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Sundial with Compass and Case, Bronze, Bion, Nicholas, Paris, 18th Century
By Nicholas Bion
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial with compass and case. Bronze. BION, Nicholas. Paris, 18th century.
Polygonal sundial
Category
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Other
H 3.55 in W 2.96 in D 0.79 in
18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century silver pocket compass signed by Watkins Charing cross, London
The enamel compass
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Silver
Skull with Sacred Writings and Tablets of the Law - Tempera on Cardboard
Located in Roma, IT
, realized in 1766 by an anonymous artist of the French School of XVIII century.
On the back of the frame
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Tempera
H 9.77 in W 10.48 in D 0.48 in
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer
By David Beringer
Located in Milan, IT
Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of
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Antique Late 18th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Formica Compass Coffee/Side Table, Manner Of Fornasetti, Mid Century
Located in Bristol, GB
steel base tipped with brass feet.
The top is printed with a monochrome compass design after an 18th
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
H 18.12 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Gilt Bronze Boy Allegory of Geography, French, 18th Century
Located in Kensington, MD
This charming depiction of a boy measuring the earth with a compass is an allegorical sculpture of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Silver Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
scales, inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator, the base engraved with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Silver, Brass
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
with finely incised detailing, flanked by five compass-drawn decorative circles on the single board
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th Century Antique Georgian Satinwood Precision Barometer
Located in Devon, GB
A rare late 18th century George III period antique cross-banded satinwood wheel barometer. The nine
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Antique 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments
Materials
Satinwood
Danish Baroque Writing Cabinet With Nautical Compass Decor, Circa 1740's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
the interior cabinet panels has the a four-pointed star decor, representing the compass that keeps us
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Antique Map of Japan with Scale and Compass Rose, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Japan. With scale and compass rose. This map originates from 'Hedendaegsche historie, of tegenwoordige
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Antique 18th Century Maps
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'
Located in Madrid, ES
continued to work until the early 18th century. Although he was of English origin, he collaborated with the
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Other
H 2.96 in W 3.35 in D 0.79 in
Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial and compass with case. Bronze. SCHRETTEGGER, Johan. Augsburg, Germany, around 1800
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Other
H 2.76 in W 2.56 in D 0.79 in
Modern Arturo Pani Style Agate Abalone Marble Compass Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Modernist Arturo Pani style compass mounted accent table.
Dating to the late
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Agate, Stone, Marble, Brass
A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Early 18th Century
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Buterfield A Paris., the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
EARLY 18th CENTURY INLAID TABLE WITH LYRE LEGS
Located in Firenze, FI
charming piece of furniture was made by Tuscan manufacturing in the first half of the 18th century
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian End Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple
H 31.5 in W 43.71 in D 22.84 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
Europe: 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 Europe Drawn
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Black Enamel Freemasons' 'Square and Compass'Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
a 3300 sq. ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century noble town house
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Dm 0.62 in
Antique Plan of the City of Grave in Holland With Coats of Arms and Compass Rose
By Isaak Tirion
Located in Langweer, NL
arms, compass rose and key. From: Isaak Tirion's 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of Tegenwoordige Staat van
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Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 7.6 in W 9.38 in D 0 in
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Freemasons' 'Square and Compass'Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
grand façade conceals a 3300 sq. ft. chic gallery that more than a shop resembles to a 18th century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Dm 0.62 in
Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas: Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "An Accurate Chart of The Mediterranean
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
West Africa Entitled "Guinea Propria": An 18th Century Hand Colored Homann Map
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
popular location for trade between Africa, Europe and the Americas in the 18th century.
The very
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.5 in W 23.5 in D 0.13 in
Antique Late 18th-Century German Oak and Fruitwood Marquetry Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This rural trunk was made in the countryside of eastern Germany in the late 18th century. The trunk
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Blanket Chests
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 43.71 in D 25.6 in
Siberia as Explored by Behring: Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 18th century hand-colored map entitled "An Exact Chart of all the Countries
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Map of the World: 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 & Correct Chart of All The Known
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Late 18th Century
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Pigeon A Lion, the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass and
Category
Antique 1790s French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Map of the Russian Empire: 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 The Whole
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Two Charts of The English Channel, Each Adorned with Nice Compass Roses, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
the 18th century.
