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Ship Compass Antique

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

$1,195

H 6.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with

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1890s Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam
19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam

19th Century Ships Compass From Amsterdam

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique ships compass with interesting Dutch lettering. Spun brass bowl with gimbal. Fitted to a

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1880s European Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill
Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass by Robert Merrill

Located in Norwell, MA

Fine antique ship's compass by Robert Merrill of New York. Brass bowl on gimbal fitted to a

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1860s North American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston
19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston

19th Century Wood Bowl Ship's Compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

Early nineteenth-century wood bowl ship's compass by Samuel Thaxter & Son of 125 State Street

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1850s North American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light
English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

English Ship's Binnacle Compass of Brass with Side Burner Light

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English ship's binnacle compass of brass - a navigational instrument used for maritime

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Early 20th Century English Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp
Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp on Wooden Base. Circa

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

$2,590Sale Price|36% Off

H 56.5 in W 23 in D 34 in

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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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare

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Early 20th Century British Colonial Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand
Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand

Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand

Located in Norwell, MA

Late, 19th century ship's binnacle compass by Negus of New York. Turned, varnished mahogany Stand

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Late 19th Century Ship Compass Antique

Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920
Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

Located in Nantucket, MA

inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique sailor's valentines remain

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1920s Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

Located in Nantucket, MA

inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique sailor's valentines remain

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1880s Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

$5,800

H 9.13 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in

19th 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

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Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Hand-Painted Italian Map Center Table, circa 1940s
Hand-Painted Italian Map Center Table, circa 1940s

Hand-Painted Italian Map Center Table, circa 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

continents, seas, compass rose, sailing ships, and allegorical figures. The border is encircled with

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Map of Peru in South America by Blaeu, circa 1645
Antique Map of Peru in South America by Blaeu, circa 1645

Antique Map of Peru in South America by Blaeu, circa 1645

$676Sale Price|24% Off

H 18.12 in W 22.45 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of Peru in South America by Blaeu, circa 1645

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Peru'. Original antique map of Peru. With cartouche, compass rose, ships and

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Orginal Antique Sea Chart of the Western Coast of Africa, circa 1697
Orginal Antique Sea Chart of the Western Coast of Africa, circa 1697

Orginal Antique Sea Chart of the Western Coast of Africa, circa 1697

$855Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.26 in W 24.02 in D 0.02 in

Orginal Antique Sea Chart of the Western Coast of Africa, circa 1697

Located in Langweer, NL

, and soundings. North is oriented to the left. Decorated by a sailing ship, two compass roses, and a

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Late 17th Century Dutch Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Dutch VOC Bombing Palembang, Sumatra (Indonesia), ca.1700
Antique Print of the Dutch VOC Bombing Palembang, Sumatra (Indonesia), ca.1700

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

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Early 18th Century French Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Southern Norway by Janssonius, c.1650
Antique Map of Southern Norway by Janssonius, c.1650

Antique Map of Southern Norway by Janssonius, c.1650

$724Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.31 in W 21.66 in D 0 in

Antique Map of Southern Norway by Janssonius, c.1650

Located in Langweer, NL

the southern part of Norway, it covers the region around Bergen. Decorated with many ships and a

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17th Century Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Map of East Friesland, The Netherlands & the Area Emden & Norden, Germany, 1635
Map of East Friesland, The Netherlands & the Area Emden & Norden, Germany, 1635

Map of East Friesland, The Netherlands & the Area Emden & Norden, Germany, 1635

Located in Langweer, NL

cartouche and two large coats of arms, plus elegant border details around the inset, sailing ships and a

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1630s Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

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

Antique Map of Normandy by Janssonius, 1657

$344Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0 in

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

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17th Century Ship Compass 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

$504

H 15.87 in W 20.63 in D 0 in

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

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18th Century Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Plymouth, England: A Hand-Colored 17th Century Sea Chart by Captain Collins
Plymouth, England: A Hand-Colored 17th Century Sea Chart by Captain Collins

Plymouth, England: A Hand-Colored 17th Century Sea Chart by Captain Collins

By Captain Greenvile Collins

Located in Alamo, CA

depicts Plymouth Sound and Harbor, as well as Pline River. The chart is adorned with four sailing ships

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Late 17th Century English Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the City of Enkhuizen by Tirion, 1743
Antique Map of the City of Enkhuizen by Tirion, 1743

Antique Map of the City of Enkhuizen by Tirion, 1743

$144Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.49 in W 9.45 in D 0 in

Antique Map of the City of Enkhuizen by Tirion, 1743

Located in Langweer, NL

Dutch legend. Decorated with compass rose, several ships and the city-arms. Artists and Engravers: Isaak

