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Antique Mariners Compass

20Thc Mariners Compass Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Mariners compass mounted crib quilt was found in Ohio and is in pristine condition.The
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Mariners Compass

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Suede, Cotton, Wood

Mariner's Compass Quilt with Swag and Bow Border
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant version of the always desirable Mariner's Compass quilt pattern. It is an extremely
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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a
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1910s Antique Mariners Compass

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Copper

Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into
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Early 1900s Antique Mariners Compass

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Copper

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
binnacle compass before a figure cast as a sailor at the helm rocking from side-to-side with the motion of
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19th Century French Antique Mariners Compass

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Brass

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
valentine in the collection of the Mariners Museum. A sailor's valentine is a form of shellcraft, a type of
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Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Mariners Compass

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Shell

Sailor's Valentine with Heart Design, Barbados, West Indies- Large Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
sayings that we use on Valentine's Day. The shape is thought to come from old compass cases carried aboard
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1880s Bajan Victorian Antique Mariners Compass

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Shell

Rare Antique English SeaChart of Bali, Lombok, Floris, Borneo, Celebes etc, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Celebes in the northeast. The chart includes extensive soundings, rhumblines and a compass rose
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1710s Antique Mariners Compass

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Paper

Map of the World: An Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by E. Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
purity of knowledge at the time this map was published. The map is embellished with four Compass Roses
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Mariners Compass

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Engraving

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Unique hand carved church statue of Jewish prophet, John the Baptist, circa 1850. When you think of the life of Saint John the Baptist (or Baptiste as it is spelled here) then you c...
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Mariners Compass

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Wood, Oak

19th C Applique Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Applique quilt from Pennsylvania in good condition with swag floral border.This is quite unusual and unique.
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1860s American Country Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Antique Amish Bars Quilt Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
By Amish Quilts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Amish Bars quilt from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This quilt is from the 1930s wool and cotton sateen. The condition is very good with minor spots in area to be expected.
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1930s American Country Antique Mariners Compass

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Wool

Indigo Feathered Stars Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
The pattern, quilting and fabrics all combine to make this Feathered Stars quilt an outstanding example. The twentyfive stars are surrounded by beautifully quilted wreaths and feathe...
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Indigo Feathered Stars Quilt
Indigo Feathered Stars Quilt
H 82 in W 82 in D 0.25 in
Jacques Gourgue Haitian Painter Oil on Board, Surreal Still Life
By Jacques Enguerrand Gourgue
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Jacques Enguerrand Gourgue (1930-1996) surreal still life. Oil on board in excellent condition, original frame. Painting measures 30" H x 22" W. Measures: 36.5" H x 30.75" W, fram...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Other Antique Mariners Compass

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Paint

Rose Wreaths Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This appliqued wreaths quilt goes by various names, most often Rose Wreath. It is in excellent, unwashed condition. Finely cross stitched on the back are the initials CWK. Could this...
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Rose Wreaths Quilt
Rose Wreaths Quilt
H 86 in W 72 in D 0.5 in
19th C Berks County Pennsylvania School House Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Berks County Pennsylvania school house quilt. Circa 1890. This quilt is folky and fun with rare colors. Pristine condition.
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19th Century American Country Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

French Deco Leather and Mohair Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This versatile French deco daybed (circa late 1930s) can be converted from a bench to daybed, when the arms are removed and reoriented into the appropriate frame fittings. The staine...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Mariners Compass

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Leather, Mohair, Mahogany

1950s Daybed in Pine, Seat and Cushion Covered with Velvet
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s daybed in pine, seat and cushion covered with velvet.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Mariners Compass

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Velvet, Pine

19th Century, French, Louis Philippe Daybed
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Louis Philippe style beautifully burled walnut daybed. Mid-19th century, France. Recently upholstered and re-conditioned.
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mariners Compass

