![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)
Brass 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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![7" Solid Brass Alidade Compass: 7" Solid Brass Alidade Compass The Brass Alidade Compass with Telescope and Bubble Level is a beautiful desktop nautical gem or can rest perfectly on a mantel or bookshelf. This solid brass alida](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332762/179524735_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717789260)
![(2) GERMANY COMPASSES - BOTH WORKING: small brass needs time to register direction - LARGE SILVER NICE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7285/332779/179715983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718025368)
![WORKING BRASS FIELD COMPASS: HIKING / CAMPING - approx 4" LONG - NICE CONDITION](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7285/332779/179715981_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718025368)
![Turned Mahagony Wood and Brass Compass: 2 3/4" Wide x 1 1/4" Tall Reserve: $25.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $8.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. Internation](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635625_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![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/5584/332836/179635824_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![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/5584/331099/178484056_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![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/5584/331795/178980143_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/5584/331099/178484369_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![Turned Mahagony Wood and Brass Compass: 2 3/4" Wide x 1 1/4" Tall Reserve: $25.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $8.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. Internation](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331099/178484077_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![Turned Mahagony Wood and Brass Compass: 2 3/4" Wide x 1 1/4" Tall Reserve: $25.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $8.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. Internation](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178979740_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![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)
![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)
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