Antique Navigation

.' - This scarce original antique navigational chart shows the Suratte River. Suratte or Soeratte was a famous trading city on the north coast of what is now India, in the modern sta...

The sphere is covered with lithographed paper showing a detailed world map with 'International Railways', 'Telegraph Lines', 'Steam Navigation Lines', and 'Submarine Cables'. A beaut...

"Keen and Frodsham" refers to a partnership between renowned clockmaker Henry Frodsham and Robert John Keen, based in Liverpool, England, who primarily produced high-quality marine c...

Original antique cruise travel advertising poster for P&O Branch Service to Australia via Malta Suez and Colombo One Class Only Economy Speed Comfort featuring a great design by Stan...

Founded in 1797 and serving routes around the world the Orient Steam Navigation Company (known as Orient Line) was a British shipping company that merged to form P&O-Orient Lines in ...

The cross, with main instruments of the Passion, is dominated by an angel sharp of the trumpet Religious crosses, raisedto the bow of boats and which have authority to protect the c...

On the reverse side, the screen honors Portugal's Age of Discovery with maritime motifs, including majestic caravels sailing the ocean, the cross of the Order of Christ that adorned ...

Portrait of the 105 year old Hendrik Tilly holding a compass and navigational instrument. Etching on hand laid paper.

': 'Histoire de la Navigation de Jean Hughes de Linschot aux Indes Orientales. […]', by H. v.

This little shingled light is protected from the worst of storms but has been a critical aid to navigation. Before GPS, the approach and entrance to Nantucket harbor had among the hi...

': 'Histoire de la Navigation de Jean Hughes de Linschot aux Indes Orientales. […]', by H. v.

': 'Histoire de la Navigation de Jean Hughes de Linschot aux Indes Orientales. […]', by H. v.

': 'Histoire de la Navigation de Jean Hughes de Linschot aux Indes Orientales. […]', by H. v.

': 'Histoire de la Navigation de Jean Hughes de Linschot aux Indes Orientales. […]', by H. v.

Collins, who was made Hydrographer to King Charles II in 1679, was sponsored by Trinity House, the corporation in charge of Britain's lighthouses, buoys and other navigational aids.

Launched in 1920 as the Pittsburgh for the International Navigation Company, the transatlantic ocean liner was renamed Pennland by Red Star Line in 1926; she was converted into a tro...

': 'Histoire de la Navigation de Jean Hughes de Linschot aux Indes Orientales. […]', by H. v.

': 'Histoire de la Navigation de Jean Hughes de Linschot aux Indes Orientales. […]', by H. v.

Clearly the intention was to print the chart on more durable vellum rather than paper, again supporting the notion that its primary use would have been for navigation aboard ship.

Collins, who was made Hydrographer to King Charles II in 1679, was sponsored by Trinity House, the corporation in charge of Britain's lighthouses, buoys and other navigational aids.

He won the famous New York-to-Bermuda race and published an authoritative book titled "Practical Navigation." He was also known for his canal scenes of Venice.

It was this company that introduced the idea of a pocket sextant for navigation and mechanical miniaturization. They are rumored to have outfitted Thomas Jefferson himself with a set...

The first part of this work deals with all manner of arts and sciences including navigation; the second with horsemanship, hunting, hawking, fishing, agriculture etc.

His repertoire is varied: views of ports, battleships, Imaginary Mediterranean ports and scenes of navigation. He painted many Italien views although he did not get to know this coun...

A lovely piece of maritime navigational equipment and in superb order, circa 1880.

.' - Scarce set of 2 original fitting antique maps/navigational charts of the island of Ambon, Maluku Islands and Boero, Indonesia.

This plate shows various types of sailing ships and navigational instruments. It also explains certain shapes and details of maps.

In 1892 he was appointed General Manager and Managing Director of North's Navigation Collieries Ltd. The family moved to Tondu House, and Julietta proceeded to bring considerable Sp...

(Translation: Atlas of the ports of the Batavian / Dutch Republic, of Batavia / Djakarta, Onrust, including images of the herring fishery and whaling in a total of 31 art plates ... ...

The family moved from England to Dublin when Peters was young, where his father "advised on the improvement of loughs and rivers for navigation" and published two treatises on the su...

He decided in 1759 to build a short canal to link his coal mines at Worsley with the River Irwell, a navigation which led to Manchester, to help fuel the increasing appetite for coal...

More ambitious and with a far longer and more complicated life was his book of sea charts, the Zee-Fakkel, published in 1681-82 Although the firm was founded by Johannes van Keulen, ...

Cruikshank's private school at fifteen he entered the drawing-office, in his native town, of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, in whose employ his father sailed.

After an extensive inquiry of dealers in scientific instruments and with the chief curators of navigation instruments at museums in the United States and England, a single example of...

Winged putti holding navigational instruments surround the title cartouche.

In December 1713, he was appointed as one of the commissaries to treat with the French concerning the Treaty of Navigation and Commerce concluded at Utrecht. In April 1714 he was sen...

In these same years, Keith was employed for a time by the Northern Pacific Railroad and the Oregon Navigation & RR Company, hired to paint scenes along their routes.

Morzer Bruyns which catalogs the collection of antique navigation instruments at England's National Maritime Museum.

Good quality large oil fired navigation light marked "Trawler" retaining its original oil burner, includes a hand made steel bracket for wall mounting.

