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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
Category
Early 18th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Large German Chart of the Islands of the Philippines with Hand-Colored Borders
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Karte von dem Canal in den Philippinischen Inseln (..)'. Large
Category
Mid-18th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 21.07 in W 16.74 in D 0.02 in
Antique Sea Chart of the coasts of Denmark and Sweden by C.A. Berey, 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Saltholm. Two large compass roses orient north to the right.
Category
Early 18th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
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H 25.79 in W 37.01 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of the Philippines by Anson '1749'
Located in Langweer, NL
. Includes a large compass rose and rhumb lines. This map originates from 'Reize rondsom de Werreld (..)' by
Category
Mid-18th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
a brass handle and rotating clasps
Dashing cylindrical form with a large compass dial set within
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Late 19th Century French Large Antique Compass
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 8.08 in D 4.14 in
French 1900s Copper Coffee Table with Astrological Motifs and Chrome Pedestal
Located in Palm Desert, CA
represented between the branches of a large compass star that covers the copper top, their symbolic form
Category
Early 20th Century French Large Antique Compass
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Beautiful Original Copper Engraved Map of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, 1613
Located in Langweer, NL
surrounding towns and villages. Decorated with a large compass rose with two sailing boats and a sea monster
Category
1610s Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Map of Delfland by Cruquius, 1712
Located in Langweer, NL
with a large compass rose with allegorical figures and zodiac signs. To the right, coat of arms of G
Category
18th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
comprising of 12, comprehensive pieces
Pair of large compass - one being of the articulating parallel type
Category
Early 20th Century German Large Antique Compass
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
Antique Engraving of Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Java, Borneo, Sumatra, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
and Roy de Siam. Large compass rose and nice cartouche.
Title: Carte des Isles de Java Sumatra
Category
Mid-18th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 10.3 in W 12 in D 0.002 in
Late 19th Century Gold Gilt Zinc Weathervane
Located in London, GB
have sat high on a roof attached to a large compass to display which way the wind was blowing. A truly
Category
1890s French Early Victorian Large Antique Compass
Materials
Zinc
Print of Maps of Islands of the South Pacific, Incl. Pitcairn & Dusky Bay, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Pickersgill / I de Pasques.'
Detailed set of maps of the islands of the South Pacific, with a large compass
Category
1780s Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 12.21 in W 18.31 in D 0 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian English sterling silver travelling
Category
1890s English Victorian Large Antique Compass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Old Map of Prussia, Embellished with a Large Cartouche and Compass Rose, ca.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
with a large cartouche and compass rose. Prussia was a historically prominent German state that
Category
1680s Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 17.13 in W 21.86 in D 0 in
Pair of 19th Century Cruchley Terrestrial Library Globes with Compasses
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome set of collectable Mid 19th Century library Globes with compasses on castors. Created by
Category
Mid-19th Century British Large Antique Compass
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Map of Friesland, Groningen and German East Friesland by Ortelius, 1603
Located in Langweer, NL
: Descriptio. 1568.' Detailed map of Friesland, the Netherlands. Includes a larger compass rose, sailing ships
Category
17th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 17.52 in W 22.45 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Friesland with Elaborate Cartouche by Mapmaker Ortelius, c.1570
Located in Langweer, NL
: Descriptio. 1568.' Detailed map of Friesland, the Netherlands. Includes a larger compass rose, sailing ships
Category
16th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 17.45 in W 22.72 in D 0 in
Rugen Island, Germany: An Early 17th Century Map by Mercator and Hondius
By Gerard Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
compass roses, one mileage scale with dividers and a cartouche with a large coat of arms. The left and
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Large Antique Compass
Materials
Engraving
Large Oval Arts & Crafts Copper Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
riveted copper cabuchons at the four compass points. Original beveled mirror plate and original
Category
Early 1900s English Large Antique Compass
Materials
Copper
Large 17th Century French Slate Octagonal Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
A Large 17th century French Slate Octagonal Sundial
With wrought iron gnomon and profusely
Category
Mid-17th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Slate
Sailor's Valentine with Heart Design, Barbados, West Indies- Large Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
West Indian Sailor's Valentine,
Circa 1880
The large single sailor's valentine is composed from a
Category
1880s Bajan Victorian Large Antique Compass
Materials
Shell
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
Category
19th Century American Neoclassical Large Antique Compass
Materials
Plexiglass, Giltwood
Large 24 Piece Antique Mechanical Drafting Set & Original Fitted Metal Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial antique mechanical drafting set most likely originates from Germany and
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Large Antique Compass
Materials
Metal
H 1.75 in W 12.75 in D 4.5 in
Stunning Large Scale Antique Map of Martinique, Rare, Published 1758
Located in Langweer, NL
Journaux de la Marine.'
