Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out surface, featuring an inlaid compass rose
Located in Cesena, FC
Elegant Louis XVI writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a compass rose. Elegant writing desk with pull-out writing surface, inlaid on the top with a com...
Leather, Maple
$1,111Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Walnut Wood Oval Tea Table with Compass Rose, Circa 1870
Located in Opole, PL
The center of the top is adorned with an inlay in the shape of a compass rose. The base stands on four legs composed of double volutes connected by a central finial.
Walnut
Antique Map of Japan with Scale and Compass Rose, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Attractive detailed map of Japan. With scale and compass rose. This map originates from 'Hedendaegsche historie, of tegenwoordige staet van alle volkeren (..)' by T.
Paper
$522Sale Price|20% Off
Two Charts of The English Channel, Each Adorned with Nice Compass Roses, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Sheet with with two charts of the English Channel, each adorned with beautiful compass roses. The lower chart is inset with a tiny map of the region between Angers and Paris.
Paper
Antique Plan of the City of Grave, Holland - Coats of Arms & Compass Rose, 1750
By Isaak Tirion
Located in Langweer, NL
Plan of Grave, The Netherlands. With coats of arms, compass rose and key. From: Isaak Tirion's 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of Tegenwoordige Staat van alle volken.'
Paper
George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III mahogany double chamber tea caddy raised on tapered block feet. The front is inlaid with a conch shell in an oval and the top with a six-pointed star with shaded arms radi...
Wood
Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer
Located in Firenze, IT
With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...
Brass
$657Sale Price|24% Off
Antique Map of Peru in South America by Blaeu, circa 1645
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map of Peru. With cartouche, compass rose, ships and two sea-monsters. Published by W.
Paper
Antique 1698 Map of Greece by Carolus Allard, Late 17th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
With two cartouches, compass rose and scale. Carolus Allard excudit, circa 1698.
Paper
Antique English Coffee Table, Oak with Barley Twist Legs, Circa 1890s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The top is highly detailed with a compass rose in the center. Very sturdy barley twist legs connected by matching stretchers.
Oak
Antique French Brass Equinoctial Dial, Neoclassical, Circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...
Brass
1900s Mariner's Compass Antique American Bed Quilt 8'9''x10' Americana Folk Art
Located in New York, NY
The repeating pattern, known as the Mariner's Compass or Compass Rose, is one of radiating starbursts set within squares which creates a powerful visual rhythm.
Wool
$410Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of the North Sea and Dunkirk
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled map of the North Sea, top left a large compass rose, bottom right Dunkirk (Duinkerke / Dunkerque), France.
Paper
Antique Map of the Island of Java, Indonesia by P. Van Der Aa, 1713
Located in Langweer, NL
This rare map shows the Indonesian island of Java. With compass rose and scale. From: Nouvel Atlas, très exact et fort commode pour toutes sortes de personnes, Contenant Les Principa...
Paper
Antique Map of the Gulf of Bengal by J.N. Bellin, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
With a large title cartouche and a compass rose.
Paper
$305Sale Price|67% Off
Antique Map of the Northern Coast of Africa and Southern Europe, circa 1745
By Covens & Mortier
Located in Langweer, NL
Embellished with three architectural cartouches and a compass rose.
Paper
Early 19th Century Swedish Brass Compass with Cover, Marked ZBS
Located in Knivsta, SE
The finely engraved compass rose, delicate blued needle, and warm brass surface combine to create a piece of remarkable visual appeal.
Brass
Hand-Colored Antique Map of part of Germany by M. Seutter, c. 1730
By Matthew Seutter
Located in Langweer, NL
Includes decorative cartouche, compass rose and coat of arms. Shows cities and towns, place names, rivers, forests and mountains.
Paper
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of the of the Course of the Albis River 'or Elbe River'
By Johannes Janssonius
Located in Langweer, NL
Includes two cartouches and compass rose. Published by J. Janssonius, circa 1640.
Paper
$699Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of the World on Mercator's Projection, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorative title cartouche and compass rose. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by Gerrit Brender à Brandis.
Paper
Large 17th Century French Slate Octagonal Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Beneath the gnomon the plate is centered by a compass rose. 17th century.
