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Extremely rare George III Miniature Terrestrial three-inch table Globe
By John
William Cary
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
compass points and degrees in both directions, Zodiac and calendar scales, the stand with four walnut
Category
1790s English George III Antique Compasses
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Sterling Silver Combination Clock
Located in London, GB
and a centigrade thermometer; and, unusually, a compass on the top. Base stamped 'CH. HOUR FRANCE
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Silver
German 4" Miniature Globe On Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A late 19th century German miniature globe on ebonised stand with a compass set in the base.
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Compasses
Materials
Ebony
Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900
Located in Meer, VAN
instruments / calipers / compasses to draw and draft different shapes. Great quality and execution for both
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Compasses
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Figural Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock Industrial Revolution
Located in Stamford, CT
Muse, depicting the Industrial Revolution on top of a marble mantel clock. The Muse carries a compass
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Enchanting Antique Khotan Carpet
Located in Beirut, LB
a compass-like central medallion acting as a foundational axis for the piece. It is laid over an
Category
1880s Chinese Antique Compasses
Materials
Wool
Portrait of an Architect with his Tools and Drawings, Oil on Canvas, Sign. 1798
Located in Stockholm, SE
composition depicts an architect seated at his desk, surrounded by drawings and pair of compasses. Under his
Category
1790s Old Masters Antique Compasses
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early Large Sailor
s Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
symmetrical designs which often feature a centerpiece such as a compass rose or a heart, or a motto or
Category
1920s Bajan Folk Art Antique Compasses
Materials
Shell, Wood
19th Century Large Sailor
s Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
symmetrical designs which often feature a centerpiece such as a compass rose or a heart, or a motto or
Category
1880s Bajan Folk Art Antique Compasses
Materials
Shell, Wood
Russian Neoclassical Mahogany And Bronze Mounted Table
Located in Essex, MA
clustered arrow quills. Lower star form shelf with compass inlay. Casters.
Category
1810s European Neoclassical Antique Compasses
Materials
Bronze
Antique Astronomical Chart of the Solar System and Seasons – Black’s Atlas, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Mariner’s Compass is also included, underscoring the practical applications of celestial knowledge for
Category
1880s Scottish Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Antique map of Brecknockshire, Wales by Creighton
Walker, c.1831–1840
Located in Langweer, NL
administration. A compass rose at the left adds a small decorative flourish, while the neat double border frames
Category
1830s British Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Map of the Philippines and Palau Islands – Antique French Engraving, c.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
rhumb lines converge on a central compass point, emphasizing the chart’s navigational purpose.
The
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Mazarine Chest Of Drawers / Commode From The Beginning Of The 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
century
The top is centered with a compass rose in a polyglobe pattern framed by circles
Sides veneered
Category
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Compasses
Materials
Walnut
19th C. Biedermeier Inlaid Fruitwood, Satinwood
Yew Side Table, Circa 1850s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
inlay. The surface centers on an inlaid medallion depicting a stylized eight-pointed star or compass
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass
Hand-Colored Map of Delfland by Hendrik de Leth, 1740 – Delft
The Hague
Located in Langweer, NL
along the upper edge, and a decorative compass rose sits near the lower right, guiding orientation
Category
1740s Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
1758 Map of Saint Kitts – St. Christophe, Antique French Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
right and scale of “lieues communes de France” cartouche top left.
* Compass roses and rhumb lines
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Set of Eight Queen Anne Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, arranged in a classic compass pattern that adds warmth and texture to the set. The combination of the
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Compasses
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
$6,500 / set
Antique Map of the Environs of Cap-Français, Saint-Domingue, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Carénage and La Caye Vieille. Fortifications, such as Fort Dauphin, are also indicated. A large compass
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Amazon River – Maragnon or River of the Amazons, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
colonial centers of Spanish South America at the time.
A large compass rose decorates the lower left
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Route of the Hebrews – Egypt to the Red Sea, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving also includes a decorative title cartouche in the lower right and a simple compass rose orienting
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Temple of Philae on the Island of Isis – Ancient Egyptian Plan, c.1710
Located in Langweer, NL
mythological burial place of Osiris.
The engraving is adorned with a compass rose and a bar scale (in feet
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Italian Scagliola Top Coffee Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
cherries, with marbled shapes at the compass points, all on a black ground. The top sits on a custom-made
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Compasses
Materials
Scagliola
Architectural Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
banks of drawers flanking a central arched door with keystone and compass star inlay, and standing on
Category
Mid-18th Century Welsh Antique Compasses
Materials
Oak
Antique 18K Turquoise and Rose Cut Diamond Dormeuse Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
cabochons, cradled by twinkling rose-cut diamond tipped prongs at each compass point. Complete with their
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mount Sinai
St. Catherine
s – Antique Map of the Sinai Monasteries, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
* (monasteries), cells, and ancient ruins
A compass rose orients the viewer, and mountain ranges are rendered in
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Lough Derg, Donegal – Antique Irish Pilgrimage Map Engraving c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
compass). It depicts churches, chapels, cells, and tombs of saints, including references to St. Patrick
Category
Early 18th Century German Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
A Pair of Early Italian Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
etched "face" finials at the compass points over short shafts with scrolled and arched feet. Back part of
Category
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Compasses
Materials
Brass, Iron
Ancient Temple and Ruin Plans – Egypt, Baalbek, Bubastus, Heliopolis 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
plan of Heliopolis, the ancient city of the sun, including a central enclosure, directional compass
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Wide 15 kt Gold Wide Victorian Australian Cigar Band by Johnson and Simonsen
Located in Stamford, CT
condition shows little use. The hallmark is well defined imprinted with a compass and square for Johnson
Category
Late 19th Century Australian Late Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
19th century Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Leesburg, VA
compass arrow still intact, this eagle features a heavy patina, darkened with age and outdoor exposure. A
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Compasses
Materials
Copper
Old Map of Montgomeryshire by 1844 – Welshpool Llanidloes Newtown Machynlleth
Located in Langweer, NL
administrative divisions, and a decorative compass rose and union reference chart are included.
