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18th c American Mahogany Dome Top Secretary with Compass Star Inlay
18th c American Mahogany Dome Top Secretary with Compass Star Inlay

18th c American Mahogany Dome Top Secretary with Compass Star Inlay

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful form two part American mahogany dome top secretary, its upper case with a molded cornice over two fitted doors, opening to a compartmentalized interior with open shaped v...

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Antique 18th Century American Secretaires

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Antique English Brass Cased Compass, c.1920
Antique English Brass Cased Compass, c.1920

Antique English Brass Cased Compass, c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

A smart early twentieth century brass cased travelling compass with lid to protect the glass The compass has a printed paper dial incorporating "Trade Mark London" and " Made In ...

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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900
Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900

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H 2.63 in W 1.88 in D 0.5 in

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

The case is made from brass with minor wear commensurate with age and use, professionally cleaned and polished.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a full hunter pocket watch.

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Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910
Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910

Antique Surveyor's Theodolite, English, Brass Compass, Oak Case, Edwardian, 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Wonderfully complete and comprehensive surveyor's instrument set within a quality case Displays a desirable aged patina with light weathering commensurate with age Patinated brass ...

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Unique Belgian Decorative Highboard with Compass Legs, 1950s
Unique Belgian Decorative Highboard with Compass Legs, 1950s

Unique Belgian Decorative Highboard with Compass Legs, 1950s

By De Coene Frères

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Exceptional modernist cabinet produced in Belgium during the 1950s. The design of this piece is very decorative thanks to the beautiful compass legs and combination of woods used. Pl...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case
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Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Fine 18th century gilt brass and silver pocket sundial with Travelling case, c. 1750.

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Antique English Cased Compass - Reg. 1900
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H 2.75 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in

Antique English Cased Compass - Reg. 1900

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a pocket watch.

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Brass Nautical Antiques Prismatic Bearing Compass UK 1916 Original Leather Case
Brass Nautical Antiques Prismatic Bearing Compass UK 1916 Original Leather Case

Brass Nautical Antiques Prismatic Bearing Compass UK 1916 Original Leather Case

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing compass made of brass; it is a small compass, signed F. Darton & Co London n. 50698 of 1916 model Verner’s Pattern named after the designer, Colonel William Willoug...

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Vintage 1910s British Nautical Objects

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Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880

Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to circa 1880. The floating card dial pivots on a bearing and is housed under a glass crystal which is clean and free from any...

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Nautical Objects

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Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass c.1890
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass c.1890

Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass c.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to around 1890. The floating card dial pivots on a bearing and is housed under a glass crystal which is clean and free from any ...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880

Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating to circa 1880. The floating card dial pivots on a gemstone bearing and is housed under a glass crystal which is clean and free...

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880
Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880

Antique English Brass Cased Floating Card Explorers Pocket Compass, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A very attractive Victorian explorers compass dating circa 1880. The floating card dial pivots on a gemstone bearing and is housed under a glass crystal which is clean and free fr...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Unpolished WWI Compass in Leather Case, 1918
Unpolished WWI Compass in Leather Case, 1918

Unpolished WWI Compass in Leather Case, 1918

Located in London, GB

In use it can be sited on to a point in the distance and the bearing from North read off the compass dial through a prismatic lens. The underside of the brass case is engraved with t...

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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Fine Brass Cased Pocket Compass by Short & Mason Ltd., London c.1910
Fine Brass Cased Pocket Compass by Short & Mason Ltd., London c.1910

Fine Brass Cased Pocket Compass by Short & Mason Ltd., London c.1910

By Short & Mason

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine English brass cased compass, professionally cleaned and polished restoring it to it's former glory.

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Brass Compass Made in England in the Early 1900s with its Leather Case
Brass Compass Made in England in the Early 1900s with its Leather Case

Brass Compass Made in England in the Early 1900s with its Leather Case

Located in Milan, IT

Nautical pocket compass made of turned brass signed Lawrence & Mayo London from the early 1900s.

