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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
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Compass Rose
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Leather, Maple
H 31.5 in W 43.71 in D 22.84 in
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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18th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
Two Charts of The English Channel, Each Adorned with Nice Compass Roses, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
with with two charts of the English Channel, each adorned with beautiful compass roses. The lower chart
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Early 1700s Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
H 10.63 in W 8.08 in D 0 in
Old Map of Prussia, Embellished with a Large Cartouche and Compass Rose, ca.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
with a large cartouche and compass rose. Prussia was a historically prominent German state that
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1680s Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
H 17.13 in W 21.86 in D 0 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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18th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
H 7.6 in W 9.38 in D 0 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
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Late 18th Century English Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Silver
Victorian Compass Windrose Diamond 15k Gold Oriental Pearl Turquoise Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The beautiful pendant ,designed as a compass rose, also called Stella Maris, ist set with an
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1870s Victorian Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
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H 0.48 in W 1.03 in L 1.42 in
Antique Map of Peru in South America by Blaeu, circa 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Peru'. Original antique map of Peru. With cartouche, compass rose, ships and
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Mid-17th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Greece by Allard (c.1698)
Located in Langweer, NL
Islands, and part of Turkey. With two cartouches, compass rose and scale. Carolus Allard excudit, circa
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Late 17th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
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
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Early 18th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Java 'Indonesia' by Arkstee & Markus (1763)
Located in Langweer, NL
the island of Java, Indonesia. With cartouche, scale and compass rose. This map originates from
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Mid-18th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
Antique Map of the Island of Java, Indonesia by P. Van Der Aa, 1713
Located in Langweer, NL
This rare map shows the Indonesian island of Java. With compass rose and scale. From: Nouvel Atlas
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Early 18th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
VeryRare Antique Map of Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands, by P. Bast, 1603
By P. Bast
Located in Langweer, NL
. With a legend and compass rose at bottom right. Made by 'Pieter Bast' after the surveyor Johan Sems
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Early 17th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
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H 16.15 in W 19.89 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Venezuela by Montanus, 1671
By Arnoldus Montanus
Located in Langweer, NL
to the Orinoque River, centered on Bariquicemento and Cape de Curiacao. Large cartouche, compass rose
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Mid-17th Century English Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
Antique Map of the Gulf of Bengal by J.N. Bellin, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
along the coasts. With a large title cartouche and a compass rose.
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Mid-18th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Northern Coast of Africa and Southern Europe, circa 1745
By Covens & Mortier
Located in Langweer, NL
architectural cartouches and a compass rose.
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Mid-18th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
H 21.07 in W 25.4 in D 0.02 in
Hand-Colored Antique Map of part of Germany by M. Seutter, c. 1730
By Matthew Seutter
Located in Langweer, NL
, Frankfurt, Mainz, Koblenz. Includes decorative cartouche, compass rose and coat of arms. Shows cities and
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Mid-18th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the of the Course of the Albis River 'or Elbe River'
By Johannes Janssonius
Located in Langweer, NL
river), from its source east of Prag to the North Sea. Includes two cartouches and compass rose
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Mid-17th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the World on Mercator's Projection, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
projection. Nice detail of the islands throughout the world. Decorative title cartouche and compass rose
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Late 18th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
Large 17th Century French Slate Octagonal Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
centered by a compass rose. 17th century.
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Mid-17th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Slate
Original Hand-Coloured Nautical Chart of West-Africa, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
-partout. Large illustrated cartouche with title. North oriented west, see also the compass rose. Very
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17th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
Antique Map of Prussia by Blaeu, circa 1635
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
, embellished with a gorgeous large format cartouche, compass rose, sailing ship and sea monster. Prussia was a
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Mid-17th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
Antique Sea Chart of the coasts of Denmark and Sweden by C.A. Berey, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Saltholm. Two large compass roses orient north to the right.
