![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)
Vintage & Antique Compasses
![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)
![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)
![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)
![T RIPLEY & SON London 19th century brass surveyors compass in original box, all there, and pole it: T RIPLEY & SON London 19th century brass surveyors compass in original box, all there, and pole it sits in. ( cracked glass on dial ). In early fitted box, from six generation farmhouse in Hudson Vall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/808/333404/180735755_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719367669)
![Mariners Compass Quilt: Quilt. Mariner's Compass pattern. American, 19th century. H 82" W 87". Provenance: Stella Rubin. Condition: Excellent. Copy and paste link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6268/334338/180675440_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719265391)
![1941 WWII Air Force Compass in Box Longines-Wittnaurer: 1941 WWII Air Force Compass in Box Longines-Wittnaurer Watch Co. Near mint Air Forces issue compass in the original cloth bag and box. Works perfectly, strong graphic dial.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1244/334013/180484865_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718934444)
![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)
![Vintage Negus New York Marine Compass: Vintage Negus, New York marine compass. Metal and wood. Mounted inside of box. Box measures approx. 6 x 6 x 3.25 inches. Piece has weight. Surface wear including scratching observed. Not tested for fu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/333335/180105474_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718397745)
![Rare Antique 18th Cent. Japanese Brass & Silver Scaphe Dial & Compass: This ornate antique scaphe dial was made in Japan in the late 18th or early 19th Century, features a hinged lid, and contains a compass. The outer case is silver with brass rims and a brass push-butto](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8245/334248/180634218_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719183353)
![A RARE 19TH CENTURY SHIPS OVERHEAD MOUNTED COMPASS: A RARE 19TH CENTURY SHIPS OVERHEAD MOUNTED COMPASS in brass circular case and gimbal mounting, the compass visible on both sides. (16cm diameter not including gimbal )](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161842_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
![Vintage Bubble Wrist Compass c1950s: Vintage Bubble Wrist Compass c1950s. Well worn but seems to work perfectly. 8" long x 1"w. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPP](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3163/332920/180686776_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719293660)
![W.S. Darley Dip Needle Compass (Glass Cracked), Stanley Level Sights, London Eclipse Level: see title and pictures](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8133/334443/180719187_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719344965)
![Rare Navy Lionel Corp Compass WW2 Era: Description: Rare Navy Lionel Corp Compass WW2 Era](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5962/334452/180723249_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719351306)
![Vintage Nautical Tabletop Binnacle Directional Compass: Vintage Nautical Tabletop Binnacle Directional Compass, mounted on wood base. Height 7.5 in. Width 10 in. Depth 9 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6681/333076/179801570_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718285153)
![Antique Coloquinte Gourd Canteen Compass Rose: Antique Finely Carved Coloquinte Gourd Canteen Decorated with Compass Rose as female figures along margins. Gourd measures 5 inches W x 3 deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/334607/180889789_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719428018)
![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)
![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/5584/334172/180571971_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![Vintage Taiwan 420 Survival Hunting Stainless Knife with Sheath and Compass some rust: Vintage Taiwan 420 Survival Hunting Stainless Knife with Sheath and Compass some rust Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to contact me wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7102/333743/180298763_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718715722)
![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/5584/334172/180571924_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719349708)
![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/6899/332068/180913193_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719467272)
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