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Sestrel Compass

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Forney, TX

A visually striking smaller scale vintage WWII era maritime salvage ship's binnacle pedestal with compass by Sestrel Henry Browne & Son. circa 1940s The beautifully aged heavily pa...

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Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass
Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

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H 58 in W 32 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

By Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1, Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Solely made by Kelvin Bottomley & Baird, Ltd., Glasgow / London. Compass made by Henry Browne & Sons, Ltd. A standard binnacle form in brass housing with arms set with red and green ...

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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son
Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son

Antique Binnacle Sestrel Compass from Henry Browne & Son

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Brass plate on front reads: Compass #7542N. Sestrel; Henry Browne & Son; Station Works, Barking Essex; Type No 90327.

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass
Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood Support base made of Brass

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Milan, IT

Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, late 19th century.

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Antique 1880s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box
1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box

1900s Antique Magnetic Nautical Brass Liquid Sestrel Compass in Original Box

Located in Milan, IT

Liquid magnetic nautical compass on universal joint signed Sestrel from the 1900s, in its original oak wood box with lid.

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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876
Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876

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H 5.52 in W 8.98 in D 4.26 in

Nautical Compass signed Sestrel, UK, 1876

Located in Milan, IT

The compass is signed Sestrel BT 1876 the compass has a cylindrical brass container, on the bottom of which a stem of hard metal is fixed, on which there is the compass card with eig...

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Antique 1870s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool
1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool

1900s Brass Magnetic Compass Signed Sestrel Antique Maritime Navigation Tool

Located in Milan, IT

Brass and glass dry compass on universal joint signed Sestrel made in the first half of the 19th century and mounted on a walnut wood base.

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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century
Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century

Magnetic Compass Signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Early 20th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Hand magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel n. 4359 Made in England, made in the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1900s Sestrel  Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box
1900s Sestrel  Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box

1900s Sestrel Antique Nautical Magnetic Compass in its Original Wooden Box

Located in Milan, IT

Magnetic compass on universal joint in its original wooden box with slot lid, signed Sestrel in the early 1900s.

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Antique Early 1900s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Magnetic Hand Bearing Compass Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel London 1900s
Magnetic Hand Bearing Compass Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel London 1900s

Magnetic Hand Bearing Compass Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel London 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Compass by hand magnetic sensing, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel No. 9890/b Made in England, Barking & London from the early 1900s. Height cm 23- inches 9, compass diamete...

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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sestrel Aeronautical Magnetic Compass Signed H B & S Ltd London on Wooden Base
Sestrel Aeronautical Magnetic Compass Signed H B & S Ltd London on Wooden Base

Sestrel Aeronautical Magnetic Compass Signed H B & S Ltd London on Wooden Base

Located in Milan, IT

Sestrel aeronautical compass signed H B & S Ltd London (Henry Browne & son) of the thirties, brass and glass, mounted on a wooden board.

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Vintage 1930s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass
Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass

Solid Brass Boat Binnacle Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished brass ships compass binnacle by Sestrel of England. With original burner det into attached case with vented top and hinged door.

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Vintage 1960s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Nautical Lifeboat Compass on Gimbaled Stand, English, 1940s
Brass Nautical Lifeboat Compass on Gimbaled Stand, English, 1940s

Brass Nautical Lifeboat Compass on Gimbaled Stand, English, 1940s

Located in Nantucket, MA

A brass, gimbaled compass marked Sestrel, Barnking & London, on a custom made brass and teak stand, mid-19th century, English.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood
Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood

Sestrel Compass Late 19th Century, Brass and Wood

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Milan, IT

Hand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel Made in England, late 19th century.

Category

Antique 1880s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel
Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel

Vintage, Handheld Bearing Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Navigation, Sestrel

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage hand-held bearing compass. An English, oak, marine navigation aid with Sestrel dial, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Oak

Copper and Brass Ship's Nautical Compass on Stand
Copper and Brass Ship's Nautical Compass on Stand

Copper and Brass Ship's Nautical Compass on Stand

Located in Nantucket, MA

A Gille-Sestrel copper and brass compass from a decommissioned lifeboat.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Brass Sestrel Binnacle Compass

Brass Sestrel Binnacle Compass

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H 51.97 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Brass Sestrel Binnacle Compass

Located in Brest, FR

Brass Sestrel Binnacle compass. Complete with its compensating balls, clinometer, nameplate.

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Vintage 1940s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Sestrel Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sestrel compass for your home. Each sestrel compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a sestrel compass — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right sestrel compass, those designed in industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sestrel compass over the years, but those crafted by Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel and Kelvin Bottomley & Baird are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sestrel Compass?

Prices for a sestrel compass start at $545 and top out at $4,499 with the average selling for $2,053.

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