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Old Map of the Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley, Northern America, c1780
Located in Langweer, NL
century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses
Category
1780s Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Road Map No43 London to Kings Lynn, Royston to Downham, John Ogilby, Britannia
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the
Category
Late 17th Century British Charles II Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Road Map Britannia No 32 the Road from London to Barnstable John Ogilby Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the changes in direction of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic
Category
Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Road Map Britannia No 25 London to the Lands End, John Ogilby Brown Gilded Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the
Category
Late 17th Century British Charles II Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Road Map John Ogilby London St David
s Britannia No 15 Abingdon Monmouth Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the
Category
1670s English Baroque Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Road Map, John Ogilby, No 54, London, Yarmouth, Britannia
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the changes in direction of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic
Category
1670s English Baroque Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Map Road John Ogilby Britannia No 74 Ipswich to Norwich Cromer Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the compass direction of significant local
Category
1670s English Baroque Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Road Map John Ogilby No 75 Kings Lyn Harwich, Britannia Framed Wallhanging
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
to denote the changes in direction of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the
Category
1670s European Baroque Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Road Map Britannia No 15 London to St Davids John Ogilby Brown Gilt Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the
Category
Late 17th Century British Charles II Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Southeastern Ireland: A 17th Century Hand Colored Map by Mercator and Hondius
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
plot their course without having to adjust their course based on frequent compass readings. This has
Category
1630s Antique Compasses
Materials
Engraving
Map Road Strip Britannia Sheet 2 John Ogilby London Aberistwith Islip Bramyard
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
important requirement was to denote the changes in direction of the roads, which is shown by compass roses
Category
17th Century English Baroque Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Antique Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Spelter Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
propped up on either a pair of tongs or a compass. As a traditional symbol of honour and victory, the
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Compasses
Materials
Malachite, Spelter
Rare Antique Map of Leeuwarden by P. Bast, 1603, Wall Art, Netherlands
By P. Bast
Located in Langweer, NL
engraved legend identifies key locations within the urban fabric, while the compass rose at the lower right
Category
Early 17th Century Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
$4,005 Sale Price
25% Off
Southeastern Ireland: A 17th Century Hand Colored Map by Mercator and Hondius
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
compass readings. This has become known as Mercator projection on maps produced by subsequent
Category
Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
entire composition, like a compass guiding the gaze outward to a world of ornamental storytelling.
The
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Compasses
Materials
Wool
$6,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Daniae Regni
Oldenburg – Antique Maps of Denmark and Saxony by Ortelius, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
compass roses enhances its visual richness. This map helped shape the European understanding of
Category
16th Century European Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
1930
s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
of a folk song. Every stitch within the framework is a testament to the weaver’s inner compass—at
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Antique Compasses
Materials
Wool
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
1910
s Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74402 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 12'03 x 15'06. Like a celestial compass etched in wool, this
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Compasses
Materials
Wool
$8,848 Sale Price
30% Off
Road Map Britannia 1675/6 No 5 Road London to Barwick, London Stilton Grey Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the compass direction of
Category
Late 17th Century British Charles II Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Compass Decorate and Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trinket Box Lancaster Pa
By Compass Decorator
Located in Allentown, PA
The Compass Artist of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Polychrome Decorated Dome-Top Trinket Box
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Compasses
Materials
Paint
Mariner Compass Quilt
Located in den Haag, NL
The turkish red of these Mariner Compasses is of a striking freshness on the white background
Category
1860s American Antique Compasses
$2,700
Yellow Gold and Enamel Compass
Located in London, GB
18k yellow gold and enamel compass
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century Wrought Iron Compass
Located in Paris, FR
Early 18th century compass that belonged to the Pellerin Collection, Paris.
Category
Early 18th Century French Folk Art Antique Compasses
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle
Compass
By Kelvin Bottomley
Baird 1, Henry Browne
Son Ltd Sestrel
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Solely made by Kelvin Bottomley & Baird, Ltd., Glasgow / London. Compass made by Henry Browne
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Victorian 1870 Pocket Compass and Barometer
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Victorian 1870 pocket compass and barometer, the compass is in working condition it’s “Carpenter
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Victorian Gold Revolving Compass Fob Pendant
Located in London, GB
compass and unusually for Victorian English Gold, fully hallmarked for Birmingham in the year 1888 and the
Category
1880s British Antique Compasses
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
A New Gradually Encreasing Compass-Map.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
A New Gradually Encreasing Compass-Map of the Coming in of the Channel, or the Heads …' - A
Category
1690s Antique Compasses
Materials
Engraving
Dutch Brass Compass Pocket Dial, circa 1650
Located in Houston, TX
This is a Dutch brass compass pocket dial with elevations of major European cities. Including a
Category
Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Compasses
Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass
Located in Palm City, FL
gimbaled compass has a 6 inch Ritchie card made from Mica and linen that dates from 1900. The compass
Category
19th Century Antique Compasses
Materials
Copper, Brass
Antique Masonic Enamel Gold Compass Charm Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 14k yellow gold compass charm is very well made. It works
I don't think there is another
Category
Early 1900s Antique Compasses
Materials
14k Gold
9ct Gold Swivel Seal and Compass Birmingham 1899
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold Swivel Seal and Compass Birmingham 1899
This carnelian seal and working compass swivels
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Victorian antique compass pendant in 9 karats gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian antique compass pendant in 9 karats gold. Lovely compass pendant with an arrow turning on
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Drum or Round Table, Unusual with Compass Markings
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Nautical Drum or round table, unusual with compass markings., late 19th or early 20 th century.
