A few examples of appraisal values for
E S RITCHIE SONS NAVY COMPAS

• E.S. RITCHIE & SONS NEGUS NAUTICAL
  E.S. RITCHIE & SONS NEGUS NAUTICAL COMPASSE.S. Ritchie & Sons Negus Nautical Compass
• E.S. RITCHIE & SONS INC (BOSTON)
  E.S. RITCHIE & SONS INC (BOSTON) SHIPS COMPASS. TE.S. RITCHIE & SONS INC (BOSTON) SHIPS COMPASS. The compass with 1 degree increment dial, 9 3/4" (outside diameter) brass case, serial #94715 all set in a 30"x20"x14 1/4" wood stand. Makers name on dial and brass rim. Patent date March 2 1920.
• E.S. RITCHIE & SONS INC NEGUS NAUTICAL
  E.S. RITCHIE & SONS INC NEGUS NAUTICAL COMPASS WITHIN A MAHOGANY CASE, DIAMETER OF COMPASS: 4-7/8 IN, SERIAL NUMBER 90501E.S. Ritchie & Sons Inc Negus Nautical Compass within a Mahogany Case, Diameter of Compass: 4-7/8 in, Serial number 90501
• US NAVY COMPASS BY RITCHIEOld US
  US NAVY COMPASS BY RITCHIEOld US Navy compass by Ritchie of Boston in partial wood case, 8 in dial serial #48207 (missing glass). Overall 12 x 12 x 6 inches.
• (3) VINTAGE MARINE NAVIGATION TOOLS
  (3) VINTAGE MARINE NAVIGATION TOOLS Including: Cased gimbaled compass by E.S. Ritchie, Inc. (Pembroke, MA), 5" high, 7 1/2" x 7 1/2", lid separation; Negus patent taffrail log, 20th c., with instrument, ropes and spinner, glass crack; and Sundial maritime brass pocket compass, made in India, 1 1/4" high, 3 1/8" x 3 1/4", good condition.
• ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY E.S. RITCHIE
  ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY E.S. RITCHIE BRASS LIFEBOAT COMPAS...Antique 19 th Century E.S. Ritchie Brass Lifeboat Compass Nautical Lamp , with gimballed compass marked "E.S. Ritchie & Sons Boston", electrified with dual light switch. Overall Height 26 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• E.S. RITCHIE & SONS, BOSTON BRASS
  E.S. RITCHIE & SONS, BOSTON BRASS AND TEAK BINNACLE COM...E.S. Ritchie & Sons, Boston Brass and Teak Binnacle Compass , Pat. Mar. 2, 1920 #76377 Height 33.5 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• E. S. RITCHIE & SONS, BOSTON, COMPASS
  E. S. RITCHIE & SONS, BOSTON, COMPASS IN CUSTOM MAHOGAN...E. S. Ritchie & Sons, Boston, Compass in Custom Mahogany Dovetailed Box Box: 9.5 in. x 13.5 in. x 13.5 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• RITCHIE SHIP COMPASS IN CASERitchie
  RITCHIE SHIP COMPASS IN CASERitchie for M. Rupp Co., NY nautical wet compass, in wooden case. Compass 10 1/2"-diameter, case and base 14 3/4" x 14 3/4" x 9 1/4"H. Wear and oxidation to compass; chips, scratches and losses to case, latches on case bent and lid does not fit snugly. Later rubber lining on interior of lid deteriorating and clips to hold glass replaced.
• CASED SHIP'S COMPASSmarked "ES
  CASED SHIP'S COMPASSmarked "ES Ritchie Boston Patented Sept. 9 1862...Aug 17, 1875. 4" high, 6 7/8" long, 6 3/4" wide. Oxidization, some wear. Provenance: Estate of George E. Ratcliffe, Darien, CT. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• 3 SHIP'S COMPASSES DANFORTH WHITE,
  3 SHIP'S COMPASSES DANFORTH WHITE, RITCHIE, KELVIN3 ship's compasses. Kelvin & White, E.S. Ritchie, Danforth / White. Kelvin & White 5 3/4" x 6 1/2"-diameter. Internal chips to glass on Ritchie compass, losses to compass faces on all, plastic piece on Kelvin compass broken off.
