WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Pattern by French Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of Verner's Pattern compass in brass.. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered b...
Brass
Unpolished WWI Compass in Leather Case, 1918
Located in London, GB
A type VIII ‘Verner’s Pattern’ military compass. This British military compass is called Verner's pattern after its designer's name, Colonel William Willoughby Cole Verner. It has a...
Brass
American Brass Compass by Wittnauer WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for an American army officer of the First World War of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch, signed WITTNAUER. The compass is equipped with a lid with snap clo...
Brass
WWI Military Officer's Marching Compass, Cbynite Radium Compass
By J.H Steward
Located in Austin, TX
A working military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass from World War One, an excellent original example of the Cbynite Radium Compass. Featuring a brass case and ...
Metal, Brass
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H 0.71 in Dm 1.78 in
WWI UK Avation Brass Pocket Compass Raf Officers Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used during the First World War by RAF officers of chromed brass in the shape of an onion clock. The compass has a lid with snap closure with release button inside the...
Brass
WWI Antique American Chromed Brass Pocket Compass by Wittnauer Army Officers
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for an American army officer of the First World War of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch, signed WITTNAUER. The compass is equipped with a lid with snap clo...
Brass
WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass
Located in Bath, GB
An excellent example of a First World War military compass. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring a...
Brass
Pocket Compass for a US Army Officers Signed Keuffel & Esser Co NY WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass signed Keuffel & Esser Co New York, used by US Army officers during the First World War of chrome-plated brass in the shape of a pocket watch. The compass is equipped ...
Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military marching compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I. Known as a Verner's Pattern VIII prismatic compass, with radium dial. Back ...
Glass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military marching compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I. Known as a Verner's Pattern VIII prismatic compass, with radium dial. Back ...
Glass
Small Pocket Compass, Mahogany Wood and Brass, WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass, mahogany wood and brass, used by British aviation officers during the First World War, complete with compass card with eight winds with a goniometric circle and...
Brass
Antique English WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass
Located in Bath, GB
An excellent example of a First World War military compass. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring a...
Brass
Pocket Compass Used by RAF Officers in the WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by RAF officers in the WWI of brass in the shape of a pocket watch.
Brass
WWI British Military Sighting Compass with Original Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass with original leather case from World War I - known as a Barkers patent prismatic sighting compass. ...
Metal, Brass
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H 2.88 in W 2.19 in D 1 in
British Militray Officer's WWI Marconi Marching Compass with Lanyard Strap
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's Marconi marching or sighting compass of heavy brass from World War I. Featuring a brass case and mounted with a lanyard ring. The glass face and ...
Metal, Brass
WWI 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the Verners Patenet MK VIII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass ou...
Brass
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H 3.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.25 in
WWI 1915 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent by Ed Koehn Geneva
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the MK VIII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are per...
Brass
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H 3 in W 4 in D 2 in
WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent Mk viii by French Ltd
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the MK VIII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are per...
Brass
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H 4 in W 3 in D 2 in
WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent MK VIII by French Ltd
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the MK VIII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are per...
Brass
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H 4 in W 3 in D 2 in
WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent MK VIII by French Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the MK VIII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are per...
Brass
Original WWI Brass Hand Compass
Located in Nantucket, MA
An original WWI brass hand compass in working order, complete with lenses, magnifier, lid and Directional reader.
Brass
Pocket Compass for a US Army Officers Signed Keuffel & Esser Co NY WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass signed Keuffel & Esser Co New York, used by US Army officers during the First World War of chrome-plated brass in the shape of a pocket watch. The compass is equipped ...
Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I, with mother of pearl dial. A handsome piece of militaria ...
Metal, Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I. Known as a Verner's pattern VIII prismatic compass, with radium and...
Brass, Metal
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military marching compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I. Known as a Verner's Pattern VIII prismatic compass, with radium dial. Back ...
Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I. Known as a Verner's pattern Mark IX prismatic compass, ...
Metal, Brass
WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass
Located in London, GB
A WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass. 3¾ inch dial marked with N W S points, the Carl Zeiss Jena logo, and B.R. 565 FUSSARTILLERIE.
Brass, Bronze
Antique English WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the MK VIII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are per...
Brass
Pocket Compass Used by RAF Officers in the WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Air force wrist compass of chromed brass, in the shape of a pocket watch with a green fabric strap, used by RAF officers during the First World War. It is a dry compass with a chrome...
Brass
WWI Brass Compass Used by the British Army Officers
Located in Milan, IT
James Henry Steward 406 Strand London surveying liquid prismatic compass used by the British Army officers during the First World War, complete with original leather case. It is a sm...
Brass
Pocket Compass Used by the British Navy in the WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by the officers of the British Navy during the First World War, made of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket watch. The compass is equipped with a lid with snap...
