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1960s Nautical Rangefinder Signed Kelvin Hughes Antique Marine Navigation Tool
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical rangefinder signed Made in Great Britan by Kelvin Hughes a divison of Smiths Industries Limited made in the 1960s, complete with original mahogany box. AP 498 Stuats Marine ...
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Vintage 1960s British Nautical Objects

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Metal

Vintage Captain's Dividers, Display Ornament, Brass, Cartography, Navigation
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage captain's dividers display ornament. An English, brass cartography navigation
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Late 20th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Map of Pomerania by Schenk, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
is not only a navigational tool but also a work of art, featuring an elaborate cartouche—a decorative
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Antique Mid-18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Pomerania by Schenk, circa 1750
Antique Map of Pomerania by Schenk, circa 1750
H 20.67 in W 24.02 in D 0.02 in
1937 Original planisphere by Lucien boucher - World map
By Lucien Boucher
Located in PARIS, FR
Aérien Mondial." This extraordinary planisphere is not merely a navigational tool but a visual symphony
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1930s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Lithograph, Paper

Mid-19th Century Decorative Map of Asia with Cultural and Natural Vignettes
Located in Langweer, NL
just as navigational tools but as works of art and historical documents. They represent a Victorian
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

1861 Original vintage map of Paris - Historical cartography
Located in PARIS, FR
its practical function as an urban navigation tool. It is a window on the past, allowing us to
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1860s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Ornate Cartography of Colonial Grandeur: The West India Islands around 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
time it was made. The presence of these artistic elements makes Tallis maps not just navigational tools
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Engraving of a Map of Florida, the Gulf Coast, Caribbean & Central America, 1728
Located in Langweer, NL
as a navigational tool but also as a work of art, reflecting the skill and dedication of its creator
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the City of Leuven, Belgium, with Original Coloring, 1609
Located in Langweer, NL
features would have made it not just a navigational tool but also a piece of artwork, capturing the essence
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Antique Early 17th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

T. Cooke London Brass Prismatic Nautical Maritime Navigation Compass
By T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
. "A prismatic compass is a compact and portable instrument primarily used for navigation and
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Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

T. Cooke London Brass Prismatic Nautical Navigation Compass with Stand
By T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
navigation and directional measurements. A prismatic compass consists of a magnetic needle, a prism, and a
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Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Gold Rush Era Masterpiece: The Tallis & Rapkin Rare Map of Pre-Queensland, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
craftsmanship to the map, making it not just a navigational tool but also a piece of art. 6. **Publisher's
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Map of Rhône: Culture and Commerce in Lyon's Silk and Wine Legacy, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the department's
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Antique 1850s Maps

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Paper

Authentic 1644 Janssonius Map of the Champagne Region (Campania) in France
Located in Langweer, NL
. This map is not only a navigational tool but also a snapshot of a region rich in history and tradition
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Antique 1640s Maps

Materials

Paper

19th Century Illustrated Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Notable Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
navigational tools but also as works of art and historical documents. They represent a time when the British
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of The United States of North America, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
, suggests it was a comprehensive educational or navigational tool for its time. The map's scale and grid of
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Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of The United States of North America, 1882
Antique Map of The United States of North America, 1882
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H 14.97 in W 22.45 in D 0 in
An Ornate and Historical Tallis Map of Jamaica with Decorative Vignettes, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
the period. These picturesque and detailed insets would serve to make the map not just a navigational
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Mapping History: The Decorative Cartography of Indre-et-Loire by Levasseur, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
captured, making this map not only a navigational tool but also a work of art. The addition of outline
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Vintage wooden and brass ship's compass with side weights, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
side weights, very fascinating navigation work tool, from Italy from the 1900s. maximum measurement cm
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20th Century Italian Nautical Objects

Materials

Walnut

Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
. To the top is a cherub or angel, depicted holding a sextant, representing navigation and travel. To
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20th Century English Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Metal, Bronze, Iron

Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Fire Insert
Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Fire Insert
H 34.06 in W 38.19 in D 5.71 in
Griffin's 1955 Northern Ireland original map - Tourism - Geography
Located in PARIS, FR
roadways. The use of vibrant colors and intricate details makes it not only a practical tool for navigation
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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Lithograph, Paper

Antique 19th Century Map of China by Blackie & Son, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
navigation and location. Various cities and towns are marked and labeled throughout, suggesting a
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Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th Century Map of China by Blackie & Son, 1882
Antique 19th Century Map of China by Blackie & Son, 1882
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H 22.45 in W 14.97 in D 0 in
Navigating History: An Allegorical Frontispiece Honoring Captain Cook, ca.1788
Located in Langweer, NL
personifications could be the various peoples and cultures Cook encountered, and the tools of navigation and
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Antique 1780s Prints

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Paper

Decorative Antique Map of Eastern Canada, Published in 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
the geographical features all indicate that this map was a practical tool for education and navigation
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Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

Decorative Antique Map of Eastern Canada, Published in 1882
Decorative Antique Map of Eastern Canada, Published in 1882
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H 14.97 in W 22.45 in D 0 in
Large Sea Chart of the British Islands, 1918
Located in Langweer, NL
of the coastlines, inlets, bays, and capes, providing valuable information for navigation and
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Vintage 1910s Maps