• BOXED COMPASS BY E.S. RITCHIE,
  BOXED COMPASS BY E.S. RITCHIE, BOSTON CIRCA 1878 FACE DIAMETER 4.75". BOX HEIGHT 5". WIDTH 7". DEPTH 7".BOXED COMPASS BY E.S. RITCHIE, BOSTON, Circa 1878, Signed on the card "Ritchie, Boston." and marked in points and degrees. This early gimballed compass exhibits an unusual feature in that the brass bezel is threaded onto the body of the compass. Bezel marked "E.S. Ritchie, Boston", with serial number 10143 and "Patented April 7 1863, May 12 1868, July 19 1870, Aug 17, 1875, Sept 9 1862". Accompanied by an old piece of paper penned "Sold to Thaxter & Son Portland, Maine Aug 8, 1878 Returned for repair by Smith May 12, 1900 Returned for repair by Hutchinson Aug 8, 1902 Aug 4, 1904". Mounted in a square mahogany box. Dimensions: Face diameter 4.75". Box height 5". Width 7". Depth 7". Provenance: The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.Notes:Edward S. Ritchie was the first to popularize a workable liquid-dampened compass. He had studied in England and learned about a liquid-dampened compass technique invented there but that was not widely distributed. On returning to the U.S. he began manufacturing the liquid-filled compass and is credited with its development.
• Mahogany and brass yacht binnacle
  Mahogany and brass yacht binnacle with compass by E.S. Richie of Boston, Mass., and two oil lamps marked G. Bocock & Co., Ltd., Birmingham 1943 39"h x 16"dia
• 4 COMPASSES U.S. NAVY, OREAGH OSBORNE,
  4 COMPASSES U.S. NAVY, OREAGH OSBORNE, KEUFFEL4 compasses. C.G. Conn U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships Mark I Model 0 mounted compass, Sperry Gyroscope Co. Creagh-Osborne Marching Compass, Keuffel & Esser compass, brass compass. Navy compass 5 1/2"H. All with wear, scratches and losses, Keuffel compass oxidation present on case and glass.
• U.S. Navy 1942 ship's compass in
  U.S. Navy 1942 ship's compass in box by Lionel Corporation (missing screws, old tape, wear); together with an oak cased telescope by Alidade Mk. III. Compass box: 7"h x 14.5"h
• A U.S.Navy Ship's Compass 1942
  A U.S.Navy Ship's Compass 1942 Lionel Company brass gimbal mounted compass made for the U.S.Navy. Has a simplex oil lamp in side compartment for illumination brass tag on front beveled glass window. With cast fitting on back for wall mount.
• ANTIQUE RITCHIE SHIP COMPASSAntique
  ANTIQUE RITCHIE SHIP COMPASSAntique bronze dry ship compass signed Ritchie Boston 34836. 7 inch dial, wood box 11 x 11 x 4.5 in high, missing cover.
• US NAVY CASED SHIP COMPASSOld US
  US NAVY CASED SHIP COMPASSOld US Navy Buships wet compass No. 1 with serial number 14766 mounted in wood case. Dial is 9.5 in diameter, case 13 x 13 x 9 inches.