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Walnut

Mennonite Original Pattern Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This original pattern Mennonite quilt most closely resembles the Philadelphia Pavement pattern. The use of entirely solid colors changes the look considerably. It's interesting that ...
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Mennonite Original Pattern Quilt
Mennonite Original Pattern Quilt
H 83 in W 78 in D 0.5 in
Six Point Star Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This bold Six Point Star quilt is set in a frame that highlights the diamond shaped pieces of the Star. The central Star is made of a combination of solid and printed fabrics from th...
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Six Point Star Quilt
Six Point Star Quilt
H 82 in W 70 in D 0.5 in
New York Beauty Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is a particularly fine example of the desirable New York Beauty pattern. The colors really seem to give off the glow of sunshine. It is well quilted with overlapping circles tha...
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1930s American Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

New York Beauty Quilt
New York Beauty Quilt
H 82 in W 82 in
19thc Log Cabin Crib Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc cotton log cabin crib quilt from Pennsylvania. This amazing barn raising quilt is in unwashed and never used.
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Pictorial Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pictorial hand sewn quilt with the quote of life is just a chair of bowlies. This funky pictorial crib quilt is big enough to hang on a wall.
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

 Pictorial Crib Quilt
 Pictorial Crib Quilt
H 0.2 in W 58 in D 45 in
12 First Class Steamship or Yacht Dessert Plates by Cauldon
By Cauldon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 Cauldon first class steamship or yacht dessert plates, Each one gold encrusted rims with central crest of a red, white and blue with "D" Racing Pennant . Retailed by Higgins & Sei...
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Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Antique Mariners Compass

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Porcelain

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Mariner Compass Quilt
Located in den Haag, NL
The turkish red of these Mariner Compasses is of a striking freshness on the white background
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1860s American Antique Mariners Compass

Antique Mariner Compass Quilt
Mariner Compass Quilt
H 78.75 in W 76.78 in D 0.2 in
Important Steuben Glass 'Mariners' Bowl-Sidney Waugh, Dated 1937 & Signed
By Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ever fabricated! Own a Rare Exhibition Museum American glass piece 'Mariners Bowl' extraordinary large
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Mariners Compass

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Crystal

Diminutive Mahogany Queen Anne Corner Cabinet with Mariner's Star, England
Located in Providence, RI
Mariner’s stars (or compass stars) are rarely found in early furniture and highly desirable
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Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Mariners Compass

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Glass, Mahogany

Mariner's Compass Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is a particularly bold and vibrant Mariner's Compass quilt. The use of solid reds adds drama
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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

19thc Mariners Compass Wheel Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and early unusual pattern Mariners compass wheel pattern quilt is in amazing pristine
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

19thc Mariners Compass Wheel Quilt
19thc Mariners Compass Wheel Quilt
H 72 in W 80 in D 0.25 in
19thc Mariners Compass Quilt/fantastic Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE 19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT FROM NEW ENGLAND IN PRISTINE CONDITION.THIS RED,WHITE & BLUE
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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT - BLUE AND WHITE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A BEAUTIFUL AND VERY WELL QUILTED EXAMPLE OF A RARE MARINERS COMPASS QUILT. DATED 1884.-BLUE AND
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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Mariner's Compass, Center Medallion Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
in this country. Wild goose chase; zigzag; Diamonds and the central Mariner's compass are beautifully
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Early 19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Caesar's Crown with Mariner's Compass Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
The combination of Caesar's Crown with Mariner's Compass patterns and their placement are brilliant
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Mariner's Compass Quilt with Wild Goose Chase
Located in Darnestown, MD
This stunning Mariner's Compass Quilt is enhanced by the Wild Goose Chase sashing and border. It is
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Early 19th Century North American Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Mariners Compass Quilt with Double Borders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is such an amazing quilt with such fantastic quilting and piece work. The condition is pristine. This quilt was found in Ohio. The double zig zag borders are amazing.
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1920s American Country Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Rare & Early 19thc Chintz Mariners Compass Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS VERY RARE COLLECTORS QUILT IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND HAS GREAT PIECING AND QUILTING.THIS QUALITY IS ONLY FOUND IN MUSEUMS AND IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS.THIS QUILT HAS BEEN OBTAI...
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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

