- STANLEY BRASS COMPASS IN WOOD BOX
STANLEY BRASS COMPASS IN WOOD BOX AND MAGNIFYING GLASSStanley Brass Compass in Wood Box and Magnifying Glass,
- VINTAGE BRASS STANLEY LONDON COMPASSDESCRIPTION:
VINTAGE BRASS STANLEY LONDON COMPASSDESCRIPTION: Vintage Brass Stand Surveying Compass. The side of the compass has an adjustable spirit level and the compass is mounted on a stand with three independently adjustable feet. The top of the lid contains a natural sine table and is labeled "Stanley London." CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: England. DIMENSIONS: H: 5" W: 4". CONDITION: Vintage condition. Rusted mirror. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.Stanley London® compass
- Fine Stanley of London Gilt-Brass,
Fine Stanley of London Gilt-Brass, Mirrored and Colorless Glass and Steel Natural Sine Compass, dia. 3-1/4", presented in a teak case inlaid on the lid with a brass anchor and lined on the interior in blue felt, w. 4", d. 3-5/8".
- Fine Stanley of London Gilt-Brass
Fine Stanley of London Gilt-Brass Pendant Mariner's Compass, of rounded octagonal form, the inner lid fitted with a mirrored glass plate, the outer case marked "Stanley, London", dia. 3".
- STANLEY LONDON NAVAL SHIP'S DESK
STANLEY LONDON NAVAL SHIP'S DESK COMPASSStanley London Naval Ship's Desk Compass, with plaque reading, "Made For Royal Navy, London, 1941".
Height 2.5 in. Diameter 4.5 in.
Condition:
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- A ship's compass, boxed, the dial
A ship's compass, boxed, the dial 16cm diameter
- Fine Cased Stanley, London, Brass
Fine Cased Stanley, London, Brass "Natural Sine" Compass, the walnut case in the Campaign style and featuring an inlaid brass ship's anchor in the center of the lid and banding at the corners, the compass fully touchmarked, h. 1-1/2", w. 2-3/4", d. 3-1/4".
- 19th c. American surveyors compass
19th c. American surveyors compass marked ''B. Stancliffe Maker Philad.'' (Benjamin Stancliffe Philadelphia 1781-1834). Worked in Philad. from 1817-1828 on Walnut St. 12 3/4'' Length.
- Military Brass Compass by Stanley
Military Brass Compass by Stanley of London numbered 6605-99-537-9034
- AN ENGLISH BRASS PRISMATIC COMPASS
AN ENGLISH BRASS PRISMATIC COMPASS DATED 1918
5.5cm diam excluding suspension ring, a reproduction bronze compass signed Stanley London and a brass three draw telescope (3)
- Three Brass Instruments: Stanley
Three Brass Instruments: Stanley London, Pocket Sextant, Compass and Desk Loupe, 19th/20th centuries largest diameter 3.1 in — 7.9 cm
- Compass walking stick, black painted
Compass walking stick, black painted shaft with horn tip, top with operational compass, top marked "F. Barker & Son (1932) Ltd. London", 36 in. Compass face cracked, surface deterioration, possible repaint, minor dents.
- BENJAMIN COLE MAHOGANY CASED FIELD
BENJAMIN COLE MAHOGANY CASED FIELD COMPASSGeorge II Mahogany Cased Field Compass , c. 1750, by Benjamin Cole, floral-engraved card signed "COLE FLEET Street London", engraved brass scale with 0-90 degrees at each quadrant, glazed, dia. of dial 5 in., box h. 1 in., w. 6 in., d. 6 1/8 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
- Group of Four Vintage Surveyor's
Group of Four Vintage Surveyor's Prismatic Compasses, first half 20th century, including two brass examples by Stanley of London, and two aluminum examples, one by Keuffel and Esser Co. of New York, serial number 20393, and one by Dietzgen of Chicago and New York, serial number 17782, each w. 3".
- *A Cased Ship's Compass Polaris
*A Cased Ship's Compass Polaris having a circular dial. Diameter of dial 3 1/4 inches.
- 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.
- Rare Young compass with telescope,
Rare Young compass with telescope, pre 1840, single vernier, two fluid levels, silvered face marked "W.J. Young, Maker, Patent Philadelphia", 10 in. telescope, 5 in. needle, height 9 in., dovetailed walnut case, 10-3/4 x 11-1/4 x 8-1/4 in., sun shade, with tripod, No stadia hairs visible, small solder repair at base of compass; case with normal wear, no strap. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
- English surveying level by Stanley,
English surveying level by Stanley, signed Stanley Great Turnstil Holborn, London S# 94352, with compass and two spirit levels.
7"h x 16"l
Condition: Minor rust, pitting, wear consistent with age.
- Brass and mahogany deck mounted
Brass and mahogany deck mounted compass stand Early 20th century Brass housing with compensator balls beside by James Campbell, Glasgow, carved cylindrical columns with square base. H: 18 1/4 in. PROVENANCE: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman. lacks compass
- A Russian survey instrument in
A Russian survey instrument in case complete with compass needle vertical circle with lenses and toolkit.
- 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.
