![Wood Sundial Henry Holmes Compass Instrument.: 5 1/2" x 6 1/2 x 1 1/2" Such a neat reproduction antique compass. All harwood and engraved brass. Such a neat functional instrument! Reserve: $60.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $12.00 to anywhere](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331099/178484154_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
Vintage & Antique Compasses
![Wood Sundial Henry Holmes Compass Instrument.: 5 1/2" x 6 1/2 x 1 1/2" Such a neat reproduction antique compass. All harwood and engraved brass. Such a neat functional instrument! Reserve: $60.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $12.00 to anywhere](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331099/178484154_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![Brass Pocket Compass flip lid Signal mirror with bag: 2 1/2" tall 1 7/8" Wide Nice reproduction of an antique compass with pocket watch type lid. The lid opens with the push of the button on the top. When opened the polished inside of the lid makes for a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980145_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Brass Timekeeping Sundial with Top Pocket Compass Watch: 2" Round Nice reproduction of an antique sundial, compass with lid referenced in several antique reference books. See "Collectors Illustrated Encyclopedia of The American Revolution" by George Neumann](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331099/178484155_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![Turned Mahagony Wood Compass: 3 1/1" Wide compass Great reproduction hand turned mahogany base. Fully functional. Great for use or display. Certainly looks like a high end antique. Reserve: $35.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178979721_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Solid Brass Compass Keychain: 1 3/8" wide Nice reproduction of an antique compass keychain. The compass chain and keychain are all brass distressed to look old. The compass is a standard magnetic compass all the letter and marking](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331099/178484454_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![Solid Brass Compass Keychain: 1 3/8" wide Nice reproduction of an antique compass keychain. The compass chain and keychain are all brass distressed to look old. The compass is a standard magnetic compass all the letter and marking](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980146_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![2 1/4" Screw Top Brass Heavy Maritime Navigational Compass: Vintage Antique Style 2 1/4" Brass Heavy Maritime Compass Description 2 1/4" Wide 7/8" Thick Nice reproduction of an antique compass. Great heavy quality piece with a screw on lid. Reserve: $20.00 Shi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980147_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Brass Wing Sundial w Lid Pocket Watch Compass: Reserve: $20.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $7.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980144_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Brass Sundial Compass: 2" Nice antique reproduction sundial compass. To use on a sunny day you would face north and the shadow cast on the face of the compass will reveal the time. From what I understand you may need to com](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331099/178484500_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![Brass Sundial Compass: 2" Nice antique reproduction sundial compass. To use on a sunny day you would face north and the shadow cast on the face of the compass will reveal the time. From what I understand you may need to com](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980118_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Turned Mahagony Wood Compass with Lid: 3 1/4" Wide heavy wood compass Great reproduction hand turned mahogany base and lid. Fully functional. Great for use or display. Certainly looks like a high end antique. Reserve: $35.00 Shipping: Dome](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331099/178484250_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![Brass Wood Box Compass: 3.3″ x 3.3″ x 0.9″ The antique-style wood box compass is a captivating tribute to the navigational instruments of old. Encased in a beautifully crafted wooden box, it evokes a sense](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331099/178484158_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![Brass Wood Box Compass: 3.3″ x 3.3″ x 0.9″ The antique-style wood box compass is a captivating tribute to the navigational instruments of old. Encased in a beautifully crafted wooden box, it evokes a sense](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178979945_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Magnifying Glass Compass Telescope Box Field Kit: 6 1/2" Wide x 3" High x 3 3/4" Wide Magnifying Glass Compass Telescope Wood Box Kit This reproduction of an antique "Dolland London" field kit It has a heavy a solid brass compass, brass and leather e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331099/178484166_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![Magnifying Glass Compass Telescope Box Field Kit: 6 1/2" Wide x 3" High x 3 3/4" Wide Magnifying Glass Compass Telescope Wood Box Kit This reproduction of an antique "Dolland London" field kit It has a heavy a solid brass compass, brass and leather e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980124_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Wood Sundial Henry Holmes Compass Instrument.: 5 1/2" x 6 1/2 x 1 1/2" Such a neat reproduction antique compass. All harwood and engraved brass. Such a neat functional instrument! Reserve: $60.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $12.00 to anywhere](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178979867_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Nautical Brass Alidade Compass: Nautical brass alidade compass with functional telescope, and bubble level. Used by surveyors to align and measure vertical and horizontal angles. Solid brass, with a magnetic compass mounted beneath](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1910/328179/176812387_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714496506)
![MARITIME THEMED PAINTED GLOBE WITH COMPASS: MARITIME THEMED PAINTED GLOBE WITH COMPASS: Painted globe suspended in the middle of a ship's wheel, mounted to a hexagonal wooden base with inset compass. The globe measures 13" in diameter, with the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/196/331882/179031093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718047552)
![A CONTINENTAL CARVED BONE SCRIMSHAW COMPASS. 7.25cm diameter.: A CONTINENTAL CARVED BONE SCRIMSHAW COMPASS. 7.25cm diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332660/179449578_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770487)
![OLD BRASS BINNACLE & COMPASS: Old brass ship's binnacle with interior compass and 2 oil lamps (vintage). 15 in tall by 12 in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5847/333096/179833319_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718298322)
![Compass for navy, around 1930: Compass for navy, around 1930Heavy brass case with stand base, with built-in scale and display. Stand marked: "T. Cook" "LONDON" No. 428. Good used condition. Ø 7.5 cm.Kompass für Marine, um](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7607/332235/179217630_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438144)
![WW2 brass compass Royal Air Force Type P.11. Ref. 6A/1672: WW2 brass compass Royal Air Force Type P.11. Ref. 6A/1672RAF brass airplane compass, probably for Hurricane or Spitfire. Internally sprung, adjustable bezel. Functional. Ø approx. 13,5cm. H. 7,5c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7607/332235/179217890_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438144)
![Peilaufsatz und Peildiopter for a U-Boat compass, Kriegsmarine, by Plath, Hamburg, ca. 1940: Peilaufsatz und Peildiopter for a U-Boat compass, Kriegsmarine, by Plath, Hamburg, ca. 19401) Kriegsmarine Peildiopter für einen großen Kompass. Das Typenschild mit Adler/"M 3138", darunter "Herstel](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332831/179711355_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214339)
![Luftwaffe wrist compass AK 39, "FL number 23235-1": Luftwaffe wrist compass AK 39, "FL number 23235-1"Wristband compass AK 39 with black auxiliary diopter, 1940s. Used as an emergency compass in case of instrument failure for navigating after landing i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7607/332235/179217887_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438144)
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