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19th C. Biedermeier Inlaid Fruitwood, Satinwood & Yew Side Table, Circa 1850s
19th C. Biedermeier Inlaid Fruitwood, Satinwood & Yew Side Table, Circa 1850s

19th C. Biedermeier Inlaid Fruitwood, Satinwood & Yew Side Table, Circa 1850s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

inlay. The surface centers on an inlaid medallion depicting a stylized eight-pointed star or compass

Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Brass

1758 Map of Saint Kitts – St. Christophe, Antique French Engraving
1758 Map of Saint Kitts – St. Christophe, Antique French Engraving

1758 Map of Saint Kitts – St. Christophe, Antique French Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

right and scale of “lieues communes de France” cartouche top left. * Compass roses and rhumb lines

Category

Mid-18th Century French Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored City Plan of Cologne by Nicolas de Fer, 1705
Hand-Colored City Plan of Cologne by Nicolas de Fer, 1705

Hand-Colored City Plan of Cologne by Nicolas de Fer, 1705

Located in Langweer, NL

18th century. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche and a compass rose that orients the

Category

Early 1700s Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of part of Central and Southern Asia
Antique Map of part of Central and Southern Asia

Antique Map of part of Central and Southern Asia

Located in Langweer, NL

as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on

Category

Late 18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Maluku Islands by Van der Aa, 1714
Antique Map of the Maluku Islands by Van der Aa, 1714

Antique Map of the Maluku Islands by Van der Aa, 1714

By Pieter Van Der Aa

Located in Langweer, NL

edition originates from 'Atlas Soulage'. The cartouche and compass rose are revised and the title is in

Category

18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily, ca.1780
Antique Map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily, ca.1780

Antique Map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily, ca.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses

Category

1780s French Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Hampshire County, Britain/England: A Map from Camden's" Britannia" in 1607
Hampshire County, Britain/England: A Map from Camden's" Britannia" in 1607

Hampshire County, Britain/England: A Map from Camden's" Britannia" in 1607

By John Norden

Located in Alamo, CA

compass rose in the lower right corner above the names of the cartographer, John Norden and one of the

Category

Early 17th Century English Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Blaeu Map of Peru, Antique Hand-Colored Engraving, South America 1642
Blaeu Map of Peru, Antique Hand-Colored Engraving, South America 1642

Blaeu Map of Peru, Antique Hand-Colored Engraving, South America 1642

Located in Langweer, NL

finely engraved Dutch ships under sail, a sea creature, and a large compass rose radiating elegantly

Category

Mid-17th Century Dutch Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Northern Europe by Bonne, c.1780
Antique Map of Northern Europe by Bonne, c.1780

Antique Map of Northern Europe by Bonne, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on coastal regions, the work of Bonne is

Category

18th Century French Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Southern Brazil and Uruguay by Bonne, c.1780
Antique Map of Southern Brazil and Uruguay by Bonne, c.1780

Antique Map of Southern Brazil and Uruguay by Bonne, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses

Category

18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Picardy, Aroits and French Flanders by Bonne, c.1780
Antique Map of Picardy, Aroits and French Flanders by Bonne, c.1780

Antique Map of Picardy, Aroits and French Flanders by Bonne, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses

Category

18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

1889 Sea Chart Map of Delaware Bay by George Eldridge, Chart No. 11
1889 Sea Chart Map of Delaware Bay by George Eldridge, Chart No. 11

1889 Sea Chart Map of Delaware Bay by George Eldridge, Chart No. 11

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

, including soundings, shoals, lighthouses, buoys, compass roses, and shoals. It also offers sailing

Category

1880s American Victorian Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

1726 Valentyn's Map of Bali and Lombok, Original Engraving
1726 Valentyn's Map of Bali and Lombok, Original Engraving

1726 Valentyn's Map of Bali and Lombok, Original Engraving

Located in Langweer, NL

. The presence of the compass rose indicates the orientations. The map is in good condition with visible

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Pair of George III Globes by J&W Cary Dated 1815 and 1800
Pair of George III Globes by J&W Cary Dated 1815 and 1800

Pair of George III Globes by J&W Cary Dated 1815 and 1800

By Cary’s

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

stretchers centred on the original compass roses, decorated with ebony lozenges and stringing. The maker’s

Category

Early 1800s English Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Map of France by Tirion, c.1740
Antique Map of France by Tirion, c.1740

Antique Map of France by Tirion, c.1740

Located in Langweer, NL

block-style cartouche with a simple compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and

Category

18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Spain and Portugal by Tirion, c.1760
Antique Map of Spain and Portugal by Tirion, c.1760

Antique Map of Spain and Portugal by Tirion, c.1760

Located in Langweer, NL

Portugal. Including Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza. Title in block-style cartouche with a simple compass rose

Category

18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Region of Amsterdam by Wagenaar, c.1760
Antique Map of the Region of Amsterdam by Wagenaar, c.1760

