Antique Navigational Tools

A beautiful example of traditional maritime instrumentation, reflecting the craftsmanship and engineering typical of early navigational tools. In good condition, with a rich aged pa...

A charming example of portable horology, ideal for collectors of antique scientific or navigational tools. Dimensions: Diameter 5 cm (2 in).

19th Century French Napoleon III Period fireback with an allegory of Navigation. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made blac...

Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course.

A rare and fully authentic scientific instrument from the renowned Butterfield workshop, celebrated for high-quality mathematical and navigational tools produced in early-18th-centur...

Constructed of rich mahogany with brass fittings, this instrument reflects the precision and elegance of maritime navigation tools from the Victorian era. The gimbal mounting allows ...

., having split pediment, centering globe and navigational tools, dual glazed doors, flanked by fluted side supports, lower panels carved with the arts, over single drawer, rising on...

Tallis maps are now appreciated not just as navigational tools but as works of art and historical documents.

The map not only serves as a navigational tool but also as a work of art, reflecting the skill and dedication of its creator, Jan Sikkena.

"18th Century Maritime Hourglass 30 Second Stopwatch" 18th-Century Maritime Sandglass 30-Second Log Timer Hand-Blown Glass, Original Wood Frame, Nautical Navigation Instrument Heig...

Coastal soundings and maritime routes are included, making the map both a geographic and navigational tool. Stamped with the brown circular seal of the “Observatorio de Manila” and ...

This map not only served as a navigational tool but also as a showcase of the sophistication of French cartography during the Enlightenment era.

The chart is conceived as a practical navigational tool. The Irish Sea and surrounding waters are densely filled with depth soundings, while extensive rhumb lines radiate across the ...

Allen add a layer of craftsmanship to the map, making it not just a navigational tool but also a piece of art. 6. **Publisher's Prestige**: John Tallis & Company was known for t...

These maps are not just navigation tools but also serve as historical documents, capturing the essence of the department's identity during the mid-19th century.

This map is not only a navigational tool but also a snapshot of a region rich in history and tradition, an artifact that embodies the geographical and cultural prestige of Champagne.

The detail of the map, including city names and topographical features, suggests it was a comprehensive educational or navigational tool for its time. The map's scale and grid of lat...

These picturesque and detailed insets would serve to make the map not just a navigational tool but also an item of interest to those appreciative of art, history, and geography.

The method of steel engraving allowed for precise and intricate details to be captured, making this map not only a navigational tool but also a work of art. The addition of outline ...

Surrounding the main illustration are 17 diagrams depicting smaller boats, shipbuilding tools, and essential navigational instruments such as a compass and a "quinoctial compass."

It serves not only as a navigational tool but also as a testament to the artistry and precision of Dutch cartography during this influential period in maritime history.

The map is not only a navigational tool but also a work of art, reflecting the sophistication of Dutch cartography in the 17th century.

Such maps were essential tools for navigation, administration, and military planning, reflecting the intense geopolitical competition among European colonial powers in the Caribbean ...

It features a central roller bar that allows ink to flow along the entire length of the ruler while maintaining a parallel distance from an edge, making it an ideal tool for navigati...

Norie’s charts were not only tools of navigation but also reflections of geopolitical importance and expanding trade networks during the early 1800s.

It would have been an essential tool for both navigation and general education about the geography of the British Isles.

The personifications could be the various peoples and cultures Cook encountered, and the tools of navigation and cartography are prominently displayed, indicating the scientific natu...

This combination of cartography with explanatory text exemplifies the educational and informative goals of 18th-century maps, which were not only practical tools for navigation but a...

The base is not only decorative but also functional, incorporating a built-in compass, which would have been an essential tool for navigation enthusiasts of the time. Globes from th...

The mapmaker, John Tallis, is recognized for his mid-19th-century maps that were not only tools for navigation but also for education and display, reflecting the era's fascination wi...

- **Educational Value:** Maps like these were not only tools for navigation and understanding geography but also served as educational tools for Europeans to learn about distant ...

The use of color along the boundaries makes the map not only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the department's landscape, economy, and ...

The use of color along the boundaries makes the map not only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the department's landscape, economy, and ...

Such maps were invaluable tools for navigation, trade, and territorial administration, making them both functional and artistic.

Maps such as this were essential tools for navigation, administration, and imperial strategy.

The use of color along the boundaries makes the map not only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the Var department's landscape, economy, ...

The use of color along the boundaries makes the map not only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the department's landscape, economy, and ...

Farming equipment is engraved behind. On its right are tools of navigation, exploration, shipping, and trade.