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Antique 14K Gold Compass Pendant – Diver Helmet Design

Antique 14K gold pendant shaped as a diver helmet with a working compass. Rare nautical design, early 20th century craftsmanship.

Materials: 14K Yellow Gold (XRF tested)

Total weight: 2.45 g
Dimensions: 17.5 × 14.4 × 13.7 mm

Condition:
Very good antique condition — minor surface dimples and wear consistent with age. The compass remains functional and responsive.

Description:
A rare and charming antique 14K gold pendant in the form of an old diver’s helmet, complete with a working miniature compass inside the face window. The compass is still functional and points accurately, making this piece not only decorative but also historically fascinating.

The pendant showcases fine early 20th-century craftsmanship, with smooth curved forms and realistic details mimicking the heavy brass diving helmets used in the early maritime era.

A beautiful collector’s item that combines nautical symbolism, technical artistry, and goldsmithing heritage — perfect for maritime enthusiasts or lovers of rare antique curiosities.

Style: Nautical / Diver Helmet / Mechanical Charm
Era: Early 20th Century, circa 1910s–1930s

This piece has been fully checked by our in-house jeweller & gemologist.
Shipped tracked and insured from the Netherlands (within the European Union).
You can expect to receive this item in 5 business days or less.

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Pendant - 14 kt. Yellow gold - Compass Early 20th

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