Antique Map of the Region of Amsterdam by Wagenaar, c.1760

Located in Langweer, NL

Netherlands around 1750. With compass rose and scale. This map originates from: 'Amsterdam, In Zyne Opkomst

Category

18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of The Nile, Egypt and the Red Sea by Bachiene, 1765
Antique Map of The Nile, Egypt and the Red Sea by Bachiene, 1765

Antique Map of The Nile, Egypt and the Red Sea by Bachiene, 1765

Located in Langweer, NL

of Biblical Egypt and the Red Sea. With title cartouche, compass rose and scale. This map originates

Category

18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Pair of Floor Globes by Cary
Pair of Floor Globes by Cary

Pair of Floor Globes by Cary

By John & William Cary

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

support, outswept legs on acorn feet and stretchers centred on a replaced compass rose, the terrestrial

Category

19th Century British Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Sunderland Pink Lustre Huge Nautical Decorated Jug
Early 19th Century Sunderland Pink Lustre Huge Nautical Decorated Jug

Early 19th Century Sunderland Pink Lustre Huge Nautical Decorated Jug

Located in Nantucket, MA

spheroid vessel with upright neck, large pouring spout and bail handle, decorated with a compass rose

Category

Early 19th Century English Folk Art Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Pottery

Antique Map of the City of Leeuwarden by Bast, 1603
Antique Map of the City of Leeuwarden by Bast, 1603

Antique Map of the City of Leeuwarden by Bast, 1603

Located in Langweer, NL

a legend and compass rose at bottom right. Published by Ioannem / Jan Lamrinck in 1603. State: 3rd

Category

17th Century Dutch Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

A rare pair of 9 inch table globes by Cary, each dated 1816
A rare pair of 9 inch table globes by Cary, each dated 1816

A rare pair of 9 inch table globes by Cary, each dated 1816

By John & William Cary

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

original compass rose. The terrestrial globe shows geographic entities shaded in faded tones of blue, pink

Category

Early 19th Century English Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

Antique Map of Trincomalee and Tambalagam Bay, 1758
Antique Map of Trincomalee and Tambalagam Bay, 1758

Antique Map of Trincomalee and Tambalagam Bay, 1758

Located in Langweer, NL

, given age. Original folds, as issued. Multiple small repairs, also near compass rose. General age

Category

18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Low Countries by Seutter, c.1745
Antique Map of the Low Countries by Seutter, c.1745

Antique Map of the Low Countries by Seutter, c.1745

Located in Langweer, NL

map of the Low Countries. Includes colored decorative cartouche, compass rose and coat of arms. Shows

Category

18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Province of Groningen by Blaeu, 1635
Antique Map of the Province of Groningen by Blaeu, 1635

Antique Map of the Province of Groningen by Blaeu, 1635

Located in Langweer, NL

Wadden islands Schiermonnikoog, Rottumeroog (Rottumerplaat) and Borkum. With compass rose, decorative

Category

17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

"Nova Barbariae Descriptio", a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map of North Africa
"Nova Barbariae Descriptio", a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map of North Africa

"Nova Barbariae Descriptio", a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map of North Africa

By Johannes Janssonius

Located in Alamo, CA

crocodile and a dragon. A sailing ship and a compass rose lie within the Mediterranean. The detailed

Category

Mid-17th Century Dutch Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Temple of Philae on the Island of Isis – Ancient Egyptian Plan, c.1710
Temple of Philae on the Island of Isis – Ancient Egyptian Plan, c.1710

Temple of Philae on the Island of Isis – Ancient Egyptian Plan, c.1710

Located in Langweer, NL

mythological burial place of Osiris. The engraving is adorned with a compass rose and a bar scale (in feet

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Map of the Duchy of Holstein
Original Antique Map of the Duchy of Holstein

Original Antique Map of the Duchy of Holstein

By Willem Blaeu

Located in Langweer, NL

details. Annotative text in the North Sea. Two compass roses lie on either side of Holstein. Willem

Category

Mid-17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Normandy by Janssonius, 1657
Antique Map of Normandy by Janssonius, 1657

Antique Map of Normandy by Janssonius, 1657

Located in Langweer, NL

decorative cartouche, sailing ships and compass rose. This map originates from 'Atlas Novus, Sive Theatrum

Category

17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Holy Land by Schut, 1710
Antique Map of the Holy Land by Schut, 1710

Antique Map of the Holy Land by Schut, 1710

Located in Langweer, NL

of the Holy Land embellished with sailing ships and compass rose. Dutch text on verso. Source unknown

Category

18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

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Compass Rose Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the compass rose antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, boxwood and hardwood, every compass rose antique was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a compass rose antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right compass rose antique, those designed in Georgian and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Compass Rose Antique?

A compass rose antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,150, while the lowest priced sells for $278 and the highest can go for as much as $12,250.
Questions About Compass Rose Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.