Mariner's compass - 1920-1930 - Military-Style Maritime
05
days
12
hours
09
minutes
43
seconds
 | €5 | |
|---|---|---|
| €4 | |
| €3 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 142317 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Vintage German/Dutch military-style maritime deck compass in its original wooden case, dating from the 1920s–1940s, and fully functional.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
●Title:
Vintage German/Dutch Military-Style Maritime Deck Compass in Original Wooden Case – Circa 1920s-1940s – Fully Functional
■ Description:
An authentic, period-correct Continental European maritime/field compass housed in its original protective wooden case, dating to the first half of the 20th century (circa 1920s–1940s)
This item is an excellent piece of vintage nautical equipment, well-suited for a militaria or scientific instrument collection Catawiki Militaria Rules.
■Technical Specifications & Details:
• Origin: Germany / Netherlands (Continental European tradition).
• Key Evidence of Origin:
The dial features regional Germanic/Dutch navigation markings. Instead of the traditional English markings (NE, E, SE), it utilizes NO (Nord-Ost), O (Ost), and SO (Süd-Ost) Scientific Collectables.
• Materials: Heavy solid brass bezel and housing, glass cover, fitted into a protective case made of dense European hardwood (likely oak or beech) with historical brass hinges and manual hook-latches.
• Dial Features: Fine precision-stamped 360-degree scale with a classic wind rose design. Features a centrally mounted brass knurled locking screw (arrester mechanism).
■Condition & Authenticity Report:
• Operational Status:
The item is in working order. The compass needle moves completely freely, reacts accurately to magnetic fields, and settles correctly.
• Physical Condition:
Good, honest vintage condition with rich historical character. The wooden case displays genuine signs of combat/field use, including natural scuffs on the edges, minor varnish wear, and a deep, aged wood patina. The brass elements show authentic, untouched oxidation over time, proving it is a genuine historical piece and completely ruling out modern souvenir reproductions Auctionet .
Antique Compass.
• Markings: Unmarked/unsigned, which is highly characteristic of standard military-contract or trade-issue maritime gear of this period.
■
• Reserve Price: Offered with No Reserve Price — will be sold to the highest bidder.
• Shipping: Will be carefully packaged and shipped worldwide.
●Title:
Vintage German/Dutch Military-Style Maritime Deck Compass in Original Wooden Case – Circa 1920s-1940s – Fully Functional
■ Description:
An authentic, period-correct Continental European maritime/field compass housed in its original protective wooden case, dating to the first half of the 20th century (circa 1920s–1940s)
This item is an excellent piece of vintage nautical equipment, well-suited for a militaria or scientific instrument collection Catawiki Militaria Rules.
■Technical Specifications & Details:
• Origin: Germany / Netherlands (Continental European tradition).
• Key Evidence of Origin:
The dial features regional Germanic/Dutch navigation markings. Instead of the traditional English markings (NE, E, SE), it utilizes NO (Nord-Ost), O (Ost), and SO (Süd-Ost) Scientific Collectables.
• Materials: Heavy solid brass bezel and housing, glass cover, fitted into a protective case made of dense European hardwood (likely oak or beech) with historical brass hinges and manual hook-latches.
• Dial Features: Fine precision-stamped 360-degree scale with a classic wind rose design. Features a centrally mounted brass knurled locking screw (arrester mechanism).
■Condition & Authenticity Report:
• Operational Status:
The item is in working order. The compass needle moves completely freely, reacts accurately to magnetic fields, and settles correctly.
• Physical Condition:
Good, honest vintage condition with rich historical character. The wooden case displays genuine signs of combat/field use, including natural scuffs on the edges, minor varnish wear, and a deep, aged wood patina. The brass elements show authentic, untouched oxidation over time, proving it is a genuine historical piece and completely ruling out modern souvenir reproductions Auctionet .
Antique Compass.
• Markings: Unmarked/unsigned, which is highly characteristic of standard military-contract or trade-issue maritime gear of this period.
■
• Reserve Price: Offered with No Reserve Price — will be sold to the highest bidder.
• Shipping: Will be carefully packaged and shipped worldwide.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Military-Style Maritime
Material
Alloy, Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
7.5 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
3 cm
Weight
126 g
Estimated period
1920-1930
Sold by