- Whitney surveyor's plain compass,
Whitney surveyor's plain compass, marked "Thos. Whitney Maker, Philadelphia./558 Warranteed.", three spirit levels, 5 in. needle, 6-1/8 in. sights, length 13-3/4 in., in later poplar case. Compass in good condition, bull's-eye level lacking fluid, silvered face with slight corrosion and chip, base with minor dents, lacking tripod, compass cover and adapter. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
- NAUTICAL COMPASS & SURVEYOR'S STATION
NAUTICAL COMPASS & SURVEYOR'S STATION POINTER 20th century; Wilcox & Crittenden binnacle type compass in wood box case, compass, 7 in. Diam., case, 5 1/4 in. H., 8 1/2 in. Sq., with engraved brass presentation plaque, marked 1963, and a Hughes & Son brass surveyor's station #1849, 18 in. L., with hinged lid wood storage box.
- ENGLISH BRASS PRISMATIC COMPASSEnglish
ENGLISH BRASS PRISMATIC COMPASSEnglish Brass Prismatic Compass , c. 1850, floating dry card marked "Thomas Jones/4 Rupert St., Haymarket/late 62 Charing Cross/London", folding sight vane, hinged prism sight with two filters, dia. 3 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
- Queen & Company brass staff
Queen & Company brass staff compass, marked "Jas W. Queen & Co. Phila", with two fluid levels, folding sights, silvered face, 4-1/8 x 4-7/8 in., 3-9/16 in. needle, in fitted walnut case with adapter, 3-1/2 in. brass plumb bob. Compass in good condition with normal wear, lacking tripod, plumb bob possibly not original; case with separations and normal wear. The Collection of the Late Ronald Kiser, Mars Hill, North Carolina
- COMPASS AND A BAROMETER the first
COMPASS AND A BAROMETER the first on Gimbals in a wood case; the second by Charles C. Hutchinson Boston; together with a stick therometer and two metal candle molds (5)
- Astrid Zydower (1930-2005)/Sketch
Astrid Zydower (1930-2005)/Sketch for 'Compass Man' in the Expo 1967 Exhibition, Montreal, Canada, 1967/signed with initials and dated 1966/pencil, 24cm x 15cm/Note: A drawing for the sculpted figure that was part of the huge contribution by Zydower to the 1967 Expo Exhibition and the first time she worked with James Gardner. This was part of a many-figured tableau entitled 'The British at Home'/Literature: The final sculpted figure is reproduced in Peter C Amsden, Astrid Zydower ARCA, MBE, ASAT
- KELVIN & HUGHES COMPASS ON STANDAntique
KELVIN & HUGHES COMPASS ON STANDAntique Kelvin & Hughes brass compass on gimbal mounted in later oak veener stand. Compass has LORD KELVIN COMPASS CARD w/plaque #18121. Has level and prism attachment. 12 in diam, stand overall 22 in dia x 16 high. Bit of veneer damage on bottom of stand.
- 2 COMPASSES TO INCLUDE A BOX COMPASS
2 COMPASSES TO INCLUDE A BOX COMPASS BY ROSS,LONDON, 4 1/2" HIGH, 6 1/4" WIDE, 6 1/4" DEEP. BRASS TRIM AND A HAND HELD BRASS COMPASS "NATURAL SINE", LONDON BY STANLEY, 3 1/2" DIAMETER.
- A Sestrel Ship's Compass - No.
A Sestrel Ship's Compass - No. B4/3343L/46 Brass compass mounted in a gimbal with illumination from small oil lamp in side compartment. Brass amp is signed on wheel "BRITISH MADE".
- AMERICAN COLONIAL PERIOD SURVEYOR'S
AMERICAN COLONIAL PERIOD SURVEYOR'S COMPASS Anthony Ham, Philadelphia, circa 1750, marked "No. 23," with fixed upright vanes: Brass, the compass compartment silvered, with niello engraving; 12 5/8 in. L., 5 1/4 in. H., attached to wooden display base.
- ENGLISH BRASS UNIVERSAL COMPASS
ENGLISH BRASS UNIVERSAL COMPASS SUNDIALEnglish Brass Universal Compass Sundial , 19th c., hinged chapter ring engraved "Troughton & Simms/LONDON", 3 1/4 inch silvered dial engraved with compass rose; two levels, needle with lifter, folding gnomon and latitude arm, on threaded leveling feet, h. (open) 5 in ., dia. 5 1/2 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
- MAITLAND-SMITH BRASS & MARBLE COMPASS
MAITLAND-SMITH BRASS & MARBLE COMPASS TELESCOPE Maitland-Smith brass compass telescope raised on a tessellated black marble base. 9" H x 7" W x 5" D. Provenance: From a 485 Park Avenue Estate
- GORDON ROBERTS BLACK ENAMELED BRASS
GORDON ROBERTS BLACK ENAMELED BRASS COMPASCOPE IN FITTED BOX WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND GUEST RADIO CHRONGordon Roberts Black Enameled Brass Compascope in Fitted Box with Instructions and Guest Radio Chron
- A First World War compass in leather
A First World War compass in leather case.
- 6pc Old Compasses Pocketwatch &
6pc Old Compasses Pocketwatch & Barometer