Antique Magnetic Compass
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 Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Antique and rare magnetic surveying compass, brass with original wooden box, signed E. Vion Paris
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Early 20th Century French Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 12.61 in W 4 in D 4 in
Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Located in London, GB
sides of case a thermometer set into an anchor with aneroid barometer and small magnetic compass. 8 day
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1880s French Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
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 Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 1 in W 3.6 in D 2.8 in
American Mahogany Wood Antique Magnetic Binnacle Nautical Compass, circa 1896
Located in Milan, IT
Rare mahogany wood binnacle compass. Inside there is a liquid compass mounted on a universal joint
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1890s American Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in
End 19th Century Antique Magnetic Topographic Compass Made in Brass and Oak
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographic compass, of oak and brass; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free
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1890s Italian Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Oak
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 Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 8.08 in D 4.14 in
Large English nautical magnetic compass in brass and glass early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
calamita e di una “bussola di ligno”.
The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic
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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Map of the World: An Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by E. Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
declination lines or magnetic variance, which refers to the difference between true north and compass north
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Engraving
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
is octagonal and is supported by three turned legs. The upper face is gilded and a compass with a
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1730s Austrian Baroque Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
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James Condliff Skeleton Table Regulator Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A horologic masterpiece of precision and beauty, this Victorian-era skeleton clock is an extraordinary example of 19th-century British clockmaking by the famed James Condliff of Live...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Antique Regency Black Lacquer Cabinet with Marble Top and Mirrored Doors
Located in Richmond, London
A very decorative Regency period ebonised, brass inlaid and ormolu-mounted cabinet, with mirrored doors and Calacatta viola marble top, in the manner of James Newton.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Magnetic Compass
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Marble, Brass
H 36.25 in W 36.25 in D 17 in
1957 Gretsch 6187 Corvette "Lotus Ivory/Grey Mist , original case
By Gibson Guitars
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist design..1957 Gretsch 6187 Corvette in Lotus Ivory!
Very clean 1957 Gretsch 6187 in Lotus Ivory w/ Gray Metallic back/sides/neck.rosewood fretboard,, The model numbe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Napoleon III Style Large Wall Mirror In Burnished Brass "Repoussé" Workmanship
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 24.81 in D 2.37 in
Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scholar's microscope. An English, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument by Henry Crouch, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing micr...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 6.89 in D 6.11 in
Refinished Gerstner & Sons Machinist's Toolbox
Located in New York, NY
Gerstner & Sons is a renowned American company with a long history of manufacturing high-quality tool chests and wooden cases. The company was founded in 1906 by Harry Gerstner in Da...
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20th Century American Industrial Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Felt, Faux Leather, Oak
Anemometer 1950 Coal Mining Vintage Science Equipment in Brass and Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical desk anemometer in brass.
Very interesting scientific coal mining anemometer, made up back in the 1950's with brass and blackened steel parts. The dial is silvered with...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
H 4.5 in W 3.25 in D 1.14 in
19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Atribb. A.L. Vago London, C.1870
By Vago
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. Diminutive Plaster Phrenology Head, Attributed to A.L. Vago London. C 1870
This diminutive plaster Phrenology head, attributed to A.L. Vago London circa 1870, stands as a f...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Plaster
HMV Model 2107 (RCA 45-J) 45 rpm record player turntable, bakelite 1950s classic
By HMV, RCA Victor
Located in London, GB
His Masters Voice (HMV), UK (manufacturer)
Model 2107A (RCA 45-J equivalent) 45rpm record player with record-changer facility
Manufactured under licence from RCA Victor
Designed 1949...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Bakelite
H 7.09 in W 9.65 in D 7.09 in
Antique Spectacle Lenses Eye Glass Optometrist tool set
Located in Norwalk, CT
Salmon Bros London, A beautiful cased instrument for measuring the sight to determine the need for glasses.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Glass
England 1900 Two Draw Personal Pocket Monocular Telescope In Brass And Red Wood
Located in Miami, FL
British two-Draws Monocular Telescope.
Beautiful monocular telescope, created in England during the Victorian era, in the last three-quarters of the 19th century, circa 1900. This i...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid Century Modern Teak Case AM/FM Stereo Radio by Panasonic
By Panasonic
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool in working condition Panasonic Model RE-7371 AM/FM Radio circa 1970's great condition nice teak case with chrome accents .
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Chrome
Surveyor's Level or Theodolite by W.F. Stanley, London, in Original Fitted Box
By W. F. Stanley
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working English surveyor's theodolite or transit instrument (aka a dumpy level or surveyors level) of brass, No.80148, by W.F. Stanley (Great Turnstile, Holborn, London), circ...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 5.75 in W 12.25 in D 3 in
Limited Edition Mid-Century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks
Located in Amersham, GB
This unusual astrological calendar clock was designed by John Mercer Of Exeter, for the Devon Clock Company as part of the Heritage Collection. This example is numbered 31 of 500 and...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Carl Zeiss Binoculars 3.5 X 15, in Leather Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Compact 3.5 x 15 Carl Zeiss Jena Binoculars.
