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Antique Mariners Compass

Mariner's Compass Quilt with Swag and Bow Border
Mariner's Compass Quilt with Swag and Bow Border

Mariner's Compass Quilt with Swag and Bow Border

Located in Darnestown, MD

Elegant version of the always desirable Mariner's Compass quilt pattern. It is an extremely difficult pattern to execute with the numerous fine points and this is particularly well d...

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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

1900s Mariner's Compass Antique American Bed Quilt 8'9''x10' Americana Folk Art
1900s Mariner's Compass Antique American Bed Quilt 8'9''x10' Americana Folk Art

1900s Mariner's Compass Antique American Bed Quilt 8'9''x10' Americana Folk Art

Located in New York, NY

The repeating pattern, known as the Mariner's Compass or Compass Rose, is one of radiating starbursts set within squares which creates a powerful visual rhythm.

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Early 1900s American Other Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Wool

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Mariner Compass Quilt
Mariner Compass Quilt

Mariner Compass Quilt

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H 78.75 in W 76.78 in D 0.2 in

Mariner Compass Quilt

Located in den Haag, NL

The turkish red of these Mariner Compasses is of a striking freshness on the white background .This is a beautiful antique quilt with a modern look.

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1860s American Antique Mariners Compass

Diminutive Mahogany Queen Anne Corner Cabinet with Mariner's Star, England
Diminutive Mahogany Queen Anne Corner Cabinet with Mariner's Star, England

Diminutive Mahogany Queen Anne Corner Cabinet with Mariner's Star, England

Located in Providence, RI

Mariner’s stars (or compass stars) are rarely found in early furniture and highly desirable, particularly in early Boston furniture.

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Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mariner's Compass Quilt
Mariner's Compass Quilt

Mariner's Compass Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This is a particularly bold and vibrant Mariner's Compass quilt. The use of solid reds adds drama to this desirable pattern.

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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

19thc Mariners Compass Wheel Quilt
19thc Mariners Compass Wheel Quilt

19thc Mariners Compass Wheel Quilt

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H 72 in W 80 in D 0.25 in

19thc Mariners Compass Wheel Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine and early unusual pattern Mariners compass wheel pattern quilt is in amazing pristine condition.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

19thc Mariners Compass Quilt/fantastic Colors
19thc Mariners Compass Quilt/fantastic Colors

19thc Mariners Compass Quilt/fantastic Colors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RARE 19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT FROM NEW ENGLAND IN PRISTINE CONDITION.THIS RED,WHITE & BLUE BEAUTY HAS FANTASTIC CALICO PRINTS AND GREAT PIECE WORK.THE BLUE IS A FANTASTIC DENIM B...

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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT -  BLUE AND WHITE
19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT -  BLUE AND WHITE

19THC MARINERS COMPASS QUILT - BLUE AND WHITE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A BEAUTIFUL AND VERY WELL QUILTED EXAMPLE OF A RARE MARINERS COMPASS QUILT. DATED 1884.-BLUE AND WHITE CALICO FABRIC-MINT CONDITION

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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

20Thc Mariners Compass Crib Quilt-Mounted
20Thc Mariners Compass Crib Quilt-Mounted

20Thc Mariners Compass Crib Quilt-Mounted

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H 55.5 in W 55.5 in D 1 in

20Thc Mariners Compass Crib Quilt-Mounted

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing Mariners compass mounted crib quilt was found in Ohio and is in pristine condition.The postage stamp chain pattern along with the floating stars throughout is quite unus...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Suede, Cotton, Wood

Mariner's Compass, Center Medallion Quilt
Mariner's Compass, Center Medallion Quilt

Mariner's Compass, Center Medallion Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

Wild goose chase; zigzag; Diamonds and the central Mariner's compass are beautifully combined as are the large variety of printed fabrics.

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Early 19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

Caesar's Crown with Mariner's Compass Quilt
Caesar's Crown with Mariner's Compass Quilt

Caesar's Crown with Mariner's Compass Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

The combination of Caesar's Crown with Mariner's Compass patterns and their placement are brilliant.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

Mariner's Compass Quilt with Wild Goose Chase
Mariner's Compass Quilt with Wild Goose Chase

Mariner's Compass Quilt with Wild Goose Chase

Located in Darnestown, MD

This stunning Mariner's Compass Quilt is enhanced by the Wild Goose Chase sashing and border.

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Early 19th Century North American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

Early R/W PA Eight Point Star Quilt W/Center Mariners Compass & Floating Stars
Early R/W PA Eight Point Star Quilt W/Center Mariners Compass & Floating Stars

Early R/W PA Eight Point Star Quilt W/Center Mariners Compass & Floating Stars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century Eight Point Stars quilt with center mariners compass. beautiful red and white color pallet. floating stars all around the large center star.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

Mariners Compass Quilt with Double Borders
Mariners Compass Quilt with Double Borders

Mariners Compass Quilt with Double Borders

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is such an amazing quilt with such fantastic quilting and piece work. The condition is pristine. This quilt was found in Ohio. The double zig zag borders are amazing.

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1920s American Country Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

Rare & Early 19thc Chintz Mariners Compass Quilt
Rare & Early 19thc Chintz Mariners Compass Quilt

Rare & Early 19thc Chintz Mariners Compass Quilt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS VERY RARE COLLECTORS QUILT IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND HAS GREAT PIECING AND QUILTING.THIS QUALITY IS ONLY FOUND IN MUSEUMS AND IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS.THIS QUILT HAS BEEN OBTAI...

