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19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

in intricate symmetrical designs which often feature a centerpiece such as a compass rose or a heart

Category

1870s Bajan Folk Art Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

George IV George Smith Terrestrial Globe
George IV George Smith Terrestrial Globe

George IV George Smith Terrestrial Globe

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

baluster support and slender square-section legs with the original castors. Compass dish and rose replaced

Category

1820s English George IV Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Sailor's Double Valentine with Compass Rose and Heart, Barbados
Sailor's Double Valentine with Compass Rose and Heart, Barbados

Sailor's Double Valentine with Compass Rose and Heart, Barbados

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's double valentine with compass rose and heart, Barbados, West Indies, circa 1885. The

Category

Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Shell

18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins
18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins

18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century silver pocket compass signed by Watkins Charing cross, London The enamel compass

Category

Late 18th Century English Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Silver

Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Sweden
Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Sweden

Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Sweden

Located in Knivsta, SE

Century. Complete with compass rose with eight points (called an eight-wind compass), as well as

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid Nineteenth Century Nickerson & Baxter Ships Compass
Mid Nineteenth Century Nickerson & Baxter Ships Compass

Mid Nineteenth Century Nickerson & Baxter Ships Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

compass card with a fleur-de-lis pointing north on the compass rose. Fitted to a waxed timber box. The box

Category

1890s American Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Brass

Georgian Oak Spice Chest
Georgian Oak Spice Chest

Georgian Oak Spice Chest

Located in Essex, MA

A charming chest with rectangular cornice over a door with compass rose inlay opening to a fitted

Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Oak

Sailors Gaming Table, circa 1890
Sailors Gaming Table, circa 1890

Sailors Gaming Table, circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

boards and chess boards. Adorned with compass roses and anchor.

Category

1890s English Compass Rose Antique

Salon Table, First Half of the 19th Century
Salon Table, First Half of the 19th Century

Salon Table, First Half of the 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

frame and a compass rose on the tabletop.

Category

Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Map of Iceland by Blaeu, circa 1640
Antique Map of Iceland by Blaeu, circa 1640

Antique Map of Iceland by Blaeu, circa 1640

By Willem Blaeu

Located in Langweer, NL

monsters, sailing ships, decorative cartouches, compass rose and the spectacular landscape of Iceland

Category

Mid-17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Lake Geneva by Mercator/Hondius '1610'
Antique Map of Lake Geneva by Mercator/Hondius '1610'

Antique Map of Lake Geneva by Mercator/Hondius '1610'

Located in Langweer, NL

and villages. Decorated with a large compass rose with two sailing boats and a sea monster in the lake.

Category

Early 17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Northern Italy and Livorno by E. Bowen, 1747
Antique Map of Northern Italy and Livorno by E. Bowen, 1747

Antique Map of Northern Italy and Livorno by E. Bowen, 1747

Located in Langweer, NL

northern part of Italy with an inset sea chart of Livorno. With one cartouche, a compass rose and a mileage

Category

Mid-18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Portugal by H. Moll, circa 1744

Antique Map of Portugal by H. Moll, circa 1744

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map of Portugal with great detail on rivers and tributaries nice compass rose of the times

Category

Mid-18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Antique Map of Venezuela by Montanus, 1671
Antique Map of Venezuela by Montanus, 1671

Antique Map of Venezuela by Montanus, 1671

By Arnoldus Montanus

Located in Langweer, NL

to the Orinoque River, centered on Bariquicemento and Cape de Curiacao. Large cartouche, compass rose

Category

Mid-17th Century English Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Europe by N. Visscher, circa 1660

Antique Map of Europe by N. Visscher, circa 1660

Located in Langweer, NL

ships, monsters and compass roses adorning the seas. In the lower right hand corner of the map a

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Mid-17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Antique Map of Calabria 'Italy' by Blaeu, circa 1690
Antique Map of Calabria 'Italy' by Blaeu, circa 1690

Antique Map of Calabria 'Italy' by Blaeu, circa 1690

By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu

Located in Langweer, NL

and cities, compass roses and parts of the cartouche are heightened in gold.

