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Vintage French 18k Yellow Gold Compass Charm Pendant
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Vintage French 18k Yellow Gold Compass Charm Pendant

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 January 2026 · ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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Description

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a compass with a spinning magnetic arrow. The directions are in French, so West is represented by the letter O. The dial marked 'France' to the centre. Stamped with the eagles head for French manufacture and 18 karat gold with an unknown maker’s mark.

Dimensions: 1.3 x 1 x 0.5 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 1.85 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Gold Compass Charm to the 1900s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1157205
Dealers Internal Reference
1710i
Description
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a compass with a spinning magnetic arrow. The directions are in French, so West is represented by the letter O. The dial marked 'France' to the centre. Stamped with the eagles head for French manufacture and 18 karat gold with an unknown maker’s mark.

Dimensions: 1.3 x 1 x 0.5 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 1.85 grams

(Chain not included)

Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Gold Compass Charm to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157205
Dealers Internal Ref
1710i
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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Archive I A small circular vintage French 18K yellow gold compass charm pendant featuring a glass face and directional lettering. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Vintage French 18k Yellow Gold Compass Charm Pendant

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A small circular vintage French 18K yellow gold compass charm pendant featuring a glass face and directional lettering.
Vintage French 18K Yellow Gold Compass Charm Pendant
Ref: SA1157205
A small circular vintage French 18K yellow gold compass charm pendant featuring a glass face and directional lettering.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPendants and Charms
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVintage French
  • Material18K Yellow Gold, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCircular case, Cardinal directions dial, Suspension loop bail
  • SizeH 1.3 cm (1 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Compass charms gained popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, often symbolising guidance, direction, and travel. Many pieces from this period were crafted as functional scientific instruments miniaturised for personal wear.

Traditional pieces were typically forged from high-carat gold, silver, or rolled gold, featuring glass crystal faces and tiny magnetic needles balanced on a pivot point within a metal casing.

Authenticity is generally verified through metal purity hallmarks, such as French eagle head stamps for 18-carat gold, alongside signs of genuine age including hand-lettered dial faces, glass crystals, and natural patina on the metal.

This type of piece works well suspended from a modern chain as a standalone talisman or layered with other vintage gold chains and lockets for a curated, eclectic aesthetic.

Store pieces individually in soft pouches to prevent scratching the glass crystal, and clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth while avoiding harsh chemical dips that could damage the internal compass mechanism or historical metal finish.
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