Slate
$1,353Sale Price|20% Off
Original Hand-Coloured Nautical Chart of West-Africa, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
North oriented west, see also the compass rose. Very impressive and decorative map of this part of Africa.
Paper
Antique Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Austin, TX
The 15k rose gold bracelet features three large oval domes of enchanting turquoise blue enamel mounted in beautifully worked 15k yellow gold, with a fleur-de-lis motif border and a c...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$924Sale Price|20% Off
Large German Chart of the Philippines with Hand-Colored Borders, 1763
Located in Langweer, NL
Shows Islands, bays, reefs, soundings tracks of the Manila Galleon route, etc. Includes a large compass rose and rhumb lines. Originates from a German edition of "Voyage around the W...
Paper
Antique Map of the Philippines by Anson, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Shows Islands, bays, reefs, soundings tracks of the Manila Galleon route, etc. Includes a large compass rose and rhumb lines. This map originates from 'Reize rondsom de Werreld (..)'...
Paper
Old Map of The Southern Part of Norway, Covering the Region Around Bergen, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorated with many ships and a compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined.
Paper
Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes, UK, Early 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Each cover is inlaid with an oval patera and inside with a compass rose. They retain their original pierced, inlaid and fret-carved liners for cutlery and also their original lock pl...
Mahogany
Antique Engraving of Blaeu's first Map of Brazil, Circa 1640
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Includes inset map of Baya de todos Santos, elaborate cartouche, 2 compass roses and richly embellished vignettes of native Brazilian life and animals.
Paper
$615Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Groningen with Contemporary Hand Coloring
Located in Langweer, NL
Title cartouche with putti, figure and animals. Compass rose and rhumb lines. In upper right hand corner inset of the islands Rottum, Borckum, etc. off the coast of Groningen and Emd...
Paper
18th Century Louis XVI Inlaid Stripped Oak Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
With its combination of stripped oak, carved neoclassical ornamentation, fluting, ropework, and compass rose inlay, this 18th century bookcase offers a rare balance of craftsmanship,...
Brass
$503Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Antique Copper Engraving of a Map of Pegu and Arakan, Burma (Myanmar), 1714
Located in Langweer, NL
This edition originates from 'Atlas Soulage'. The cartouche and compass rose are revised and the title is in French.
Paper
Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes, UK, Early 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
They are inlaid with an oval panel and inside with a compass rose in ebony and satinwood and crossbanded.
Mahogany
$270Sale Price|20% Off
Original Antique Map of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Located in Langweer, NL
Shows political and administrative divisions, landmarks and place names. Includes index and compass rose. This map originates from 'Petit et Nouveau Atlas.
Paper
Pair of Superb French Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze & Antiqued Mirrored Tables
Located in New York, NY
The mirrored surface is etched with a central compass rose enclosed in a geometric border. Below the top, the frieze is fitted with mirrored panels framed in silvered bronze, decorat...
Bronze
Attractive Detailed Map of the Empire of the Great Mogul, Incl India, 1731
Located in Langweer, NL
Attractive detailed map of the Empire of the Great Mogul, which included India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh, decorated with a simple compass rose. Source unknown, to be determ...
Paper
Mazarine Chest Of Drawers / Commode From The Beginning Of The 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Louis XIV period Mazarine chest of drawers in thuya burl, rosewood, boxwood and walnut veneer It opens with four drawers on four rows with crosspieces museum quality piece fro...
Walnut
Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The upper plateau of the clock is fitted with a compass with a plain white enamel dial. The compass is embellished with cardinal and intermediate marks forming a 16 point compass ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$597Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Sri Lanka with an unusual five-sided shape, circa 1606
Located in Langweer, NL
North is oriented to the left by an elaborate compass rose. The map was beautifully engraved by Petrus Plancius with pictorial detail of mountains, roads, forests, villages, kingdoms...
Paper
$4,434Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Sea Chart of Hudson Bay and Arctic Canada by Van Keulen, circa 1681
Located in Langweer, NL
Sea chart of Hudson Bay and Arctic Canada. Compass roses, loxodromic lines, and ships decorate the oceans and both the title and distance scale are embellished with scene of hunters,...
Paper
Authentic Map of the Coast from Cape Formosa to the Dony River, Africa, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Filled with soundings, showing the locations of shoals and oriented by a compass rose and rhumb lines. This map originates from volume 5 of 'A Description of the Coasts of North and ...