A good pair of small compact usable Carl Zeiss Jena hand held binoculars in original Zeiss leather case. The binoculars are marked, Carl ...
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Mid-20th Century German Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Leather
c.1900 Rare French 6-Column Automated Industrial Clock.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
Maker:
Retailed by Camerden & Forster, New York.
Most likely made by Diette Hour.
Description:
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20th Century French Other Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
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Magnetic Compass for Topographers Made of Brass
By Peigné
Located in Milan, IT
Rare and particular ancient magnetic compass for topographers, made of brass; instrument consisting
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1870s French Antique Magnetic Compass
Dry Magnetic Compass Signed J. S. Stockholm, Early 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Dry magnetic compass placed in its original wooden case green painted, compass card with eight
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Wood
1900s Sestrel Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic compass on universal joint in its original wooden box with slot lid, signed Sestrel in the
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Early 1900s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic compass for nautical detection, of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 67770 of
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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and glass dry compass on universal joint signed Sestrel made in the first half of the 19th
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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 4.8 in W 4.8 in D 7.4 in
Early 1900s Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Antique Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, early
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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Hand magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel n. 4359 Made in England, made
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Early 20th Century British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 5.71 in D 5.91 in
1900s French Manufacture Antique Pocket Magnetic Compass Made of Turned Brass
Located in Milan, IT
Small travel compass made of turned brass with lid, eight winds compass card of engraved and
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Early 1900s French Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
1918s Small Pocket Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass Signed F.L French Limited
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L (French Limited) N. 246378
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1910s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage nautical bearing magnetic compass, pocket made of brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n
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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Brass Binnacle for Lifeboat, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid compass mounted on universal joint made in 1920s. It's a magnetic compass with gimbals
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1920s Antique Magnetic Compass
English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
By Ainsley South Shields
Located in Valladolid, ES
brass following the model created by Lionel Corp in 1943 for the US Navy. Inside it presents a magnetic
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Bronze, Iron
H 55.12 in W 32.29 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Antique Oakwood Magnetic Surveyng Compass English Manufacture
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic surveying compass, oakwood with brass hinges and closing hooks, instrument consisting of a
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1870s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
1915s Magnetic Pocket Compass Short & Mason Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by British Army officers during World War I in 1915 of brass in the shape of a
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1910s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical pocket compass, equipped with a lid with glass and viewfinder for checking the
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Early 20th Century British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
XIX century Antique Brass Magnetic Topographic Compass with Goniometric Circle
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographic compass, of brass, an instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to
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1880s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during
Category
1910s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during
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1910s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
1907s Pocket Magnetic Crome Plated Brass Compass Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass chrome plated brass with the shape of a pocket watch, with lid engraving K.F
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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid magnetic nautical compass on universal joint signed Sestrel from the 1900s, in its original
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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 5.8 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 183801 produced in 1917. It
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1910s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
19th century Antique Magnetic Nautical Compass W.T. Fisher English Manufacturer
Located in Milan, IT
Compass in its original wooden box with slot lid. Signed W. T. FISHER Great Yarmouth, mid 19th
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1850s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 7.29 in W 9.65 in D 9.85 in
Equinoctial Sundial Engraved Brass and Glass Time Measuring Instrument UK 1840
Located in Milan, IT
the magnetic compass located at the base and allows you to orient the sundial, while two levels and
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1840s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in W 5.71 in D 5.32 in
Magnetic Hand Bearing Compass Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel London 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Bussola da rilevamento magnetico a mano, firmata Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel n. 9890/b Made in England, Barking & London dei primi del ‘900. Altezza cm 23- inches 9, diametro ...
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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 10.6 in W 5.6 in D 5.8 in
Late 19th Century Nautical Hand-Held Magnetic Bearing Compass H. Browne Sestrel
Located in Milan, IT
Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, late
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1890s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Located in Milan, IT
sight and the north indicated by the magnetic needle. Complete with compass card lock. Very good
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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Located in Milan, IT
sight and the north indicated by the magnetic needle. Complete with compass card lock. Very good
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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L (French Limited) N. 124291
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1910s French Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Brass Prismatic Bearing Compass, 1918
Located in Milan, IT
by the magnetic needle. Complete with compass card lock. Very good condition, fully functional
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1910s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
from magnetic fields to check the ship's heading. The compass is complete with a goniometric circle and
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Early 20th Century British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
1920s Brass Nautical Magnetic PocketCompass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
magnetic fields to check the ship’s course. The compass is complete with a goniometric circle and a block
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1920s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Gold Rotating Compass Fob Charm
Located in London, GB
magnetic needle with N and S marked in gold. The compass rose is depicted in black on a white enamel ground
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Compass Early 1900s, Brass on Wooden Base
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid compass on universal joint signed ES Ritchie & Sons Boston USA 47547 from the early 1900s
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1910s American Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Oak Compass German Manufacture of the Late 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographic compass, of oak and brass; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free
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1880s German Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Brass Topographic Compass Placed in Its Original Walnut Box
By Stoppani
Located in Milan, IT
on a horizontal plane, marking with its point the direction of the magnetic north, compass card with
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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass
Chromed Brass Compass English Manufacture of the Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic chromed brass compass with a wide chain with hook, English manufacture of the early 1900s
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Early 20th Century British Antique Magnetic Compass
1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
1917.
