Mariner's Compass Quilt with Swag and Bow Border
Located in Darnestown, MD
The circles around the compasses are an unusual variation and they create a wonderful secondary pattern, effectively carrying the eye throughout the quilt.
Cotton
1900s Mariner's Compass Antique American Bed Quilt 8'9''x10' Americana Folk Art
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900 American quilted wool quilt, 8'9" x 10' (105 x 120 in). Condition: good, minor fading. Overall Good Condition. Antique Quilt America Geometric Flat Weave Rug, Cir...
Wool
Rare 19th Century American Jacquard Coverlet with Compass Stars
Located in Amsterdam, NY
American Jacquard woven coverlet dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1840–1860, measuring 83” x 83”. The coverlet features an elaborate repeating pattern of eight-pointed compass s...
Wool, Cotton
Mariner Compass Quilt
Located in den Haag, NL
The turkish red of these Mariner Compasses is of a striking freshness on the white background .This is a beautiful antique quilt with a modern look.
Mariner's Compass Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
This is a particularly bold and vibrant Mariner's Compass quilt. The use of solid reds adds drama to this desirable pattern.
Cotton
20th Century Mariners Compass Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and very well quilted example of a rare Mariners Compass Quilt.
Cotton
19thc Mariners Compass Quilt/fantastic Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RARE 19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT FROM NEW ENGLAND IN PRISTINE CONDITION.THIS RED,WHITE & BLUE BEAUTY HAS FANTASTIC CALICO PRINTS AND GREAT PIECE WORK.THE BLUE IS A FANTASTIC DENIM B...
Cotton
Mariner's Compass Quilt with Wild Goose Chase
Located in Darnestown, MD
This stunning Mariner's Compass Quilt is enhanced by the Wild Goose Chase sashing and border.
Cotton
19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT - BLUE AND WHITE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A BEAUTIFUL AND VERY WELL QUILTED EXAMPLE OF A RARE MARINERS COMPASS QUILT.
Cotton
Caesar's Crown with Mariner's Compass Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
The combination of Caesar's Crown with Mariner's Compass patterns and their placement are brilliant. The central and corner block compasses draw the eye throughout the piece. The flo...
Cotton
Mariners Compass Quilt with Double Borders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is such an amazing quilt with such fantastic quilting and piece work. The condition is pristine. This quilt was found in Ohio. The double zig zag borders are amazing.
Cotton
Rare & Early 19thc Chintz Mariners Compass Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS VERY RARE COLLECTORS QUILT IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND HAS GREAT PIECING AND QUILTING.THIS QUALITY IS ONLY FOUND IN MUSEUMS AND IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS.THIS QUILT HAS BEEN OBTAI...
Cotton
RARE AND EARLY 19THC CHINTZ MARINERS COMPASS QUILT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS VERY RARE BEAUTIFUL COLLECTORS QUILT IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND IS MID 19THC. THE PATTERN,PIECING AND QUILTING IS THE VERY BEST A QUILT CAN GET. THIS QUALITY IS FOUND IN MUSUE...
Cotton
Mariner's Compass, Center Medallion Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Measurements are 88" x 92". Quilted throughout with diamonds pattern.
Cotton
20Thc Mariners Compass Crib Quilt-Mounted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Mariners compass mounted crib quilt was found in Ohio and is in pristine condition.The postage stamp chain pattern along with the floating stars throughout is quite unus...
Suede, Cotton, Wood
19thc Mariners Compass Wheel Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and early unusual pattern Mariners compass wheel pattern quilt is in amazing pristine condition.
Cotton
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H 72 in W 72 in D 0.15 in
Early R/W PA Eight Point Star Quilt W/Center Mariners Compass & Floating Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century Eight Point Stars quilt with center mariners compass. beautiful red and white color pallet. floating stars all around the large center star.
Cotton
Vintage Star Compass Patchwork Quilt, Early 1900s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Lovely, North American vintage 'star compass' quilt, hand-quilted in the early 1900s.
Textile
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H 0.08 in W 84.65 in D 77.17 in
Early 19th Century Antique American Mariners Compass Patchwork Quilt
Located in Kent, GB
Rarely do we see such a superb example of an antique quilt. The immensely complex 'Mariners Compass' pattern has been beautifully executed here and the choice and combination of fabr...
Fabric
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H 76.78 in W 63 in D 0.2 in
North American Vintage Yellow and Pastel "Compass Variation" Patchwork Quilt
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Lovely yellow and pastel "Compass variation" handstitched patchwork quilt.
Cotton
Antique, new and vintage quilts can add a welcome decorative dynamic to your space, whether they’re positioned as wall art in your bedroom (just as you might hang a tapestry) or draped over your side tables or the seating in your living room.
Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor.
For early American colonists, quilts were a crucial source of warmth and comfort. In the 19th century, quilting was a popular activity for women to socialize and commemorate important events, such as weddings or the birth of a child. Distinctive regional variations developed, from the vibrant quilts made in the African-American community of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, to Baltimore album quilts with beautifully appliquéd blocks.
If you’re looking to introduce an eye-catching flourish to a bedroom or living room, quilts provide a pop of color and texture to corners that might otherwise be difficult to decorate.
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