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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

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18th Century Georgian English Oak Coffer Mule Chest with a Compass Star Inlay
18th Century Georgian English Oak Coffer Mule Chest with a Compass Star Inlay

18th Century Georgian English Oak Coffer Mule Chest with a Compass Star Inlay

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

18th Century English Oak Coffer with a Compass Star Inlay. This were commonly referred to as Lancashire Mule Chest or Blanket Chest. Beautiful cross banded design and paneled front. ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Blanket Chests

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WWI British Military Sighting Compass with Original Leather Case
WWI British Military Sighting Compass with Original Leather Case

WWI British Military Sighting Compass with Original Leather Case

Located in Austin, TX

A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass with original leather case from World War I - known as a Barkers patent prismatic sighting compass.

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Compass by Drexel Six-Drawer Campaign Dresser, Vintage, Mid-Century
Compass by Drexel Six-Drawer Campaign Dresser, Vintage, Mid-Century

Compass by Drexel Six-Drawer Campaign Dresser, Vintage, Mid-Century

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Mid-Century campaign style six-drawer dresser by Drexel from their Compass Collection. In wonderful condition circa 1960s with normal nicks and dings you would expec...

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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Antique English Compass in Case with White Enamel Dial; Georgian circa 1820
Antique English Compass in Case with White Enamel Dial; Georgian circa 1820

Antique English Compass in Case with White Enamel Dial; Georgian circa 1820

Located in Bath, GB

A charming early little compass with a gilded case and a perfect white enameled face or dial.

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Antique 1820s English George III Scientific Instruments

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Brass

WWI Military Officer's Marching Compass, Cbynite Radium Compass
WWI Military Officer's Marching Compass, Cbynite Radium Compass

WWI Military Officer's Marching Compass, Cbynite Radium Compass

By J.H Steward

Located in Austin, TX

A working military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass from World War One, an excellent original example of the Cbynite Radium Compass.

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Antique English Military Short & Mason LTD Prismatic Compass in Case c. 1920-30
Antique English Military Short & Mason LTD Prismatic Compass in Case c. 1920-30

Antique English Military Short & Mason LTD Prismatic Compass in Case c. 1920-30

By Short & Mason

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English military Short & Mason LTD prismatic compass Mark V model, circa 1920-1930. In original leather case.

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Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1890
Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1890

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1890

Located in Bath, GB

A smart late Victorian brass cased travelling compass with lid to protect the glass The compass has a printed paper dial incorporating "Trade Mark London"; the direction is indic...

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900
Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900

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H 2 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in

Antique English Brass Cased Compass c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

The case is made from brass with minor wear commensurate with age and use, professionally cleaned and polished.

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British Marching Compass of Brass with Leather Case
British Marching Compass of Brass with Leather Case

British Marching Compass of Brass with Leather Case

Located in Austin, TX

A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original leather case.

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Brass Compass 1945 with Original Green Fabric Case
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Located in Milan, IT

Bearing prismatic compass signed T.G. C. Ltd London N. B 311702 1945 MK III, used by officers of the English army during the second world war, complete with original green fabric cas...

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Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a pocket watch.

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Unusual Antique English Folding Compass In Brass Case c.1900
Unusual Antique English Folding Compass In Brass Case c.1900

Unusual Antique English Folding Compass In Brass Case c.1900

Located in Bath, GB

An unusual English compass which folds into it's own brass case. Marked "England" and dating to c.1900. 2" x 1 3/4" x 1/2".

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

WWI British Military Pocket Compass of Brass with Original Leather Case
WWI British Military Pocket Compass of Brass with Original Leather Case

WWI British Military Pocket Compass of Brass with Original Leather Case

Located in Austin, TX

A working British marching or sighting compass of brass with original leather case from World War I - made for military and civilian use.

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Historical Memorabilia

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Survey Compass, Brass with Leather Case, Signed Troughton & Simms Ltd
Survey Compass, Brass with Leather Case, Signed Troughton & Simms Ltd

Survey Compass, Brass with Leather Case, Signed Troughton & Simms Ltd

By Troughton & Simms London

Located in Milan, IT

Old survey compass, brass with leather case, signed Troughton & Simms Ltd London, early 1900.

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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case

Located in Austin, TX

A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I, with mother of pearl dial.

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Vintage 1910s English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

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British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case

Located in Austin, TX

A working British military marching compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I.

