![Benjamin Rittenhouse (PA, ca. 1740-1825), Surveyor's Brass Compass: Benjamin Rittenhouse (PA, ca. 1740-1825), Surveyor's Brass Compassthe center of the silvered dial is signed and dated BENJAMIN , RITTENHOUSE ; FECIT * 1786 *; other elements such as the vanes, casing,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/250/331866/179029508_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717182215)
Vintage & Antique Compasses
![Benjamin Rittenhouse (PA, ca. 1740-1825), Surveyor's Brass Compass: Benjamin Rittenhouse (PA, ca. 1740-1825), Surveyor's Brass Compassthe center of the silvered dial is signed and dated BENJAMIN , RITTENHOUSE ; FECIT * 1786 *; other elements such as the vanes, casing,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/250/331866/179029508_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717182215)
![Seiko Alpinist Steel Compass Dial Watch: Seiko Alpinist Steel Compass Dial Watch, featuring green dial with applied golden hour indexes, Arabic numerals and triangles, date window at 3 o'clock, including internal compass bezel which is opera](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/331761/178968632_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717090433)
![Antique Chinese Geomancer's Feng Shui Compass with Cover: Antique Chinese Geomancer's Feng Shui Compass with Cover Size: H1.75 x W4 in. Bronze. This is a rare treasure steeped in centuries of tradition and wisdom. These are known as Luopan in China and is em](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3940/325510/177990330_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715896730)
![Chinese Compass w/ Marquetry: Approx 2 5/8" in diameter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5837/332574/179386595_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717704219)
![Kelvin & Hughes Antique Marine Binnacle & Compass: An antique industrial marine salvage artifact featuring a ship's binnacle and interior compass manufactured by Kelvin and Hughes (Liverpool and Aberdeen). This piece of ship's navigational hardware is](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691678_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![Ritchie & Sons Nautical Compass: Filled with water. Size: 6" tall x 6" across Condition: Crack in lid of box, otherwise is in good vintage condition. See photos.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7998/331555/178871941_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717010513)
![Rotring German Isograph Pen Art & Design Set 9: Rotring Vintage Isograph Pen + Compass Set in Leather Case. 9 items. Made in Germany. Instructions are in German Compass with Lead Inserts, pen, Drafting Pen Nibs 0.7 + .25 + .5 + .35, spare let in bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179069049_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![Ingersoll Rare, Art Deco Boy: Ingersoll Rare, Art Deco Boy Scout Watch with Original Compass Strap Brand: Ingersoll Movement: Manual Wind Style: Art Deco Place of Origin: United States Period: 1930-1939 Date of Manufacture: 19](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6899/332056/179810668_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718171783)
![Nautical Marine Brass & Wood Ship Binnacle Compass: An antique salvaged marine artifact featuring a brass and wooden ship's binnacle and interior compass. The binnacle has a cylindrical wood form with brass mountings, supported on a round brass base. I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691679_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![Nautical Compass in Brass Inlay Box: Size: 6" tall x 6" wide x 6" deep Condition: Good vintage condition](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7998/331555/178871940_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717010513)
![Antique Vintage Brass Solid Kelvin & Hughes 1917 Brunton Compass Handmade gift: Primary Material: Brass,Country/Region of Origin: India,Military Branch: Marina Militare,Original/Reproduction: Antique Reproduction,Features: Handmade,Time Period, War: 2023,Maker: Brunton](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3721/332728/179499101_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718040487)
![Awesome Gold/Brass Military Prismatic Compass: Beautiful Condition – Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178276_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![Dated 1917 Kelvin & Hughes Ornate Brunton Compass: Very Cool Piece in Beautiful Condition – Heavy and Ornate - We Do Not Know how old this piece is therefore it is being Sold as a Collectible Novelty Shelf Piece AS-IS / Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178277_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![Williams Sonoma Nautical Compass Appetizer Plates Set of 4: Set a course for delightful dining with these vibrant Nautical Compass Appetizer Plates from Williams Sonoma, a perfect addition to any maritime-themed table setting. Additional Description Brand: Wil](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9105/332868/179737601_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718038451)
![An early eighteenth-century Persian Safavid dynasty silver and niello compass, or specifically a: An early eighteenth-century Persian Safavid dynasty silver and niello compass, or specifically a prayer compass, the rounded base decorated with script, the sides with flowerheads and foliate tendrils](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6577/332242/179191641_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717417149)
![MONTICELLO THOMAS JEFFERSON POCKET COMPASS: Reproduced from the original, Monticello Thomas Jefferson Pocket Compass, with case. Wear is consistent with age and usage. Please review all photos for further information & description. All measurem](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8997/331996/179239836_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717523184)
![Ornate Brass Screw Top Nautical Maritime Compass: Very cool piece in excellent condition. We do not know its age and there are no manufacturer marks. This is Not an Antique. Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178286_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![Ornate Brass Nautical Screw top Perpetual Calendar Compass: Very cool piece in excellent condition. We do not know its age and there are no manufacturer marks. This is Not an Antique. Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178285_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![U S WALTHAM COMPASS - VTG MILITARY WWII: WORKING CONDITION & WATERPROOF TRENCH MATCH TUBE - BOTH VERY NICE CONDITION](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7285/332779/179716057_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718025368)
![Binnacle, L. J. Harri Amsterdam Sestrel Compass: Brass binnacle holds and protects floating compass made by L. J. Harri, Amsterdam; compass can be illuminated by an oil burner / lamp mounted on side of binnacle and accessible by a hinged brass door;](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1133/333050/179830097_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718220137)
![CASED DORY COMPASS 19th/Early 20th Century Case height 3.75". Width 4.75". Depth 4.75".: CASED DORY COMPASS19th/Early 20th CenturyDry card marked "S. Thaxter & Son Boston".Case height 3.75". Width 4.75". Depth 4.75".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7634/332462/179305571_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717603891)
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