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

quadrant. Presented in a rustic part gilt frame. Image size: 9 x 11cm.

quadrants and lends a particularly modern feel to this period piece. Circa 1830.

locks, wonderful hidden brass-ball castors and quadrant supports within the drawers.

right. The central shield is divided into four quadrants, representing England (three lions), Scotland

prophet Muhammad. The rear of the compendium is also engraved with navigational quadrants and Arabic

workers lurking in the upper right quadrant and contained behind bars in the far right corner. The

of Fildes work depicting his daughter Phyllis with the lower quadrant intentionally unfinished

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

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

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

purple, anchors the lower left quadrant. Counterbalancing this is a delicate depiction of bamboo and a

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

history. The significant pitting and surface exfoliation, particularly to the lower-left quadrant, are not

quadrant, this charger represents the high level of craftsmanship associated with Montereau’s finest

with symbolic Chinese motifs. A magnificent pheasant or phoenix dominates the upper right quadrant, its

from swirling clouds, dominating the upper quadrant of the composition. Below the celestial action

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

with shaped fielded panels, with carved shells at the quadrants, and having two banks of four cock

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

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

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

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

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

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

best suits the intended interior. Some visual ideas attached. Each sheet records a different quadrant

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

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

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

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

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

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

, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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