• AMERICAN BOXED COMPASS CIRCA 1862
  AMERICAN BOXED COMPASS CIRCA 1862 HEIGHT 6.5". WIDTH 11". COMPASS DIAMETER 8".AMERICAN BOXED COMPASS, Circa 1862, By Edward Samuel Ritchie (fl. 1839-1870). Signed "Ritchie Boston", hand-painted on one of the cross bars of the card. Early liquid-filled compass with a tubular "doughnut"-style card with signature in characteristic backhand block letters. On the periphery of the float tubes is the circular card, also hand-painted, with the cardinal points sub-divided into 32 points of the compass rose. On the interior bowl is a penciled inscription "HLR 7/07", which has been determined to be a repair mark by one of Ritchie's sons in 1907. Mahogany box with brass fittings. Brass work on the compass, rounds and arcs and the heft of the fittings is exemplary. Dimensions: Height 6.5". Width 11". Compass diameter 8". Provenance: West Sea Company, Old Town, San Diego, 2001.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.Notes:Edward Samuel Ritchie began business in Boston in 1839. In 1850, with partner Nathan Chamberlain, he set up a firm that produced compasses, thermometers and other instruments. It is known that Ritchie manufactured compasses before he patented his first liquid-filled (wet) compass in 1862. His first wet compasses were modeled after London maker Grant Preston's design, which Ritchie had seen in England, and went on to produce for the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. He is credited with inventing and manufacturing the first practical liquid-filled compass in 1862. Compasses manufactured by Ritchie after his patent typically bore the patent date and a sequential serial number on the flange. This compass bears no such marks, leading to the speculation that this is one of his earliest examples, dating 1862 or earlier, with the signature being that of Ritchie himself.
• A Compass Ring Survival Knife and
  A Compass Ring Survival Knife and a Compass First a U.S.Navy Floating Survival knife in sheath usually found in life rafts. 10" L. On the blade marked 27C/2023. Second a wood case hand held compass stamped on lid Cpt. Tibb G.S.N. Vernon 2" x 2" x 3/4". Last a U.S. Navy Bearing Circle Made by The Lionel Corp. - Mark 1 Mod. 2 BU Ships No. 14989 dated 1942 9-34/" ID10 1/4"OD in fitted chest.
• A VINTAGE AMERICAN SHIP'S BINNACLE,
  A VINTAGE AMERICAN SHIP'S BINNACLE, E.S. RITCHIE & SON'...A VINTAGE AMERICAN SHIP'S BINNACLE, E.S. RITCHIE & SON'S INC., BOSTON, MID/LATE 20TH CENTURY, gilt brass, polished copper and enameled metal, electrified, the compass marked, with name plate, "S.S. Thomas. A. Aug. 1965-Jan 1975." Height: 52 1/2" Diameter: 33" Condition: Patina, expected surface wear, unknown working condition, but overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• World War II U.S. Naval compass,
  World War II U.S. Naval compass, binnacled compass in brass housing with door, marked "...Conn Ltd Elkhart, Ind." and "U.S. Navy BU Ship's Mark…1942", 13 x 13 in.
• NAUTICAL COMPASS, TELESCOPE, RADIOS
  NAUTICAL COMPASS, TELESCOPE, RADIOS Comprising a Kelvin-White Constellation ship's compass with housing, 2nd quarter, 20th century; a Simplex small brass spy glass; two marine radios; and a Trippe Power-Verter model PV-200.
• A brass cased ship's binnacle containing
  A brass cased ship's binnacle containing a gimballed compass, embossed plaque to the front for Dobbie McInnes Ltd., Glasgow, approximately 30cm high overall
• U.S.Navy Mark I Navy Std. 7 1/2"
  U.S.Navy Mark I Navy Std. 7 1/2" Illuminated Compass by Lionel A 13-1/2" square wood box holding a gimbal of cast bronze and bronze compass with anodized black removable sight ring with markings "U.S. Navy Azimuth Circle Mark 3 Mod. 2 BU Ships 5485-1942" and "Made by Lionel". Compass is marked "U.S.Navy BU SHhips No.1 Compass Mark 1 Mod. 1 -N- 12976 1943 The Lionel Corp. N.Y." Tag on rim "Fill with kerosene type fluids never alcohol or water). Painted in Navy grey.
• US Navy Bureau of Ships stadimeter,
  US Navy Bureau of Ships stadimeter, circa 1944, Schick Inc. Stamford, Conn., sextant type in lift lid wood box, mark 5 model N15830
• (2) COMPASSES BY RITCHIE OF BOSTON;
  (2) COMPASSES BY RITCHIE OF BOSTON; PARTIAL CASES Both are wet compasses, gimbaled in lower half of the wooden storage cases, the 6" is s/n 99309; the 8" is s/n 41744. Both could be restored. Boxes are 8 1/2" square & 11" square.