Paper
$1,511Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Sea Chart of the East Frisian Islands or Watten and the North Sea, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
Also another cartouche with key and a compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Johannes van Keulen (1654, Deventer - 1715, Amsterdam) was a 17th-centur...
Paper
Tabula Magellanica, qua Tierra del fuego, cum celeberrimis fretis a F. Magellano
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in New York, NY
Tabula Magellanica is a highly decorative map of the southern tip of South America, including Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn with the Straits of Magellan. It includes three compass r...
Engraving
Oak Baroque Wardrobe, German, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque oak wardrobe raised on five ball feet, richly carved with compass rose decoration and elaborate ornamental details including coin-band motifs, festoons, and rosettes, arrange...
Oak
$438Sale Price|20% Off
Original Antique Map of Arabia and the Red Sea, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
This map is more elaborately decorated with a flourishing title cartouche and a compass rose. Originates from a Dutch edition of Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages' published c...
Paper
$2,286Sale Price|20% Off
Frisia Occidentalis, A Rare Antique Engraving of Friesland, The Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
A legend in the top right and a compass rose in the top left corner. From: "Chronique ofte historische geschiedenisse van Vrieslant” by P.
Paper
Attractive Engraved Old Map Showing Spain, Portugal Majorca, Ibiza etc. ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Title in block-style cartouche with a simple compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined.
Paper
Beautiful Original Copper Engraved Map of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, 1613
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorated with a large compass rose with two sailing boats and a sea monster in the lake.
Paper
Antique Print of the Dutch VOC Bombing Palembang, Sumatra (Indonesia), ca.1700
By Pieter Van Der Aa
Located in Langweer, NL
Below the burning city, finely engraved ships and a compass rose. The VOC decided to gain a foothold in Palembang because of the rich gold deposits and pewter mining possibilities.
Paper
George I English sundial, in patinated and engraved bronze
Located in Valladolid, ES
At the bottom of the gnomon, the plate is centered with a symbolic and useful compass rose. Details Piece: English sundial Origin: Private collection Measurements: Condition: Good co...
Bronze
$830Sale Price|20% Off
Orginal Antique Sea Chart of the Western Coast of Africa, circa 1697
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorated by a sailing ship, two compass roses, and a large cartouche featuring trade between a European merchant and a native.
Paper
Antique Map of Prussia – Blaeu “Prussiae Nova Tabula”, Later Edition, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
The Baltic coastline is emphasized, with maritime orientation reinforced by a prominent compass rose radiating across the sea. Decoratively, the map is enhanced by a large and elega...
Paper
19th c. Antique Nautical Games table or Desk
Located in Johns Island, SC
The design is nautical having the compass rose at its center and framed by a band of oak, ebonized wood, cherry, rosewood, maple and other woods.
Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Rosewood
$849Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Antique Map of Madagascar, The Comoros Islands & Reunion Island, 1667
Located in Langweer, NL
With decorative title cartouche representing some natives, a compass rose and a vessel in the Indian Ocean.
Paper
Antique Print of the Fortress Cranganor near Kodungallur in India, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
French and Dutch title including scale and compass rose. This print originates from 'L'Histoire générale des Voyages' by Antoine François Prévost.
Paper
Print of Maps of Islands of the South Pacific, Incl. Pitcairn & Dusky Bay, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Detailed set of maps of the islands of the South Pacific, with a large compass rose and inset of Dusky Bay on New Zealand.
Paper
$448Sale Price|20% Off
Highly Detailed Antique Map of the Holy Land Showing 12 Tribes of Israel, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
With beautiful large title cartouche, vignette with scale and compass rose. Published in the Netherlands by Covens & Mortier c. 1720.
Paper
$485Sale Price|20% Off
Detailed Old Map showing Spain and Portugal Incl. Majorca, Minorca & Ibiza, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Title in block-style cartouche with a simple compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined.
Paper
Antique Table Top Nautical Display Binnacle Compass
Located in Palm City, FL
On the outer circle, the compass rose is divided in degrees with the major mark at every ten degrees.
Copper, Brass
A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca
Located in Firenze, IT
With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...
