Compass Collection (page 5)

Portrait of Barend Goudriaan Ariesz. 1776. Creator: Cornelis van Cuylenburg
Portrait of Barend Goudriaan Ariesz. 1776

Portrait of Carel Quina (1622-89), Knight of the Holy Sepulchre and Amsterdam-born explorer of Asia, 1669

Map of Eierland and West-Vlieland, 1688 or later. Creator: Anon
Map of Eierland and West-Vlieland, 1688 or later. At the top right: scale of 800 rods Rijnlantsche size. At the bottom right the title

Map of Rosendael Castle, c.1650-before 1722. Creator: Anon
Map of Rosendael Castle, c.1650-before 1722. Map of the castle and the gardens. Bottom left a compass with a scale: Rijnlande rods

Self-Portrait, 1621. Creator: Abraham de Vries
Self-Portrait, 1621

Ernest George Fischer, Chief of Instrument Division, Coastal Geodetic Survey, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Ernest George Fischer, Chief of Instrument Division, Coastal Geodetic Survey, 1914. (Chief of Instrument Division 1907-1921)

Le constructeur du Léviathan se décidant... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le constructeur du Leviathan se decidant... 19th century. The builder of Leviathan deciding

Lettere di Giustificazione scritte a Milord Charlemont e a di lui Agenti di Roma, 1757. Letters of Justification written to Milord Charlemont and to Agents of Rome

Astrologia (Astrology). Creator: Virgil Solis
Astrologia (Astrology)

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 13ème arrondissement : Vertus civiques. 1878
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 13eme arrondissement : Vertus civiques. 1878. Sketch for interior of reception hall for marriages. Civic virtues

The Colonial Exhibition, Indian section, native industries, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Colonial Exhibition, Indian section, the native industries in the courtyard of the Indian Palace, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Hammer and Compass, 1890-1891. Creator: James Henry Moser
Hammer and Compass, 1890-1891

The frame: Sketch for the school in rue Chateau-Landon, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 1881. Creator: Jules Didier
The frame: Sketch for the school in rue Chateau-Landon, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 1881

The frame: Sketch for the school in rue Chateau-Landon, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 1881. Creator: Jules Didier
The frame: Sketch for the school in rue Chateau-Landon, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 1881

Geometry. Creator: Georg Pencz
Geometry

Astrology. Creator: Georg Pencz
Astrology

Art spreads its light far and wide: Crafts and industrial design: Sketch for the drawing... 1880
Art spreads its light far and wide: Crafts and industrial design: Sketch for the drawing room at the school in rue Dombasle, 15th arrondissement of Paris, 1880

Near or far all trades need to be touched by a reflection of art: Trades: Sketch for the... 1887
Near or far all trades need to be touched by a reflection of art: Trades: Sketch for the drawing room in the school in rue Dombasle, 15th arrondissement of Paris, 1887

Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Items recovered from the ill-fated 1845 expedition led by Sir John Franklin, to find the Northwest Passage

Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Items recovered from the ill-fated 1845 expedition led by Sir John Franklin, to find the Northwest Passage

Seated old shepard gesturing towards the sky and speaking to nude male surrounded... ca. 1500-1600. Creator: Anon
Seated old shepard gesturing towards the sky and speaking to nude male surrounded by tools of measurement, ca. 1500-1600

Hand Compass, c. 1939. Creator: Robert Clark
Hand Compass, c. 1939

Sea Scouts Learning to Read the Compass, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Sea Scouts Learning to Read the Compass, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Medal Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Medal Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Copperplate Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Copperplate Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Astronomy - painted by J. Sant, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Astronomy - painted by J. Sant, 1850. Exhibition at the British Institution. Mr. Sant's "Astronomy" is a fine picture, full of poetic expression

Shaker Compass, c. 1938. Creator: Richard Barnett
Shaker Compass, c. 1938

Masonic symbols and their meanings (litho)
6013740 Masonic symbols and their meanings (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masonic symbols and their meanings)

