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Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling cartographer's compass set. An English, brass drawing instrument case
Category
Mid-20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 0.79 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass
Located in Milan, IT
Cross-legged reduction compass, of chrome plated brass and steel, English manufacture from the end
Category
Antique 1890s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Modern Arturo Pani Style Agate Abalone Marble Compass Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Modernist Arturo Pani style compass mounted accent table.
Dating to the late
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Agate, Stone, Marble, Brass
Vintage Formica Compass Coffee/Side Table, Manner Of Fornasetti, Mid Century
Located in Bristol, GB
steel base tipped with brass feet.
The top is printed with a monochrome compass design after an 18th
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
H 18.12 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
engraved to each combination compass
This is a quality antique technical drawing set with a
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 11.03 in D 4.53 in
Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing instrument set. A German, brass cartographer's or architect's technical
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.44 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Tools, Richter Pracision
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by E.O. Richter
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.29 in D 2.37 in
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of cartographer's instruments
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.83 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Riefler maker's mark engraved upon compass
This is a quality vintage drawing set, ideal for the office
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a quality antique drawing instrument set. A German, architect's or cartographer's tool case
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. A German, nickel draughtsman's tool case by Schcenner
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 3.35 in D 8.86 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Riefler, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by Riefler
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Scholar's Drawing Set, French, Brass, Draughtsman's Tools, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage scholar's drawing set. A French, brass case of draughtsman's tools, dating to the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
H 0.6 in W 7.09 in D 4.14 in
Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of architect or cartographer's
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.63 in D 4.53 in
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased draughtsman's set. An English, technical drawing case of silver nickel and
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 1.97 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Riefler, Munich, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage instrument set. A German, silver nickel 'A12' technical drawing set by Riefler of
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling surveyor's set. An English, pocket drawing instrument case, dating to
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
Midcentury Maison Jansen Campaign Style Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
and inlay, the top is a reverse painted glass in black and gold with an English drawing of a compass
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend Cirkel, 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
Original Vintage Illustrated Map Poster Union Of South Africa MacDonald Gill
By "Leslie MacDonald ""Max"" Gill"
Located in London, GB
upon original drawings by notable British graphic designer, cartographer, artist and architect Leslie
Category
Vintage 1950s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 33.08 in W 42.52 in D 0.04 in
Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master draughtsman's tool set. An English, case of cartographer's drawing
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
H 1.97 in W 14.38 in D 5.32 in
Vintage Backgammon Box Game Set in Large Briefcase with Nautical Theme 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Envision an opulent large backgammon set case, drawing inspiration from the distinguished design
Category
Late 20th Century French Games
Materials
Fabric
H 2 in W 15 in D 9.75 in
Adjustable "Sistema Flu" Lamp by Rodolfo Bonetto for Luci 80s
By Rodolfo Bonetto, luci
Located in Padova, IT
leading Italian exponents in the field of industrial design (eight golden compasses), and with his
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
world-famous DS-600 “Tatzelwurm” was put down on paper with compasses, stencils and creative drawings, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede Ds-602 Modular Sofa in Fabric Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
world-famous DS-600 “Tatzelwurm” was put down on paper with compasses, stencils and creative drawings, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Rodolfo Bonetto '4/4' Table 1969 for B-Line
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Tilburg, NL
drawing board of Rodolfo Bonetto in 1969, 4/4 represents the typical multi-functional product that can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
Rodolfo Bonetto '4/4' Serpentine Table 1969 for B-Line
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Tilburg, NL
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From the drawing board of Rodolfo Bonetto in 1969, 4/4 represents the typical multi-functional product
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plastic
Old Map of the Moluccas, Known as the Famous Spice Islands, Indonesia, ca.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
vessels, sea monsters, two elaborate compass roses with north oriented to the right, and a native couple
Category
Antique 1730s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 17.33 in W 23 in D 0 in
Maxime Old, Apparat Dining Table
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
edition of the Apparat table, characterized by its X-shaped brushed oak compass base and satin sycamore
Category
2010s French Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Sycamore, Oak
Attractive Original Map of the Province of Overijssel, the Netherlands, Ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
handcoloured map of the province of Overijssel, The Netherlands. With beautiful title cartouche, compass rose
Category
Antique Early 1700s Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.67 in W 23.82 in D 0 in
Late 3rd Quarter 19th Century Antique Ferahan Sarouk, Glorious Flowers
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Ferahan Sarouk ought to display a wide colour palette, fine drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense
Category
Antique 1870s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Aristocratic Ferahan Sarouk 1890 Antique Short Term Reduction
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
suggestions are few and simple. A Ferahan Sarouk ought to display a wide colour palette, fine drawing and
Category
Antique 1890s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Map of the Islands Near Batavia, Capital of the Dutch East Indies, 1682
Located in Langweer, NL
, Indonesia. With scale, compass rose, cartouche and ships on the sea. Sheet with engraving and text front and
Category
Antique 17th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 0 in
Classic Antique 1870 Ferahan Sarouk -Intense Design Virtues