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18th Century Ship Compass 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

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Friesland, Groningen and German East Friesland by Ortelius, 1603
Antique Map of Friesland, Groningen and German East Friesland by Ortelius, 1603

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

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17th Century Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Friesland with Elaborate Cartouche by Mapmaker Ortelius, c.1570
Antique Map of Friesland with Elaborate Cartouche by Mapmaker Ortelius, c.1570

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

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16th Century Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

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Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass
Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

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H 58 in W 32 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century Ship Binnacle & Compass

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, Kelvin Bottomley & Baird 1

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Solely made by Kelvin Bottomley & Baird, Ltd., Glasgow / London. Compass made by Henry Browne

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Early 20th Century Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Rare Telltale Ships Compass
Rare Telltale Ships Compass

Rare Telltale Ships Compass

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H 4 in Dm 8 in

Rare Telltale Ships Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Ship captains telltale ships compass on gimbal. Dry card compass by Van Der Voort, 34 Brewers Canal

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1890s European Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Scottish Ship's Compass Circa 1890
Scottish Ship's Compass Circa 1890

Scottish Ship's Compass Circa 1890

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H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in

Scottish Ship's Compass Circa 1890

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century ship's compass. The card reads "Robert Park, 14 Cathcart St., Greenock. Set into

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1890s American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Robert Merill & Sons Ship's Compass
Robert Merill & Sons Ship's Compass

Robert Merill & Sons Ship's Compass

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H 6.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

Robert Merill & Sons Ship's Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Mid-19th century ship's compass with dry card from Robert Merrrill and Sons, New York. Fitted to a

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Mid-19th Century Ship Compass Antique

Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880
Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880

Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880

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H 6 in W 7 in D 7 in

Brass Ships Compass, Circa 1880

Located in Norwell, MA

Late nineteenth century ships compass with gimbal mounted into a varnished wood box. Compass card

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1880s American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

1916 Unique Large Nautical Ship Compass with Original Dial
1916 Unique Large Nautical Ship Compass with Original Dial

1916 Unique Large Nautical Ship Compass with Original Dial

Located in New York, NY

1916 unique large nautical ship compass with original dial. It is attached to wood plank. This item

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1910s American Industrial Ship Compass Antique

Early 19th Century Nautical Ship Compass Box in Original Paint
Early 19th Century Nautical Ship Compass Box in Original Paint

Early 19th Century Nautical Ship Compass Box in Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY 19TH C. NAUTICAL SHIP COMPASS BOX IN ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT. SIGNED "C,HOPNER" SAN FRANCISCO

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19th Century American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Pine

Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York
Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York

Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York

Located in Norwell, MA

19th century Robert Merrill compass with brass bowl and varnished wood box. Sliding lid. Brass bowl

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1860s North American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York
Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York

Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York

Located in Norwell, MA

19th century Robert Merrill compass with brass bowl and varnished wood box. Sliding lid. Brass bowl

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1860s North American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Desk Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Ship, Regency, circa 1830
Antique Desk Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Ship, Regency, circa 1830

Antique Desk Compass, English, Oak, Maritime, Ship, Regency, circa 1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique desk compass. An English, oak maritime or ship's compass and dating to the

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Early 19th Century English Regency Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Oak

Solid Brass Hagger & Brother Yacht Boxed Compass
Solid Brass Hagger & Brother Yacht Boxed Compass

Solid Brass Hagger & Brother Yacht Boxed Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century ships compass by Hagger & Brother of Baltimore, Maryland. Seven inch brass bowl

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1850s American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX

By Ainsley South Shields

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding and unique ship's navigation log, made during the Second World War, in teak wood and

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1880s English Arts and Crafts Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Victorian Compass Pendant Fob, Ships Wheel, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Compass Pendant Fob, Ships Wheel, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Compass Pendant Fob, Ships Wheel, Sterling Silver

Located in NEWARK, GB

A fantastic antique, Victorian compass fob pendant designed as a ships wheel. This is a nice sized

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19th Century British Victorian Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Compass Fob Ships Wheel 9k Rose Gold Pendant Nautical Motif
Antique Victorian Compass Fob Ships Wheel 9k Rose Gold Pendant Nautical Motif

Antique Victorian Compass Fob Ships Wheel 9k Rose Gold Pendant Nautical Motif

Located in Torrance, CA

the compass would have been worn alongside a pocket watch. The ships wheel was a popular nautical

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Ship Compass Antique

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Brass Compass Made in the Early 1900s Used to Check the Ship's Course
Brass Compass Made in the Early 1900s Used to Check the Ship's Course

Brass Compass Made in the Early 1900s Used to Check the Ship's Course

Located in Milan, IT

magnetic fields to check the ship's course. The compass is complete with compass card with 8 winds, a

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Early 20th Century British Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition
Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

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H 64 in W 34 in D 24 in

Binnacle Compass 100% Original condition

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique 100% Original finish Ships Binnacle Compass house.

