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Terrestrial globe edit by Wagner & Debes, Germany 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
pastiglia ( refined chalk ) and completed by the copper printed color gores. A small compass is placed over
Category
Early 20th Century German Small Antique Compass
Materials
Copper
Antique Map of Switzerland by N. Visscher, circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
mountain ranges, with hundreds of small villages named. A small compass rose sits below a cherub holding
Category
Late 17th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
From Queen Charlotte, A Rare Miniature Gold Mounted George III Almanac, 1817
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
: ‘That every Day contained in this very small compass may prove happy to dear Ldy Melville the Sincere
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Small Antique Compass
Materials
Gold
H 1.26 in W 1.3 in D 0.4 in
Antique Victorian silk albertina and gilt compass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely antique Victorian era black silk ribbon fob with a gilt compass.
The long black silk fob
Category
19th Century British Victorian Small Antique Compass
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique Map of Martinique with Title Cartouche Garnished with Sugar Cane, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
incorporates the distance scales and is garnished with sugar cane. A small compass rose completes the
Category
18th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 15.56 in W 13.98 in D 0 in
Victorian Compass Windrose Diamond 15k Gold Oriental Pearl Turquoise Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The beautiful pendant ,designed as a compass rose, also called Stella Maris, ist set with an
Category
1870s Victorian Small Antique Compass
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
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H 0.48 in W 1.03 in L 1.42 in
Cadiz Island: A Framed 17th Century Hand-colored Map from Blaeu's Atlas Major
By Joan (Johannes) Blaeu
Located in Alamo, CA
small compass rose overlying the bay. The bridge to the mainland from the island is shown on the right
Category
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Small Antique Compass
Materials
Engraving
H 20 in W 24.88 in D 1.13 in
Small Original Antique Map of Upper Saxony, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Saxonia Superior'. Small original antique map of Upper Saxony, Germany. Upper
Category
Early 17th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Small Original Antique Map of the Lower Alsace region, Germany
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Alsatia Inferior'. Small original antique map of the Lower Alsace region
Category
Early 17th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
1890 Small Antique Nautical Brass Pelorus Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y
Located in Milan, IT
Antique small brass Pelorus, signed Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y., made in the late of the
Category
1890s American Small Antique Compass
Materials
Brass
H 6.85 in W 4.3 in D 5.8 in
20th Century
Located in Cantù, IT
Small globe with compass. Refined and with attention to detail in the slightest detail. Created
Category
19th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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 Small 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
Federal Chippendale Walnut Corner Cupboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
pilasters, compass-head door aperture with keystone, exaggerated ogee cornice with engaged capitals, and
Category
Late 18th Century American Federal Small Antique Compass
Materials
Walnut
Antique Georgian Silver & 9K Gold Diamond Foliate Openwork Brooch in Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
surrounded by elegant foliate motifs, symmetrical in design, and set with smaller sparkling old mine cut
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Small Antique Compass
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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W 1.89 in D 0.22 in L 1.26 in
Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Located in London, GB
sides of case a thermometer set into an anchor with aneroid barometer and small magnetic compass. 8 day
Category
1880s French Small Antique Compass
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Art Deco Ash Wood and Brass Keys Austrian Dry Bar Credenzas Sideboard, 1920
Located in Rome, IT
discrete compartments and a central one that opens frontally which with two side compasses give the door
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Small Antique Compass
Materials
Brass
H 42.52 in W 63.78 in D 15.75 in
Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
the paddles there is a small boy, dressed like a sailor, with a knife to his hip and a compass near it
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Small Antique Compass
Materials
Silver
H 3.2 in W 9.9 in D 2.4 in
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
case shows fine grain interest and rich caramel hues
Dressed with a small inset brass lined lock — key
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Small Antique Compass
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 1.97 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
mostly antique souvenir, or sentimental gift made using large numbers of small seashells. These were
Category
Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Small Antique Compass
Materials
Shell
Antique Map of the World on Mercator's Projection, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Geheele Wereld (..)'. Uncommon small world map on Mercator's
Category
Late 18th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Large 24 Piece Antique Mechanical Drafting Set & Original Fitted Metal Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
wooden rulers and various compasses and dividers of differing sizes and configurations. The set comes in
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Small Antique Compass
Materials
Metal
H 1.75 in W 12.75 in D 4.5 in
Old Color Engraving of Blaeu's first Map of Brazil, North Oriented to the Right
By Willem Blaeu
Located in Langweer, NL
compass roses and richly embellished vignettes of native Brazilian life and animals.
The interior of
Category
Mid-17th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 19.3 in W 22.84 in D 0.02 in
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
and consists of a flap top, lined inside with leather. Once opened, there are two small drawers that
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Small Antique Compass
Materials
Wood
Late Baroque Games Box Chess Backgammon Decorated with Rich Wooden Interior.
Located in Knivsta, SE
veneer. Inside the box is inlayed with several intarsia details, e.g. one in the form of a compass rose
Category
Late 17th Century European Baroque Small Antique Compass
Materials
Birch, Olive, Walnut
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H 5.32 in W 20.08 in D 17.52 in
Jean Baptiste Van Lerberghe Theodolite - Circa 1700 to 1720
Located in Placerville, CA
small orientation compass (looks to be engraved to 180 degrees in 20 degree increments). My best guess
Category
Early 18th Century French Small Antique Compass
Materials
Brass
Ornate Cartography of Colonial Grandeur: The West India Islands around 1851
Located in Langweer, NL
, Hispaniola (containing Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, and various smaller islands of the
Category
1850s Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 10.71 in W 14.26 in D 0 in
Magnificent Victorian 19th Century Toilet Box
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
compass system, adjustable as desired in four positions. Witness to another time and a luxurious way of
Category
19th Century English Late Victorian Small Antique Compass
Materials
Wood
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 Small Antique Compass
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
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 Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Sailor's Valentine with Heart Design, Barbados, West Indies- Large Size
Located in Downingtown, PA
hinged pair of octagonal wooden display cases lined with fabric. Small shells, seeds, or other materials
Category
1880s Bajan Victorian Small Antique Compass
Materials
Shell
Swiss Mantel Clock, Barometer, Moon Phase and Perpetual Calendar, 19th Century
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Greven, DE
also worth mentioning.