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Early 18th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
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H 25.79 in W 37.01 in D 0.02 in
Swedish Grace Crystal Chandelier by Edward Hald, Orrefors, Sweden, 1920s
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
soft glow. Etched decor of nude reclining women among stars, flowers and fish. Compass rose at the
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Glass
Antique Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Austin, TX
compass rose design set with pearls and old mine and rose cut diamonds.
Hinged with a side clasp and
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Compass Rose
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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
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W 2.5 in D 0.75 in L 2.375 in
Large German Chart of the Islands of the Philippines with Hand-Colored Borders
Located in Langweer, NL
compass rose and rhumb lines. Originates from a German edition of "Voyage around the World" by Lord George
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Mid-18th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
H 21.07 in W 16.74 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of the Philippines by Anson '1749'
Located in Langweer, NL
. Includes a large compass rose and rhumb lines. This map originates from 'Reize rondsom de Werreld (..)' by
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Mid-18th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
A Cary’s 15 inch terrestrial globe 1849
By George & John Cary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
three splayed scroll legs centred on a compass rose, the cartouche stating ‘Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe
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19th Century English Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Mahogany
Old Map of The Southern Part of Norway, Covering the Region Around Bergen, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Johannes Janssonius (Jansson
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1650s Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
H 15.75 in W 19.49 in D 0 in
Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Montreal, QC
compass rose. They retain their original pierced, inlaid and fret-carved liners for cutlery and also their
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Compass Rose
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Mahogany
Antique Map of Groningen with Contemporary Hand Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
. Compass rose and rhumb lines. In upper right hand corner inset of the islands Rottum, Borckum, etc. off
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Late 17th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
Rare Antique Copper Engraving of a Map of Pegu and Arakan, Burma (Myanmar), 1714
Located in Langweer, NL
Mercator Atlas Minor. This edition originates from 'Atlas Soulage'. The cartouche and compass rose are
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1710s Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
H 7.29 in W 9.06 in D 0 in
Old Color Engraving of Blaeu's first Map of Brazil, North Oriented to the Right
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
compass roses and richly embellished vignettes of native Brazilian life and animals.
The interior of
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Mid-17th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
H 19.3 in W 22.84 in D 0.02 in
Pair of George 111 Inlaid Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Montreal, QC
are inlaid with an oval panel and inside with a compass rose in ebony and satinwood and crossbanded
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Mahogany
Original Antique Map of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Located in Langweer, NL
political and administrative divisions, landmarks and place names. Includes index and compass rose. This map
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Early 18th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
Antique Map of Israel Filled with Biblical Scenes, Published in 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Christo neffens zyne Apostelen'.
Antique map of Israel filled with biblical scenes. A compass rose
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1740s Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
Attractive Detailed Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul, Incl India, 1731
Located in Langweer, NL
with a simple compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Isaak
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1730s Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
H 13.12 in W 16.15 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Sri Lanka with an unusual five-sided shape
Located in Langweer, NL
Lanka is shown with an unusual five-sided shape. North is oriented to the left by an elaborate compass
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Early 17th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Region of the Arabian Sea
Located in Langweer, NL
, and major harbors. The map is decorated with a compass rose with fleur-de-lys at center and a rococo
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Mid-18th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
Antique Sea Chart of Hudson Bay and Arctic Canada by Van Keulen, circa 1681
Located in Langweer, NL
and Arctic Canada. Compass roses, loxodromic lines, and ships decorate the oceans and both the title
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Late 17th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
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H 20.87 in W 23.82 in D 0.02 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and intermediate marks forming a 16 point compass rose, encircled with a chapter ring of degree marks
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1890s English Victorian Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Authentic Map of the Coast from Cape Formosa to the Dony River, Africa, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
of shoals and oriented by a compass rose and rhumb lines. This map originates from volume 5 of 'A
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1730s Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
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H 12.76 in W 17.25 in D 0 in
Rare Sea Chart of the East Frisian Islands or Watten and the North Sea, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
cartouche with key and a compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Johannes
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Early 1700s Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
H 20.95 in W 24.73 in D 0 in
Oval Walnut Tea Table, circa 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
is ornamented with intarsia in the shape of a compass rose.
