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Silver pocket sundial. The instrument features the
Category
1710s French Louis XVI Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Silver
Masonic JHW 9 Karat 15 Karat Gold Square And Compasses Cross Ball Orb Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features two segments.
- The “Square and Compasses” is crafted in 15K gold.
- The cross ball orb is
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
comprehensive set of antique drawing tools
Displays a desirable aged patina
Silver nickel compasses with bone
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.29 in D 5.32 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Pendant
By Pendleton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Albert chain compass fob in sterling silver. Hallmarked by Pendleton & Sons, Birmingham
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Equinoctial Compass Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
silvered compass scale, two water levels, a folding gnomon, an hour ring, and a latitude arc, all housed in
Category
1870s Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Brass
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
locking travelling compass; an addition to our diverse silver collection
This exceptional antique
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Lacquered Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow
By S.P. Cohen, Glasgow
Located in Norwich, GB
frame supports mounted on a vernier plate with silvered compass level and cross levels. 0 to 30 degrees
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Brass
18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century silver pocket compass signed by Watkins Charing cross, London
The enamel compass
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Silver
19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France
By Jacques Linedal
Located in Milan, IT
A 19th century silvered and gilt-brass horizontal compass-sundial, signed Jacques Linedal fecit a
Category
19th Century French Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Brass
Men's Diamond Ring 1.25 Carat, Circa 1850s Size 11.5-12
Located in Southbury, CT
at the compass points. The silver has no evidence of ever being polished so it has oxidized
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Rare Sterling Silver Desk Globe Compass
Located in New York, NY
Very rare sterling silver compass in the shape of a World globe. A superbly crafted piece with
Category
19th Century American Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Sterling Silver, Metal
Victorian Silver Combined Vesta Case, Whistle & Compass
By Frederick Edmonds 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver Vesta Case made in the form of a Whistle, combined with a working
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Compass
Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass
Located in Placerville, CA
compass illustrated here, words could not describe the emotions I felt. I was looking at one of the most
Category
1830s American Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Brass
c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium
Located in Greenlawn, NY
The silver cube features a clock, compass, engraved Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales, a
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Compass
Materials
Silver
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Antique Silver Compass For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique silver compass you’re looking for. Each antique silver compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are many kinds of the antique silver compass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver compass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique silver compass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Butterfield Paris, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd and Frederick Edmonds produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Silver Compass?
Prices for an antique silver compass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $6,534, while the average can fetch as much as $1,593.
Questions About Antique Silver Compass
- How do antique compasses work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique 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.
- What is antique silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
- Is antique silver real silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
- What is antique silver made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is antique silver plating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What is antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What does antique silver mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique silver plate?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.