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1910s Spanish Industrial Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s
Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s

Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

from magnetic fields to check the ship's heading. The compass is complete with a goniometric circle and

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Early 20th Century British Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century
Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century

Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished 19th century boat compass by Ritchie, Boston USA. Compass card has ship chandler

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1890s North American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects
1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects

1920s Antique Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Antique Nautical Objects

Located in Milan, IT

direction of a ship, beautiful compass card with eight winds on paper complete with goniometric circle and

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Early 20th Century British Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

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H 9 in W 9 in D 2.5 in

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

Located in Nantucket, MA

is generally believed that the inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes

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19th Century Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Shell

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

believed that the inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique

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1870s Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Double Sailor's Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"
Double Sailor's Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"

Double Sailor's Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"

Located in Nantucket, MA

believed that the inspiration for the octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Today, antique

Category

1910s Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Antique Map of Friesland with Ships and Coat of Arms, 1617
Antique Map of Friesland with Ships and Coat of Arms, 1617

Antique Map of Friesland with Ships and Coat of Arms, 1617

Located in Langweer, NL

deorative with ships, coats of arms, two compass roses and other decorative elements. This map originates

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17th Century Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Stunning Antique Map of the Island Ceylon or Sri Lanka
Stunning Antique Map of the Island Ceylon or Sri Lanka

Stunning Antique Map of the Island Ceylon or Sri Lanka

By Gerard Mercator

Located in Langweer, NL

with three strapwork cartouches, a finely rendered sailing ship, a compass rose, and animals roaming

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Early 17th Century Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whimsical Charm Bracelet
1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whimsical Charm Bracelet

1940s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Whimsical Charm Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

elephant, a trophy dated 1937, a No Parking sign, a bell, a dog with moveable legs, a cruise ship, a

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1920s American Retro Ship Compass Antique

Materials

14k Gold

Hand-Colored Map of Southern Italy, circa 1720

Hand-Colored Map of Southern Italy, circa 1720

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H 40.5 in W 26.5 in D 2.5 in

Hand-Colored Map of Southern Italy, circa 1720

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

of Sicily's Southern coastline. Ships, sea monsters and two compass roses capped with fleur-de-lis

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1720s European Ship Compass Antique

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

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H 15.5 in W 7.5 in L 15.5 in

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

the central tower’s façade. Lastly, the capsan in the bow of the ship cleverly integrates a compass

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19th Century French Industrial Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique Map of Southern Italy, Hand-Colored, circa 1720
Antique Map of Southern Italy, Hand-Colored, circa 1720

Antique Map of Southern Italy, Hand-Colored, circa 1720

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

coastline. Ships, sea monsters, and two compass roses capped with fleur-de-lis are detailed throughout the

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1720s European Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Ship's Compass
Ship's Compass

Ship's Compass

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H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in

Ship's Compass

Located in Pasadena, CA

Early 20th century "Boston Spherical" ship's compass in original mahogany fitted box. The compass

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass
Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass

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H 7 in W 9 in D 9 in

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Very early ship's compass with turned brass bowl. Fitted on a gimbal into a varnished wood box with

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1880s American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

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

Gimballed brass ship's compass by Boston maker Nickerson & Baxter of Boston, Massachusetts. Nice

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1890s American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Ships Compass by S Thaxter of Boston
Ships Compass by S Thaxter of Boston

Ships Compass by S Thaxter of Boston

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H 5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Ships Compass by S Thaxter of Boston

Located in Norwell, MA

Nineteenth century ships compass by Samuel Thaxter of Boston. Compass card is marked with "125

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1880s Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Ships Compass From 19th Century
Ships Compass From 19th Century

Ships Compass From 19th Century

Located in Norwell, MA

Boat compass from maritime ships chandler Thomas Laughlin Co. of Portland, Maine. Polished brass

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1920s North American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass
Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass

Nineteenth Century Philadelphia Ship Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare marine compass with original makers label from D. Riggs & Co. Nautical Store, Philadelphia

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1860s North American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass

E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass

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H 3.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Boxed boat compass by E.S.Ritchie and sold by T.S. and J.D. Negus. Serial number 80625. Compass is