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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

RARE AND EARLY 19THC CHINTZ MARINERS COMPASS QUILT
RARE AND EARLY 19THC CHINTZ MARINERS COMPASS QUILT

RARE AND EARLY 19THC CHINTZ MARINERS COMPASS QUILT

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS VERY RARE BEAUTIFUL COLLECTORS QUILT IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND IS MID 19THC. THE PATTERN,PIECING AND QUILTING IS THE VERY BEST A QUILT CAN GET. THIS QUALITY IS FOUND IN MUSUE...

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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

Rare, Silk, Patriotic Kerchief with Dynamic Eagle and 13 Mariner's Compass Stars
Rare, Silk, Patriotic Kerchief with Dynamic Eagle and 13 Mariner's Compass Stars

Rare, Silk, Patriotic Kerchief with Dynamic Eagle and 13 Mariner's Compass Stars

Located in York County, PA

Rare, silk, patriotic kerchief with a dynamic eagle and 13 mariner's compass-type stars, made, circa 1840, one of only two known examples in this undocumented style.

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1840s American Antique Mariners Compass

Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass
Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass

Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia Compass

Located in Norwell, MA

Boxed mariners compass from the mid-19th century with wood bowl, dry card, from maker Riggs and Brothers of Philadelphia.

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1860s Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Wood

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

Brass bowl has original lacquer. Great old mariners’ compass. Weight: 3 lbs Overall Dimensions: 5" H x 6" W x 6" D Made: America Material: Brass / Wood Date: 1860

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1860s North American Antique Mariners Compass

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

Brass bowl has original lacquer. Great old mariners’ compass. Weight: 3 lbs Overall Dimensions: 5" H x 6" W x 6" D Made: America Material: Brass / Wood Date: 1860

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1860s North American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Brass

Hand Woven 19th Century Coverlet with Stars & Houses from Ohio
Hand Woven 19th Century Coverlet with Stars & Houses from Ohio

Hand Woven 19th Century Coverlet with Stars & Houses from Ohio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc woven jacquard coverlet with pictorial scenes of houses on border and mariners compass pattern in center of coverlet. The houses have smoke coming out of the chimney .Wonderfu...

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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Figural Album Crib Quilt
Figural Album Crib Quilt

Figural Album Crib Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

The composition with chintz wreaths and the Mariner's Compass center tops off the outstanding composition.

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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Calico

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Folk Art Stool  with Heart Cut Outs
19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Folk Art Stool  with Heart Cut Outs

19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Folk Art Stool with Heart Cut Outs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This little folk art beauty also shows mariner’s compass motifs and other nautical carvings throughout the piece.

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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Walnut

Crayon or Pastel on Muslin Naive Map of America
Crayon or Pastel on Muslin Naive Map of America

Crayon or Pastel on Muslin Naive Map of America

Located in York County, PA

Cuba is visible with tobacco fields. There is a mariner's compass in the bottom left corner and around the perimeter is a decorative border of rolling hills, two of which are being p...

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Early 20th Century Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Cotton

Antique Astronomical Chart of the Solar System and Seasons – Black’s Atlas, 1884
Antique Astronomical Chart of the Solar System and Seasons – Black’s Atlas, 1884

Antique Astronomical Chart of the Solar System and Seasons – Black’s Atlas, 1884

Located in Langweer, NL

On the right-hand side, a series of smaller explanatory charts delve into the Theory of the Seasons, the Phases of the Moon, Eclipses (both solar and lunar), and the Theory of the Ti...

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1880s Scottish Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Paper

Mariner Compass Variation Gameboard
Mariner Compass Variation Gameboard

Mariner Compass Variation Gameboard

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H 15 in W 14.75 in D 0.5 in

Mariner Compass Variation Gameboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1900 graphic wood game board in a Mariner Compass variation with a double pin stripe outer surround, all in a patriotic red, white and blue paint scheme.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Antique American Mariners Compass Patchwork Quilt
Early 19th Century Antique American Mariners Compass Patchwork Quilt

Early 19th Century Antique American Mariners Compass Patchwork Quilt

Located in Kent, GB

The immensely complex 'Mariners Compass' pattern has been beautifully executed here and the choice and combination of fabrics is perfect.

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1830s American Folk Art Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Fabric

Starburst Speciman-wood Inlay American Tilt-top Table
Starburst Speciman-wood Inlay American Tilt-top Table

Starburst Speciman-wood Inlay American Tilt-top Table

Located in Essex, MA

Speciman-wood (chiefly walnut, mahogany, satinwood) starburst or mariner's compass inlaid tilt-top on mahogany tripod stand.

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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Walnut Inlaid Hexagonal Sewing Stand, New England, c1825
Walnut Inlaid Hexagonal Sewing Stand, New England, c1825

Walnut Inlaid Hexagonal Sewing Stand, New England, c1825

Located in Essex, MA

Walnut inlaid hexagonal sewing stand inlaid with mariner's compass and fans, and initials "AH", on original tripod base, the hinged lid lifts to reveal mirror and 12 covered compartm...

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19th Century American Antique Mariners Compass

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany, Rosewood

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Antique Mariners Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique mariners compass you’re looking for. Each antique mariners compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, cotton and wood. There are many kinds of the antique mariners compass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique mariners compass, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Mariners Compass?

Prices for an antique mariners compass start at $1,195 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $3,550.