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Antique Surveyor Compass

Antique Brass Scottish Surveyor's Compass in Fitted Wooden Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique surveyor's compass originates from Scotland and dates to approximately 1880 and made
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Surveyor Compass

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Metal, Brass

Antique Keuffel & Esser Co 141547 Surveyors Compass in Case w Wooden Tripod Base
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Keuffel & Esser Co 141547 Surveyors Compass in Case with Adjustable Wooden Tripod Base
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Surveyor Compass

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Metal

Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany
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Late 19th Century French Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass

Antique Surveyor's Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880
Located in Bilzen, BE
–1880) Belgium A superb antique surveying circumferentor (surveyor’s compass), signed “Brand Frères
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Other Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass

Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century brass surveyor's level with telescope, compass and spirit level. With
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Early 19th Century English Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass

Antique Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
Early 19th century brass surveyor's level with compass
$1,208 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.5 in W 19 in D 6 in
1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographer compass from the early 1900s, brass and bakelite base; instrument consisting
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Early 1900s European Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass

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Regency Period Gentlman Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
excellent condition. The subject of the painting portrays a distinguished gentleman, possibly a surveyor
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Surveyor Compass

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Canvas

Antique Regency Period Gentlman Painting
Regency Period Gentlman Painting
H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 2.37 in
American Transit with Case, circa 1900
By The L. Beckmann Co.
Located in Surrey, BC
and surveyor's compasses in 1874. Mr. Beckmann made three dividing engines. The first was built in
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Early 1900s American Machine Age Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass

Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's theodolite. An English, brass instrument in oak case by Troughton and
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Early 20th Century British Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass

1916s Pocket Magnetic Compass for the Raf Officers Antique Surveyor Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for the RAF officers, signed F. Darton & Co London V n. 77824 1916 made of brass
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1910s Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass

Antique W & L.E Gurley Troy N.Y Surveyors Transit Compass Scope Tripod Stand
By W. & L.E. Gurley
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique surveyor’s level transit signed W & L.E Gurley, Troy NY. Made from oak, brass and glass
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass

Signed American Brass Surveyor's Compass, New York, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Signed American brass surveyor's compass enclosed in original fitted mahogany carrying case with
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19th Century American Antique Surveyor Compass

Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass
Located in Placerville, CA
was making surveyors compasses under his own name. Three compasses are known marked York or Yorktown
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1830s American Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass

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Art Deco Style Box with Ebony Veneer, with Inlays in Bronze and Springwood
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
Large box built in spring wood with ebony veneer and geometric inlays in bronze and spring wood. The influence for this piece came from Marion Dorn's design of the black and cream g...
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2010s Mexican Art Deco Antique Surveyor Compass

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Bronze

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
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2010s American Modern Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
$365 / item
H 11 in W 14.25 in D 16.25 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Surveyor Compass

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Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
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20th Century Danish Victorian Antique Surveyor Compass

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Gold Leaf

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
$2,393 / set
H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Boxed Boat Compass by Wilcox Crittendon
Located in Norwell, MA
This classic marine instrument was made by Wilcox Crittendon of Middletown Connecticut. Solid brass marine compass fitted to a varnished wood box. Weight: 2 LBS Overall dimensions: ...
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1930s North American Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass

Shagreen Bar Cabinet with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass

Art Deco Dining Room Set by Mercier Freres, France, 1920s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and stunning Art Deco dining-room set by Mercier Freres, dating from the 1920s, comprising a large, square, extendable table, eight chairs, a sideboard with top display cabinet,...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Surveyor Compass

Art Deco Dining Room Set by Mercier Freres, France, 1920s
Art Deco Dining Room Set by Mercier Freres, France, 1920s
$28,720 / set
H 29.53 in W 63.78 in D 63.78 in
Antique Industrial Cast Iron Drafting / Drawing Table by Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s American eagle drawing table by Keuffel & Esser Co. Overall dimensions: 32″ x 51″ Height range when top is flat: 37″ – 48″ Materials: Cast Iron & wood
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Surveyor Compass

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Steel, Iron

Antique Jacobean Revival Oak Buffet / China Hutch
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Antique Jacobean Revival, 1920s, oak buffet. One piece. 61.5" high, 38.5" wide and 17.5" deep. The bottom part has two doors and one horizontal shelf. The upper part has one door and...
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Early 20th Century Antique Surveyor Compass

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Oak

Antique Jacobean Revival Oak Buffet / China Hutch
Antique Jacobean Revival Oak Buffet / China Hutch
$750
H 61.5 in W 38.5 in D 16.5 in
An Arts and Crafts tall oak bureau bookcase with leaded glass doors
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts tall oak bureau bookcase with leaded glass doors to the top and a shelf below and a small fold down writing area with further adjustable bookshelves below giving v...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Surveyor Compass

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Oak

Spanish Revival Rustic Style Credenza or Low Bench Style Artes De Mexico Internl
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Spanish Revival Rustic style credenza or low bench cabinet in the style of Artes De Mexico Internationales. Comprised of a dark wood frame with a brown leather-look ...
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1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Surveyor Compass

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Metal

French Pendulum Clock & Aneroid Barometer, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Clock and aneroid barometer in walnut made circa 1960. The aneroid barometer (or holosteric barometer) was developed by the Frenchman Lucien Vidie who filed a patent for it in 1844 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Antique Surveyor Compass

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Metal, Brass

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Surveyor Compass

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Wood

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases
$71,802 / set
H 102.37 in W 67.33 in D 106.3 in
Antique Transit Theodolite, English, Surveying Instrument, Thornton, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique transit theodolite. An English, bronze and brass surveying instrument by AG Thornton of Manchester, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Superb display q...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Surveyor Compass

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Brass, Bronze

Sky Divers Pinball Arcade Game, 1964 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'Sky Divers' pinball machine from 1964. Designed by Ted Zale and manufactured by Bally Manufacturing Co. Only 2,250 produced. In excellent working condition. Great visuals an...
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1960s American Antique Surveyor Compass

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Metal

Sky Divers Pinball Arcade Game, 1964 USA
Sky Divers Pinball Arcade Game, 1964 USA
$4,800
H 66 in W 22 in D 52 in
Three Antique Victrola Phonograph Horns
By Victrola
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three antique exterior phonograph horns attributed to Victrola, likely from a Victor Talking Machine. We have three available which can be sold individually or as a set. Add an inter...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Surveyor Compass

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Metal

Three Antique Victrola Phonograph Horns
Three Antique Victrola Phonograph Horns
$650 / item
H 29 in Dm 16.75 in
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Antique Surveyor Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique surveyor compass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, metal and brass, every antique surveyor compass was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique surveyor compass, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique surveyor compass, designed in the Baroque or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique surveyor compass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by P. Bast and Troughton & Simms London are consistently popular.

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Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.

The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.

With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.

If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

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Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.

Questions About Antique Surveyor Compass
  • 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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