Category

Late 17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Languedoc Region of France by Blaeu, 'circa 1650'
Antique Map of the Languedoc Region of France by Blaeu, 'circa 1650'

Antique Map of the Languedoc Region of France by Blaeu, 'circa 1650'

Located in Langweer, NL

compass rose. Published by W. Blaeu. Frame included. We carefully pack our framed items to ensure safe

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Mid-17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Bible Map of the Holy Land by A. Schut, 1743

Antique Bible Map of the Holy Land by A. Schut, 1743

Located in Langweer, NL

Very detailed and decorative map of the Holy Land embellished with sailing ships and compass rose

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Mid-18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Antique Map of the Caribbean Islands by J. Jansson, circa 1650
Antique Map of the Caribbean Islands by J. Jansson, circa 1650

Antique Map of the Caribbean Islands by J. Jansson, circa 1650

By J. Jansson

Located in Langweer, NL

down to the Coast of Venezuela. The map also shows a detailed cartouche with sea-people, a compass rose

Category

Mid-17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Pair Antique Wrought Iron Decorative Architectural Panels
Pair Antique Wrought Iron Decorative Architectural Panels

Pair Antique Wrought Iron Decorative Architectural Panels

Located in Dallas, TX

visual appeal! Intricate workmanship is abundant in the design, resembling an artistic compass rose. Rare

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

intermediate marks forming a sixteen point compass rose, encircled with a chapter ring of degree marks around

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1830s English William IV Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Map of Mexico by Janssonius 'circa 1640'
Antique Map of Mexico by Janssonius 'circa 1640'

Antique Map of Mexico by Janssonius 'circa 1640'

Located in Langweer, NL

decorative map, with fabulous armorial title cartouche, sailing ships, compass rose and smaller cartouche

Category

Mid-17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

18th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Buffet
18th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Buffet

18th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

features inlaid compass roses centred on the raised door panels, with rosettes and fine molded detail

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1750s French French Provincial Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut

Sailor’s Carved Cow Horn
Sailor’s Carved Cow Horn

Sailor’s Carved Cow Horn

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A sailor’s carved cow horn, the hollow curved body incised with naïve depictions of a compass rose

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1810s English Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Horn

Antique Map of Bermuda by Hondius, 'circa 1630'
Antique Map of Bermuda by Hondius, 'circa 1630'

Antique Map of Bermuda by Hondius, 'circa 1630'

Located in Langweer, NL

Bermuda, with decorative cartouche, compass rose, and other embellishments. The map is based upon John

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Mid-17th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Sailor's Valentine with Seashells, Barbados, West Indies, Circa 1885
Sailor's Valentine with Seashells, Barbados, West Indies, Circa 1885

Sailor's Valentine with Seashells, Barbados, West Indies, Circa 1885

Located in Downingtown, PA

sailor’s valentine is of typical octagonal form with a glazed wood case with a compass rose center with a

Category

1880s Bajan Victorian Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Shell

Antique Map of the Region of the Arabian Sea
Antique Map of the Region of the Arabian Sea

Antique Map of the Region of the Arabian Sea

Located in Langweer, NL

, and major harbors. The map is decorated with a compass rose with fleur-de-lys at center and a rococo

Category

Mid-18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th Century English Bronze and Faux Bois Sun Dial
Antique 19th Century English Bronze and Faux Bois Sun Dial

Antique 19th Century English Bronze and Faux Bois Sun Dial

Located in Dallas, TX

. The dial features an embossed compass rose, allows one to orient it with a compass when setting up in

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Louis XIV Period Hand Inlaid Oak Low Buffet
18th Century French Louis XIV Period Hand Inlaid Oak Low Buffet

18th Century French Louis XIV Period Hand Inlaid Oak Low Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

exquisite compass rose inlay. Cavernous interior and spacious surface ensure it will be just as functional

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Late 18th Century French Baroque Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Oak

19th Century Country French Cherry Buffet with Inlay
19th Century Country French Cherry Buffet with Inlay

19th Century Country French Cherry Buffet with Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

Directoire Style Cherry Buffet features solid wood hand-planed construction with inlaid compass rose motifs

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1840s French Directoire Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Marquetry Fold-Over Game Table
19th Century Marquetry Fold-Over Game Table