Brass
Unavailable
H 20.56 in W 28.55 in
Antique world map - Erdkugel and compass by Bellin - Handcol. engraving - 18th c
By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Versuch von einer kurzgefassen Karte welche die bekannten Theile der Erdkugel enthaelt …' - Detailed world map in Mercator projection showing the kno...
Engraving
![A correct Chart of the Bay of Biscay […].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1509099327936/IMG_0354_2_master.jpg?width=240)
![A correct Chart of the Bay of Biscay […].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/a_22503031509099342380/IMG_0355_a_master.jpg?width=240)
A correct Chart of the Bay of Biscay […].
By R.W. Seale
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
With a decorative cartouche and compass rose. Engraving on hand laid paper. Watermark: French Lily.
Engraving
Unavailable
H 137.8 in W 208.67 in D 0.08 in
Map of Bermuda. Guiljelm Blaeuw, Mappa Aestivarum Insularum, Amsterdam 1640
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Colored engraved map with large figurative cartouche and compass rose. Latin text on verso, describing the Bermuda Isalnds, the dimensions of the map itselt without the Passe-partout...
Paper
A Chart of Norway.
By Samuel Thornton
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The map features two compass roses and rhumb lines, scale bars lower right.
Engraving
Unavailable
H 18.43 in W 23.35 in
The Coast of Finmarck from Dronten to Tromsound.
By Samuel Thornton
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The location of a Maelstream (sic) is depicted, Mokstraumen near the Lofoten archipelago. Two compass roses and rhumb lines. Samuel Thornton's "The Sea-Atlas: Containing an hydrogra...
Engraving
!['The Coast of Newfoundland from Placencia to Cape Bonavista [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1509100438016/IMG_0346_2_master.jpg?width=240)
!['The Coast of Newfoundland from Placencia to Cape Bonavista [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/a_22503631509100449756/IMG_0347_a_master.jpg?width=240)
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H 21.15 in W 24.61 in
'The Coast of Newfoundland from Placencia to Cape Bonavista [...].
By Edmond Halley
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
This includes Buenos Aires and Montevideo. Each map features a compass rose. Engraving on hand laid paper. From the Atlas: 'Maritmus & Commercialis
Engraving
![To the Rt. Honble., my Lord Viscount Torbat [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1509446546928/IMG_0331_2_master.jpg?width=240)
![To the Rt. Honble., my Lord Viscount Torbat [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/a_22611431509446562654/IMG_0332_a_master.jpg?width=240)
To the Rt. Honble., my Lord Viscount Torbat [...].
By Herman Moll
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
With depth soundings, a compass rose, rhumb lines and a decorative cartouche.
Engraving
Unavailable
H 20.99 in W 24.53 in
Pascaert Van de Kust van Maroca beginnende van Larache tot aan C. Cantin.
By Johannes van Keulen
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The map has a very decorative cartouche with scale bars and five mythological figures, compass rose and rhumb lines as well as depth soundings along the coast.
Engraving
To the Honble. Sr. Iohn Lowther.
By Captain Greenvile Collins
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
With decorative cartouche, compass rose, soundings and rhumb lines. Handcoloured engraving on hand laid paper.
Engraving
Unavailable
H 11.03 in W 16.42 in
Map of the Eastern Hemisphere by Bonne - Engraving - 18th Century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
.' - Handsome map of the Eastern Hemisphere, illustrating the cartographic updates provided by Cook, including Hawaii, nice detail in New Zealand, and a largely corrected NW Coast of...
Engraving
Unavailable
H 11.03 in W 16.46 in
Map of the Western Hemisphere by Bonne - Engraving - 18th Century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
.' - Detailed map of the Western Hemisphere, illustrating the cartographic updates provided by Cook, including Hawaii, nice detail in New Zealand, and a largely corrected NW Coast of...
Engraving
![A New Generall Chart of the Coast of ye Northern Ocean Vitz Norway, [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1509446148660/IMG_0333_2_master.jpg?width=240)
![A New Generall Chart of the Coast of ye Northern Ocean Vitz Norway, [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/a_22611231509446161806/IMG_0334_a_master.jpg?width=240)
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H 19.81 in W 24.02 in
A New Generall Chart of the Coast of ye Northern Ocean Vitz Norway, [...].
