Lot 0907

Group of Early 20th c Compasses

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Three Early 20th Century Compasses.: Three Early 20th Century Compasses. Comprising a Wittnauer compass, a Terrasse W.T. compass, and a Gydawl compass Diameter: 1.75"

2016Three Early 20th Century Compasses.See Sold Price

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Brass surveyor's compass: Brass surveyors compass marked France, in original fabric covered cardboard box, early 20th century, compass 6 1/4" dia., box is 6 3/4" x 8" x 1 3/4"

2024Brass surveyor's compassSee Sold Price

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CASED MARINE WET COMPASS: Early 20th c. Boat Compass by Perko, gimbal mounted in the original mahogany case, the rim stamped "Star, Boston, USA, and 27643. 4" diam. compass, 4 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" case. Wear to case.

2018CASED MARINE WET COMPASSSee Sold Price

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W. & L. E. Gurley Surveyor Transit and Tripod: American; 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 bra

2024W. & L. E. Gurley Surveyor Transit and TripodSee Sold Price

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An Early E.S. Ritchie & Sons Gimbaled Compass: An 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 C

2024An Early E.S. Ritchie & Sons Gimbaled CompassSee Sold Price

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(2) Early 20th c. wrought iron drafting compasses: Pair of wrought iron drafting compasses, early 20th century, including (1) measuring 8.75"l x 1.25"w x 0.25"d closed, and (1) measuring 22"l x 1.25"w x 0.5"d closed

2020(2) Early 20th c. wrought iron drafting compassesSee Sold Price

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Baker brass gimbaled compass in maple box, 9"sq: Late 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 poi

2017Baker brass gimbaled compass in maple box, 9"sqSee Sold Price

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CASED F.W. LINCOLN & CO. DRY COMPASS Boston, Early 20th Century Height 3.25".: CASED F.W. LINCOLN & CO. DRY COMPASSBoston, Early 20th CenturyWooden case with a Dennis, Massachusetts owner's name in pencil on side.Height 3.25".

2024CASED F.W. LINCOLN & CO. DRY COMPASS Boston, Early 20th Century Height 3.25".See Sold Price

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Brass Sun Compass In Wood Case: Brass 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 mo

2024Brass Sun Compass In Wood CaseSee Sold Price

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Prism, Marching Compass and Shaving Blades: Including a cased "marching compass", a prism set, early 20th century, and finally a boxed set of women's razor and blades.

2021Prism, Marching Compass and Shaving BladesSee Sold Price

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A Danish bronze ship’s gimbaled compass: A Danish bronze ship’s gimbaled compass, Iver C. Weilbach & Co., early 20th century, raised on a Neoclassical style brass binnacle and hexagonal oak plinth, greatest 36.5”h. Provenance: Estate

2024A Danish bronze ship’s gimbaled compassSee Sold Price

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19th C. British Wood, Brass Binnacle Compass Lantern: Northwestern 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 ensem

202119th C. British Wood, Brass Binnacle Compass LanternSee Sold Price

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MARINE COMPASS: MARINE COMPASSEngland, early 20th century, in fitted wooden box. Bears serial number 8508 inscribed on multiple parts, as well as "PATT. O 195A" and "A/R/52.". The north marker on the compass face is

2021MARINE COMPASSSee Sold Price

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Bearing compass in solid metal: Bearing compass in solid metal case. Early 20th century. Grey finish, screws etc. Brass. By folding up the bearing system, the compass is unlocked, aligns itself and the degree can be easily read via

2022Bearing compass in solid metalSee Sold Price

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SMALL BINNACLE TOP WITH COMPASS, NO BASE: Early 20th c. Yacht Binnacle in copper, containing an unmarked gimbaled wet compass, having a twist to lock/open domed top,12" x 7 1/2" diam. The compass is corroded and now dry.

2022SMALL BINNACLE TOP WITH COMPASS, NO BASESee Sold Price

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J.H. Bunel & Co. Electromagnetic Compass: Together with a nearly new early 20th C. electrical wiring connector and a US Navy Rude Starfinder and Identifier

2021J.H. Bunel & Co. Electromagnetic CompassSee Sold Price

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