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Antique Map of the Coast of Juan Fernandez by Van Schley, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
tip of South America. This map is topped by a view of the Cumberland Bay with its own compass rose
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18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

John Ogilby Oxford to Salisbury Road Map #83 Circa 1675
By John Ogilby
Located in Atlanta, GA
the traveller with a compass rose, and showing side roads, landmarks, and the type of terrain, hills
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17th Century Scottish Regency Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Burl, Paper

John Ogilby Oxford to Salisbury Road Map #82 Circa 1675
By John Ogilby
Located in Atlanta, GA
the traveller with a compass rose, and showing side roads, landmarks, and the type of terrain, hills
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17th Century Scottish French Provincial Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Burl

Antique Hand-Colored Map of Chili by Willem Blaeu, 1658
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
oriented with north to the left – noted by the two bold compass roses. Topographical features are shown and
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Mid-17th Century Dutch Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Late 18th-Century German Oak and Fruitwood Marquetry Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
branch. Both sides and the lid have inlaid panels with beautiful compass roses in the lid. The inlaid
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Late 18th Century German Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Steel

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
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1740s Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Old Map of the Kingdom of Tonga, Also Known as the Friendly Islands, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
harbor of Tongataboo. A splendid compass rose orients the chart with north to the left. Source unknown
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1780s Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Detailed Antique Map of the Black Sea, Balkans and Asia Minor
Located in Langweer, NL
detailed map of the Black Sea, Balkans, and Asia Minor. It is embellished with a simple compass rose and
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Mid-18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Map of the Road from London to Bensington
Located in Langweer, NL
road from London to Bensington. The map is ornamented with numerous compass roses, and a decorative
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Late 17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Excellent Antique Map of America with Unusual Northwest Coast of America, c.1754
Located in Langweer, NL
the Eastern Seaboard. Overall a very attractive map, with a compass rose. Source unknown, to be
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1750s Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

East African Coast – French Map by Bellin, Zanzibar to Arabia, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
, a longitudinal grid, and a finely engraved compass rose reinforce the map’s scientific and
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1740s French Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Late Baroque Games Box Chess Backgammon Decorated with Rich Wooden Interior.
Located in Knivsta, SE
veneer. Inside the box is inlayed with several intarsia details, e.g. one in the form of a compass rose
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Late 17th Century European Baroque Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Birch, Olive, Walnut

Large Antique Map of the Netherlands with Original Hand Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
North Sea a compass rose and bottom right the scale sticks in a Rococo frame. Backside blank. Copper
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Mid-18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Martinique by Rigobert Bonne, Circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on
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18th Century French Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Malabar Coast of India showing the VOC establishments, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
. A compass rose is depicted in the west; scale bars are present in the lower left. Blank verso. Hand
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1720s Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Mozambique Bay – French Naval Sea Chart by Bellin, c.1765
Located in Langweer, NL
suitable for navigation. A large compass rose dominates the lower right quadrant, reinforcing the chart’s
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1760s French Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

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
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1840s Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Northwestern Coast of Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
cherubs, Neptune carrying title cartouche, 3 sailing ships, one sea monster and two compass roses
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Mid-17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Highly Decorative Map of The Eastern Mediterranean and The Middle East, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Pierre Mortier' after an
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Early 1700s Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Hand-colored Nautical Chart: St. George s Channel and the Irish Sea, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
western coast of England, as well as part of Scotland. The map features a compass rose in the Irish Sea
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1740s Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique French Engraving of Mexico with Lots of Details, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses
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18th Century Compass Rose Antique

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
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1840s Compass Rose Antique

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
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1840s Compass Rose Antique

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
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1840s Compass Rose Antique

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
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1840s Compass Rose Antique

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
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1840s Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Print of a Dutch VOC Fort on the Peninsula Trincomalee, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
compass rose, enhancing its navigational utility. Historically, the Dutch maritime ventures in Sri Lanka
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1720s Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Large Antique Map of Delfland by Cruquius, 1712
Located in Langweer, NL
with a large compass rose with allegorical figures and zodiac signs. To the right, coat of arms of G
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18th Century Dutch Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Map of the Road from Marlborough to Huntspil
Located in Langweer, NL
further ornamented with numerous compass roses, and a decorative title cartouche. Originates from Ogilby's
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Late 17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

