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Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 10489 T
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P10 aircraft compass No. 10489 T The compass has a brass body finished in
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Vintage 1930s British Colonial Aviation Objects

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Brass

A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D The compass has a brass body finished in
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Aviation Objects

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Brass

A Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 23145 T M
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 23145 T M The compass has a brass body finished in
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Vintage 1930s Industrial Aviation Objects

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Brass

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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Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects

Materials

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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Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Original Vintage Poster Air France Reseau Aerian Mondial Planisphere World Map
By Lucien Boucher
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Air France travel advertising poster featuring a map of the world by Lucien
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Vintage 1930s French Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster BOAC World Air Routes Western Hemisphere Design
By E.O. Seymour
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for BOAC World Air Routes Western Hemisphere featuring a
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Vintage 1940s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Aviation Poster, Air Ouest, Brittany, La Baule, Greyhound Hermine, 1955
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Aviation Poster for Air Ouest from 1955. Artist: Anonymous Title: Air Ouest – Nantes
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20th Century French Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Air France World Map Postal Network Reseau Aerian
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Air France map poster - Air France Reseau Aerian Postal / Air France Postal
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Vintage 1940s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Beyrouth Liban Beirut Lebanon Middle East Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Beyrouth Liban / Beirut Lebanon featuring a compass design with
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Vintage 1950s Lebanese Posters

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Paper

Marta Laudani & Marco Romanelli Suspension Lamp 'Lanterna' by Oluce
By Marco Romanelli, Oluce, Marta Laudani
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marco Romanelli succeed in enclosing light in a casing made of air. The two different-sized models share
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Bruno Gecchelin Italian Table Lamp "Perla" for Oluce, 1980s
By Bruno Gecchelin, Oluce
Located in Puglia, Puglia
and independently afterwards; for Fiat accessories for the Panda car; for Riello air conditioning
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Marble

Swiss Mantel Clock, Barometer, Moon Phase and Perpetual Calendar, 19th Century
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Greven, DE
day. At the bottom right is a barometer with a central compass rose. On the outer ring at the very
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Antique 1870s Swiss Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
supply marine chronometers, watches and compasses for the Royal Navy and was supplier to the Royal Air
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Antique Early 1900s English High Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Marta Laudani & Marco Romanelli Suspension Lamp 'Lanternina' by Oluce
By Marta Laudani, Oluce, Marco Romanelli
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marco Romanelli succeed in enclosing light in a casing made of air. The two different-sized models share
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Feuille d'or, Motiv Constellation, Manufactured 1967
Located in Greven, DE
finish looks amazingly similar to gold leaf. The white full dial has a compass rose in the pivot point
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Large Antique Soild Oak Sculpture of Saint John the Baptist w. Lamb of God 1850
Located in Lisse, NL
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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Oak

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 Paintings

Materials

Paint

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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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

1916s Pocket Magnetic Compass for the Raf Officers Antique Surveyor Measurement
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for the RAF officers, signed F. Darton & Co London V n. 77824 1916 made of brass chrome in the shape of a pocket watch. The compass has a snap-on cover with release bu...
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Vintage 1910s Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

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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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

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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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Pine

Vintage Backgammon Box Game Set in Large Briefcase with Nautical Theme 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Envision an opulent large backgammon set case, drawing inspiration from the distinguished design aesthetics of both Hermes and Gucci, with a refined focus on a sophisticated nautical...
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Late 20th Century French Games

Materials

Fabric

20th Century Outsider Art Portrait of an American Soldier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A small oil painting on canvas. It is a naive portrait of an American soldier in uniform. It appears to be framed in a handmade oak frame along with handcrafted pine stretcher bars, ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Brass Compass on Stand by Cassens and Plath, English
Located in Nantucket, MA
A ship's brass English compass from a decommissioned lifeboat. This is made by Cassens and Plath, an English company. An important nautical navigational instrument used when underw...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

1970s surrealist bronze daybed by Victor Roman
By Victor Roman
Located in Paris, FR
Burnished bronze structure with a surrealist ornementation Synthetic fur Signed and numbered. Limited edition of 8 + 4 AP of a model created in the 1970's by the sculptor Victor Rom...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

1970s surrealist bronze daybed by Victor Roman
1970s surrealist bronze daybed by Victor Roman
H 38.59 in W 40.16 in D 76.78 in
Compass and Accessories Box Complete with Key, circa France, 1920
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming compass box complete with its key. Wooden box marked on the inside "Compas Supérieurs brevetés S.G.D.G". Engraving of a plate with the name of the owner, affixed to the top ...
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Early 20th Century French Desk Sets

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Metal

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine", Barbados, West Indies, Circa 1885 A double sailor's valentine with Spanish Cedar box with two sides. The right side ...
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Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

French Louis XV Daybed Freshly Lacquered White With New Todd Hase Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Louis XV daybed freshly lacquered in white with new Todd Hase upholstery high performance off-white. This daybed is fitted with an upholstered twin mattress and will...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Mid-Century Era Metal Cigarette Case with World Globe & Compass Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large cigarette case was made by the well known Wadsworth's of Canada and dates to approximately 1970 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The box is composed of eng...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

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Metal

1960s Pair of Stamped Pierre Guariche Daybeds
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Pair of original daybeds wood frame with iron legs stamped Pierre Guariche.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Iron