The base is placed on four legs, which
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19th Century Dutch Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Walnut
Tabula Magellanica, qua Tierra del fuego, cum celeberrimis fretis a F. Magellano
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in New York, NY
Straits of Magellan. It includes three compass roses, title, key, three scale cartouches, rhumb lines, and
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Mid-17th Century Other Art Style Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Engraving
Original Antique Map of Arabia and the Red Sea
Located in Langweer, NL
far north. This map is more elaborately decorated with a flourishing title cartouche and a compass
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Mid-18th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
Frisia Occidentalis, A Rare Antique Engraving of Friesland, The Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
left corner. A legend in the top right and a compass rose in the top left corner. From: "Chronique ofte
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1620s Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
H 17.49 in W 22.49 in D 0.08 in
Attractive Engraved Old Map Showing Spain, Portugal Majorca, Ibiza etc. ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Isaac Tirion' after an
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1760s Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
H 14.97 in W 16.46 in D 0 in
Beautiful Original Copper Engraved Map of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, 1613
Located in Langweer, NL
surrounding towns and villages. Decorated with a large compass rose with two sailing boats and a sea monster
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1610s Antique Compass Rose
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
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Early 18th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
H 12.8 in W 15.75 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Switzerland by N. Visscher, circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
mountain ranges, with hundreds of small villages named. A small compass rose sits below a cherub holding
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Late 17th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
Antique Sea Chart of the Western Coast of Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
, and soundings. North is oriented to the left. Decorated by a sailing ship, two compass roses, and a
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Late 17th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
Beautiful Antique Map of Madagascar, The Comoros Islands & Reunion Island, 1667
Located in Langweer, NL
representing some natives, a compass rose and a vessel in the Indian Ocean.
Artists and engravers: Pierre
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1660s Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
H 22.64 in W 18 in D 0 in
Antique Print of the Fortress Cranganor near Kodungallur in India, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
title including scale and compass rose. This print originates from 'L'Histoire générale des Voyages' by
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Mid-18th Century Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
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H 13.39 in W 16.54 in D 0 in
Indiarum Occidentalium Tractus Littorales cum Insulis Caribicis / Pascaert van W
By Louis Renard
Located in New York, NY
Commerce.” Embellished with two sailing vessels, a compass rose, and two elaborate title cartouches.
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18th Century Other Art Style Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Engraving
Print of Maps of Islands of the South Pacific, Incl. Pitcairn & Dusky Bay, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on
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1780s Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 12.21 in W 18.31 in D 0 in
Highly Detailed Antique Map of the Holy Land Showing 12 Tribes of Israel, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
with scale and compass rose. Published in the Netherlands by Covens & Mortier c. 1720.
Artists and
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1720s Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
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H 17.72 in W 20.28 in D 0 in
Detailed Old Map showing Spain and Portugal Incl. Majorca, Minorca & Ibiza, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Isaak Tirion' after an
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1740s Antique Compass Rose
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Paper
H 17.13 in W 21.78 in D 0 in
Scarce Middle East and Arabia Map Showing The Exodus of the Israelites, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
, compass rose and scale. This map originates from 'Het algemeen groot historisch, oordeelkundig
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1720s Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 18.51 in D 0 in
Antique Map of the Coast of Juan Fernandez by Van Schley, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
tip of South America. This map is topped by a view of the Cumberland Bay with its own compass rose
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18th Century Antique Compass Rose
Materials
Paper
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Antique Compass Rose For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique compass rose for your home. Each antique compass rose for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, boxwood and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique compass rose — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. An antique compass rose made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular.
How Much is a Antique Compass Rose?
An antique compass rose can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,074, while the lowest priced sells for $277 and the highest can go for as much as $12,250.
Questions About Antique Compass Rose
- 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.