Superb, large scale chart of the island Martinique filled with incredible
Category
18th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Oak Refectory Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large oak refectory table, the thick top with cleated ends raised up on square and compass slab
Category
Early 20th Century British Large Antique Compass
Materials
Oak
French Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Painted Iron 5-Light Chandelier, Early 20thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
circular medallion centered between the chains, the medallion representing the points of a compass, a
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Large Antique Compass
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 52 in W 46.5 in D 4.5 in
Federal Chippendale Walnut Corner Cupboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
An exceptionally fine large two piece Federal Walnut architectural corner cupboard 1780-1800
Category
Late 18th Century American Federal Large Antique Compass
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Scottish Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
one large top Central drawer with no pull and the uppermost drawer appearing to be moulding. When the
Category
19th Century Scottish Rustic Large Antique Compass
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Platinum & 18K Gold 4.35tgw Garnet, Diamond & Pearl Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
brooch is set to the compass points with bezel set old European cut diamonds, 3 larger, and one smaller
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Large Antique Compass
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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W 1.23 in D 0.24 in L 1.86 in
Original Hand-Coloured Nautical Chart of West-Africa, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
-partout. Large illustrated cartouche with title. North oriented west, see also the compass rose. Very
Category
17th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Sri Lanka with an unusual five-sided shape
Located in Langweer, NL
Lanka is shown with an unusual five-sided shape. North is oriented to the left by an elaborate compass
Category
Early 17th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Sea Chart of the Western Coast of Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
, and soundings. North is oriented to the left. Decorated by a sailing ship, two compass roses, and a
Category
Late 17th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
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
Category
16th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
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H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 0.01 in
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
roundel with the words "Ever Thine" in the center surrounded by a circle of large pink shells. The outer
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Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Large Antique Compass
Materials
Shell
Antique English Beveled Wall Mirror Carved Oak Frame Jacobean Arts & Crafts
Located in Shreveport, LA
, another fabulous antique English wall mirror!
The large rectangular frame features a wide, tiger oak band
Category
Early 1900s British Jacobean Large Antique Compass
Materials
Oak
H 38 in W 27.25 in D 1 in
Antique Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Austin, TX
century, England.
The 15k rose gold bracelet features three large oval domes of enchanting turquoise blue
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Large Antique Compass
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
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W 2.5 in D 0.75 in L 2.375 in
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 Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Pair of Antique King George III Period Wheelback Armchair or Side Chair Frames
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
walnut and feature a large spoked wheel back with stylized compass marquetry hubs. These hand crafted
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Large Antique Compass
Materials
Steel
H 37 in W 23.13 in D 20 in
Antique Map of the Gulf of Bengal by J.N. Bellin, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
along the coasts. With a large title cartouche and a compass rose.
Category
Mid-18th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Old Color Engraving of Blaeu's first Map of Brazil, North Oriented to the Right
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
and two compass roses. The large title cartouche features a male and female Brazilian, both of whom
Category
Mid-17th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 19.3 in W 22.84 in D 0.02 in
Antique Map of Prussia by Blaeu, circa 1635
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
, embellished with a gorgeous large format cartouche, compass rose, sailing ship and sea monster. Prussia was a
Category
Mid-17th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Northwestern Coast of Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
, Lugo, Oresn, Pontevedra, and Padron. Large decorative cartouche with coat of arms held aloft by 2
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Mid-17th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Israel Filled with Biblical Scenes, Published in 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Christo neffens zyne Apostelen'.
