A few examples of appraisal values for
YOUNG COMPASS

• Rare Young compass with
  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
• BENJAMIN COLE MAHOGANY CASED
  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
• 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
• 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)
• A ship's compass, boxed, the dial
  A ship's compass, boxed, the dial 16cm 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".
• JOHN BENNETT, LONDON MAHOGANY
  JOHN BENNETT, LONDON MAHOGANY COMPASS, 18TH C.John Bennett, London mahogany compass, 18th c. , with thirty-two compass points, 6" x 5 3/4". Provenance: A Chicago collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Glass is loose, otherwise very good condition.
• LIGNUM VITAE COMMEMORATIVE
  LIGNUM VITAE COMMEMORATIVE COMPASSRare English Lignum Vitae Anglo-Egyptian War Commemorative Compass , 1882, solid barrel-form, incised detail, inset with compass, silver plate engraved "CONDOR/versus/MARABOUT/July 11, 1882", h. 6 1/4 in., dia. 3 1/4 in Provenance: The Parker Gallery, London; Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
• English Boxed Brass-Mounted Crimson
  English Boxed Brass-Mounted Crimson Tole-Peinte Gimbaled Compass, first quarter 20th century, the starred dial in black and white paint, the wooden box with a beveled edge slide top, h. 4-3/4", w. 8", d. 8".
• EARLY AMERICAN BOXED DRY CARD
  EARLY AMERICAN BOXED DRY CARD COMPASS BY GEDNEY KING CIRCA 1800 COMPASS DIAMETER 3.5". BOX HEIGHT 3.75". WIDTH 7". DEPTH 6".EARLY AMERICAN BOXED DRY CARD COMPASS BY GEDNEY KING, Circa 1800, Signed "G. King Boston" on the compass card. Compass card also with decorated north and east points and set within a weighted brass bowl with an agate pivot. Housed within the original hand-dovetailed pine box with original green paint and gimbal frame. Inscribed in pencil on interior of box "Oliva Shedd Ronnberg", perhaps referring to the succession of vessels on which the compass was used. Dimensions: Compass diameter 3.5". Box height 3.75". Width 7". Depth 6". Provenance: West Sea Company, Old Town San Diego, 2001.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.Notes:Dating from the Federal period, this is a significant American boxed dry card ship's compass with an early decorated "East Point". In the early days of map making, Jerusalem was placed in the center of the map because it was considered the most holy city in Christendom. Subsequently, in addition to the north point on the compass rose, many early compasses had the east point embellished in recognition of the fact that Jerusalem lay to the east of most of the Western commercial centers. In this early American compass, the card evokes this tradition, with embellishments around the north and east points.Gedney King (about 1777-1839) was born in Salem, Massachusetts. He was apprenticed to his uncle, Benjamin King, the famous colonial instrument maker from Rhode Island. Around 1800, the younger King set up his own instrument-making firm on Fore Street in Boston then moved to Fish Street in 1805. Two of King's instruments, dated 1800 and 1802, are in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.
• AMERICAN FOLK ART COMPASS STAR
  AMERICAN FOLK ART COMPASS STAR WATERCOLOR. Mid 19th century, watercolor on paper. Colorful image of intertwining compass stars. Staining, small taped tear. Framed, 15"h. 15"w.
• An 1850'S Boat Compass Early cherry
  An 1850'S Boat Compass Early cherry boxed (DRY) brass compass. Box opening is 4-1/2" by 3-3/4" no lid compass appears to work fine; not guaranteed.
• 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
• TWO SHIP INSTRUMENTS. Early 20th
  TWO SHIP INSTRUMENTS. Early 20th century. American compass marked Massachusetts. In a mahogany box. 3 1/4''h. And an English chronometer marked ''New Quay North Shields''. In a brass frame and mahogany box 7 1/2''h. There is a key with the chronometer for the box. The compass doen't require a key for the box. There is a label on the chronometer that states it is corked.
• A Compass Ring Survival Knife and a
  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.
• U.S. NAVY SUN AZIMUTH COMPASS BY
  U.S. NAVY SUN AZIMUTH COMPASS BY G.W. BLUNT CIRCA 1820 COMPASS DIAMETER 9". BOX HEIGHT 10". WIDTH 12". DEPTH 12".U.S. NAVY SUN AZIMUTH COMPASS BY G.W. BLUNT, Circa 1820, An early and rare compass fitted to take sun azimuth bearings. Signed on the center of the compass card "Blunt New York" (G.W. Blunt, America, fl. 1811-1872) and under the center nut "U.S. Navy". Card engraved on light blue/green paper and divided with elaborately decorated points, the north point with engraved signature "William Hooker", who was the compass maker's son-in-law. The outer bezel (circumference) of the compass card has an engraved silver scale, divided in degrees, which holds the card in place. The dry compass card rotates on an agate or sapphire "jewel" set within a brass bowl that sits in a gimbaled ring and mounted to a dovetailed wood box with triangular feet. Mounted to one side of the top of the bowl is a flip-up black oxidized sight that can be adjusted vertically. The sight is fitted with a prism allowing the silver scale to be viewed simultaneously with the sun or other object whose bearing is being taken. In addition there are red and green hinged filters that can be swung in or out of view. Opposite the sight is a flip-up brass framed sighting line with a hinged filter that slides up or down as needed. Dimensions: Compass diameter 9". Box height 10". Width 12". Depth 12". Provenance: Hyland Granby Antiques, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, 2000.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.