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Materials

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British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case

Located in Austin, TX

A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I.

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Vintage 1910s English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case

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H 0.75 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case

Located in Austin, TX

A working British military marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I.

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Vintage 1910s English Historical Memorabilia

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Brass, Metal

Brass Compass with Leather Case Made in 1916 Supplied to English Officers
Brass Compass with Leather Case Made in 1916 Supplied to English Officers

Brass Compass with Leather Case Made in 1916 Supplied to English Officers

Located in Milan, IT

Prismatic bearing compass, a small compass complete with original leather case, signed E.R. Watts & Son No. 118196 of 1916 Verner’s Pattern VIII model, supplied to English officers. ...

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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

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English Made Brass Cased Explorers Compass for Peter Orr, Madras, circa 1880
English Made Brass Cased Explorers Compass for Peter Orr, Madras, circa 1880

English Made Brass Cased Explorers Compass for Peter Orr, Madras, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

Complete in it's brass case and lid and incorporates a transit lock activated when the lid is in place, the compass is protected with an undamaged crystal cover.

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Austin, TX

A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I, with mother of pearl dial.

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Vintage 1910s English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra, London
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra, London

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra, London

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in Austin, TX

A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War I, with mother of pearl dial.

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British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Frances Barker
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Frances Barker

British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Frances Barker

By Frances Barker & Son

Located in Austin, TX

A working World War I era British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy ebonized brass in original leather case.

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Early 20th Century English Historical Memorabilia

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Metal, Brass

Antique English Negretti & Zambra Pocket Compass in Original Case, c. 1920-1930
Antique English Negretti & Zambra Pocket Compass in Original Case, c. 1920-1930

Antique English Negretti & Zambra Pocket Compass in Original Case, c. 1920-1930

By Negretti & Zambra

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Negretti & Zambra pocket compass in original leather case, circa 1920-1930. Made in London, England.

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20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Compass In Case With White Enamel Dial; Georgian C.1820
Antique English Compass In Case With White Enamel Dial; Georgian C.1820

Antique English Compass In Case With White Enamel Dial; Georgian C.1820

Located in Bath, GB

A charming early little compass with a polished brass case and a perfect white enamelled face or dial.

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Antique 1820s British George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

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WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent by French Ltd.
WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent by French Ltd.

WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass, Verner's Patent by French Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

Both the brass compass cover and the leather case are marked with the British Army Officer's name "Beckett" and RGA for the Royal Garrison Artillery.

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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Cased Brass Brunton Compass by Thos.J.Evans, London
Cased Brass Brunton Compass by Thos.J.Evans, London

Cased Brass Brunton Compass by Thos.J.Evans, London

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Period 20th century Maker Thos.J.Evans, London Case dimensions 11.5 x 10 x 6.5 cm Condition: Good condition commensurate with age Brass Brunton style compass by Thos.J....

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20th Century Scientific Instruments

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French Oak Stool in the Style of André Arbus, Velvet Cushion, c1940

By André Arbus

Located in Chicago, IL

French oak stool in the style of Andre Arbus or Jean-Charles Moreau. Original pale blue velvet horsehair cushion on white cerused oak wood legs terminating in a French c1940 curved f...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase
18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

$3,299

H 84 in W 43.5 in D 22 in

18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase

Located in Solebury, PA

A distinguished 18th-century George III mahogany astragal glazed bureau bookcase, also referred to as a secretary desk or writing cabinet, is crafted from rich plum pudding mahogany....

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany Bureau Desk / Bookcase, late 18th / early 19thc
George III Period Mahogany Bureau Desk / Bookcase, late 18th / early 19thc

George III Period Mahogany Bureau Desk / Bookcase, late 18th / early 19thc

$3,712Sale Price|25% Off

H 83 in W 44.75 in D 23.75 in

George III Period Mahogany Bureau Desk / Bookcase, late 18th / early 19thc

Located in Houston, TX

An exceptional English George III period mahogany bureau bookcase, circa 1790. This classic two-body secretary features a slender, well-proportioned silhouette. This versatile piece...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Rococo Style Console Table
Swedish Rococo Style Console Table

