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Vion compass 1900
452012145428734Code 3081B Vion compass 1900Antique rare magnetic survey by hand compass, brass with original wooden box, E. Vion Paris signed, early 1900s. Very good condition. Compass diameter cm 11 - inches 4.33, height cm 27 - inches 10.6. Box cm 15.5x15x32 – inches 6.1x5.9x12.5.
Code 3081B
Vion compass 1900
France
Early 1900s
Cm 15.5x15x32 box
Inches 6.1x5.9x12.5 box
EUR 1000.00
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Antique binnacle
1528986144Code 5954 Antique binnacleRare mahogany wood binnacle compass. Inside there is a liquid compass mounted on a universal joint signed D. BAKER Melrose Mass Pat. 22 Sept 1896 and marketed by the CHAS company. C. HUTCHINSON Agent 152 State St BOSTON. Very good condition, the light is missing. Cm 30x19 h 23 - inches 11.81x7.48 h 9.
Code 5954
Antique binnacle
USA
Late 1800s
Cm 30x19x23
Inches 11.81x7.48x9
EUR 1200.00
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Wrist Compass
1682680809Code 7520 Wrist CompassWrist compass in the shape of a watch in brass, bakelite and leather strap. English manufacture from the 1920s used by English army officers. The compass consists of a magnetic needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane marking the direction of magnetic North and is complete with needle lock, double protractor circle for calculating angles and double sight with target. Excellent condition, perfectly functional, compass diameter 5 cm, 2 inches, thickness 1.5 cm, 0.6 inches.
Code 7520
Wrist Compass
United Kingdom
1930s
Cm 5x1,5
Inches 2x0.6
EUR 500.00
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Topographic Compass
1638810241Code 6803 Topographic CompassMagnetic topographic compass, of oak and brass; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking with the tip of the needle the direction of magnetic north, compass card with eight winds complete with goniometric circle divided into 360 °, complete with the compass needle lock. Italian manufacture of the late 19th century. Very good condition. Measure 3.1x3.1 height 1.
Code 6803
Topographic Compass
Italy
End XIX century
Cm 7,7x7,7x2,6
Inches 3.1x3.1x1
EUR 500.00
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Magntica Compass
1640861928Code 7047 Magntica CompassMagnetic topographer compass from the early 1900s, brass and bakelite base; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking with its tip the direction of magnetic north, four-wind rose complete with goniometric circle, finish line, and 5 cm ruler. In good condition, fully functional. Measure closed cm 7x9 x 2,5 inches 2.8 x 3.55 x 1
Code 7047
Magntica Compass
Europe
1910
Cm 7 x 9 x 2,5
Inches 2.8 x 3.55 x 1
EUR 750.00
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Nautical Compass
1665665678Code 7375 Nautical CompassNautical compass on cardan joint signed DIRIGO Eugen M. Sherman Seattle USA from the 1920s, mounted on a custom made walnut board. Eight wind rose complete with protractor circle. The compass is made up of a cylindrical vessel in brass and bronze, called a mortar, on the bottom of which a hard metal stem is fixed, on which the wind rose is suitably constrained, so that the zero coincides with the magnetic polarity. Diameter compass cm 10,5 – inch 4.4, wooden board width cm 18,3 – inch7.4, height cm 11- inch 4.5
Code 7375
Nautical Compass
USA
1920s
Cm 10,5x18,3x11
Inches 4.4x7.4x4.5
EUR 900.00
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Pocket Compass
1670239401Code 7453 Pocket CompassSmall pocket and travel compass made of chromed brass, supplied to British army officier during the First World War. Compass in the shape of a pocket watch, equipped with a lid with snap closure with release button inside the ring, the instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane marking the direction of magnetic North. Signed Negretti & Zambra London. Compass card with 8 winds. Diameter 4.5 cm - 1.7 inches, thickness 1.2 cm - 0.3 inches. Excellent condition, fully functional.
Code 7453
Pocket Compass
United Kingdom
1915s
Cm 4,5x1,2
Inches 1.7x0.3
EUR 600.00
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Nautical Compass
1672413749Code 7476 Nautical CompassLiquid nautical compass on universal joint signed Sestrel from the 1900s, in its original oak wood box with lid. Eight wind rose complete with protractor circle. The compass is made up of a cylindrical vessel in brass and bronze, called a mortar, on the bottom of which a hard metal stem is fixed, on which the wind rose is suitably constrained, so that the zero coincides with the magnetic polarity. To minimize friction, the mortar is filled with liquid with a low freezing point, also having the purpose of quickly dampening any oscillations of the complex and closed at the top by a sturdy protective glass. Good condition stain on lid. Measure box cm cm 19,5x19,5 h 13,5 – inches 7.75x7.75 h 5.8.