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
ought to display a wide colour palette, fine drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense” detail. The best
Category
Antique 1870s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Impeccable Artistic Antique Ferahan Sarouk, 1880
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Sarouk ought to display a wide colour palette, fine and creative drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
High Collectible 19th Century Ferahan Sarouk, Princely, at Short Term Reduction
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
colour palette, fine drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense “ detail. The finest pieces also display an
Category
Antique 1880s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Engraving of Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Framed
By George Louis Le Rouge
Located in Pataskala, OH
additional representations: of the points of the compass, a solar eclipse, lunar eclipse, and the relative
Category
Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Drawings
Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London
By Dollond, London
Located in Brussels, BE
drawing instruments. Comprising of double parallel rule, brass and steel compasses and nibs. Sector and
Category
Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Shagreen
Carved French Oak Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
draftsman, as it features a pen and ink in the carved upper rail, and drawing cases, triangles, compasses
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Pine, Glass
Rare 18th Century Masonic Painting "Freemasonry a Secret Unveiled"
By Jan Punt
Located in Werkendam, NL
architecture, the different styles of building; with the aid of a drawing board, compasses, a square and a 24
Category
Antique 1760s Dutch Baroque Paintings
Materials
Linen
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H 26.38 in W 22.84 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Beam Compass, German, Cartographer, Architect, Drawing, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage beam compass. A German, silver nickel cartographer's or architect's drawing
Category
Vintage 1930s German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique Folding Pocket Compass, Pillar Divider, Drawing Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique folding pocket compass. An English, Electrum alloy pillar-type divider drawing
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 0.99 in W 4.14 in D 1.58 in
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. An English, bone and cast metal drafting compass
Category
Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
H 1.78 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
well as different measuring tools. The compasses are predominantly brass with steel marking and drawing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Haff Prazision Spezial Drawing Drafting Set of Tools Compass Set
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Haff Prazision Spezial compass set
A very
Category
20th Century German Post-Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 3.75 in W 10.44 in D 1.11 in
Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858
Located in Milan, IT
, ruler with double scale, silver compass, three compasses with different measures, different drawing pens
Category
Antique 1850s British Nautical Objects
José Zanine Caldas, "Compass Armchair", 1950's
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in PARIS, FR
base in compass with angular lines typical of the author. Its armrests are covered with the same fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1900s Brass Theodolite Compass And Eccentric Telescope Signed SUSS Budapepest
Located in Milan, IT
Rare brass Theodolite with compass and eccentric telescope from the early 1900s. Signed SUSS N
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Maison Jansen Mahogany and Églomisé Black Glass Compass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Baambrugge, NL
frame, that has gilt brass inlays and trims. The "églomisé" work represents an antique English drawing
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 14.97 in W 24.02 in D 40.16 in
Cross-Legged Reduction Compass of Brass and Steel Italy 1760 circa
Located in Milan, IT
Cross-legged reduction compass, of brass and steel, signed Moltini F, Italian manufacture from the
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
Salmoiraghi Compass Made of Brass in the Early 1900s on Wooden Base
By Filotecnica Salmoiraghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Liquid compass on universal joint made by La Filotecnica Milano Ing. A. Salmoiraghi in the early
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Draughtsman's Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Maho, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique draughtsman's instrument set. A German, silver nickel technical drawing case by
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 11.23 in D 6.11 in
Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
comprehensive set of antique drawing tools
Displays a desirable aged patina
Silver nickel compasses with bone
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.29 in D 5.32 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, Swiss, Steel, Drawing Instrument, Wild Heerbrugg
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A Swiss, chromium steel drawing instrument case by Wild
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
H 0.79 in W 11.42 in D 6.11 in
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, celluloid and brass drawing tools, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Delightfully presented
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 5.32 in W 14.57 in D 7.29 in
Antique Draughtsman's Set, Drawing Instrument, Tools, Jackson Bros, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique draughtsman's set. An English, silver nickel drawing instrument or tool set by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Technical Drawing Case, Instrument Set, AG Thornton, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's technical drawing case. An English, brass and silver nickel
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 9.06 in D 4.93 in
Antique Technical Drawing Set, Cartographer, Architect, Harling of London, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. An English, silver nickel cartographer's or architect's
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Technical Drawing Case, German, Surveyor's Set, Riefler of Munich, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing case. A German, silver nickel surveyor's set by Riefler of
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne
Located in Milan, IT
owner L. Lemire. Inside the box there are various brass instruments: compasses, drawing pens in steel
Category
Antique 1850s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.97 in W 9.93 in D 6.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the drawing compass you’re looking for. Each drawing compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, nickel and wood. Find 57 options for an antique or vintage drawing compass now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect drawing compass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A drawing compass made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made drawing compass over the years, but those crafted by Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer and Wim Rietveld are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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