Antique Map of Martinique with Title Cartouche Garnished with Sugar Cane, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
The title cartouche incorporates the distance scales and is garnished with sugar cane. A small compass rose completes the composition. Source unknown, to be determined.
Paper
Antique Hand-Colored Map of Jamaica, circa 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is further embellished with a small compass rose in the sea north of Jamaica.
Paper
$89,461
Ancient Italian painting from the 17th century, an allegory of magnificence
Located in Vicoforte, IT
In her raised hand, she holds a small compass, a symbol of measure, proportion, and discernment, while in her lap lies a cornucopia, a symbol of abundance, filled with coins, pearls,...
Oil
Lough Derg, Donegal – Antique Irish Pilgrimage Map Engraving c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
The map is oriented with north to the right (as indicated by the small compass). It depicts churches, chapels, cells, and tombs of saints, including references to St.
Paper
Cadiz Island: A Framed 17th Century Hand-colored Map from Blaeu's Atlas Major
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Alamo, CA
Numerous sailing ships of various sizes are included in and around the harbor and bay, including five large sailing ships, as well as twenty-four smaller ships. There is a small comp...
Engraving
Portrait of a gentleman, standing full length, wearing a blue jacket, waistcoat
By Arthur Devis
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
He has since been recognized as a master of his special craft, that of describing, in small compass, the ideals of a privileged society
Canvas, Oil
$417
20th Century
Located in Cantù, IT
Small globe with compass. Refined and with attention to detail in the slightest detail.
Crystal, Brass
$171Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Map of Trincomalee and Tambalagam Bay, 1758
Located in Langweer, NL
Original folds, as issued. Multiple small repairs, also near compass rose. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling.
Paper
Rare and Unusual Austrian Spherical Commode on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Both cabinet and pedestal masterfully inlaid four times with compass start bursts and hairlines; crest inlaid with smaller compass star burst.
Bone, Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Pearwood, Walnut
Un soir dans les C'evennes
By Jacques Alfred Brielman
Located in New Orleans, LA
He also was able to use a range of colors that would not have been suitable or satisfying on a smaller compass. The advancing evening light underscores the harmonious atmosphere and...
Oil Pastel, Oil
Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe Theodolite - Circa 1700 to 1720
Located in Placerville, CA
Key early features include the small full brass disc, the small sight vanes with very narrow slits, and the very small orientation compass (looks to be engraved to 180 degrees in 20...
Brass
Brass Prismatic Bearing Compass, 1918
Located in Milan, IT
Brass prismatic bearing compass; it is a small compass, Verner’s Pattern model produced in 1918 and supplied to English officers, typically used in navigation.
Brass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L (French Limited) N. 124291 produced in 1918.
Brass
Brass Compass Made in the Early 1900s Used to Check the Ship's Course
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical travel compass of brass made in the early 1900s, this is a small compass used far from magnetic fields to check the ship's course.
Brass
Brass Compass the Magnapole, Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical travel compass made of brass in the early 1900s, the Magnapole; small compass used away from magnetic fields to check the ship's heading.
Brass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing brass compass; it is a small compass, signed E. KOEHN Geneve Suisse n.155374, model Verner's Pattern from the name of the designer, Colonel William Willoughby Cole ...
Brass
Prismatic Bearing Brass Compass
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing brass compass; it is a small compass, signed E. KOEHN Geneve Suisse n.155374, model Verner's Pattern from the name of the designer, Colonel William Willoughby Cole ...
Brass
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Engineer Corps. This is a small compass, diameter 5.3 cm - 2 inches, height 1.8 cm - 0.7 inches.
Brass
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1915 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Engineer Corps. This is a small compass, diameter 5.3 cm - 2 inches, height 1.8 cm - 0.7 inches.
Brass
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H 0.71 in Dm 2.09 in
1918 Survey Magnetic Compass for U.S. Engineer Corps Antique Nautical Objects
Located in Milan, IT
It is a small compass, diameter 5.3 cm - 2.1 inch, height 1.8 cm, 0.6 inch; typically used in recreational sailing, therefore on boats less subject to magnetic deviation.
