Whether following a star, your heart, or a new career path, an antique compass makes a truly meaningful gift. It’s a reminder that, wherever life leads, there’s always a direction home.

Beautifully crafted, these remarkable instruments — some nearly two centuries old — are both decorative treasures and practical tools. 

Our collection spans everything from delicate gold and silver compass charms or fobs, perfect for wearing close to the heart, to finely crafted pocket compasses, nautical instruments once used at sea, and robust military examples built for exploration and endurance.

If you don’t find the perfect compass below, please get in touch with a few details about the recipient and your budget. We’ll be delighted to help you discover the most fitting piece from our wider stock.

Negretti & Zambra Gimballed Compass
Georgian Long Necked Compass SI3002
Chadburn & Son Pocket Barometer Compass Compendium_2a
Silver Barker Numbered Singer Patent Compass_5a
Small Gilt Brass Singer Patent Compass_9a
Gimballed Nautical Compass c1825
Gregory & Wright Gimballed Mariners Compass c1785
Rose Gold Nautical Compass Charm Fob_3a
Georgian Long Necked Compass SI2782_8a
Wilcox Gold Compass Fob_7a
Barker Silver Transparent Compass_9a
Silver Carpenter & Westley Pocket Barometer Compendium_13a
Explorers Singers Patent Compass c1870
Fetter Link Transparent Pebble Compass_9a
Troughton & Simms Compass Clinometer in Case_3a
Le Gris Compass for Snake SI1924
Vickery Silver Compass & Map Measurer_3a
Negretti & Zambra Gimballed Compass
Barker Radiant Transparent Pebble Lens Compass c1910
Barker Oxidised Brass Compass c1880_1a
Georgian Short Necked Gilt Brass Pocket Compass SI2272
9ct Rose Gold Singer Compass Charm Fob Matthew Wilcox_2a
Negretti & Zambra Glow Needle Compass SI2439
French Gimballed Compass SI2432