Ship's Compasses & Binnacles (brass, gimbal-mounted)
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42 sales
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Binnacles more decorative and valuable than handheld compasses; Kelvin & Hughes, Sestrel well known; brass should polish up well
Full Sales History
42 sales
TAYMOUTH CASTLE INTEREST: SIR WILLIAM THOMSON'S PATENT SHIP'S BINNACLE AND COMPASSJ. WHITE, GLASGOW, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Lyon & Turnbull
28 Feb 2026
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A mixed lot of sailing related items comprising, two hand held compasses (day & night), including Sestrel, a large, nickel cased stop watch, a 'Seatimer' stopwatch, St Christopher timer, fourteen "War…
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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TWO POLISHED COPPER SHIPS LANTERNS one 'Anchor' by G.Bocock Birmingham brass mounted, 25 x 14 cms, together with a starboard lantern by 'Capt. O.M.Watts Ltd Yacht Equipment London W.1' mounted with Du…
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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A 1917 Verners pattern British military compass in its leather case stamped to the Royal Staffords 1928
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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Two vintage small brass theodolite/compasses on stands, mounted on sturdy brass base with three adjustable screws.
Hansons
26 Feb 2026
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WW2 Air Ministry P-8 Aircraft Compass, stamped on brass plate "A.M. REF.No 6A/726, measuring approx. 14cm's diameter x 8cm's high, boxed
Hansons
22 Feb 2026
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UK. WW1 LEATHER CASED, PATINATED BRASS MARCHING COMPASS. /I\ S.MORDAN & Co, 4145, 1918. the circular case with folding ring suspension, with hinged cover with triangular aperture and reflective interi…
Hansons
20 Feb 2026
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An early/ mid 20th century Husun gimble mounted Marine compass. Case diameter 29.5cm
Hansons
18 Feb 2026
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A Georgian circa 1810 Fraser of London brass table compass with engraved dial, original needle, glass and brass cover. Diameter 11 x 2.5 cms approx. Functional, good condition with minor wear to outer…
Hansons
17 Jan 2026
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Antique T.H Mason brass compass.
Hansons
15 Jan 2026
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Three brass compasses, one is Stanley.
Hansons
15 Jan 2026
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A NATO prismatic marching compass by Stanley London 21996 NSN 6605-99-537-9034 together with an
Hansons
6 Jan 2026
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brass cased ship's binnacle
Sworders
24 Nov 2025
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A magnetic compass dial, English, early 19th century,
Bonhams
9 Sep 2025
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A Fraser magnetic azimuth compass dial, English, late 18th century,
Bonhams
9 Sep 2025
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World War II RAF type P8 Compass
Sworders
1 Jul 2025
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KELVIN & HUGHES, LTD.: A BRASS BINNACLE COMPASS — Early 20th Century The gimbal-mounted compass under a brass binnacle, signed 'Kelvin & Hughes Ltd, Made in Great Britain', oval glass viewing window a…
Bellmans
23 Jun 2025
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Military Issue Marching Compass, together...
Tennants
20 Jun 2025
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gimballed brass ship's compass
Sworders
14 May 2025
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military-grade marine barometer with gimbal mount
Sworders
4 Mar 2025
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Antique Binnacle Ship's Compass
SAS
4 Feb 2025
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Ship's Electrical Compass by Ottway & Co Ltd
SAS
4 Feb 2025
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Dent's Improved Liquid Boat Compass
SAS
4 Feb 2025
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Vintage WWII Period Ship's Compass/Bearing Plate
SAS
4 Feb 2025
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Ship's Binnacle
SAS
4 Feb 2025
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19th Century Ship's Binnacle Compass, on...
Tennants
20 Sep 2024
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WWII interest:- a 1940s boxed military compass type P8 No 90750H.
Hansons
19 Sep 2024
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vintage brass Surveyor's Compass
SAS
30 Jul 2024
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Victorian Surveyor's Compass
SAS
30 Jul 2024
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French Surveyor's Compass by Henri Morin
SAS
30 Jul 2024
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Abeny Level with Compass
SAS
30 Jul 2024
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Surveyor's Compass by J.H Steward
SAS
30 Jul 2024
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Elliott Bros Artillery Compass
SAS
30 Jul 2024
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Hand Held Sestrel Compass
SAS
30 Jul 2024
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A BOXED OTTOMAN MECCA COMPASS AND QIBLA INDICATORTURKEY, CIRCA 1930s/40s
Lyon & Turnbull
12 Jun 2024
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J.Garraio & Co of Lisboa Ship's Compass
SAS
14 May 2024
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brass Ship's Compass
SAS
14 May 2024
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Negretti and Zambra, a First War marching compass. The stitched leather case named Lieut. H Bowden RFC
Hansons
4 Nov 2023
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C Weilbach Ships Compass
Tennants
27 Sep 2023
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German Gimbal Ships Compass
SAS
8 Aug 2023
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RAF P10 Aircraft Cockpit Compass, typically...
Tennants
21 Jul 2023
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large vintage Ship's compass
SAS
10 May 2023
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About These Prices
Compiled from recent results across Dreweatts, Bonhams, Hansons, Chiswick Auctions, Special Auction Services, Sworders, Tennants, Cheffins, Bellmans, and Lyon & Turnbull. Hammer prices excluding buyer's premium. Price ranges are based on the 10th–90th percentile of recorded sales — unusually high or low results are excluded to avoid skewing the range.