Search 0
57,503  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 152 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
152 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1238304
FOR SALE
£85
Email Phone
Save
Ww1 Officer's Field Compass
For sale by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
for sale €99     $108
£85
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2021
Browse dealers 81 items
Relevant Links
Id #SA1238304
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Ww1 Officer's Field Compass

1900 - 1920
Description

Here we have WW1 Officer's field compass presented with it's original leather case it has an etched steel dial.

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Declaration

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique Brass Military Compass to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238304
Dealers Notes

We are more than happy to ship items abroad and ask you to contact us prior to purchasing to obtain a quote which will include professional packaging of your item, we will endeavour to ship your item as economically as possible, within the UK items will be posted using the Royal Mail and carry a tracking number.

Description
Here we have WW1 Officer's field compass presented with it's original leather case it has an etched steel dial.
“
Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Antique Brass Military Compass to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238304
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique brass pocket field compass resting on its original stitched brown leather protective case.
1 / 8
Archive I An antique brass pocket field compass resting on its original stitched brown leather protective case.

Ww1 Officer's Field Compass

Archive II An antique brass pocket field compass resting on its original stitched brown leather protective case. View II
Archive III An antique brass pocket field compass resting on its original stitched brown leather protective case. View III
Archive IV An antique brass pocket field compass resting on its original stitched brown leather protective case. View IV
Archive V An antique brass pocket field compass resting on its original stitched brown leather protective case. View V
Archive VI An antique brass pocket field compass resting on its original stitched brown leather protective case. View VI
Archive VII An antique brass pocket field compass resting on its original stitched brown leather protective case. View VII
Archive VIII An antique brass pocket field compass resting on its original stitched brown leather protective case. View VIII
Enlarged Archival View
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
Location
26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified Since Nov 2021
Items For Sale 81
Items Sold 659
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Verified Since Nov 2021
View Dealer Info
Location: 26 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6AA, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified
Nov 2021
For Sale
81
Sold
659
An antique brass pocket field compass resting on its original stitched brown leather protective case.
WW1 Officer's Field Compass
Ref: SA1238304
An antique brass pocket field compass resting on its original stitched brown leather protective case.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCompasses
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Military
  • MaterialBrass, Leather, Glass
  • ColourBrass and Brown
  • MotifsRotating brass bezel, Sighting hairline bezel, Thumb ring attachment, Stitched leather casing

This Edwardian military officer's field compass dates from around 1910 and comes paired with its original brown leather protective case. The pocket compass combines a dark grey circular brass body, a polished brass bezel, a glass cover, and an etched steel dial featuring black numerical markings and a directional arrow. A rotating brass bezel, a sighting hairline, and a sturdy thumb ring attachment complete the hardware. Visible surface wear appears on the brass components, while the stitched leather case displays a textured grain and age-related patination. Ideal for an office desk in a gentleman's library study, this piece suits display alongside other militaria or historical items. Placed atop a desk or within a cabinet, the compass adds character to a collector's workspace. Maintenance involves dusting the glass face and brass casing with a dry cloth to preserve the finish.

FAQs

A First World War military field compass is a portable navigational instrument used by officers for map reading, surveying, and taking directional bearings under field conditions.

These compasses were typically constructed from solid brass or bronze to withstand harsh usage, featuring glass covers, jewelled bearings, and protective stitched leather carrying cases.

Authentic examples frequently feature military broad arrow inspection stamps, maker engravings, serial numbers, manufacture dates, and genuine age-related oxidisation on the brass casing.

Small scientific and navigational instruments can be arranged on an office desk, displayed within a curated bookshelf vignette, or placed alongside other historical collectables inside a glass cloche.

Maintain the natural patina by avoiding abrasive metal polishes, dusting the brass surfaces with a dry cloth, and applying a specialised conditioner to the leather casing to prevent drying.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories