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Woman - Compass
Located in Roma, IT
Woman - Compass is an original China ink drawing on ivory colored cardboard, exploring the theme of
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink
1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographer compass from the early 1900s, brass and bakelite base; instrument consisting
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
H 1 in W 3.6 in D 2.8 in
Chinese Monumental Nephrite Jade Teapot
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Chinese Nephrite Teapot, carved from hardstone in the Zhoupan Hu or compass form
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Materials
Stone
Original Antique Engrving of Chinese Tartary in the 18th Century, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
dependant de la russie aucouchant de NIPTCHOU " translates to "Sixth sheet of parts of Chinese Tartary
Category
Antique 1730s Maps
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 11.42 in W 18.9 in D 0 in
China: An Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by E. Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "A New & Accurate Map of China, Drawn
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 15.75 in W 19.75 in
Antique Map of the Empire of China by Bonne, c.1780
By Rigobert Bonne
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de L'Empire de la Chine.' Decorative map of the Empire of China
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Decorative Map of the Empire of China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Lucon, Macau, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de L'Empire de la Chine.'
Decorative map of the Empire of China
Category
Antique 1780s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Gin and Grace Collaboration with Smithsonian Museum Collection presents Necklace
Located in New York, NY
collection designed by G&G Compass Pendant offer you direction and help you feel Secure with where you are at
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Japanese Contemporary Blue Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Chinese mythology said to be the guardians of the four points of the compass. The vase is the joint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Platinum
Les Vignobles De France - Vins De Bordeaux
Located in London, GB
wines, and yellow for white wines. The map is surrounded by a compass rose, grapes on the vine.
Framed
Category
1950s Naturalistic Figurative Prints
Materials
Color
Antique Map of part of Central and Southern Asia
Located in Langweer, NL
, China, Multan and Estuary of the Ganges. Drawn by R. Bonne, circa 1780.
Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Japanese Contemporary Platinum Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo
Located in Takarazuka, JP
auspicious creatures of Chinese mythology said to be the guardians of the four points of the compass. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Platinum
Japanese Contemporary Blue Pink Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo
Located in Takarazuka, JP
porcelain vase in blue elegantly featuring the four auspicious creatures of Chinese mythology said to be the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Gold
River Boyne (old bridge)
Located in Belfast, GB
combination of earth, air, fire and water are my core subject matter, once thought by the ancient Chinese to
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tormore Donegal
Located in Belfast, GB
the ancient Chinese to be the components of a human body." - Neal Grieg
Neal Greig was born in
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Map of the Russian Empire: An Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by E. Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
Tibet and China in the south, Sweden and the Caspian Sea in the west and China, Korea and the Eastern
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Antique Map of the Bay of Chin Chew by Child, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Chart of the Bay of Chin-Chew or Chang-Chew in China'. Small but very early
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Part of Southern Asia by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
, China, Multan and Estuary of the Ganges. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Islands Near Batavia, Capital of the Dutch East Indies, 1682
Located in Langweer, NL
, Indonesia. With scale, compass rose, cartouche and ships on the sea. Sheet with engraving and text front and
Category
Antique 17th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Asia and the East Indies and Korea as a Peninsula, ca.1660
Located in Langweer, NL
shows Korea as a peninsula. In China the Great Wall is depicted, as well as a long stretch of desert
Category
Antique 17th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Free Shipping
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in D 0 in
Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, Tubular Steel and Leather by Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer internationally renowned. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and 25 of his works are
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 31.89 in D 31.5 in
Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair, by Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer internationally renowned. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and 25 of his works are
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Road Map No43 London to Kings Lynn, Royston to Downham, John Ogilby, Britannia
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Grand Tartar Cham, Emperor of China.' Buoyed by the response to this volume, Ogilby conceived an
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 0.4 in
Road Map Britannia No 32 the Road from London to Barnstable John Ogilby Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
of China.' Buoyed by the response to this volume, Ogilby conceived an ambitious project, a multi
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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 0.6 in
Road Map Britannia No 25 London to the Lands End, John Ogilby Brown Gilded Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Tartar Cham, Emperor of China.' Buoyed by the response to this volume, Ogilby conceived an ambitious
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 26.19 in D 0.6 in
Road Map John Ogilby London St David's Britannia No 15 Abingdon Monmouth Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Tartar Cham, Emperor of China.' Buoyed by the response to this volume, Ogilby conceived an ambitious
Category
Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 0.6 in
Road Map, John Ogilby, No 54, London, Yarmouth, Britannia
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the Grand Tartar Cham, Emperor of China.' Buoyed by the response to this volume, Ogilby conceived an
Category
Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
Map Road John Ogilby Britannia No 74 Ipswich to Norwich Cromer Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
United Provinces to the Grand Tartar Cham, Emperor of China.' Buoyed by the response to this volume
Category
Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
Road Map John Ogilby No 75 Kings Lyn Harwich, Britannia Framed Wallhanging
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the Grand Tartar Cham, Emperor of China.' Buoyed by the response to this volume, Ogilby conceived an
Category
Antique 1670s European Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.6 in
Road Map Britannia No 15 London to St Davids John Ogilby Brown Gilt Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Tartar Cham, Emperor of China.' Buoyed by the response to this volume, Ogilby conceived an ambitious
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 26.19 in D 0.6 in
Map Road Strip Britannia Sheet 2 John Ogilby London Aberistwith Islip Bramyard
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Embassy from the East India Company of the United Provinces to the Grand Tartar Cham, Emperor of China
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Antique 17th Century English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.38 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 in
Road Map Britannia 1675/6 No 5 Road London to Barwick, London Stilton Grey Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Grand Tartar Cham, Emperor of China.' Buoyed by the response to this volume, Ogilby conceived an
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 22.84 in W 25.99 in D 0.4 in
Rare Antique Kangxi 1662–1722 Chinese Porcelain Plate Galloping Horses
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
the Zodiac Compass.