RARE AND EARLY 19THC CHINTZ MARINERS COMPASS QUILT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS VERY RARE BEAUTIFUL COLLECTORS QUILT IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND IS MID 19THC. THE PATTERN,PIECING AND QUILTING IS THE VERY BEST A QUILT CAN GET. THIS QUALITY IS FOUND IN MUSUE...
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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

Rare, Silk, Patriotic Kerchief with Dynamic Eagle and 13 Mariner's Compass Stars
Located in York County, PA
Rare, silk, patriotic kerchief with a dynamic eagle and 13 mariner's compass-type stars, made
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1840s American Antique Mariners Compass

Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Boxed mariners compass from the mid-19th century with wood bowl, dry card, from maker Riggs and
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1860s Antique Mariners Compass

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Wood

Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
has original lacquer. Great old mariners’ compass. Weight: 3 lbs Overall Dimensions: 5" H x 6" W x
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1860s North American Antique Mariners Compass

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Brass

Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
has original lacquer. Great old mariners’ compass. Weight: 3 lbs Overall Dimensions: 5" H x 6" W x 6
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1860s North American Antique Mariners Compass

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Brass

Hand Woven 19th Century Coverlet with Stars & Houses from Ohio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc woven jacquard coverlet with pictorial scenes of houses on border and mariners compass
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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Figural Album Crib Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
composition with chintz wreaths and the Mariner's Compass center tops off the outstanding composition. It was
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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

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Calico

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Folk Art Stool with Heart Cut Outs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from side to side. This little folk art beauty also shows mariner’s compass motifs and other nautical
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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

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Walnut

Crayon or Pastel on Muslin Naive Map of America
Located in York County, PA
mariner's compass in the bottom left corner and around the perimeter is a decorative border of rolling hills
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Early 20th Century Antique Mariners Compass

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Cotton

French Nautical Art Nouveau Painted Pier Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
mythology and their seductive singing which lead mariners to destruction. Hence, the carved musical
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mariners Compass

A Fine Large Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Downingtown, PA
come from old compass cases carried aboard sailing ships. Seashell collecting became popular by the
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19th Century Bajan Antique Mariners Compass

Sailor's Valentine, Barbados, West Indies
Located in Downingtown, PA
other sayings that we use on Valentine's Day. The shape is thought to come from old compass cases
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Late 19th Century Antique Mariners Compass

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Shell, Wood

Sailor's Valentine, Barbados, West Indies
Sailor's Valentine, Barbados, West Indies
H 4 in W 13.86 in D 13.86 in
Double Sailor's Valentine with Large Anchor, Barbados Barbados, West Indies
Located in Downingtown, PA
come from old compass cases carried aboard sailing ships. Seashell collecting became popular by the
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1880s Bajan Folk Art Antique Mariners Compass

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Shell

Mariner Compass Variation Gameboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 graphic wood game board in a Mariner Compass variation with a double pin stripe outer
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Early 20th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

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Wood

Mariner Compass Variation Gameboard
Mariner Compass Variation Gameboard
H 15 in W 14.75 in D 0.5 in
Early 19th Century Antique American Mariners Compass Patchwork Quilt
Located in Kent, GB
Rarely do we see such a superb example of an antique quilt. The immensely complex 'Mariners Compass
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1830s American Folk Art Antique Mariners Compass

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Fabric

Starburst Speciman-wood Inlay American Tilt-top Table
Located in Essex, MA
Speciman-wood (chiefly walnut, mahogany, satinwood) starburst or mariner's compass inlaid tilt-top
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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Walnut Inlaid Hexagonal Sewing Stand, New England, c1825
Located in Essex, MA
Walnut inlaid hexagonal sewing stand inlaid with mariner's compass and fans, and initials "AH", on
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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

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Walnut, Mahogany, Rosewood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique mariners compass you’re looking for. Each antique mariners compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and wood. There are many kinds of the antique mariners compass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique mariners compass, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

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Prices for an antique mariners compass start at $1,195 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $3,550.
Questions About Antique Mariners Compass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A marine compass is a kind of magnetic compass commonly found on boats. These have been used for centuries by seafarers, and antique examples command enthusiasm from collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find antique and contemporary compasses from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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.