• WHALE BOAT COMPASS BINNACLE Late
  WHALE BOAT COMPASS BINNACLE Late 19th c. Tin Cased Binnacle with Gimbaled Compass, by E.S. Ritchie, Boston, sn 17202, side mounted case with original whale oil lantern, swing top handle, back bracket, 9 3/4" high, 8 3/4" x 7 1/4". Surface wear and stains.
• RITCHIE, BOSTON BOX COMPASS, 19TH
  RITCHIE, BOSTON BOX COMPASS, 19TH CENTURYRitchie, Boston Box Compass, 19 th Century, a liftoff cover exposes a patina and painted bowl and gimbal ring stamped “Ritchie, Boston #37739”, compass card stamped “ Ritchie Boston USA ” and interior marked “ Sold by T.S. & J.D. Negus, New York .” Compass Diameter 6 ¾ in. Box 7 in. x 11 ¼ in. x 11 ¼ in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• LATE 19TH C BOXED WET COMPASS,
  LATE 19TH C BOXED WET COMPASS, RITCHIE BROS.,BOSTON, FITTED MAHOGANY CASE WITH A PAINTED COMPASS STAR. BELONGED TO CAPTAIN HARRY BERRY OF CHATHAM, MA. 4 1/2" HIGH X 6 1/2" WIDE X 6 3/4" DEEP.
• Brass Ship's Compass LondonA fine
  Brass Ship's Compass LondonA fine ship's compast 3'' H x 2.5'' Diameter circa late 19th century good condition. Provenance: private collection of the late Wm. Stewart VP of TWA (Trans World Airlines) in the 1950's.
• Ship Compass & Memorabilia from
  Ship Compass & Memorabilia from V. Astor includes epaulettes from V. Astor's uniform and photo of him with crew compass by John Bliss & Co. & Inc. in dovetailed wooden box.
• 3 COMPASSES LEUPOLD & STEVENS,
  3 COMPASSES LEUPOLD & STEVENS, U.S. NAVY3 nautical compasses. Leupold & Stevens Instruments pelorus compass, in wooden case; Longines Wittnauer Watch Co. U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships mounted compass; brass compass in wooden case. Pelorus compass 9 1/2"-diameter, Navy compass 5 1/2"H. Wear to all, wear and chips to wooden cases, Leupold & Steven case missing latches on both sides.
• NAVAL SEXTANT & LEATHER BOUND MARITIME
  NAVAL SEXTANT & LEATHER BOUND MARITIME TELESCOPE: US Navy Bureau of Ships E.T.S. Sextant, Mark 2 model, 1943. In hinged wooden box with dovetail joints and brass hardware. Accompanied by leather encased brass telescope engraved ''Howes, 79 Leader Hall S1 London From: Dolland's 1941''. Telescope extended Approx. 35.25'' l x 3.5'' w. CONDITION: Wear commensurate with age. Sextant box does not include key and some of the brass hardware has oxidized.
• LARGE BOXED MID-20TH CENTURY U.S.
  LARGE BOXED MID-20TH CENTURY U.S. NAVY #1 WETCOMPASS, MADE BY THE LIONEL CORP. OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION. IN ORIGINAL WOODEN BOX WITH BRASS CORNERS, DOVETAILED CONSTRUCTION. OVERALL 8" HIGH, 13 3/4" WIDE, 13 3/4" DEEP. COMPASS HAS 9 3/4" DIAMETER.
• LOT OF TWO NAVIGATIONAL TOOLSLot
  LOT OF TWO NAVIGATIONAL TOOLSLot of two navigational tools. Includes a steering monitor compass unit from the S. Smith & Sons Kelvin Hughes Division and a barometer from Henry Hughes & Son. The steering monitor compass unit measures 7 7/8" W x 7 7/8" D x 10 3/4" H. Some corrosion on barometer and wear on compass unit including deterioration under glass.