Guided by the Compass
Kauthar Isaacs

The astronomer.1878 (Engraving)
7141233 The astronomer.1878 (Engraving) by Le Prince, Jean Baptiste (1734-81) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The astronomer.From the artwork " Arts Sciences et lettres " by Paul)

The Geographer, 1669 (oil on canvas)
7443428 The Geographer, 1669 (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); 51.6 x 45.4 cm; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Johannes Vermeer)

God, the Divine Architect. Illumination from Bible moralisee, Codex Vindobonensis 2554, c.1250 (vellum)
XEE5033097 God, the Divine Architect. Illumination from Bible moralisee, Codex Vindobonensis 2554, c.1250 (vellum); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Masonic apron from the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, late 18th century
African-American abolitionist Prince Hall (c. 1735-1807) founded Prince Hall Freemasonry and was a leader in the free black community in Boston

Portrait of Thomas Christian Walther (1749-1788) danish composer
LRI557885 Portrait of Thomas Christian Walther (1749-1788) danish composer. by Crescimbeni, Angelo (1734-81); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

This signpost at Birmingham Airport will show visitors to the British Industries Fair the direction and distances they will go home by air

USA, Alaska, Craig. Compass symbol on chart. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Detail of Warwick, from The County of Warwick, the Shire Town and City of Coventry
XCF307317 Detail of Warwick, from The County of Warwick, the Shire Town and City of Coventry, from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1567-1611), pub

Children in school in Washington, D.C. - learning how a compass is made, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Children in school in Washington, D.C. - learning how a compass is made, (1899?)

The Compass pavement, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Praca do Imperio and Belem Cultural Center. Lisbon, Portugal

Compass

Ships Compass

Bathing Pool and Compass Point, Bude, Cornwall - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Radiograph used by Titanic officer Harold Godfrey Lowe
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Henry Hughes & Son boxed radiograph used by Fifth Officer Harold Godfrey Lowe. 10 inches. Date: early 20th century

Rare CGT Gerrer agent's calendar showing the ships of the line including the Ile de France. 9 x 14 inches

Ship's binnacle compass, speedometer, clock, knots
Ship's binnacle compass, brass ship's weighted speedometer, photographer's clock and a display case of ship's knots. Date: 20th century

Jack's Visit to Greenwich III - Father Thames, the Queen, needle and compass belonging to Captain Cook, Greenwich boys

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The compass, a versatile tool used in carpentry and joinery, has a rich history that spans across various fields and cultures. From the Compass Drill on the Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent to Captain John Smith's intricate map of Virginia in 1612, this instrument has played a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the world. Intriguingly, even ancient manuscripts have depicted the compass as an emblem of divine creation. Manuscript illuminations from the 13th century French Bible showcase God as the great Architect of the Universe, holding a compass to symbolize his meticulous design. Moving forward through time, we find ourselves at Newmarket Race Course in 1940 where precision is key for determining accurate distances. The compass aids not only navigators but also cartographers like those who created maps such as "Map of Cyprus - The Island of Venus" or "The North and East Ridings of Yorkshire" engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612). These maps provide invaluable insights into geographical features and historical contexts. Beyond geography lies Feng-Shui; an ancient Chinese practice that utilizes a specialized compass to harmonize energies within spaces. This Feng-Shui Compass guides practitioners towards optimal arrangements for balance and prosperity. Even artistic endeavors have been influenced by this remarkable tool. An Atlas of the World from Venice in 1553 showcases Italy with intricate details meticulously drawn using ink on vellum – all made possible with precise measurements provided by none other than the trusty compass. Whether it be aiding sailors at sea or guiding architects' hands, whether it be unlocking hidden energies or creating stunning works of art – throughout history and across continents –the humble yet powerful compass continues to play an indispensable role in shaping our world both physically and metaphorically.