Antique map of Israel filled with biblical scenes. A compass rose
Category
1740s Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
19th Century Romantic Movement Painting "The Explorer" Unsigned
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This original oil painting on canvas depicts a forlorn young couple sitting on/by a large rock at
Category
Mid-19th Century British Romantic Large Antique Compass
Materials
Canvas
Rare Sea Chart of the East Frisian Islands or Watten and the North Sea, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
the Elbe river from Oldenbroek to Hamburg. Beautiful large cartouche with scale below. Also another
Category
Early 1700s Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 20.95 in W 24.73 in D 0 in
Antique Oversized Persian Bakhtirari Geometric Rug. Size: 15 ft x 30 ft
Located in New York, NY
centered with four-petaled flowers. Each of these blossoms, with four large leaves reaching for the compass
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Large Antique Compass
Materials
Wool
Highly Detailed Antique Map of the Holy Land Showing 12 Tribes of Israel, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
map of the Holy Land divided into 12 tribes of Israel. With beautiful large title cartouche, vignette
Category
1720s Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
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H 17.72 in W 20.28 in D 0 in
Antique Map of the Spice Islands 'Moluccas', Indonesia by W. Blaeu, circa 1640
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
Islands (Moluccas) published by W. Blaeu (circa 1640). This map features a large inset of the Island of
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Mid-17th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 19.69 in W 23.04 in D 0.02 in
Scarce Middle East and Arabia Map Showing The Exodus of the Israelites, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
shows the exodus of the Israelites in the desert. Relief shown pictorially. With large title cartouche
Category
1720s Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 18.51 in D 0 in
Antique Print of the Dutch VOC Bombing Palembang, Sumatra (Indonesia), ca.1700
By Pieter Van Der Aa
Located in Langweer, NL
battle in the foreground. Below the burning city, finely engraved ships and a compass rose. The VOC
Category
Early 18th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 12.8 in W 15.75 in D 0.02 in
Map of East Friesland, The Netherlands & the Area Emden & Norden, Germany, 1635
Located in Langweer, NL
and Norden. Large inset map of the mouth of the Amasis River. The map is decorated with a large title
Category
1630s Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.34 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Switzerland by N. Visscher, circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Italy. This map features two decorative cartouches: the larger is flanked by two putti, one in military
Category
Late 17th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Norwich, GB
original lacquer finish and spirit level.
The compass has a three inch silvered register plate, fine
Category
19th Century British Victorian Large Antique Compass
Materials
Brass
Antique Blue Mid 19th Century French Aubusson Carpet. Size: 15 ft 3 in x 17 ft
Located in New York, NY
scale of the central motif.
The central medallion has extensions pointing to the eight compass points
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Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Large Antique Compass
Materials
Wool
18th Century Portugal Original Antique Engraving by Bowles
Located in Langweer, NL
'. Large and detailed map of Portugal. With nice vignette, compass rose, key and scale. Artists and
Category
18th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Cambridgeshire map 17th century engraving by John Speed
By John Speed
Located in London, GB
Huntington-shires.
(2) This Province is not large, nor for air greatly to be liked, having the Fens so
Category
1610s Large Antique Compass
Materials
Engraving
A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
by a compass at the spacer. With graduated brass meridian circles and time clocks. The terrestrial
Category
1850s British Victorian Large Antique Compass
Materials
Other
Decorative Engraving of VOC Battle Ships Attacking Palembang in Sumatra, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
a sea battle in the foreground. Below the burning city, finely engraved ships and a compass rose
Category
Early 1700s Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 12.33 in W 14.06 in D 0 in
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
with finely incised detailing, flanked by five compass-drawn decorative circles on the single board
Category
18th Century Swedish Primitive Large Antique Compass
Materials
Wood
Orignal Hand-Colored Antique Map of Chili by W. Blaeu, 1658
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
oriented with north to the left – noted by the two bold compass roses. Topographical features are shown and
Category
Mid-17th Century Large Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
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H 21.86 in W 25.99 in D 0.02 in
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