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Paper

Antique Decorative Coloured Map Marocco, Algeria and Tunis, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
vast expanse of the Sahara Desert. Such detail would have been critical for navigation, trade, and
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Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

Victorian Visions of the New World: A Detailed Tallis Map of North America, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
-century maps that were not only tools for navigation but also for education and display, reflecting the
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Champagne: The Sparkling Heart of France - A Blaeu Cartographic Engraving, c1650
Located in Langweer, NL
. This map would have served as an important tool for navigation and territorial understanding in the
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Antique 1650s Maps

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Paper

Seminal guide to the East and West Indies, with 42 coloured maps and plates
By Jan Huygen van Linschoten
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
la navigation ... aux Indes Orientales ... Avec annotations de B. Paludanus, ... Troixiesme edition
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Books

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Paper

Detailed Antique Cartography of Asian Russia, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
navigation and study. Blackie and Son, a Glasgow-based publishing house known for educational texts and
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Antique 1880s Maps

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Paper

Cartographic Elegance: The British Raj's India, 1882 Atlas by Blackie and Son
Located in Langweer, NL
their navigational utility. The legends and notations, written in English, provide information about the
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Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

Decorative Original HandColoredAntique Map of South America by J.B. Elwe, 1792
By J.B. Elwe
Located in Langweer, NL
craftsmanship suggests it was created in a time when maps were not just tools for navigation but also works of
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Antique Late 18th Century Maps

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Paper

18th Century Cartographic Depiction of Upper India and Ceylon, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
, whether as an educational tool, a decorative masterpiece, or a tribute to the rich history of cartography
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Antique 1830s Maps

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Paper

A Tallis Map of British Guiana with Colonial Vignettes and Other Landmarks, 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
empire's global reach. The maps served not only as tools for education and reference but also as symbols of
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Old Map of Vaucluse, France: A Cartographic Celebration of Viticulture, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the department's
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

1852 Map of Haut-Rhin: An Illustrated Gateway to Alsace's Viticultural Splendors
Located in Langweer, NL
only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the department's
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

The Roman Empire from the Time of Constantine the Great, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
well as possibly latitude and longitude lines, providing a sense of scale and aiding in navigation and
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Antique 1880s Maps

Materials

Paper

Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800
Located in London, GB
company that introduced the idea of a pocket sextant for navigation and mechanical miniaturization. They
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes and Cases

Landline #14
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Archival Paper

Landline #15
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper

Landline #10
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper

Landline #9
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper

Landline #9
Landline #9
H 30 in W 22.25 in
Landline #2
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Ink

Landline #2
Landline #2
H 30 in W 22.25 in
Landline #11
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper

Landline #12
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Ink

Landline #7
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Ink

Landline #7
Landline #7
H 30 in W 22.25 in
Landline #6
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper

Landline #6
Landline #6
H 30 in W 22.25 in
Landline #5
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper

Landline #5
Landline #5
H 30 in W 22.25 in
Landline #3
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Ink

Landline #3
Landline #3
H 30 in W 22.25 in
Landline #2
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Ink

Landline #2
Landline #2
H 30 in W 22.25 in
Landline #1
By Sonny Assu
Located in Montreal, Quebec
tools of navigation, tracing invisible lines of memory and kinship.
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper

Landline #1
Landline #1
H 30 in W 22.25 in
The Illustrated Map of the Var Department from the Atlas National Illustré, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
boundaries makes the map not only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

1644 Janssonius Original Wine Regions Map: The Ducal and Comital Burgundy
Located in Langweer, NL
not only practical tools for navigation and territorial understanding but also works of art and
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Antique 1640s Maps

Materials

Paper

Levasseur's 1852 Cartographic Portrait of Gironde: Celebrating the Bordeaux Wine
Located in Langweer, NL
only a tool for navigation but also an educational resource, providing insights into the department's
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Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Alaska '1904'
Located in Langweer, NL
Navigation Use**: With its detailed topographic information, the map would have served important functions
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Early 20th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Alaska '1904'
Antique Map of Alaska '1904'
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 0.02 in
Retroflag
Located in New York, NY
intuitive navigation is paralleled in his creative process. On the subject of this artistic conversion
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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Photographic Paper, Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Messages #49, Mixed media on board, neutral earth tones, round painting
By Lisa Pressman
Located in New York, NY
Never Said,” this work evolved from her previous “Navigation” series of encaustics, which similarly
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Mixed Media, Board, Pigment

Things That Were Never Said, encaustic on wood panel
By Lisa Pressman
Located in New York, NY
evolved from her previous “Navigation” series of encaustics, which similarly manifest themes of transience
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Pigment

Messages #36, Mixed media on handmade paper
By Lisa Pressman
Located in New York, NY
. Entitled “Things That Were Never Said,” this work evolved from her previous “Navigation” series of
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Pigment

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Navigation Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of navigation tools for sale on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal abstract, contemporary or modern examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Navigation tools available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, brown, black and more. Lisa Pressman, Sonny Assu, Lilya Vorobey and David Collins took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in ink, paper and mixed media, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Navigation Tools?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — navigation tools in our inventory begin at $323 and can go as high as $15,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,130.