Antique Quadrant

A collection of 18th and 19th century Arabic astrolabes and quadrant Persian, 18th/19th Century

Antique steel and brass quadrant, first half of the 20th century, made in London for the U.S. Navy

geometric patterns, inlaid with a central motif and quadrants, opening to a framed interior of olive and

with quadrant mouldings and ebonised cockbeading, supported on a single flared triform pedestal with

. Quadrant scale marked: 16 ozs. X ¼ oz. 4 lbs X 1 oz. (4/330) Vertical scale divided: 1 – 6 INCHES

bowl with various coats of arms hand painted along the base. The bottom right quadrant contains an old

thick dramatic Macassar ebony veneer arranged in a quadrant pattern. The grain flows in opposing

stylized vase and trellis work in the upper right quadrant, prevents visual clutter and emphasizes the

the lower quadrant. The vibrant green border is densely populated with stylized blossoms and branches

asymmetrical, illustrative corner vignettes. In the upper quadrant, delicate flowering branches suggest the

spring flowers and green stained bone leaves bordered in oysters of olive, with marquetry quadrants in a

concertina-action card table, circa 1755-1760, with quadrant hinges stamped ‘H. Tibats’ is in the collection

restrained decorative detail. The seats are woven in natural rush in a traditional four-quadrant pattern. The

quadrant of open shelves. Would make a great kitchen or craft room storage cabinet.

craquelure commensurate with age. Some minor waviness/undulation to the canvas in lower left quadrant. Housed

throughout, some tiny losses to the lower left hand quadrant and one line of losses along the left hand side

embellish each quadrant, providing visual rhythm and balance. A wide border, featuring a scrolling meander

over shaped glazed side panels, fretted front door quadrants also backed with red silk, and well-formed

"shield," divided into four vibrant quadrants that house stylized ram’s horn and floral motifs—ancient

K0123, stunning William IV goncalo alves work box / jewelry box, having quadrant beading and fine

drawer with brass inlaid drawer front and a pair of gilt handles, mahogany-lined with quadrant mouldings

quadrant has a beige background with black numbers, black hands and a glass closure. The wooden structure

botanical motifs in the corners. Each quadrant presents abstracted clusters of purple blooms or berries

dividing the interior into four quadrants occupied by dark green wave motifs. The ruffled “pie crust” rim

definition. The interplay of repeating hooked polygons and cruciform medallions arranged in quadrants

veined marble top with a cross-banded border to quadrant beading above a frieze of well figured veneers

suitable for navigation. A large compass rose dominates the lower right quadrant, reinforcing the chart’s

, particularly in overall form, such as the quadrant corners, and the feet. They also demonstrate earlier 18th

naturalistic flowering plants drawn in each quadrant of the field. Additional Information: Dimensions: 1'10" W

& Decorated with Ormalu Quadrants, on Serpentine Pedestal Base - 66"w x 17"d x 42"h

with brass meridian circle, horizon ring and hour ring, supported by four brass quadrants. The globe is

table top with segmented radial quadrants of exotic specimen woods. The specimen panels are separated

according to the Abbot Giovanni Francesco Giusti. This type of instrument is called a quadrant for its

tableau, a visual narrative told in four distinct quadrants. It presents a world of fantastical figures

embellish each quadrant, providing visual rhythm and balance. A wide border, featuring a scrolling meander

.' and dated to the upper right quadrant. Presented in a gilt frame. On paper.

stringing and is finished in a plain quadrant short grained moulding around its edge. The sides and legs

structured around a diagonal canal that cuts softly across the lower left quadrant, drawing the eye from the

area), along with two minor, soft vertical creases in the right sheet quadrant, outside of the image

upper sheet quadrant, and tape residue at the top right and left corners on the recto, well outside of

repairs to areas of skinning in the lower right quadrant of the sheet on the verso, as well as one pea

botanical motifs in the corners. Each quadrant presents abstracted clusters of purple blooms or berries

is in a giltwood frame under glass. Each of the four quadrants on the flag represent England, Ireland

occurring as a fine line across the upper-right quadrant of the sheet, otherwise in superb condition

decorative inlay, framed by reeded columns, and the base is panelled with contrasting inlaid quadrants. The

applied moldings—angular lozenges, chamfered quadrants, and rectangular blocks—each element framing the

and four bosses at the quadrants, as well as ring-turned accents simulating bolts or fittings. Its

the circular quadrant and, at the top there is a beautiful sculpture representing the figure of an

layout of four bold medallions set within a grid-like composition. Each quadrant displays a radiant star

. The map focuses on the northeastern quadrant of Africa, tracing the course of the Nile River from its

four quadrants and the center of the well. The mazarine-blue ground exterior with two large oval panels

with fan-like symmetry anchors the upper right quadrant, likely representing the center of a domed or

on deep reds, earthy greens, and cobalt blues – Two opposing quadrant designs with floral motifs

and published by Justus Perthes in Gotha in 1858. This map represents the final quadrant of

vertical hard creases, and one horizontal crease in the lower quadrant of the sheet. Scattered uniform age

leather, ordered into quadrants upon the lid Reed decor adds pattern detail to the lid and circumference

and incised gilded decoration throughout. The top with a molded edge and quadrant supports below on