Code 7476
Nautical Compass
England
1900s
Cm 19,5x19,5 h 13,5
Inches 7.75x7.75 h 5.8
EUR 1200.00
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Officer Compass
1682682110Code 7537 Officer CompassPocket compass for the RAF officers, signed F. Darton & Co London V n. 77824 1916 made of brass chrome in the shape of a pocket watch. The compass has a snap-on cover with release button inside the ring. Twelve-winds compass card. Very good condition fully functional. Diameter 4.5 cm - 1.77 inches, thickness 1.5 cm - 0.59 inche
Code 7537
Officer Compass
England
1916
Cm 4,5x1,5
Inches 1.77x9.59
EUR 600.00
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Pocket Compass
1682682436Code 7522 Pocket CompassSmall Magnetic travel compass, of turned brass, an instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking the direction of magnetic north with the tip of the needle. Compass card with sixteen winds on copper plate engraving paper complete with goniometric circle divided into 360 °. English manufacture of the second half of the 19th century. Excellent condition, fully functional. Diameter 3,8 cm - 1.45 inches, thickness 1.2 cm - 0.47 inches.
Code 7522
Pocket Compass
England
1870s circa
Cm 3,8x1,2
Inches 1.45x0.47
EUR 400.00
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Pocket Compass
1682694244Code 7552 Pocket CompassPocket compass for an English air force officer in use during the First World War, in chromed brass in the shape of an onion watch. The compass is equipped with a lid with snap closure with release button inside the ring. Four-winds rose complete with protractor circle for calculating horizontal angles. Very good condition, fully functional. Diameter 4.5 cm - 1.75 inch, thickness 1.3 cm - 0.45 inch.
Code 7552
Pocket Compass
England
1915s
Cm 4,5x1,3
Inches 1.75x0.45
EUR 600.00
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Hand-Hel Compass
1682781082Code 7568 Hand-Hel CompassHand-held magnetic bakelite compass, signed Saura Japan made in the 1950s. The compass can be backlit, the batteries are inserted into the handle. Height 24 cm - 9.44 inches, compass diameter 9.7 cm - 3.8 inches. Very good condition.
Code 7568
Hand-Hel Compass
Japan
1950s
Cm 9,7x24
Inches 3.8x9.44
EUR 800.00
In stock
used
Nautical Compass
1686324052Code 7607 Nautical CompassDry compass housed in its original wooden box with slotted lid from the end of the 19th century. The compass consists of a brass and glass container, on the suitably leaded bottom, a metal stem is fixed on which the eight-wind rose of engraving paper on a copper plate is placed, complete with a protractor circle. In good condition, slight yellowing of the wind rose, fully functional. Box measures 15.5x15.5 h 11 cm - 6.2 x 6.2 x4.35 inches, sleeve diameter 9.7 cm - 3.9 inches.
Code 7607
Nautical Compass
United Kingdom
1890s
Cm 15,5x15,5 h 11
Inches 6.2 x 6.2 x4.35
EUR 1200.00
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used
Aviation Pocket Compass
1688813025Code 7630 Aviation Pocket CompassSmall 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 a compass needle lock for calculating horizontal angles. Signed Barker & Son London made in 1918. Good working condition. Cm 7,7x7,7x3 - inches 3.1x3.1x1.4 (h).
Code 7630
Aviation Pocket Compass
England
1918s
Cm 7,7x7,3x3
Inches 3.1x3.1x1.4
EUR 600.00
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Pocket Aviation Compass
1688813632Code 7629 Pocket Aviation CompassEnglish Air Force officer’s pocket compass signed Terrasse W. Co VI n. 66139 of 1918, in brass in the shape of an onion clock. The compass features a snap-lock lid with a release button inside the ring. Four winds rose complete with protractor circle for calculating horizontal angles. Excellent condition, fully functional. Diameter 4.5 cm- 1.6 inch, thickness 1.3 cm – 0.5 inch.
Code 7629
Pocket Aviation Compass
England
1918s
Cm 4,5x1,3
Inches 1.6x0.5
EUR 600.00
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Antique Compass
1695488049Code 7602 Antique CompassLarge nautical magnetic compass in brass and glass, from the early 1900s, mounted on a custom-made oak and brass board. Compass diameter 24.5 cm – 9.4 inch, height with base 21 cm – 8.3 inch, table width 36 cm – 14.2 inch. To reduce friction to a minimum, the mortar was filled with a low freezing point liquid, also having the aim of quickly dampening any oscillations of the complex and closed at the top by a sturdy protective glass.
Code 7602
Antique Compass
England
1900s
Cm 24,5x36x21
Inches 9.4x14.2x8.3
EUR 1800.00
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Nautical Compass
1695488720Code 7590 Nautical CompassLiquid compass on cardan joint and mounted on a shaped mahogany wooden board. English manufacture from the end of the 19th century. The compass is made up of a cylindrical container made of brass and copper, on the bottom of which is fixed a hard metal stem, on which the eight-wind rose is placed and complete with a goniometric circle suitably constrained, so that the zero coincides with magnetic polarity. In good condition, slightly worn, the compass rose is in perfect working order. To reduce friction to a minimum, the mortar is filled with a low freezing point liquid, which also has the purpose of quickly dampening any oscillations and closed at the top by a sturdy protective glass. Compass diameter 13 cm – 5.2 inch, table dimensions 10.5x17.2 cm – 4.2x6.7 inch, height 13 cm – 5.2 inch
Code 7590
Nautical Compass
England
End XIX Century
Cm 13x10,5x17,2
Inches 5.2x42x6.7
EUR 900.00
In stock
used

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