A pair of ship’s navigation lights, each copper light with double height prism glass; one green for starboard, the other red for port, stamped ‘Seahorse G.B.

19th Century French Napoleon III Period fireback with an allegory of Navigation. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina.

An English, brass maritime navigation instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

This is an antique pocket explorer's compass. An English, mahogany cased instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Wonderful pocket compass with charming details Di...

Brass telescope with round section, with three extensions focusing and handle covered in leather, complete with sunshade extension, cap and dust flap. Maximum length 47.5 cm-inches...

19th century French Napoleon III fireback with an allegory of Navigation. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina.

Brass sextant signed Ainsley South Shields (1858-1886) complete with original wood case and lenses. Silver vernier, wood handle, 3 colored glasses for the fixed mirror and 4 for th...

English apothecary cabinet dated to the first half of the nineteenth century, with mahogany case, brass handle and brass hinges, complete with key. The cabinet has a rectangular ba...

Brass sextant signed Georg Hechelmann Nachf Hamburg from the late 19th century, original wooden box with locking hooks, handles, brass hinges and key set. Flap and vernier in silver,...

Brass survey compass made in 1920 circa, signed The Magnapole; small compass used away from magnetic fields to check the ship’s course. The compass is complete with a goniometric cir...

Brass nautical travel compass complete with leather case signed Barnes & Morris London n.13844 from 1917. It is a small compass used away from magnetic fields to check the ship's c...

The decoration shows an allegory of Navigation. The Napoleon III period fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina.

Original poster: Cie Générale de Navigation sur le Lac Léman. Original, linen-backed, stone lithography, Navigation sur le Lac Léman a.k.a Lac Leman aka Lake Geneva.

This is a mahogany cased antique protractor, a 360 degree scientific instrument possibly for surveying or navigational purposes. A super cased instrument ideal for use or presenta...

Brass and glass dry compass on universal joint signed Sestrel made in the first half of the 19th century and mounted on a walnut wood base. The compass is made of a brass and glass c...

Brass telescope with round section, with three extensions focusing and handle covered in leather, complete with sunshade extension and dust flap. Maximum length 74 cm-inches 29.1, mi...

Brass telescope with round section, with three extensions focusing and handle covered in leather, complete with sunshade extension and dust flap. Maximum length 80 cm-inches 31.5, mi...

A small, characterful ship's lamp—a port light—made of red copper and brass, complete with a red Fresnel lens and the DHR Holland maker's label inside; 20th century. This vintage la...

Solid brass boat compass binnacle that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Gimballed compass inside. Mounted to a varnished wood base with carved rope border. Interior has ...

Gimballed brass boat compass by "Dirigo" of Seattle, Washington. With fleur-de-lis pointing north. Fitted to a birch box with lid. Circa 1975. Overall Dimensions: 5" H x 8" L x 8"...

This is a large vintage solid metal and brass nautical 7989 Mast head Light, Maritime signal lantern/lamp with Fresnel lens. With carrying hoisting handle it is approx. 28.5" high. N...

An impeccably machined nautical alidade crafted of warm patinated bronze and steel.

Solid brass ships telephone on pedestals. Phone is fitted inside an incredibly strong solid brass box that is highly polished and lacquered. Weight is 88 pounds. Dimensions 46 tall b...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Geheele Wereld (..)'. Uncommon small world map on Mercator's projection. Nice detail of the islands throughout the world. Decorative title cartouche ...

Heavy brass bitt from a boat or yacht. Dimensions: 9.5" H x 9" W.

Unique 19th century English Pembroke drop-leaf table made in the Regency taste. Features a mahogany case supported by faux bamboo legs ending with toupie feet and casters. The table ...

Stunning and rare Art Deco side table. Striking French design from the 1930s. Solid oak with original colored marble top. The drawer has the original brass handle. This wonderful Art...

Stunning and rare Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts side table. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with hand-carved flowers on top and legs. This wonderful Art Nouveau ...

This is a very old storage box covered in washi paper. It was made in the Meiji period (1900s-1920s). The old washi paper is painted with persimmon tannins. Painting with persimmon ...

An elegant counterweight Art Nouveau / Jugendstil candlestick with amazing patina. Model 518 in the 1902 Deffner Catalog. Made from brass and copper by manufacturer Carl Deffner in E...

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Shaws of London, Flamed Mahogany, dwarf open book tables with butlers serving trays These are a very fine and well made pai...

Beautiful Italian Yellow Painted Solid Wood Tripod Candle Stand. Measures 15.75" in width, 15.75" in depth and 20" in height.

Original Antique Leaded-glass window depicting "Batavia, Queen of the East' & the Coat of Arms of Batavia, in wooden door, execution Atelier van Gebrand Glas 't Prinsenhof - Jan ...

Copper anchor lantern with brass maker's badge from Hop Lee & Co., Hong Kong. Fresnel glass lens, brass bars, hoisting handle, etc. Measures: 14" high x 11" diamete...

We are delighted to offer for sale this early Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1840-1860 in solid mahogany I’ve only ever seen one o...

A Norwegian brutalist box for cigarettes, cigar, playing cards, jewelry or other personal smalls. Distinct crater paneling micmicing the surface of the moon. Made and designed by Per...

English Regency mahogany metamorphic library table/steps with hinged top & lion finial on a scrolled base. (with registry tag for J. Brodey, Bristol, dated March 12, 1851)