Brass
Survey Compass Swiss Made in 1918 for U.S. Engineer Corps
Located in Milan, IT
Engineer Corps. It is a small compass, diameter 5.3 cm - inches, height 1.8 cm, 0.7 inches; typically used in pleasure sailing, therefore on boats less subject to magnetic deviation.
Brass
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H 0.7 in Dm 2.15 in
1917s Verner's Pattern Small Brass Nautical Compass Supplied English Officers
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 109166 produced in 1917, Verner’s Pattern model named after the designer, Colonel William Willoughby Cole Verner...
Brass
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H 0.87 in Dm 2.09 in
Brass Nautical Antiques Prismatic Bearing Compass UK 1916 Original Leather Case
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing compass made of brass; it is a small compass, signed F.
Brass
1918s Small Pocket Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass Signed F.L French Limited
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L (French Limited) N. 246378 produced in 1918.
Brass
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H 0.79 in Dm 2.09 in
Antique Navigation Brass Compass made in 1918 and Supplied to British Officers
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing compass made of brass; it is a small compass, Verner’s Pattern model named after the designer, Colonel William Willoughby Cole Verner (1852-1922) and produced in 19...
Brass
1917s Brass Nautical Pocket Compass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
It is a small compass used away from magnetic fields to check the ship's course.
Brass
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H 16 in W 12 in D 5 in
French 19th Century Terrestrial and Celestial Brass Mounted Globe Compendium
Located in San Francisco, CA
The globes flank an aneroid barometer, surmounted by a small compass, and a thermometer. A clock with a silvered dial (currently not running) rests on a tapering brass and onyx base.
Onyx, Brass
1917s Prismatic Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed F-L Antique Marine Navigation
Located in Milan, IT
Prismatic bearing bush in brass; it is a small compass, signed F-L N. 183801 produced in 1917.
Brass
Antique Map of Switzerland by N. Visscher, circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Deftly illustrated with topographical features, in particular the extensive mountain ranges, with hundreds of small villages named. A small compass rose sits below a cherub holding t...
Paper
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H 1.19 in W 11.23 in D 6.11 in
Antique Draughtsman's Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Maho, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Superb, comprehensive set of German instruments Displaying a desirable aged patina Silver nickel instruments in good order Presented within a large clamshell case with black texti...
Nickel
Small Pocket Compass, Mahogany Wood and Brass, WWI
Located in Milan, IT
Small pocket compass, mahogany wood and brass, used by British aviation officers during the First World War, complete with compass card with eight winds with a goniometric circle and...
Brass
Small Brass Travel Compass with Lid of the Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Small brass travel compass with lid, compass card with four winds and goniometric circle of engraved and chromed brass, complete with needle block to calculate the horizontal angles.
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H 1.26 in W 1.3 in D 0.4 in
From Queen Charlotte, A Rare Miniature Gold Mounted George III Almanac, 1817
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The rare gold mounted George III miniature Almanac is bound in red Morocco leather with a manuscript note ‘Given to me by the Queen on Xmas day 1818 Windsor Melville‘ and with a card...
Gold
Small English Georgian Pocket Compass circa 1800 in Mahogany Case
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome Georgian compass dating to around 1800 set in a hinged mahogany block measuring 2" square. The compass has a shapely blued-steel needle (marked N & S) and the card...
Mahogany
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H 0.78 in Dm 2 in
1920s Brass Nautical Magnetic PocketCompass Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass survey compass made in 1920 circa, signed The Magnapole; small compass used away from magnetic fields to check the ship’s course.
Brass
Small Travel Compass with Lid Made in Germany in the Early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Small travel compass with lid, made of brass; compass card with eight winds and goniometric circle of engraved and chromed brass, complete with needle block to calculate the horizont...
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