18th Century Compass

This antique Moroccan astrolabe was once used to cross the Sahara desert. It is made of brass, carefully and ornately etched with markings to indicate time, direction, star positions...

Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden. By Swedish 18th century clockmaker Johan Elfgren (1720-1801) from Gagnef in the Swedish county of Dalecarlia ...

From the first quarter of the 18th century - a German brass equinoctial pocket sundial by Ludwig Theodor Muller, Augsburg.

Compass Pierre de Baillou Milan, first quarter of the 18th century Brass, steel and glass It measures 3.81 in x 3.81 x 0.59 (9.7 cm x 9.7 x 1.5) It weights 0.57 lb (259 g) State of c...

It is partially lined with some 18th century newspaper. The paint decoration is early and it has a great surface.

A Fine 18th century gilt brass and silver pocket sundial with Travelling case, c. 1750.

18th Century English Oak Coffer with a Compass Star Inlay.

Very large antique wrought iron and gilt bronze compass Very large wrought iron compass decorated with magnificent chased and gilded bronzes. Period : XVIIIth century Dimensions ...

A handsome English baroque oak 4-drawer chest with compass rose inlay; the rectangular top centering a compass rose within an inlaid border with lappets at the corners; above a confo...

A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used in ...

A handsome English George III mahogany 5-drawer chest with inlaid compass rose and chevron stringing; the rectangular top above a conforming body fitted with 2 short drawers over 3 l...

Very fine 18th century Georgian compass star inlaid box, the ebony and boxwood star inlaid on a burr oak panel surrounded by shaded string inlay on a crotch grained mahogany ground, ...

Antique map titled 'Borneo Insula.' A small early 18th century map of Borneo Island, Indonesia. With compass rose and scale.

With a nod to England's rich nautical history, this rare antique 18th century English buffet features inlaid compass roses on the doors of the buffet below using walnut and satinwood...

An 18th century silver pocket compass signed by Watkins Charing cross, London The enamel compass rose finely segmented Marked TH and dated 1787.

Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass and Iron, Late 18th Century Sweden, Stylized Floral Decorative Element A beautiful compass with a sundial from the Swedish Gustavian period o...

Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of German origin, by Johann Georg Kleininger, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1785 circ...

Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of German origin, by David Beringer, Nuremberg, dating back to the 1790 circa, in goo...

Small 18th century pocket compass with hot-air balloon decoration, Copenhagen, Denmark.

: Big brass compass square shape with original case signed Franz Hofer. Praha 1786.

Early 18th Century portrait of French nobleman holding a compass rendered in oil on canvas.

A beautifully-crafted wood pocket sundial with intricate printed paper numerals, degrees and foreign city time zones, with a compass set in its center

A late 17th century French silver pocket sundial, engraved "Butterfield a Paris", by Michael Butterfield (1675-1715) with inset compass well, double horary scale, latitudes 49 and 5...

French, early 18th Century Measures 6,5cm x 5,9 x 1,4cm Contained within its original leather case which remains in good condition with only minor losses to the leather and slight ...

A Rare Queen Anne Walnut Compass-Seat Side Chair Philadelphia, c. 1750 The chair marked IV and original seat frame marked V. Height 40 inches. PROVENANCE: Rear Admiral Edw...

Paris 18th century, signed “Baradelle AParis”, with compass, gnomon with bird shaped pointer, engraved table of latitudes on back, original leather case.

Wrought iron architectural compass from Kingston, NY with brass nutt and bolt, circa early 18th century.    

English Georgian military themed inlaid mahogany teacaddy. I believe this caddy must have been made to order for a military officer, as I have never seen this particular inlay of two...

A very fine Renaissance Revival table box or casket. In solid silver (likely 800 fine). Likely by Gebrüder Neumann or Storck & Sinsheimer of Hanau, Germany. (Storck & Sinsh...

These demilune marble occasional tables have solid brass legs which screw into a brass sub frame under the ogee edged statuary marble tops.

Despite common belief that water pipes such as these were used to smoke opium, water pipes such as these were more commonly used for smoking Tobacco. The hinged compartment is where ...

Discover timeless elegance with this fantastic American Centennial solid walnut Philadelphia carved secretary desk, a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship. This exquisite pie...

Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection Sample Wedding Dress White and Golden Yellow Very Shimmery Deep low back Size 10 but see measurements below fits smaller Pristine Measurements ...

David Morier (c.1705–1770 London) An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier (1680–1770) Oil on canvas Canvas size - 40 x 50 in Framed size - 48 ...

A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...

This antique standing photo album is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The album is compo...

Gun cabinet full time duelists 19th century in its original box with red velvet. Platinum finely chopped. Ebony butts No brand. It seems that there was no sinister use to believe an ...

This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk gown, rendered in the most vibrant shade of vermilion red and embellished with gold lamé soutache embroidery surrounding floral beadwork in sh...

Striking pair of late 18th century George III painted and gilt console tables. The frames carved and gilt with guilloche apron bands. Raised on tapering turned and fluted cylindrical...

Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...