Antique Compasses

Surrounding the center diamond is a viid arrangement of triangular green emeralds forming a distinctive star or compass motif. This vibrant green contrast enhances the brilliance of ...

The globes are supported on finely turned mahogany columns terminating in tripod bases, united by stretchers centred with inset magnetic compasses. The terrestrial globe details the ...

The sea is animated with finely engraved sailing ships and radiating compass lines, reinforcing its maritime character and decorative appeal.

Additional decorative features include sea creatures, canoes, and richly adorned compass roses, all executed with exceptional clarity and balance.

Early 19th Century Sunderland Pink Lustre Huge Nautical Decorated Jug, circa 1820, a soft paste spheroid vessel with upright neck, large pouring spout and bail handle, decorated with...

The composition is both elegant and dynamic. Two finely engraved compass roses radiate across the sea, intersected by rhumb lines that create a sense of movement and navigation.

The seas are animated with sailing ships and multiple compass roses, intersected by rhumb lines that create a dynamic maritime aesthetic.

The ocean is animated with finely engraved Dutch ships under sail, a sea creature, and a large compass rose radiating elegantly across the lower right portion—hallmarks of Blaeu’s de...

The Dead Sea, River Jordan, Mediterranean coastline, deserts, and mountainous regions are rendered with remarkable clarity despite the compact scale of the work. Decorative compass r...

Elegant rhumb lines and compass roses spread across the ocean, accompanied by sailing ships that enhance the maritime character of the map and reflect Galicia’s historic relationship...

The seas are filled with a fleet of finely engraved Dutch ships under sail, evoking the era of exploration and long-distance voyages. Multiple compass roses radiate across the chart,...

The surrounding seas are richly structured with rhumb lines, compass roses, and sailing vessels, emphasizing the region’s central role in early transatlantic navigation and trade.

Particularly attractive is the elaborate title cartouche in the lower right corner, decorated with biblical figures including Moses holding the Tablets of the Law, alongside another ...

Beautifully decorated with a cobalt flow blue around the perimeters and center with a compass type symbol. Priced and sold as a set of six Please see all pics and video as that is ...

The other important attribute, when it can be found, is original artistic creativity, even serendipity, -- or effective design innovation within the compass of this rug type and the ...

Symbolism: These pieces typically feature sentimental motifs—like the prominent heart in this example or a compass rose—and often include mottoes (though absent on this particular pi...

Dimensions in cm: Height 21.5 cm x Width 21.5 cm x Depth 21.5 cm  - Globe Height 27 cm x Width 31 cm x Depth 31 cm  - Case Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 8 inches x D...

Centering an old European cut diamond weighing 0.92 carats total - I color with SI1 clarity Compass set with split prongs with an ornately pierced bombé shaped surround Shoulders are...

The seats are traditionally handwoven in natural rush, arranged in a classic compass pattern that adds warmth and texture to the set.

A defining feature of this chart is the intricate network of rhumb lines radiating across the ocean from compass centers, designed to aid sailors in plotting courses across open water.

A Stockert-pattern fruitwood diptych sundial, the lid with applied paper list of towns and cities and their latitudes (mostly rubbed off), the inside of the lid with string gnomon an...

The view is rendered in the restrained yet elegant style characteristic of early English copperplate book illustrations. Compass rose details and annotated landmarks including Abydos...

Sideboard composed of three doors, two side ones that give access to two discrete compartments and a central one that opens frontally which with two side compasses give the door the ...

Retains original red “Als Ik Kan” decal with joiner’s compass on interior and partial paper label on reverse.

Set in a mahogany stand with three saber legs and joined by a compass.

The composition is enhanced by elegant allegorical cartouches in the lower corners, including cherubs supporting heraldic devices and a finely engraved compass rose. The decorative b...

A German Stockert pattern fruitwood diptych pattern pocket sundial signed, early 19th century The upper leaf with central column printed with eight positions for the string gnomen fr...

In the lower left, a radiating compass rose adds both visual balance and navigational context, reinforcing the maritime importance of the region.