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1890s Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Blunt and Company Maritime Compass
Blunt and Company Maritime Compass

Blunt and Company Maritime Compass

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H 7 in W 10 in D 10 in

Blunt and Company Maritime Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Mid-nineteenth century ships compass by Blunt and Company of New York. The Blunt name was involved

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1870s American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dry Card Compass by Ritchie of Boston Dated 1863
19th Century Dry Card Compass by Ritchie of Boston Dated 1863

19th Century Dry Card Compass by Ritchie of Boston Dated 1863

Located in Norwell, MA

Quality ship's compass from Boston maker E.S. Ritchie. Heavy brass bowl is engraved with the

Category

1860s North American Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920
Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920

Vintage Ship's Binnacle Compass, English, Brass, Maritime, Navigation Aid, 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a superb vintage ship's binnacle compass. An English, polished brass maritime navigation

Category

Early 20th Century British Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Map of Mexico by Janssonius 'circa 1640'

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H 19.3 in W 22.64 in D 0.02 in

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 Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique 9ct Gold Ships Wheel Compass Pendant
Antique 9ct Gold Ships Wheel Compass Pendant

Antique 9ct Gold Ships Wheel Compass Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

antique glass compass set in to a ships wheel. The nautical wheel is crafted in 9ct yellow gold & is

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Early 20th Century English Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Brass Survey Compass the Magnapole
Brass Survey Compass the Magnapole

Brass Survey Compass the Magnapole

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H 0.79 in Dm 2.09 in

Brass Survey Compass the Magnapole

Located in Milan, IT

away from magnetic fields to check the ship's course. The compass is complete with a goniometric circle

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1910s British Ship Compass Antique

19th Century Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Sailor's Valentine

19th Century Sailor's Valentine

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H 9.25 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in

19th Century Sailor's Valentine

Located in Nantucket, MA

octagonal cases came from ship’s compass boxes. Measures: 9-1/4 in H x 9-1/8 in W 1-1/4 Deep each Overall

Category

Mid-19th Century Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"
Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Oil Lamp 11"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique English nautical ship / Yacht / lifeboat gimbal compass / binnacle. Copper and brass body

Category

Early 20th Century Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass

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

Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine

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H 9.13 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in

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

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Early 1900s Bajan Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Map of Iceland by Blaeu, circa 1640

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H 21.07 in W 24.61 in D 0.02 in

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

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Mid-17th Century Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Europe by N. Visscher, circa 1660

Antique Map of Europe by N. Visscher, circa 1660

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H 20.79 in W 25.2 in D 0.02 in

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 Ship Compass Antique

Antique Map of Portugal by W. Blaeu, 1650
Antique Map of Portugal by W. Blaeu, 1650

Antique Map of Portugal by W. Blaeu, 1650

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H 19.69 in W 23.55 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of Portugal by W. Blaeu, 1650

Located in Langweer, NL

ships at sea, ornamental compass and Neptune riding a sea monster. German text on verso. Published by W

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Mid-17th Century Ship Compass 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

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H 15.52 in W 21.26 in D 0.02 in

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 Ship Compass Antique

Pair of Painted Copper Pendant Lights, Former Ship Compasses, circa 1910
Pair of Painted Copper Pendant Lights, Former Ship Compasses, circa 1910

Pair of Painted Copper Pendant Lights, Former Ship Compasses, circa 1910

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

These Industrial copper pendant lights are former ship compasses, manufactured circa 1910. We have

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Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Copper

BRONZE AND WOOD SHIP COMPASS
BRONZE AND WOOD SHIP COMPASS

BRONZE AND WOOD SHIP COMPASS

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H 56 in W 26 in D 16.5 in

BRONZE AND WOOD SHIP COMPASS

Located in Round Top, TX

With Pedestal

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19th Century Uruguayan Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass, Steel

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American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle
American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle

American Victorian Ship and Lighthouse in a Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

American/English (19/20th Cent) sailing ship with 4 masts and a light house in a bulbous shaped glass bottle on a green wood base.

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19th Century American American Colonial Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Glass

A French wooden neo-Gothic steeple with niche for saint statue, ca. 1800
A French wooden neo-Gothic steeple with niche for saint statue, ca. 1800

A French wooden neo-Gothic steeple with niche for saint statue, ca. 1800

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1800 / Neo-Gothic steeple with niche for saint statue / wood / Neo-Gothic / 19t century A very rare and large antique Neo-Gothic church steeple with niche for saint statue....

