Sold2019Early brass Nautical compassActual compass is not of brass but the collar is of heavy brass. Sperry Gyroscope Co. The actual compass unit his proximately 9 1/2 inch in diameter overall diameter is 13 in and is approximately 11 1See Sold Price
Sold2021Surveyor Transit, Tripod, Other AccessoriesAmerican, early 20th century, brass transit compass, by W. & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York, dial marked "202020", scope 6-7/8 in., compass needle 4-1/2 in., housed in wooden box with retail markings forSee Sold Price
Sold2024W. & L. E. Gurley Surveyor Transit and TripodAmerican; late 19th / early 20th century; brass transit compass by W. & L. E. Gurley, Troy, New York; scope 8 3/4"L; compass needle 4 1/2"L; wooden tripod with brass tipped feet; wear to finish on braSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Early E.S. Ritchie & Sons Gimbaled CompassAn Early E.S. Ritchie & Sons Gimbaled Compassearly 20th centurybrass gimbaled compass with mahogany box, marked "E.S. Ritchie, Boston, 39264"4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inchesProvenance: Private CSee Sold Price
Sold2017Pennsylvania brass surveyors compass, early 19thPennsylvania brass surveyors compass, early 19th c., signed Thos. Whitney Maker Philadelphia, with original case, 14'' l.See Sold Price
Sold2017Baker brass gimbaled compass in maple box, 9"sqLate 19th or early 20th century "Baker" brass gimbaled compass, Melrose, Massachusetts, the compass card marked '-Baker Compass Co-Melrose, Mass. U.S / Estab. 1873 / Quick & Steady,' with cardinal poiSee Sold Price
Sold2024EARLY ANTIQUE ENGLISH "SIMMS LONDON" SILVERED BRASS COMPASSEARLY ANTIQUE ENGLISH "SIMMS, LONDON" SILVERED BRASS COMPASS - 4 FOLDING SIGHTS, MAHOGANY BASE AND LID - MEASURES APPROX. 6 3/4" X 7" - CIRCA 1830See Sold Price
Sold2024Brass Sun Compass In Wood CaseBrass sun compass, possibly early 20th Century British, in wood case. Measures 10"H x 8"W. Condition report: Good condition, please examine all photos closely. Contact C. Biddle Auction Gallery for moSee Sold Price
Sold2016Butterfield a Paris Brass SundialButterfield a Paris Brass Sundial. Early brass sundial with engraved numerals, 1.25 in. dial compass, hinged indicator with bird and engraved reverse. Signed Butterfield a Paris, c.18th century. In exSee Sold Price
Sold202219th C ENGLISH BRASS SURVEYOR'S COMPASSAn early 19th century four vane surveyor's compass by Thomas Jones. Signed with his Charing Cross address. H. 23 cm. (9.25 in) Dia. 20 cm (8 in)See Sold Price
Sold202119th C. British Wood, Brass Binnacle Compass LanternNorthwestern Europe, Gosport, England, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE; United States, Boston, Massachusetts, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An ingenious tool for nautical navigation! This ensemSee Sold Price
Sold2017LOT (2) EARLY POCKET COMPASSESLOT (2) EARLY POCKET COMPASSES INCL. FINE GILT SILVER MAHOGANY CASED W/ MAJOR CITIES, C. 1840, 4" X 4", SMALL BRASS/SILVER COMPASS CASED, C. 1840See Sold Price
Sold2022U.S. NAVAL SHIP'S COMPASS HOUSED IN A BRASS AND COPPER BINNACLE Early 20th Century Height 12”.U.S. NAVAL SHIP'S COMPASS HOUSED IN A BRASS AND COPPER BINNACLEEarly 20th CenturyCompass marked “Lionel Corp., New York 1919”. Working well. Binnacle with beveled glass window and a side lSee Sold Price
Sold201819th C. Rooster Weathervane.Late 19th C.-Early 20th C. well crafted classic rooster weathervane. The rooster is all copper and rests on 2 copper balls which rest on the all brass directional compass. The directional arrow has coSee Sold Price
Sold2023Antique French double carriage clock, barometer and compassAn antique or vintage French gilt brass double carriage clock with barometer and compass, early 20th century. Gilt brass case, bevelled glass panels, original winding key. Apparently in working order.See Sold Price
Sold2022Surveyor's Brass Transit Telescope & CompassBrass surveyor's transit telescope and compass, probably English (unmarked), with adjustable telescope, compass with bubble level, etc. Circa early 20th century. Appears to be in very good condition.See Sold Price
Sold2023Three pieces of early iron tools including hand forged iron hanger - 15 3/4"L; an iron splittingThree pieces of early iron tools including hand forged iron hanger - 15 3/4"L; an iron splitting gauge with wooden handle - 19"L; and a large iron compass with brass fittings with hand hammered initiaSee Sold Price
Sold2024Oak Lift Top ChestOak Lift Top Chest having brass mounts and compass star inlays set on base with three drawers having scalloped skirt and bracket feet, late 18th to early 19th century height 39 inches, top 21 1/4" x 5See Sold Price
Sold2021Ships BinnacleAn early 20th century ships binnacle. Iron and Brass construction with gimbled interior compass and Brass lift-off cover, electrified. Restored bezel and some denting, crack in lower iron ring base. 1See Sold Price
Sold2021Signed Goldsmith Chandlee Surveyor's CompassWinchester, Virginia, late 18th/early 19th century,ÿsilvered brass face engraved with eight directionals at star points, engraved fleur de lis at north point, signed "G:Chandlee" and "Winchester" aroSee Sold Price
Sold2018Brass Bate London Transit CompassBrass Surveyor's Transit signed Bate London, 11 1/2" telescope with cover, 2 1/2" silvered compass dial encased atop a 4 1/2" circle, two functioning levels. Early to mid 19th century. (Additional higSee Sold Price
Sold2021EARLY YACHT BINNACLESmall Brass Binnacle containing a wet compass, with a kerosene lamp for illumination, having a lift ring, marked "Mitchell, Boston, USA" on the dial, 9" x 9" x 10 1/2". Good condition, one dent in cowSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Large Brass Equinoctial Sundial,A Large Brass Equinoctial Sundial, A Large Brass Equinoctial Sundial, French, early 19th Century, octagonal base with two levelling screws, plumb bob and central compass surrounded by wheat-ear engravSee Sold Price
May 16Eldred'sSPINELLI & MAHIER CASED BRASS SEMICIRCUMFERENTOR Le Havre, France, Early 19th Century Case height$100