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Compasses
Materials
Mahogany
Diptych Portable Maritime Sundial and Compass, circa 1780
Located in York, GB
Exquisite diptych portable maritime sundial and compass, circa 1780.
Made from fruitwood and hand
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Compasses
Rare Antique Novelty Gold Jockey
s Cap Compass, 1896
Located in Perth, AU
Rare novelty compass pendant in the form of a jockey's cap. This is set in 9ct gold. Hallmarked
Category
1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Compasses
Materials
9k Gold
19th Century Chinese Etched Painted Compass Sunburst Medallion
Located in Sarasota, FL
This is a functional gigantic hand etched compass from the 19th century with extraordinary figures
Category
1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Compasses
Materials
Copper
George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
compass, the two glazed enamel dials calibrated for statute miles, kilometers and nautical miles on one
Category
1910s English Other Antique Compasses
Materials
Silver
Antique Nautical Twin Dolphin American Dry Card Compass Display
Located in Palm City, FL
Shown is an interesting antique compass made by the American instrument maker, D. Baker of Boston
Category
19th Century American Antique Compasses
Early 20th Century Bronze Gimballed Compass by F.Smith
Sons
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
; appropriate wear, scratches, verdigris spots commensurate with age.
The compass is fitted with its
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Compasses
Materials
Bronze
Antique J.C. Ulmer Co. Survey Transit
Compass in Bergen
Sons Box
Located in Milan, OH
Introducing the Exquisite J.C. Ulmer & Co. Transit and Compass in Bergen & Sons Box
Discover a
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Basel, CH
This desk or dining chair was designed by the Danish designer Kai Kristiansen during the 1950s and manufactured by SVA Møbler in Denmark. It features a solid teak frame with the orig...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Compasses
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 15ct Gold Masonic Compasses Pendant Fob c1876 Rose 625 Purity Freemason
Located in Camelford, GB
Gold
Style: Victorian classic pendant featuring hand engraved Masonic compasses.
Age: Mid Victorian
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique world map - Erdkugel and compass by Bellin - Handcol. engraving - 18th c
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
cartouche and attractive compass rose.
Condition: Very good, given age. Original folds, as issued. Crease
Category
1740s Old Masters Antique Compasses
Materials
Engraving
18th Century Forged Steel Masonic Compass – A Rare Tool of Master Builders and F
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This extraordinary 18th-century forged steel compass is a striking piece of historical
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Iron
Figure Study For
Science
By John Singer Sargent
Located in New York, NY
male figure holds a compass aloft in his right hand with which he measures the heavens; on the right
Category
1920s American Impressionist Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Graphite
A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca
Located in Firenze, IT
, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
A Porter
s Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The printed and pivoted compass card and chapter ring centred by brass gnomon, in turned rosewood
Category
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Compasses
Materials
Wood
A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Early 18th Century
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Buterfield A Paris., the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass
Category
Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Large Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
magnetic compass with engraved rose, the reverse engraved with twenty five European cities and latitudes
Category
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Compasses
Materials
Silver
Table sextant by Throughton
Simms
By Troughton
Simms London
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
sextant folded with a working level. Its compass and all articulated elements in perfect condition.
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Bronze
Highly impressive Empire Urania Mantel clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Uranus). Urania is surrounded by mathematic instruments, impressive celestial globe, compass and a
Category
19th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Griotte Marble
David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial
By David Beringer
Located in Firenze, IT
adjustable collar with turned fruitwood column, onto a rectangular base with inset compass well.
Two labels
Category
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Compasses
Materials
Wood
Silvertone Model VII Phonograph in Mahogany – 1920
Located in HÉRIC, FR
drop-leaf door with various moldings mounted on compasses.
The resonator box, decorated with scrolls
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Compasses
Materials
Mahogany
Terrestrial Table German Globe Late 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included).
On an ebonized base, together with a brass and compass
Category
1870s German Napoleon III Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Octagonal silver metal dial inset compass well, mounted
Category
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Compasses
Materials
Silver, Brass
Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London
Located in Firenze, IT
brass plate containing a magnetic compass with degree scale engraved on a silvered plate. The hour ring
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
English Oak Refectory Table, Late 17th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
top. Baluster legs support the apron of the table, the apron decorated with fine compass drawn incised
Category
Late 17th Century English Baroque Antique Compasses
Materials
Oak
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An assortment of antique compasses is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique compasses available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique compasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Folk Art and Georgian antique compasses are consistently popular styles. Many antique compasses are appealing in their simplicity, but Lawrence and Mayo, Ceebynite Short
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- How do antique compasses work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.
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