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Early 1800s French Gothic Revival Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Print of Chinese Torture or Punishment of the Rack, 1859
Antique Print of Chinese Torture or Punishment of the Rack, 1859

Antique Print of Chinese Torture or Punishment of the Rack, 1859

$171Sale Price|35% Off

H 7.68 in W 10.63 in D 0.01 in

Antique Print of Chinese Torture or Punishment of the Rack, 1859

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Chinese Punishment of the Rack'. Print of Chinese punishment of the rack. The rack is a torture device consisting of a rectangular, usually wooden frame. This p...

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1850s English Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

"EROTIC II"
"EROTIC II"

Robert Bob Stanley"EROTIC II", 1971

$1,500

H 22.5 in W 16.75 in

"EROTIC II"

Located in New York, US

Signed by artist, Artist's Proof Silkscreen print on paper Bob Stanley (b. 1932 - d. 1997 New York, United States), an American painter renowned for his gritty depictions on canvas...

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1970s Pop Art Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of Chinese Street Punishments, 1859
Original Antique Print of Chinese Street Punishments, 1859

Original Antique Print of Chinese Street Punishments, 1859

$171Sale Price|35% Off

H 8.47 in W 10.83 in D 0 in

Original Antique Print of Chinese Street Punishments, 1859

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'No.1 Street Punishments'. Print of Chinese street punishments. Shows a prisoner, his arms bound and flags attached to his ears, walking to the left down a s...

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1850s English Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Cangue or Tcha Punishment in China, '1834'
Antique Print of Cangue or Tcha Punishment in China, '1834'

Antique Print of Cangue or Tcha Punishment in China, '1834'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'La Cangué - Pieds de Dames - Le Tcha'. Three views on one sheet depicting cangue or tcha punishment and feet of Chinese ladies. This print originates from 'Voya...

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19th Century French Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin

Located in London, GB

*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...

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19th Century Irish Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Yew

Scottish Early 20th C. Pond Yacht
Scottish Early 20th C. Pond Yacht

Scottish Early 20th C. Pond Yacht

$1,200

H 26 in W 23.25 in D 4.13 in

Scottish Early 20th C. Pond Yacht

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This charming antique “pond yacht” from Scotland will appeal to the sailor, the toy collector, the kid-at-heart types alike for the sporty and realistic qualities of the miniature sa...

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20th Century Scottish Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Metal

19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School
19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School

19th Century Japanese Shunga Hand-Scroll, Katsukawa School

Located in Kyoto, JP

Shunga Unknown artist Meiji era, circa 1880 Hand-scroll mounted with 12 paintings Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Dimensions: Each image measures H. 23.2 cm x W. 34...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Silk

Antique Handcolored Print of Punishment with a Cangue in China, 1844
Antique Handcolored Print of Punishment with a Cangue in China, 1844

Antique Handcolored Print of Punishment with a Cangue in China, 1844

$124Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 0.01 in

Antique Handcolored Print of Punishment with a Cangue in China, 1844

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Chine - Supplice du Tcha ou Kangue'. View of corporal punishment with a cangue (or tcha). The cangue is a device that was used for public humiliation and corpor...

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19th Century French Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Paper

Vintage Pond Yacht
Vintage Pond Yacht

Vintage Pond Yacht

$7,554

H 79 in W 70 in D 11.5 in

Vintage Pond Yacht

Located in Norwell, MA

Wooden pond yacht with natural finish and painted white above the waterline. Linen sails, blue deck. 70" long x 11 1/2" wide x 78" high

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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass, Lead

Original Documented Otto Wagner's Private Belonging Dining Room Chandelier
Original Documented Otto Wagner's Private Belonging Dining Room Chandelier

Original Documented Otto Wagner's Private Belonging Dining Room Chandelier

By Otto Wagner, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Chandelier for the private dining room in Otto Wagners famous "Erste Villa Wagner," Hüttelbergstrasse, Vienna similar to the crown-rim of the Romanic and Gothic period (see also Jarm...

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19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case
19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case

19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in London, GB

A mid-19th century lady’s travelling dressing case. The case is constructed in a finely marked coromandel, with inset brass handles and brass guard bands to the angles. The hinged l...

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19th Century British Victorian Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Silver

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

By Gerard and Leonard Valk

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Other

Neo-Gothic style preaching pulpit in oak
Neo-Gothic style preaching pulpit in oak

Neo-Gothic style preaching pulpit in oak

$47,467

H 107.49 in W 194.1 in D 74.81 in

Neo-Gothic style preaching pulpit in oak

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Pulpit in oak with double flight of stairs richly carved with monsters.

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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Oak

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas

Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Ship Compass Antique

Materials

Stone

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