Swedish Rococo Style Console Table

$1,495

H 32 in W 59 in D 18 in

Swedish Rococo Style Console Table

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Rococo Style Console Table, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase
George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

$2,384

H 97.25 in W 44.49 in D 23.23 in

George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Fine George III Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Item Code: S27-1094 A handsome late 18th-century George III mahogany secretaire bookcase of elegant proportions, retaining its original a...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Edgar Brandt iron ceiling fixture
Edgar Brandt iron ceiling fixture

Edgar Brandt iron ceiling fixture

$14,500

H 35 in W 22 in D 22 in

Edgar Brandt iron ceiling fixture

By Edgar Brandt

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco ceiling fixture by Edgar Brandt, circa 1922, in hand forged iron with alabaster shades.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Iron

Handcrafted Oak Wall-Mounted Desk - Console Table by SUM Furniture
Handcrafted Oak Wall-Mounted Desk - Console Table by SUM Furniture

Handcrafted Oak Wall-Mounted Desk - Console Table by SUM Furniture

$4,713 / item

H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 13.98 in

Handcrafted Oak Wall-Mounted Desk - Console Table by SUM Furniture

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Our larger wall mounted desk/table is a bold and refined piece of handcrafted furniture, designed and produced in England using traditional furniture making techniques. Crafted from ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk
18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk

18th Century English Walnut Bureau Bookcase, or Secretary Desk

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine 18th Century George II Period walnut bureau bookcase, in two parts. The upper section had two doors with original beveled glass panes and opens to one fixed shelf and two adju...

Category

Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, 19th Century
English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, 19th Century

English Mahogany Bureau Bookcase, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

English mahogany bureau bookcase, having broken arch pediment above dentil molded cornice, the upper cabinet with hexagon glass mullion doors, the lower cabinet with fall front secre...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Secretaires

Materials

Blown Glass, Mahogany

19th Century George III Style Mahogany Bureau Secretary Bookcase
19th Century George III Style Mahogany Bureau Secretary Bookcase

19th Century George III Style Mahogany Bureau Secretary Bookcase

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a sophisticated and stately Danish secretary bookcase. The partially pierced cornice and a secondary tiered; a shaped cornice over two closed panel doors flanked by mahogany ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Louis XVI Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Restored Empire Side Tables, Yew-Tree, Revived Polish, Austria 1820s
Pair of Restored Empire Side Tables, Yew-Tree, Revived Polish, Austria 1820s

Pair of Restored Empire Side Tables, Yew-Tree, Revived Polish, Austria 1820s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant pair of console tables, designed on the border of Empire and Biedermeier, comes from Austria from the early 19th century. They are made of yew veneer and have undergone ...

Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Empire Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Yew

20th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Dining Chairs in the Style of Louis XV
20th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Dining Chairs in the Style of Louis XV

20th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Dining Chairs in the Style of Louis XV

$261Sale Price / item|50% Off

H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

20th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Dining Chairs in the Style of Louis XV

Located in Sofia, BG

Six French dining chairs in the style of Louis XV all made of walnut with a caramel leather upholstery. Very high and comfortable backs. Very good condition.    

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Regency Secretary Bookcase and Cabinet
Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Regency Secretary Bookcase and Cabinet

Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Regency Secretary Bookcase and Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Exquisite, singularly unique Hepplewhite secretary bookcase in mahogany, satinwood, and boxwood. The cornice exhibits urns and panels, and the center is punctuated by octagonal panel...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Hall Tree Coat Rack with Glass Light Sconce
French Art Deco Hall Tree Coat Rack with Glass Light Sconce

French Art Deco Hall Tree Coat Rack with Glass Light Sconce

Located in North Bergen, NJ

French Art Deco hall tree with glass sconce. Having four coat hangers with umbrella stands, center oval mirror and hat rack. Above the center mirror there is a frosted glass light. B...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

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Brass Compass And Case For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the brass compass and case you’re looking for. Each brass compass and case for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and glass. Your living room may not be complete without a brass compass and case — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A brass compass and case made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one brass compass and case that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drexel, Frances Barker & Son and Troughton & Simms London produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brass Compass And Case?

Prices for a brass compass and case can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $227 and can go as high as $1,895, while the average can fetch as much as $495.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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