18th Century Portugal Original Antique Engraving by Bowles
Located in Langweer, NL
'. Large and detailed map of Portugal. With nice vignette, compass rose, key and scale. Artists and
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18th Century Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Southern Norway by Janssonius, c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Johannes Janssonius (Jansson
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17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Batavia by Van Schley, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
the Batavia area (Jakarta) in Indonesia. With cartouche, scale and compass rose. Published circa 1750
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18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Bavaria and Austria by Tirion, c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
the Batavia area (Jakarta) in Indonesia. With cartouche, scale and compass rose. Published circa 1750
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18th Century Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Biblical Map of the Region from the Mediterranean through the Persian Gulf, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
tree. Three tiny ships sail in the Persian gulf with a compass rose. Title is in both French and Dutch
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1720s Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Decorative Map of the Empire of China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Lucon, Macau, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on coastal regions, the work of Bonne is highly regarded
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1780s Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Decorative Engraving of VOC Battle Ships Attacking Palembang in Sumatra, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
a sea battle in the foreground. Below the burning city, finely engraved ships and a compass rose
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Early 1700s Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Barometer/Thermometer
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
central compass rose and a fine arrow pointing at the respective weather predictions. Leading up are
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19th Century French Louis XV Compass Rose Antique

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Ormolu

ANGLO-AMERICAN SCHOOL C. 1820 S PORTRAIT OF MERCHANT ON SHIP WITH GLOBE MAP
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
points, such as the Equator and a compass rose, indicating this is likely a chart used for maritime
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Early 19th Century Realist Compass Rose Antique

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Oil, Canvas

Antique Map of Mozambique Channel with Madagascar and Inset of Cape Region, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on
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18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

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
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1840s Compass Rose Antique

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
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1840s Compass Rose Antique

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
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1840s Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Old Engraving of Batavia Jakarta, Indonesia with Map and Harbour View, 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Indonesia. With cartouche, scale and compass rose. Published circa 1750. The map is loosely inserted in a
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1750s Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Batavia by Conrade, 1782
Located in Langweer, NL
the Batavia area (Jakarta) in Indonesia. With cartouche, scale and compass rose. This print originates
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18th Century Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Map of Friesland with Terschelling, Vlieland, Ameland En Schiermonnikoog, C.1670
Located in Langweer, NL
Terschelling, Vlieland, Ameland en Schiermonnikoog. With a cartouche and a compass rose. Published by H
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1670s Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Copper Engraved Map of Tierra del Fuego and the Strait of Magellan, c1780
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on coastal regions, the work of Bonne is
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1780s Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Map of the Western Coast of South America from Ecuador into Chili, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses
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1780s Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Decorative Rare Map of the French Regions of Isle De France and Orleans, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses
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1780s Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Attractive Antique Map showing Denmark and part of Sweden and Germany c.1750
By Isaak Tirion
Located in Langweer, NL
showing Denmark and a part of Sweden and Germany. Title in block-style cartouche with a simple compass
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18th Century Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Part of Southern Asia by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on coastal regions, the work of
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18th Century Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of Northern Brazil by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses
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18th Century Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

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
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-18th Century French Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

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
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1840s Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Map of Shropshire, 1844: Telford, Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Bridgnorth Wellington
Located in Langweer, NL
decorative compass rose and a reference to the various hundreds (administrative divisions) at the top
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1840s Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Hand-Colored City Plan of Cologne by Nicolas de Fer, 1705
Located in Langweer, NL
18th century. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche and a compass rose that orients the
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Early 1700s Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

Antique Map of part of Central and Southern Asia
Located in Langweer, NL
as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on
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Late 18th Century Compass Rose Antique

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Paper

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the compass rose antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, boxwood and hardwood, every compass rose antique was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a compass rose antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right compass rose antique, those designed in Georgian and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

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A compass rose antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,150, while the lowest priced sells for $278 and the highest can go for as much as $12,250.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique 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.