19th Century Marquetry Fold-Over Game Table

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

in walnut and walnut veneer. The top features a unique marquetry design of a compass rose, adding a

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century English Bronze Horizontal Sundial by Cary of London
Early 19th Century English Bronze Horizontal Sundial by Cary of London

Early 19th Century English Bronze Horizontal Sundial by Cary of London

By Cary

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

finely engraved and has a 16 point compass rose in the middle. The sundial was meant to be used outside

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Early 19th Century British George III Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Bronze

1880 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Compass Watch Fob
1880 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Compass Watch Fob

1880 Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Compass Watch Fob

Located in Lexington, KY

This incredible Victorian watch fob dates back to 1880 and is a stunning 14k rose gold compass! The

Category

1880s Victorian Compass Rose Antique

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Barley Twist Marquetry Pedestal ~ Lamp Table
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Barley Twist Marquetry Pedestal ~ Lamp Table

19th Century Flemish Renaissance Barley Twist Marquetry Pedestal ~ Lamp Table

Located in Dallas, TX

that has a similar design as the top, but with a compass rose pattern enhancing the checkerboard. Egg

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Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Early Map of Puerto Rico Printed in Venice by G. F. Camocio in 1571
Early Map of Puerto Rico Printed in Venice by G. F. Camocio in 1571

Early Map of Puerto Rico Printed in Venice by G. F. Camocio in 1571

Located in Langweer, NL

many locations. Includes decorative cartouche, 4 sea monsters and a compass rose. Also shows the Virgin

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16th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Edwardian Compass Fob 9k Rose Gold Pendant Animal Motif Vintage Jewelry
Antique Edwardian Compass Fob 9k Rose Gold Pendant Animal Motif Vintage Jewelry

Antique Edwardian Compass Fob 9k Rose Gold Pendant Animal Motif Vintage Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Edwardian compass fob crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1900s to 1910s

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

18th Century Country French Bonnetiere
18th Century Country French Bonnetiere

18th Century Country French Bonnetiere

Located in Dallas, TX

feet. Of particular interest is the compass rose created from inlaid maple and walnut, indicating a

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Steel

Antique Chart of The English Channel by Seale, C.1745
Antique Chart of The English Channel by Seale, C.1745

Antique Chart of The English Channel by Seale, C.1745

Located in Langweer, NL

' A handsome and detailed chart of the English Channel with a large decorative cartouche, compass rose

Category

18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Highly Detailed Antique Map of Jamaica in the Caribbean, c.1780
Highly Detailed Antique Map of Jamaica in the Caribbean, c.1780

Highly Detailed Antique Map of Jamaica in the Caribbean, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

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

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18th Century Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Biblical Land of Canaan by Lindeman, c.1758
Antique Map of the Biblical Land of Canaan by Lindeman, c.1758

Antique Map of the Biblical Land of Canaan by Lindeman, c.1758

Located in Langweer, NL

bezitters (..).' - Map of the biblical Land of Canaan. With large title cartouche, compass rose and scale

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18th Century Dutch Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Large Antique Architectural Trompe L'oeil Framed Ceiling Mural
Large Antique Architectural Trompe L'oeil Framed Ceiling Mural

Large Antique Architectural Trompe L'oeil Framed Ceiling Mural

Located in Forney, TX

piece features a central trompe l'oeil skylight double eight point navigational compass rose, surrounded

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19th Century American Neoclassical Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Plexiglass, Giltwood

Ground Plan of the Pyramids of Giza near Cairo – Ancient Egypt, c.1710
Ground Plan of the Pyramids of Giza near Cairo – Ancient Egypt, c.1710

Ground Plan of the Pyramids of Giza near Cairo – Ancient Egypt, c.1710

Located in Langweer, NL

illustrative embellishment, such as the desert terrain and compass rose. This engraving originates from the

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Paper

Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine

Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine

Located in Nantucket, MA

such as a compass rose or a heart, or a motto or sentimental message such as Love, Forget Me Not or

Category

Early 1900s Bajan Folk Art Compass Rose Antique

Materials

Wood

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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.

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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.
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  • 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.