Source: Stallard, R. Chinasage: All about China. Retrieved from the Chinasage
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
Antique 1860s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Feng Shui Environment Setter
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this interesting feng shui compass and level. It has many symbols and you can turn the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Bentley 112cm Modern Upright Piano Black New
Located in London, GB
compass, 71⁄4 octaves, 88 notes.
Three pedals (practice pedal).
Rent this piano on our home rental
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2010s Chinese Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Weber Grand Black Piano, New
By Weber
Located in London, GB
Weber 185cm (6' 0") grand piano in black polished new.
Full compass - 7¼ octaves – 88 notes
Category
2010s Chinese Musical Instruments
Monington and Weston Upright Piano
By Monington & Weston
Located in London, GB
mahogany polished and medium mahogany polished.finish subject to availability
Full compass - 7¼ octaves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
Cassina Cab Chair in White Leather
By Mario Bellini
Located in Houston, TX
architect and designer. He has received the Golden Compass Award eight times, and other prestigious
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
By Ainsley South Shields
Located in Valladolid, ES
compass or compass original from the late 19th century, by Ainsley Cardiff & Barry. Keep both compensating
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Nautical Objects
Materials
Bronze, Iron
H 55.12 in W 32.29 in D 18.51 in
1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass nautical travel compass complete with leather case signed Barnes & Morris London n.13844 from
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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1918s Barke's Magnetic Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Device
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket liquid bearing compass signed F. Barker’s Patent 1918, used by British army officers during
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1907s Pocket Magnetic Crome Plated Brass Compass Antique Scientific Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass chrome plated brass with the shape of a pocket watch, with lid engraving K.F
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese 16/17c Chinese Porcelain Ming Transitional Kraak Plate Horse
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Compass.
Source: Stallard, R. Chinasage: All about China. Retrieved from the Chinasage website
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
1 bid
H 1.7 in Dm 8.27 in
1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 183801 produced in 1917. It
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Small Wood Pocket Travel Compass Card with 16 Winds
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass, wood and brass, compass card with 16 winds with goniometric circle on printed
Category
Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Ancient Chinese Buddhist "Attendant & Zodiac" Offering Jar, 900 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an ancient Chinese Buddhist Lotus Jar with applied effigies of attendants and bodhisattvas
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Mid century G Plan sideboard
By G Plan Furniture
Located in BRUNOY, FR
Vintage G Plan sideboard with compass legs (Fresco range), Scandinavian style from the 1970s-80s
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
George III Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
inlay, the lid with fan inlays flanking central patera, the front and sides with half compass stars
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Rosewood
Ballinful, Sligo
Located in Belfast, GB
combination of earth, air, fire and water are my core subject matter, once thought by the ancient Chinese to
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
River Boyne
Located in Belfast, GB
combination of earth, air, fire and water are my core subject matter, once thought by the ancient Chinese to
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Vintage Pictorial Map Poster French Indochina Asia Indochine Francais
By Lucien Boucher
Located in London, GB
in Chinese on the left and a compass point on the right, the title text in a decorative Asia style
Category
Vintage 1940s French Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Hong Kong Fly There By Qantas Travel Art Illustrations
Located in London, GB
stairs between the shops and a rickshaw on the side, a Chinese gateway, a man carrying baskets over the
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Posters
Materials
Paper
H 17.33 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Hand Painted Japanese Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo
Located in Takarazuka, JP
creatures of Chinese mythology said to be the guardians of the
four points of the compass. The vase is the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Original Vintage TWA Poster Trans World Airline Route Map Art Europe Africa Asia
Located in London, GB
interest and animals shown from the different countries and continents including the Great Wall of China
Category
Vintage 1950s American Posters
Materials
Paper
H 18.12 in W 27.17 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster By L.M. Gill - A Great Industry Where Our Tea Comes From
By "Leslie MacDonald ""Max"" Gill"
Located in London, GB
, South China Sea and Java Sea with a compass, the title text above in stylised blue and white letters
Category
Vintage 1920s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.97 in W 25.01 in D 0.04 in
Le Bambole Sofa by Mario Bellini, 1979
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Roma, IT
, 1935), wind of "Il Compass d'oro" in the same year for this model.
Created in Italy for B&B
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Camaleonda Sofa By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s, Original Upholstery
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
an architect and designer internationally renowned. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede
H 25.6 in W 229.93 in D 36.62 in
Set of Mario Bellini White Fiberlite Italian Squared Coffee Tables for B&B 1967
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Roma, IT
designer internationally renowned. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and 25 of his works are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
H 9.06 in W 18.71 in D 18.71 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese compass you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Chinese compass — often made from paper, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 49 options for an antique or vintage Chinese compass now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese compass, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Chinese compass, designed in the mid-century modern, Baroque or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Mario Bellini, B&B Italia and C&B Italia each produced at least one beautiful Chinese compass that is worth considering.
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