Brass
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H 0.52 in Dm 1.78 in
WWI Antique Brass Pocket Magnetic Compass Ceebynite American Aviation Officers
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by American aviation officers, 1915, of brass in the shape of a pocket watch, signed Ceebynite Short & Mason Taylor Rochester N.Y. The compass is equipped with a ...
Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Frances Barker
By Frances Barker & Son
Located in Austin, TX
A working World War I era British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy ebonized brass in original leather case. Engraved on the front is "F. Barker & Son, Make...
Metal, Brass
Pocket Compass for the American Army Officers WWI by Waltham
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for the American army officers used during the First World War, of brass with the shape of a pocket watch, signed Waltham. The compass has a snap-on cover with release...
WWI Military Officer's Marching Compass Dated 1918, Verners Patent VIII
By E. Koehn Geneve Suisse
Located in Austin, TX
A working military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass from World War One, dated 1918 - an excellent original example of the MK VIII. Featuring a brass case and mou...
Metal, Brass
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H 2.13 in W 2 in D 0.57 in
WWI British Military Pocket Compass of Brass with Original Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British marching or sighting compass of brass with original leather case from World War I - made for military and civilian use. A handsome piece of militaria and a fine me...
Metal, Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I, with mother of pearl dial. By Negretti and Zambra, of L...
Metal, Brass
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H 1.25 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in
WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent by French Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the MK VIII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are per...
Brass
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H 0.75 in W 2.25 in D 3.25 in
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra, London
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I, with mother of pearl dial. By Negretti and Zambra, of L...
Metal, Brass
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H 4 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
WWI 1915 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent MK VII by Cary, London
By Cary
Located in Bath, GB
This is an excellent original example of the MK VII. It is fully functioning, has a brass case and is mounted with lanyard ring. The glass face and numbered brass outer ring are perf...
Brass
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in W 4.5 in D 2 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" presented in their original brown leather case. Case. AS evident from the photos, t...
Brass
Antique maritime navy compass
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Antique maritime navy compass in very nice original condition.
Brass
1917 Waymouth Cooke Naval Rangefinder Sextant
Located in San Mateo, CA
Naval range finder made by Waymouth-Cooke of London. These were based on the principals of a sextant range finder. They were patented in 1914. The Mark II like this one came out in 1...
Aluminum, Brass
$280Sale Price|30% Off
H 0.5 in Dm 1.75 in
Pocket Compass / Nautical Compass Appears to be Marked Barker and Sons of London
By Frances Barker & Son
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pocket Compass / Nautical Compass. Appears to be marked Barker and Sons of London. If authentic, could be circa 1890 but we are unable to confirm. Please use your own judgement on ...
Metal
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. A binnacle is the housing that protects the compass and helps stabilize it desp...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Sycamore Pocket Pantochronometer Compass Sundial
Located in Norwich, England
19th century pocket sundial compass pantochronometer. English. Circa 1870. Combining a floating magnetic compass, a pivoting horizontal sundial with angled brass gnomon, and a unive...
Glass, Sycamore
Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Compass reproduction 1944 London, brown Color
Metal
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 in the period Victorian style. The compass case is composed of solid brass with a me...
Metal, Brass
Two Day Marine Chronometer, G.H & C Gowland, Sunderland No.1931
Located in Norwich, GB
A fine two Day Marine Chronometer by G.H & C Gowland, Sunderland No. 1931 Two day marine chromometer by G.H & C Gowland housed in a beautiful three tier mahogany brass bound box ...
Mahogany
$681Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.71 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in
Antique Pair of Cased Binoculars, English, Brass, Optical Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of cased binoculars. An English, enamel brass optical instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing weathering and presented in an attrac...
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Brass Compass with Cover, Marked ZBS
Located in Knivsta, SE
Early 19th Century Swedish Brass Compass with Cover, Marked ZBS A beautiful and unusual Swedish brass compass dating from the first half of the 19th century. Housed in a finely craf...
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 dovetailed timber box. Paper compass card with fleur-de-lis at north. Compass points north...
Brass
Late 19th Century English Surveyor's Tape by Elliott Brothers London
By Elliott Brothers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century surveyor's tape by Elliott Brothers, London. Located on The Strand from 1840 into the 20th century. 7 3/8" dia. x 2 3/8". We are a family business that has been a ...
Metal
$2,694
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in
World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 Brass Artillery Director Gun/Case
Located in Canterbury, England
A very rare and well preserved World War 1 era (1914-18) Director No 5 Mark 1 brass artillery director theodolite gun sight, (reference no.5 mk1) complete with wooden transit case. ...
Brass
A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D The compass has a brass body finished in black, it comes in its battleship grey painted wooden box The P11 Compass was used in...
Brass
Precision aneroid barometer "System Paulin" 1915-1930
Located in Milan, IT
Precision aneroid barometer "System Paulin" this is a scientific instrument developed between the years 1915 and 1930 by Swedish engineer Joshua Gabriel Paulin, designed not only to ...
Metal
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
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