Antique Compass Vault

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Through our extensive network of antiquarians, industry experts, and in-house engineers; We pride ourselves in procuring the unfindable, and fixing what others cannot. Our Vault Gallerie highlights the Taylor Haus' range & rarity. All Vault Gallerie pieces are exclusively available via inquiry only.

18th & 19th Century

Wooden Folding Compasses

Top Left- 'Made in France' etched under West.

Top Right- 'France' etched under North.

Bottom Left- 1850 Wooden Pocket Compass by Francis Barker. Fleur-de-lis on North.

Featured in the Compass Library.

Bottom Center- W. & L. E. Gurley, Troy. N.Y. Blue-steeled needle. Star on North.

Bottom Right-

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late 17th-early 18th century

Pocket Compasses

Various antique pocket compasses of wood, metal, and glass.

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  • Georgian Guilt Pocket Compass

    Circa 1800,. This fine gold plated, brass cased compass is immaculately made. Fully functional and handsome piece. Original compass card, needle, and glass. 

    Featured in the Compass Library

  • Victorian Brass Pocket Compass

    Circa 1840-1860, English made. Functional boxed brass compass, with original needle, paper face, and lid.

    Featured in the Compass Library.

  • 18th Century Folding Surveyors Compass

    Folding Wooden Compass by Benjamin Cole in London, England. 

    Featured in the Science Museum Group.