In the outer dial ring we find two small square pins, one is used to regulate
Category
1870s Swiss Napoleon III Small Antique Compass
Materials
Slate
H 16.15 in W 14.57 in D 7.49 in
Original Antique Hand-Colored Map of Southern Scotland, ca.1600
Located in Langweer, NL
constant compass bearing on a flat map.
Condition: Good, original/contemporary hand coloring. General
Category
Early 1600s Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Detailed Old Map showing Spain and Portugal Incl. Majorca, Minorca & Ibiza, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Isaak Tirion' after an
Category
1740s Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 17.13 in W 21.78 in D 0 in
Scarce Middle East and Arabia Map Showing The Exodus of the Israelites, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
, compass rose and scale. This map originates from 'Het algemeen groot historisch, oordeelkundig
Category
1720s Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 18.51 in D 0 in
Miniature Terrestrial Globe Newton & Son London, Post 1833, Ante 1858
By Newton and Son
Located in Milano, IT
original paint, but has various small gaps, abrasions and stains on the surface.
The globe is hinged
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Small Antique Compass
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Small Antique Compass
Materials
Wool
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 Small Antique Compass
Materials
Engraving
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 Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 12.8 in W 15.75 in D 0.02 in
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 Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
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H 12.21 in W 18.31 in D 0 in
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 Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 12.33 in W 14.06 in D 0 in
Antique Map of Trincomalee and Tambalagam Bay, 1758
Located in Langweer, NL
, given age. Original folds, as issued. Multiple small repairs, also near compass rose. General age
Category
18th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of France by Tirion, c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
block-style cartouche with a simple compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and
Category
18th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Region of Batavia by Van Schley, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
the Batavia area (Jakarta) in Indonesia. With cartouche, scale and compass rose. Published circa 1750
Category
18th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of the Region of Bavaria and Austria by Tirion, c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
the Batavia area (Jakarta) in Indonesia. With cartouche, scale and compass rose. Published circa 1750
Category
18th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Highly Decorative Map of The Eastern Mediterranean and The Middle East, ca.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Pierre Mortier' after an
Category
Early 1700s Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
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H 16.74 in W 19.89 in D 0 in
Old Engraving of Batavia 'Jakarta, Indonesia' with Map and Harbour View, 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Indonesia. With cartouche, scale and compass rose. Published circa 1750.
The map is loosely inserted in a
Category
1750s Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 0 in
L & JG Stickley Single Door Oak Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
depicted a small joiner's compass inset with the slogan "Als ik kan," or "To the best of my ability," in
Category
1910s American Small Antique Compass
Materials
Oak
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
is octagonal and is supported by three turned legs. The upper face is gilded and a compass with a
Category
1730s Austrian Baroque Small Antique Compass
Materials
Brass
Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas: Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
.
The map is embellished by a decorative title cartouche in the lower left and two Compass Roses with
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Small Antique Compass
Materials
Engraving
Antique Map of the Bay of Chin Chew by Child, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Chart of the Bay of Chin-Chew or Chang-Chew in China'. Small but very early
Category
18th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Map of Juan Fernandez by Van Schley, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
adorned with a decorative title cartouche and a compass rose with fleur-de-lys. The map was based on
Category
18th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Bermuda: An Early 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Henricus Hondius
By Henricus Hondius
Located in Alamo, CA
compass rose, numerous rhumb lines, a coat-of-arms in the lower left and a vignette in the lower right
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Small Antique Compass
Materials
Engraving
Antique Map of Mozambique Channel with Madagascar and Inset of Cape Region, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses. While mostly focusing on
Category
18th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Europe: An Original 18th Century Hand-colored Map by E. Bowen
Located in Alamo, CA
and Asia are seen in the south.
The map is embellished with a Compass Rose in the lower left and a
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Small Antique Compass
Materials
Engraving
Antique Map of the Biblical Land of Canaan by Lindeman, c.1758
Located in Langweer, NL
bezitters (..).' - Map of the biblical Land of Canaan. With large title cartouche, compass rose and scale
Category
18th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Antique Map of Picardy, Aroits and French Flanders by Bonne, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses
Category
18th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
Rare Antique English SeaChart of Bali, Lombok, Floris, Borneo, Celebes etc, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Celebes in the northeast. The chart includes extensive soundings, rhumblines and a compass rose
Category
1710s Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 19.1 in W 22.84 in D 0 in
Detailed Antique Map of Santa Domingo, Puerto Rico, Eastern Bahamas, ca. 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses
Category
1780s Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
H 11.42 in W 15.12 in D 0 in
Antique Map of the Holy Land by Van Luchtenburg, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
with scale and compass rose. Published in the Netherlands by Covens & Mortier c. 1720.
Artists and
Category
18th Century Small Antique Compass
Materials
Paper
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 Small Antique Compass
Materials
Plexiglass, Giltwood
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