Vintage Painting on Canvas of a Lion by Blanko Paradis
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting mid century acrylic painting on canvas of an aging lion in repose with flowers and trees, executed in a charming naive style. Signed Paradis 81 and presented in a wood frame.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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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
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Antique Early 1900s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare Brass Air Balloon Compass, France, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Rare brass air balloon compass complete with goniometric circle, needle block and transparent
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Antique Early 1900s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pocket Compass Used by the Royal Air Force Officers in 1915
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for a British air force officer signed Short & Mason Ltd London V 12544 1915, made
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Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Pocket Brass Compass Used by the Royal Air Force Officers of 1916
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by the Royal Air Force officers of 1916 made of chromed brass in the shape of
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Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

1916 Old Pocket Brass Compass for a Royal Air Force Officer Signed Short & Mason
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for a Royal air force officer signed Short & Mason Ltd London 1916 V 110312 made of
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII
By Wittnauer
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass, chromed brass, in the shape of a pocket watch, used by American aviators during the
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Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Original Vintage 1951 Travel Advertising Poster For Canada By Air France
By Jean Dore
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Canada by Air France. Stunning image featuring a
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Vintage 1950s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Air France Poster Illustrated Map World Travel Art Planisphere
By Lucien Boucher
Located in London, GB
compass with the Pegasus Air France logo below the Air France title on a banner scroll in the centre at
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Vintage 1950s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Air France Travel Advertising Poster Airline Lucien Boucher Map
By Lucien Boucher
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Air France travel advertising poster featuring an illustrated map of the world by
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Vintage 1950s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster TAI Planisphere Illustrated Map Aviation
Located in London, GB
around the globe surrounded by fun images of explorers in different modes of transport from hot air
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Vintage 1950s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Rare Walnut Barocyclonometer by J Faulkner & Co, Hong Kong
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
thermometer flanked by two silvered dials, the barometer on the left showing air pressure and the dial on the
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Vintage 1910s Hong Kong Nautical Objects

Materials

Walnut

Small Danish 18th Century Pocket Compass with Hot-Air Balloon Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small 18th century pocket compass with hot-air balloon decoration, Copenhagen, Denmark. The lid is
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pocket Compass Used by the Royal Air Force Officers in 1916
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by the Royal Air Force officers in circa 1916 made of chromed brass in the
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Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Pocket Compass Used by the Royal Air Force Officers in 1916
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass used by the Royal Air Force officers in 1916 circa made of chromed brass in the
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Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Pocket Compass Used by the Royal Air Force Officers in 1916
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass for a British air force officer signed Short & Mason Ltd London 1916 V 109008 made
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Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Pocket Compass Chromed Brass USA Aviation WWII
By Wittnauer
Located in Milan, IT
Pocket compass, chromed brass, in the shape of a pocket watch, used by American aviators during the
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Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pocket Compass Used by RAF Officers in the WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Air force wrist compass of chromed brass, in the shape of a pocket watch with a green fabric strap
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Officer Pocket Aviation Compass Used in 1918 Signed Clement Clarke Ltd London
Located in Milan, IT
Officer pocket compass used in 1918 by British Air Force officers made of chromed brass shaped like
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Vintage 1910s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Original Vintage Poster TAI Planisphere Map Of The World Travel Aviation History
Located in London, GB
globe surrounded by fun images of explorers in different modes of transport from hot air balloons and an
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Vintage 1960s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Pair of Bruno Gecchelin Italian Table Lamps "Perla" for Oluce, 1980s
By Oluce, Bruno Gecchelin
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sottsass, at first and independently afterwards; for Fiat accessories for the Panda car; for Riello air
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Marble

Marine Knot Board by Captain D.J.Walker
Located in Norwich, GB
'mahogany' surround. Samples of numerous marine knots, sextant, binnacle, compass, oars, plumb lines, ships
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21st Century and Contemporary English Nautical Objects

Materials

Baize

Marine Knot Board by Captain D.J.Walker
Marine Knot Board by Captain D.J.Walker
H 27.5 in W 39 in D 2.5 in
Original Vintage Illustrated Map Poster Switzerland Railway Travel Sport Nature
By Hans Thöni
Located in London, GB
music, a spa fountain, air ship, boats, cars and planes, set against a deep green background with the
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Posters

Materials

Paper

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock, Feuille D'Or, Caravelle, Swiss Made in 1966
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
finish looks amazingly similar to gold leaf. The white full dial has a compass rose in the pivot point
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

ROYAL AIR FORCE WWII COMPASS
Located in New York, NY
This is a hand bearing compass from WWII designed for taking bearings in circumstances where the
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Vintage 1940s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Framed Italian 24 Ceramic Tile Map of the Globe
Located in Papaikou, HI
surrounded with symbols, from the compass, to the sun and moon, the chariot of fire (sun), the air, the earth
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Vintage 1950s Italian Ceramics

Joe Colombo Elda Chair, 1963
By Joe Colombo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Award in Chicago. In 1970 he won the Golden Compass Award for an air conditioner produced by CANDY. Boby
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Joe Colombo Elda Chair, 1963
Joe Colombo Elda Chair, 1963
H 37.01 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
French Mid-Century Modern Period Air France World Map by Lucien Boucher
By Lucien Boucher
Located in New York, NY
This is a French Mid-Century Modern period Travel poster for Air France featuring a map of the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Compass Air For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic compass air available at 1stDibs. A compass air — often made from metal, paper and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a compass air, we have 15 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect compass air — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each compass air bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one compass air that is appealing in its simplicity, but Oluce, Lucien Boucher and Marta Laudani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Compass Air?

The average selling price for a compass air at 1stDibs is $1,500, while they’re typically $314 on the low end and $5,223 for the highest priced.