Category
Antique Early 1700s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 10.63 in W 8.08 in D 0 in
Original Antique Engrving of Chinese Tartary in the 18th Century, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
18th century, is a part of a series delineating sections of the Chinese Tartary region.
It
Category
Antique 1730s Maps
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 11.42 in W 18.9 in D 0 in
West Africa: 18th Century Hand-colored Homann Map Entitled "Guinea Propria"
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
popular location for trade between Africa, Europe and the Americas in the 18th century.
The very
Category
1740s Other Art Style Prints and Multiples
Materials
Engraving
H 20.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Pair English Mahogany Serpentine Inlaid Cutlery Boxes on Bracket Feet 18th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Feet with the original Cutlery fitted interiors where made in the late 18th century. The neoclassical
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Knife Boxes
Materials
Brass
Sir Francis Bacon: 18th C. Portrait of Philosopher, Scientist, Author, Statesman
By Jacobus Houbraken
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an 18th century copperplate engraved portrait of Sir Francis Bacon, Viscount St. Albans
Category
1730s Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock
By Jean-Baptiste Albert Baillon III
Located in Palm Beach, FL
base with well articulated architects tools, including a lead ball globe, drafting ruler, compass and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Clocks
Original Antique Map of Martinique Island In The West Indies by Bonne, circa1780
Located in Langweer, NL
-1795 ) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 13.59 in W 10.04 in D 0 in
Antique Blue Mid 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet. Size: 15 ft 3 in x 17 ft
Located in New York, NY
, Circa Date: 1860. Size: 15 ft 3 in x 17 ft (4.65 m x 5.18 m)
During the 17th and 18th centuries the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Map of part of Central and Southern Asia
Located in Langweer, NL
) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Pair of English Sheraton Style Demilune Inlaid Oak Console Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Sheraton 18th century demilune shaped oak console tables with an inlaid compass
Category
Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Chippendale Walnut Corner Cupboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
attributed to the Frederick County area of Maryland sometime in the third quarter 18th century. Fluted
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Corner Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial
By David Beringer
Located in Firenze, IT
adjustable collar with turned fruitwood column, onto a rectangular base with inset compass well.
Two labels
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Antique French Engraving of Mexico with Lots of Details, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Mozambique Channel with Madagascar and Inset of Cape Region, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Part of Southern Asia by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Northern Brazil by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Southern Brazil and Uruguay by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
: Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795 ) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Picardy, Aroits and French Flanders by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Engravers: Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795 ) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Guadeloupe with Les Saintes, Grand Bourg and La Désirade, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
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H 10.24 in W 14.97 in D 0 in
Antique Map of the North Sea and Dunkirk
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled map of the North Sea, top left a large compass rose, bottom right Dunkirk (Duinkerke
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Northern Europe by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of the Dutch VOC Bombing Palembang, Sumatra (Indonesia), ca.1700
By Pieter Van Der Aa
Located in Langweer, NL
battle in the foreground. Below the burning city, finely engraved ships and a compass rose. The VOC
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 12.8 in W 15.75 in D 0.02 in
Indiarum Occidentalium Tractus Littorales cum Insulis Caribicis / Pascaert van W
By Louis Renard
Located in New York, NY
This early 18th-century engraved map was published by Louis Renard in Amsterdam. The image size is
Category
18th Century Other Art Style More Prints
Materials
Engraving
1726 Valentyn's Map of Bali and Lombok, Original Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map is a detailed 18th-century chart of the island of Bali, one of the many islands of
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Empire of China by Bonne, c.1780
By Rigobert Bonne
Located in Langweer, NL
of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
F. Rotig Havre, a Rare Gold Open Face Keyless Quarter Repeating Calendar with Co
Located in London, GB
watch with Compass and Thermometer C1880.
Dial: A beautiful white enamel dial Roman numerals outer
Category
Antique 18th Century French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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Dm 1.97 in
Antique Map of Trincomalee and Tambalagam Bay, 1758
Located in Langweer, NL
, given age. Original folds, as issued. Multiple small repairs, also near compass rose. General age
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Asia, Showing Tradewinds, Silke Route Cities Etc, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
important cartographers of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as Royal Cartographer
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Africa with Ocean Currents and Other Details, C.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Engravers: Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795 ) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
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