By Herman Moll
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Numerous places along the coast are named, and an inset map details the region around Archangelsk (with depth soundings). Two compass roses and rhumb lines. Engraving on hand laid p...
Engraving
![Carte des Principaux Ports des Isles Orcades […].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1509103494843/IMG_0321_2_master.jpg?width=240)
![Carte des Principaux Ports des Isles Orcades […].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/a_22505031509103513591/IMG_0322_a_master.jpg?width=240)
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H 19.1 in W 23.51 in
Carte des Principaux Ports des Isles Orcades […].
By Captain Greenvile Collins
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
With depth soundings, currents, rhumb lines and a compass rose. Engraving, handcoloured on hand laid paper.
Engraving
Unavailable
H 18.51 in W 22.84 in
Tabula Magellanica qua Tierrae del Fuego.
By Johannes Janssonius
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The map features two compass roses and decorative cartouches featuring natives and wildlife (penguins).
Engraving
Unavailable
H 13 in W 16.93 in
Island Ambon and Timor, Maluku Islands by Valentijn - Engraving - 18th Century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
With an inset of castle Victoria. Includes compass rose, scale and rhumb lines. Description: From the monumental work by François Valentyn: ""Oud en nieuw Oost-Indiën, vervattende...
Engraving
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 15.75 in
Map of Ambelau and Buru, Maluku Islands by Valentijn - Engraving - 18th Century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
With an inset of the lake on the Buru mountains. Includes compass rose and scale. Description: From the monumental work by François Valentyn: ""Oud en nieuw Oost-Indiën, vervatten...
Engraving
Unavailable
H 12.41 in W 15.04 in
Ambon, Maluku Islands and Boero by Valentijn - Engraving - 18th Century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
.' - Scarce set of 2 original fitting antique maps/navigational charts of the island of Ambon, Maluku Islands and Boero, Indonesia. With compass rose, scale and rhumb lines. Descr...
Engraving
![Paskaerte van 't in comen Van 't Canaal, hoemen dat sal aen doen, [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1509450560082/IMG_0305_2_master.jpg?width=240)
![Paskaerte van 't in comen Van 't Canaal, hoemen dat sal aen doen, [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/a_22613431509450577280/IMG_0306_a_master.jpg?width=240)
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H 17.92 in W 21.46 in
Paskaerte van 't in comen Van 't Canaal, hoemen dat sal aen doen, [...].
By Pieter Goos
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
A decorative cartouche with mythological figures and putti. Two compass roses, rhumb lines and two ships depicted on the sea.
Engraving
Unavailable
H 12.41 in W 14.97 in
Navigational chart of the river Suratte by Valentijn - Engraving - 18th Century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Suratte or Soeratte was a famous trading city on the north coast of what is now India, in the modern state of Gujarat, lying on the river Tapti. With compass rose, scale and rhumb li...
Engraving
Carte d'une Partie de l'Amerique Septentrionale
By Francois Soules
Located in Florham Park, NJ
SCALE OF 600 TOISES (BELOW NOTA). 4 POINTED COMPASS ROSE (TOP LEFT CORNER). LONGITUDE AND LATITUDE (NOT SHOWN). ________________________________________ DATE OF PUBLICATION : R178...
Engraving
![Milford Hauen and the Islands Adjacent [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1509448115412/IMG_0317_2_master.jpg?width=240)
![Milford Hauen and the Islands Adjacent [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/a_22612431509448126906/IMG_0318_a_master.jpg?width=240)
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H 19.41 in W 23.35 in
Milford Hauen and the Islands Adjacent [...].
By Captain Greenvile Collins
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The map features a decorative cartouche with birds, rhumb lines, a compass rose and depth soundings. Engraving on hand laid paper.
Engraving
Unavailable
H 18.78 in W 22.64 in
A Large Draught of the Coast of Arabia from Maculla to Dofar.
By Sutton Nicholls
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The map is in two parts, split with a decorative scroll. Two compass roses and rhumb lines, as well as depth soundings along the coast.
Engraving
Antique 15ct Gold Masonic Compasses Pendant Fob c1876 Rose 625 Purity Freemason
Located in Camelford, GB
If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty. On offer is this gorgeous 15CT SOLID GOLD RARE ANTIQUE FREEMASON PENDANT / FOB DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) So...
Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
![Petit Neptune Anglois ou Carte Marine des Cotes d'Angleterre, [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1508754384835/IMG_0099_2_master.jpg?width=240)
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H 31.3 in W 21.86 in
Petit Neptune Anglois ou Carte Marine des Cotes d'Angleterre, [...].
By Jean Lattre
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
However, Bonne maps generally abandon such common 18th century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on...
Engraving
Victorian antique compass pendant in 9 karats gold
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian antique compass pendant in 9 karats gold. Lovely compass pendant with an arrow turning on the cardinal points to indicate North. It is protected by glass. The compass is de...
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
H 2.75 in Dm 16 in
Important Steuben Glass 'Mariners' Bowl-Sidney Waugh, Dated 1937 & Signed
By Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The centre of the bowl is finished with an intaglio carved compass rose. An example of this piece is in the permanent collection of both the Brooklyn Museum and the Virginia Museum o...
Crystal
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 14.57 in
Ptolemaic map of Asia east of the river Ganges by Mercator - Engraving - 17th c.
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The map is embellished with a decorative cartouche, compass rose and several sailing ships. On land are Bactrian camels, nomads, and well-engraved elephants.
Engraving
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H 16.93 in W 20.87 in
Ptolemaic map of NW Africa, Morocco and Algeria by Mercator - Engraving - 17th c
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
The map includes the Straits of Gibraltar and is decorated with two sailing ships, compass rose and a fine strapwork title cartouche with two chubby child-like creatures with wings a...
Engraving
![Carte de l'entree de la Tamise avec les bancs, passes, isles et costes [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1508836574945/cb3808_master.jpg?width=240)
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H 21.66 in W 36.23 in
Carte de l'entree de la Tamise avec les bancs, passes, isles et costes [...].
By Alexis Hubert Jaillot
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Depth soundings are marked along the coasts, and sandbanks indicated It includes 3 distance scales, rhumb lines with two compass roses. Engraving on handlaid (verge type) paper.
Engraving
![Carte De La Mer De Dannemark Et Des Entrees Dans La Mer Baltique [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1508836131958/cb3807_master.jpg?width=240)
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H 24.41 in W 36.03 in
Carte De La Mer De Dannemark Et Des Entrees Dans La Mer Baltique [...].
By Alexis Hubert Jaillot
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Depth soundings are marked along the coasts, and sandbanks indicated It includes 3 distance scales, rhumb lines with one and a half compass roses (north to the left) and two keys, in...
Engraving
![Carte generale des costes de l'Europe sur l'ocean [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1508837429054/cb3798_master.jpg?width=240)
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H 24.41 in W 36.03 in
Carte generale des costes de l'Europe sur l'ocean [...].
By Alexis Hubert Jaillot
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Depth soundings are marked along the coasts, and sandbanks indicated It includes no distance scales, rhumb lines with two decorative compass roses. Engraving on handlaid (verge type...
Engraving
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H 36.23 in W 24.41 in
Sea chart of Galway Bay and Limerick river in Ireland - Engraving - 18th century
By Alexis Hubert Jaillot
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Depth soundings are marked along the coasts, and sandbanks indicated It includes 5 distance scales, rhumb lines with three decorative compass roses. Description: From: 'La Neptune ...
Engraving
Large Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Firenze, IT
Signed Butterfield, Paris, mid-18th century, the octagonal dial engraved with four hour scales and mounted with hinged gnomon with bird pointer, inset with magnetic compass with engr...
Silver
A Handsome English Baroque Oak Chest with Compass Rose Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome English baroque oak 4-drawer chest with compass rose inlay; the rectangular top centering a compass rose within an inlaid border with lappets at the corners; above a confo...
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H 40 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in
A Handsome English George III Mahogany 5-Drawer Chest with Inlaid Compass Rose and Chevron Stringing
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome English George III mahogany 5-drawer chest with inlaid compass rose and chevron stringing; the rectangular top above a conforming body fitted with 2 short drawers over 3 l...
Antique Map of Borneo by Renneville, with Compass Rose and Scale, 1702
Located in Langweer, NL
A small early 18th century map of Borneo Island, Indonesia. With compass rose and scale. This map originates from 'Recueil des Voyages, Des Indes Orientales, Formee dans les Province...