Condition:
The
Category
1840s Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Antique American Southwest Modern Rug with Desert Boho Style
Located in Dallas, TX
ceremonial compass. Surrounding this motif are four elemental square medallions, each rendered in a chromatic
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Compasses
Materials
Wool
1728 Map of Batavia Castle
City, Java – Van der Aa after 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
mountains, framed in an elegant cartouche with a compass rose.
The lion and globe VOC emblem adorns the
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Spice Islands
Moluccas
, Indonesia by W. Blaeu, circa 1640
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
battle. Sea monsters and decorative compass two roses are also shown.
Category
Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Oval Copper Mirror with Blue Cabochons
Located in Greenwich, CT
studded cabuchons at the compass points
Category
1910s English Antique Compasses
Materials
Copper
French topographic embossed map in three dimensions of ancient Jerusalem - 19th
Located in Bruxelles, BE
surrounding landscape, with a compass and a scale lower right. Art loss Certificate available.
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Compasses
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Hand-Colored Dutch Map of Ancient Israel Divided by the Twelve Tribes – c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
ranges, rivers, and a decorative compass rose. On the right, a wide panel of explanatory text in Dutch
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Cardiganshire by Lewis 1844 – Aberystwyth Cardigan Tregaron Lampeter
Located in Langweer, NL
. County borders are hand-colored and the map includes a decorative compass rose and a reference to the
Category
1840s Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Radnorshire 1844 – Presteigne Rhayader Knighton Llandrindod Wells
Located in Langweer, NL
topographical shading, roads, rivers, and a decorative compass rose. A union reference key is clearly listed in
Category
1840s Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Gloucestershire by Samuel Lewis 1844 – Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristo
Located in Langweer, NL
, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. A decorative compass rose completes the elegant composition
Category
1840s Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Herefordshire 1844 – Hereford Leominster Ross-on-Wye Kington Bromyard
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative compass rose enhances its historical charm.
Condition:
The map is in good antique condition
Category
1840s Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Map of Carmarthenshire 1844 – Carmarthen Llandeilo Llanelli Laugharne Llandovery
Located in Langweer, NL
original hand coloring outlines the administrative divisions. The map includes a compass rose and a
Category
1840s Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Mantel Clock, Allegory of the Sciences, France around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
with a young man reading at the side as well as an oil lamp, telescope and compasses.
Category
1830s French Antique Compasses
Materials
Bronze
Antique Sterling silver Masonic pendant, large, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
, it is designed as the traditional Masonic emblem of the compass and square.
The top of the compass
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Compasses
Materials
Sterling Silver
$403 Sale Price
20% Off
1726 Map of Bengal by Van der Aa after Valentijn – Dutch East Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
officials, referencing Mathijs van den Broecke, a director in Bengal, and Johannes Lennep. A compass rose is
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Detailed 1730 Maritime Warship Print with Tools, Rigging, and Ship Cross-Section
Located in Langweer, NL
navigational instruments such as a compass and a "quinoctial compass." The bottom of the print includes an
Category
1730s German Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
$2,278 Sale Price
20% Off
George III Walnut And Polychrome Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
Well carved with carved rocaille frame enclosing a crest comprised of three castles and a compass
Category
1750s English George III Antique Compasses
Materials
Walnut
Old Map of Glamorganshire by Lewis 1844 – Swansea Cardiff Merthyr Tydfil Neath
Located in Langweer, NL
topographical elements to show the landscape. A decorative compass rose and a reference to the seven unions add
Category
1840s Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Carnarvonshire 1844 – Caernarfon Bangor Pwllheli Beaumaris Bay
Located in Langweer, NL
borders dividing the county’s various unions. A decorative compass rose and a reference key add historical
Category
1840s Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Anglesey 1844 – Beaumaris Holyhead Llanerchymedd Amlwch Llangefni
Located in Langweer, NL
Cymyran Bay. County borders are hand-colored and a decorative compass rose enhances the visual appeal. A
Category
1840s Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Blaeu Map of Karst, Carniola, Istria, and Trieste, circa 1640
Located in Langweer, NL
elegantly engraved with stippled waters, a compass rose, rhumb lines, and a sailing ship, enhancing its
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
compasses, writers' books, musicians' harps, drama masks, and philosophers" scrolls.
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Compasses
Materials
Bronze
1687 Engraved View of Rhodes by O. Dapper – Hand-Colored Island of Rhodus
Located in Langweer, NL
. The charming ribbon-style title cartouche and compass rose further enrich the aesthetic appeal.
The
Category
1680s Dutch Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
Map of Italy and Neighboring Regions by Delamarche – Antique Map, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
engraved compass rose and scale bar in the lower right enhance the map’s utility and aesthetic appeal.
The
Category
Early 1800s French Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Fragment Depicting Scientific Instruments
Located in Atlanta, GA
instruments include a globe, compass, spyglass and quill. Embracing the intricate artistry of 19th-century
Category
19th Century French Antique Compasses
Materials
Oak
Old Map of Merionethshire by Lewis, 1844: Barmouth, Bala, Harlech, Dolgelley
Located in Langweer, NL
landscape. County borders are highlighted in original color, and a decorative compass rose enhances the
Category
1840s Antique Compasses
Materials
Paper
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Antique Compasses For Sale on 1stDibs
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
Mason Taylor and E. Koehn Geneve Suisse produced popular antique compasses that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Compasses?
Prices for antique compasses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique compasses begin at $150 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $853.
Questions About Antique Compasses
- 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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