• ALABASTER COMPASSAlabaster Compass
  ALABASTER COMPASSAlabaster Compass
• 6pc Old Compasses Pocketwatch &
  6pc Old Compasses Pocketwatch & Barometer
• American brass and glass ship's
  American brass and glass ship's compass ''J.W. Neily Baltimore MD '' late 19th century; in fitted wood box compass - 5 1/4 in. Diam.; box - 6 1/2 in. Sq. Estimate $ 300-500 Inside of compass has heavy scratches and wear from use; box: heavily stained from use chips not known if compass is fully working or functional.
• AZIMUTH AND STEERING COMPASS BY
  AZIMUTH AND STEERING COMPASS BY GEORGE ADAMS BRITAIN, CIRCA 1770 COMPASS CARD DIAMETER 6.5". BOX HEIGHT 9.5". WIDTH 12". DEPTH 12".AZIMUTH AND STEERING COMPASS BY GEORGE ADAMS, Britain, Circa 1770, Signed, with the original label and on the underside of the compass card "Geo Adams". Printed label on the underside of the lid marked "I hereby certify that I have examined this Compass and that it appears to be rightly Constructed" and signed "Geo. Adams". A second label states "Azimuth and Steering Compass Invented By Gowan Knight F.R.S. Made by George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to His Majesty at Tycho Brahes Head in Fleet Street, London. N.B. Drawing Instruments, Telescopes and Hadley's Quadrants of the best Construction". Printed dry card compass rose, marked "Made by G. Adams Fleet Strt. London Instt. Makr. to His Majesty", mounted within a scribed metal degree ring, suspended in a brass rotating drum case with gimbal mounts and brass sights, within the original oak box. "East" and "North" compass points are decorated. Dimensions: Compass card diameter 6.5". Box height 9.5". Width 12". Depth 12". Provenance: R. Frank Collection of Scientific Instruments, until 1986.Sotheby's, London, The R. Frank Collection of Scientific Instruments, March 1986.Acquired at the above sale by Richard Kelton.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.
• A mixed lot comprising a nickel
  A mixed lot comprising a nickel plated compass a pair of novelty cufflinks each set with a compass a small folding magnifying glass an early 20th century pocket knife with embossed scenes a plated baby's rattle and a Dutch silver propelling pencil.
• Brass Floating Compass Etc.
  Brass Floating Compass Etc.
• 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
• English surveyor's compass, 5-7/8
  English surveyor's compass, 5-7/8 in. compass face marked "Spencer & Comp." (London, circa 1817), 5 in. needle, old unpolished brass surfaces, 6 x 15-1/4 in. Lacking case and tripod.
• An English Equinoctial travelling
  An English Equinoctial travelling compass sundial, having folding latitude arc, the hour ring inscribed 'L Casella, London', contained in a mahogany folding case
• GIMBALLED BOX COMPASS BY JOHN BLISS
  GIMBALLED BOX COMPASS BY JOHN BLISS & COMPANY, NEW YORK: BRASS GIMBAL FRAME AND BOWL WITH BLACK PAINT, LIQUID FILLED COMPASS WITH 4"...Gimballed box compass by John Bliss & Company, New York: brass gimbal frame and bowl with black paint, liquid filled compass with 4" dial, cardinal points and fleur-de-lis at north, in a finger jointed wood box, 5 1/2" h. x 7 1/2" w. x 7 1/2" d.
• COMPASS ROSE PRINTING BLOCK -
  COMPASS ROSE PRINTING BLOCK - Printing Block for Ship's Compass Face pewter on mahogany block having eight-pointed star with fleur-de-lis at the North point marked 'John Hehein New Bedford'.
• BRONZE COHASSET COMPASS, EARLY 20TH
  BRONZE COHASSET COMPASS, EARLY 20TH C. 22"diameter, 1 3/4" high. Very good condition.
• 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
• 19TH CENTURY WILLIAM J. YOUNG
  19TH CENTURY WILLIAM J. YOUNG SURVEYOR'S COMPASS Philadelphia, brass construction with steel dial marked by the maker; the instrument includes two sights, and two spirit levels.
• A Chinese Enameled Brass Navigation
  A Chinese Enameled Brass Navigation Compass and Sundial 18th/19th Century Length 4 inches. Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
• OLD WHITE SHIP COMPASSOld ship's
  OLD WHITE SHIP COMPASSOld ship's wet compass in wood case (bottom of box missing) signed Kelvin White Boston. 7.5 in diameter.
• OLD WHITE SHIP COMPASSOld ship's
  OLD WHITE SHIP COMPASSOld ship's wet compass in wood case (bottom of box missing) signed Kelvin White Boston. 7.5 in diameter.
• An Antique Yacht Binnacle Compass
  An Antique Yacht Binnacle Compass by Sestrel Brass rounded case with a viewing window housing a compass; raised on a wooden plinth with "Sestrel" plaque; electric and oil lamp fittings.
• NAUTICAL COMPASS & SURVEYOR'S
  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.
• A First World War compass in
  A First World War compass in leather case.