Antique Compass Drawing
Figure Study For 'Science'
By John Singer Sargent
Located in New York, NY
Image dimensions: 24 ½ x 18 ¾ inches
Framed dimensions: 34 x 28 inches
This charcoal drawing is a
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1920s American Impressionist Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Graphite
19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass
Located in Milan, IT
Cross-legged reduction compass, of chrome plated brass and steel, English manufacture from the end
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1890s Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Brass
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
engraved to each combination compass
This is a quality antique technical drawing set with a
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 11.03 in D 4.53 in
Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing instrument set. A German, brass cartographer's or architect's technical
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Early 20th Century German Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.44 in D 4.34 in
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of cartographer's instruments
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Early 20th Century German Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.83 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Riefler maker's mark engraved upon compass
This is a quality vintage drawing set, ideal for the office
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a quality antique drawing instrument set. A German, architect's or cartographer's tool case
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Early 20th Century German Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased draughtsman's set. An English, technical drawing case of silver nickel and
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 1.97 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling surveyor's set. An English, pocket drawing instrument case, dating to
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Early 20th Century British Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master draughtsman's tool set. An English, case of cartographer's drawing
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Wood
H 1.97 in W 14.38 in D 5.32 in
14k Gold Royal Arch Masonic Pendant With Enamel, circa 1910
Located in Venice, CA
Freemasons. The infamous square and compasses can be found in the center of the pendant, framed by the
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cambridgeshire map 17th century engraving by John Speed
By John Speed
Located in London, GB
task of drawing together and revising the histories, topographies and maps of the Kingdoms of Great
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1610s Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Engraving
Old Map of the Moluccas, Known as the Famous Spice Islands, Indonesia, ca.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
vessels, sea monsters, two elaborate compass roses with north oriented to the right, and a native couple
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1730s Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Paper
H 17.33 in W 23 in D 0 in
Attractive Original Map of the Province of Overijssel, the Netherlands, Ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
handcoloured map of the province of Overijssel, The Netherlands. With beautiful title cartouche, compass rose
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Early 1700s Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Paper
H 20.67 in W 23.82 in D 0 in
Late 3rd Quarter 19th Century Antique Ferahan Sarouk, Glorious Flowers
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Ferahan Sarouk ought to display a wide colour palette, fine drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense
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1870s Persian Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Wool
Aristocratic Ferahan Sarouk 1890 Antique Short Term Reduction
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
suggestions are few and simple. A Ferahan Sarouk ought to display a wide colour palette, fine drawing and
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1890s Persian Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Wool
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
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17th Century Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 0 in
Classic Antique 1870 Ferahan Sarouk -Intense Design Virtues
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
ought to display a wide colour palette, fine drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense” detail. The best
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1870s Persian Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Wool
Cambridge map 17th century engraving after John Speed
By John Speed
Located in London, GB
occupation to accept the task of drawing together and revising the histories, topographies and maps of the
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1620s Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Engraving
Impeccable Artistic Antique Ferahan Sarouk, 1880
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Sarouk ought to display a wide colour palette, fine and creative drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Wool
High Collectible 19th Century Ferahan Sarouk, Princely, at Short Term Reduction
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
colour palette, fine drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense “ detail. The finest pieces also display an
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1880s Persian Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Wool
Portrait of an Artist (possibly a Self-Portrait)
Located in New York, NY
results of his craft visible nearby. He holds a square or ruler in his left hand, while a drawing compass
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Compass Drawing
Materials
Oil, Panel
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Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950
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Located in Pataskala, OH
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By Dollond, London
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Rare 18th Century Masonic Painting "Freemasonry a Secret Unveiled"
By Jan Punt
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1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne
Located in Milan, IT
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H 1.97 in W 9.93 in D 6.5 in
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Located in York County, PA
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Located in York County, PA
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By Annibale Carracci
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Untitled (Castle of Toledo, Spain), circa 1930
By Vance Kirkland
Located in Denver, CO
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1920s American Modern Antique Compass Drawing
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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H 1.78 in W 12.8 in D 4.34 in
Triumph Of Venus Oil On Canvas Late '700 Early '800, From Cardboard By Cignani C
Located in Milan, IT
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Antique Compass Drawing For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique compass drawing available at 1stDibs. An antique compass drawing — often made from metal, nickel and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique compass drawing, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique compass drawing, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
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- How do antique compasses work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique 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.
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