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Maritime Navigational Instruments Value

Current market data for 5,248 maritime navigational instruments based on eBay listings.

What you'll usually pay

$112 typical price
Most are between$19โ€“$699
Brand new$128
Used$140
On sale now5,248

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 10% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The highest value is found in original antique pieces, which command a 64% premium over the market median. Conversely, vintage reproductions offer the lowest entry point at 55% below the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Vintage Reproduction 1,108 on sale$50.6 ยท 55% cheaper
British Royal Navy 742 on sale$54 ยท 52% cheaper
Kelvin & Hughes 1,096 on sale$54.9 ยท 51% cheaper
US Navy 1,348 on sale$59.72 ยท 47% cheaper
Unknown 79 on sale$62.99 ยท 44% cheaper

Price by original/reproduction

Vintage Reproduction
$50.6-55%
Antique Reproduction
$77.34-31%
Not Specified
$99.48-11%
Vintage Original
$150+34%
Antique Original
$184+64%

Why? Originals command a premium, with Antique Originals at 183.75 compared to Vintage Reproductions at 50.6.

Price by country/region of origin

Unknown
$62.99-44%
United Kingdom
$79-29%
United States
$80.33-28%
Not Specified
$99.48-11%
Germany
$249+123%
Japan
$399+257%

Why? Japanese instruments are the most expensive at 399, while those of unknown origin are the lowest at 62.99.

Price by military branch

British Royal Navy
$54-52%
US Navy
$59.72-47%
Marina Militare
$76.37-32%
British Merchant Navy
$77.05-31%
Not Specified
$99.48-11%

Why? Marina Militare instruments hold higher value at 76.37 than British Royal Navy pieces at 54.

Price by maker

Kelvin & Hughes
$54.9-51%
Stanley London
$75.44-33%
Not Specified
$99.48-11%
Tamaya
$149+33%
Cassens & Plath
$398+256%

Why? Cassens & Plath is the highest-valued maker at 398, while Kelvin & Hughes is the lowest at 54.9.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used instruments?

Used instruments have a higher median price of 140.22 compared to 127.6 for new ones.

Which maker provides the most affordable options?

Kelvin & Hughes is the most affordable listed maker with a median price of 54.9.

How much more do original antique instruments cost than the average?

Antique Originals have a median price of 183.75, which is 64% above the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $19โ€“$699, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 6, 2026.