Paper
Antique Victorian Gold Rotating Compass Fob Charm
Located in London, GB
The compass rose is depicted in black on a white enamel ground.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Antique Map of the Island Ceylon or Sri Lanka
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Langweer, NL
This is the first plate, embellished with three strapwork cartouches, a finely rendered sailing ship, a compass rose, and animals roaming the interior (including a large elephant wit...
Paper
William And Mary Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
The rectangular top with oyster veneer rings and compass rose.With two drawers over three long drawers.
Brass
Biedermeier Console Table, Austria, 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier console table with four columns supporting the top and two half-columns in front of the mirrored rear wall. This way the compass rose inlay framed by a semicircle is doub...
Walnut
19th C. Paint Decorated Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Exterior of lid decorated with incised and painted blue and red compass rose/star. Interior fitted with two tills and lower drawer.
Pine, Paint
A rare 18th century ebonised Mazarine commode
Located in London, GB
Ebonised with natural warm walnut top cantered with a compass rose marquetry.
Metal
Fold-down Biedermeier salon table in cherrywood, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
The tabletop is finely inlaid with a central compass rose motif and framed by delicate string inlay.
Cherry
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H 0.6 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
The round compass has a lid, also in brass. The compass has an eight pointed compass rose, along with intermediary directions for a total of sixteen directions shown.
Brass, Iron
A Rare German Baroque Walnut 4-Drawer Chest with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and rare German baroque walnut 4-drawer chest with geometric and compass rose inlay; the rectangular top centering a comapss rose medallion surrmounded by geometric inlay;...
Antique Country French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Artistically wrought from red-hot iron, this intriguing chandelier features a compass rose motif with elegantly scrolled arms radiating out from the central section.
Antique Armoire, Computer Work Station
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully painted armoire with Compass Rose design. We have retrofitted the interior so that it can be used as a computer work station.
Pine
Antique English Buffet with Open Display Shelves
Located in Dallas, TX
With a nod to England's rich nautical history, this rare antique 18th century English buffet features inlaid compass roses on the doors of the buffet below using walnut and satinwood...
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The face has hand-painted numbers, compass rose, and lettering with a brilliant blue background.
A 17th Century German Table Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 17th century german table cabinet with geometric marquetry inlaid to the cabinet in kingwood, decorated on the sides and top. the doors open to reveal a well fitted interior w...
Kingwood
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H 14.18 in W 8.86 in D 10.63 in
Mahogany Cutlery Box, Georgian End of 18th Century, Silver Fittings, Weldrington
Located in Epfach, DE
The interior lid features a compass rose. It´s made for 43 pieces of cutlery.
Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The surface of this impressive antique vesta case is plain and retains the original compass to the center of the anterior side. The compass is embellished with cardinal and intermed...
Silver, Sterling Silver
French Early 19th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilt Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The face has hand painted numbers, compass rose, and lettering with a brilliant blue background.
Hardwood
A Cary’s 15 inch terrestrial globe 1849
By George & John Cary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Cary’s 15 inch terrestrial globe, 1849, set in a mahogany stand with a turned baluster support on three splayed scroll legs centred on a compass rose, the cartouche stating ‘Cary’s...
Mahogany
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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in D 0.48 in
18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The octagonal gilt brass base has a glazed silver compass rose showing a magnetic variation of a few degrees west.
Silver, Brass
$163,384
H 29.92 in W 87.8 in D 40.95 in
1750 Venezia Italy Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Desk with Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This extraordinary desk showcases the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give it an elegant appearance. T...
Walnut
18th century Louis XVI Walnut Bureau, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century French Louis XVI Bureau in Walnut with drop front, inner writing surface and cubby holes.
Brass
$61,304
H 39.38 in W 55.52 in D 25.6 in
Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional Roman Baroque Ebonised, Rosewood Cassettone with bone inlay and magnificent brass handles Magnificent transition piece displaying classical ornamentation within a tradit...
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood, Ivory
$55,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.25 in W 32.5 in D 18 in
18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon
By Pierre Migeon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 38 1/4in W: 32 1/2in D: 18in This extremely rare and Important 18th Century Louis XV Red Chinoiserie Bureau de Dame Desk By Pierre Migeon is absolutely breathe takin...
Bronze, Ormolu