It is a small compass used away from magnetic fields to check the ship's course.
The compass
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1910s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century Italian Compass, Pierre de Baillou, Milan
By Pierre de Baillou
Located in Milano, IT
brass, apart from the glass cover and the magnetic steel needle.
The cup of the compass has a lid and is
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1720s Italian Other Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass, Steel
1920s Sestrel Brass Nautical Gimbal Compass Antique Maritime Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
1920s Sestrel gimbal mounted liquid filled nautical compass
made for Trawler Owners Asson. Ltd
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1920s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 6.3 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Desk Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Ship, Regency, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk compass. An English, oak maritime or ship's compass and dating to the
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Oak
1917s Verner's Pattern Small Brass Nautical Compass Supplied English Officers
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 109166 produced in 1917
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1910s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. 55929 made in 1918 for
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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Rare magnetic nautical survey compass, brass, Cruchon & Emons Berne Swiss n. n. 54826 made in 1915
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1910s Swiss Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Brass Nautical Antiques Prismatic Bearing Compass UK 1916 Original Leather Case
Located in Milan, IT
line of sight and the north indicated by the magnetic needle. Complete with compass card block
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1910s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
1900s Brass Theodolite Compass And Eccentric Telescope Signed SUSS Budapepest
Located in Milan, IT
Rare brass Theodolite with compass and eccentric telescope from the early 1900s. Signed SUSS N
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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Mining Topographic Compass Davis & Son London First Half of the 1800s
Located in Milan, IT
Mining diopter topographic compass of brass signed Davis & Son London & Derby, first half of the
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1840s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
1916s Chromed Brass Pocket Compass by British Aviation Officers Signed Dennison
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by Britihs aviation officers made of chromed brass in the shape of a pocket
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1910s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 0.7 in Dm 1.77 in L 0.7 in
18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
brass base, which holds a recessed compass with circular glass; a hinged silvered brass sector to adjust
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18th Century German Grand Tour Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Antique Navigation Brass Compass made in 1918 and Supplied to British Officers
Located in Milan, IT
between the line of sight and the north indicated by the magnetic needle. Complete with compass card lock
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1910s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Small Wood Pocket Travel Compass Card with 16 Winds
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass, wood and brass, compass card with 16 winds with goniometric circle on printed
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19th Century Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Wood
Brass Compass Made in the Early 1900s Used to Check the Ship's Course
Located in Milan, IT
magnetic fields to check the ship's course. The compass is complete with compass card with 8 winds, a
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Early 20th Century British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass
By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Milan, IT
Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, late
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1880s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
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
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18th Century Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Silver, Brass
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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 0.48 in
19th Century French Small Brass Antique Telescope with Leather-Covered Handle
Located in Milan, IT
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The first hints in Europe on the use of instruments using magnetic fields for orientation are dated
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1870s French Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
1900s Ritchie Boston Usa Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass Maritime Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid compass on gimbal signed Ritchie Boston USA from the early 1900s, marketed by the company
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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 5.15 in W 5.15 in D 7.3 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
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1910s American Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
1900s Magnetic Compass Signed Kelvin & Hughes Ltd Gt Britain Nautical Antiques
Located in Milan, IT
Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Kelvin & Hughes Ltd Gt Britain N. 5328/B, early 1900s
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Early 1900s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
End XIX Century Dry Nautical Magnetic Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Dry compass placed in its original wooden box. English manufacture from the end of the 19th century
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1890s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 3.5 in W 4.7 in D 4.7 in
WW1 American Army Officer Pocket Brass Magnetic Compass Antique Scientific Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for the American army officers during the First World War, of brass with the shape
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1910s Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
End 19th Century Antique Brass Nautical Magnetic Compass on a Mahogany Board
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and glass compass on universal joint from the end of the 19th century. Mounted on custom made
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1890s British Antique Magnetic Compass
Materials
Brass
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
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Antique Magnetic Compass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique magnetic compass you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique magnetic compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique magnetic compass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. E. Vion Paris and Peigné each produced at least one beautiful antique magnetic compass that is worth considering.
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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.
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Questions About Antique Magnetic Compass
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A binnacle is the housing space for a ship’s compass. It’s designed to counter the magnetic deviation that might be caused by the fact that a ship is made of iron. To be effective, binnacles needed to be made of non-ferrous materials, meaning they could not contain any iron. Find a collection of vintage and modern binnacles on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.
Whaam! Blam! Pow! — a New Book on Pop Art Packs a Punch
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The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.
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