Body Armor is strength objectified, melting Renaissance sundials and compasses with futuristic Mad Max and a dose of Metallica.

Condition: Excellent. The compass mechanism, telescope, and spirit level are all in fully working order.

Brunini Body Armor Collection features sterling silver time traveler pendants, functioning sundials, compass pendants, and fire-blasted sterling silver cuffs..

The coastline along the Mediterranean and Atlantic is beautifully articulated, with shipping routes, compass roses, and sailing vessels emphasizing the maritime importance of the reg...

The coastline is beautifully articulated, enhanced by rhumb lines, compass roses, and finely engraved ships navigating the Mediterranean, adding a strong maritime character to the pi...

The Cantabrian Sea dominates the upper portion of the map, animated by sailing vessels and a striking compass rose with radiating rhumb lines, emphasizing the maritime importance of ...

Brunini Body Armor Collection features sundial rings, water buffalo horn earrings, sterling silver time traveler pendants, functioning sundials, compass pendants, and fire-blasted st...

The central medallion is a masterwork of geometric floristry: an eight-pointed star medallion in ivory and navy, its lobes filled with smaller floral rosettes in rose and gold, radia...

The open sea is filled with an intricate network of rhumb lines radiating from compass roses, guiding navigation across the Atlantic waters.

The tabletop is decorated with finely executed radial walnut parquetry, centered by a subtle compass-star inlay, and framed by a discreet banded border that highlights the quality of...

The front and side panels are adorned with finely detailed classical reliefs: the principal frieze depicts an allegorical scene of instruction or philosophy, featuring seated and sta...

Blaeu’s characteristic decorative style is evident in the bold title cartouche at the upper left and the ornate scale cartouche at the upper right, both enriched with original hand c...

The design is strikingly modern, employing a bold, centralized arrow motif—possibly a stylized compass or directional indicator, emphasized by the letter 'N' at the top.

Each footstool has a red manufacturer’s decal on the stretcher reading “Als Ik Kan Gustav Stickley” with a joiner’s compass. Documented in the 1904 Furniture Catalogue, model 300.

Additional decorative features include sailing ships, a compass rose, and finely engraved coastal outlines, all contributing to the visual richness of the piece.

Additional features include sailing ships, compass roses, and an elaborate cartouche, all enhanced by original hand coloring.

The coastline is elegantly outlined and complemented by compass roses and navigational lines, emphasizing maritime routes linking the Caribbean to the Pacific.

Sold as decoration, although the compass is exact. 52.25" x 25" x 23".

Octagonal form with engraved Roman chapter ring and hinged enamelled gnomon, with compass, 64mm x 57mm, housed within its original leather case.

He has since been recognized as a master of his special craft, that of describing, in small compass, the ideals of a privileged society

Additional decorative elements include a standing native figure, a royal coat of arms, a compass rose, and an elaborate scale cartouche, all enriched by original hand coloring.

Blaeu enriches the composition with elegant decorative elements, including sailing ships in the Atlantic, a finely engraved compass rose, and a large, ornate title cartouche framed w...

The road itself is highlighted in color, guiding the eye through the countryside. Frequent compass roses are placed throughout the map, indicating directional changes and adding bot...

Robert King was a mathematical and nautical instrument maker, repairer, and seller, specializing in compasses, sextants, barometers, navigators, thermometers.

Blaeu, Amsterdam, c.1642 Keywords: Balearic Islands map, Mallorca map, Ibiza map, Menorca map, antique Mallorca map, antique Ibiza map, Blaeu Balearic map, Mediterranean islands map...

Our canvas depicts one of the legendary deities who inspired creative fervour and, over the centuries, acquired a specific influence in the fields of art and knowledge: in this case,...

The surrounding sea is animated with compass roses and sailing vessels, reinforcing the island’s historical importance as a maritime crossroads between Europe, Asia, and the Levant.

These flat Horizon Rings display compass direction, hours, zodiac signs and calendar months.

19th century giltwood mirror With broken arched pediment adorned with acanthus leaves, centred with the crest of the square and compass of the Freemasons, flanked with fluted columns...