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Rare Jean Prouve Compass Desk

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Rare Reduction Compass, 17th-18th Century: Rare Reduction Compass, 17th-18th Century Germany, with sliding angle, fruitwood, carved decoration, hinge and points in iron and brass, length 14 1/5 in. Seltener "Goldener Schnitt"-Zirkel, 17.-18. J

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Rare Reducing Compass, c. 1770: Rare Reducing Compass, c. 1770 Germany, fixed pivot, enlargement factor 2, brass, steel hinge and points, length 7 ½ in. Seltener "Goldener Schnitt"-Zirkel, um 1770 Reduktionszirkel, Deutschland,

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RUSSIAN SILVER RHODONITE RUBIES DIAMONDS COMPASS: A very fine quality Russian desk compass featuring a natural rhodonit body with gilded silver Empire mounts representing laurel wreaths set with ruby cabochons. The face of the compass is surrounded b

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Brass Directional Desktop Compass 6": Brass Directional Desktop Compass 6" The Nautical Large Directional Desk Compass is a solid brass lightly distressed reproduction of an antique air-damped compass. The compass needle has long, ba

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Rustic Brass Directional Desktop Compass 6": Rustic Brass Directional Desktop Compass 6" The Hampton Nautical Directional Desk Compass is a solid brass with an antique finish distressed reproduction of an antique air-damped compass. The com

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Large German Telescope Compass and further Surveying: Large German Telescope Compass and further Surveying Instruments 1) Rare German surveying compass by "Kinzelbach in Stuttgart", original lacquered brass, silvered compass dial, length of the telescope

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Solid Brass Hanging Compass 8": Solid Brass Hanging Compass 8" This Nautical hanging gimbaled desk stand compass is a solid brass reproduction of an antique sailing ship cabin compass. The compass is mounted on a 360-degree dou

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A RARE EUROPEAN POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS 19TH C: With an integral compass and a string gnomon. There is an inscription on the lid inside: "Al Polo 43:47". Outside, a wooden box is decorated with a landscape. Lockable with brass padlock. Such items w

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Ancient Roman Bronze Compass c.2nd century AD.: Ancient Roman Bronze Compass c.2nd century AD. Rare Roman cast bronze compass. Private USA collection.

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Ancient Roman Bronze Compass c.2nd century AD.: Ancient Roman Bronze Compass c.2nd century AD. Size 3 5/8 inches length. Rare Roman cast bronze compass with twisted arm, choice patina. Provenance: Ex Robert Haber Ancient Art NYC. Robert Haber’s i

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rare ,complete in original case compass ,W & S JONES , London: W & S JONES, LONDON, COMPASS, with its case, complete compass in its original wood case . see photos for details and condition.

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Item Details

Description

Designer & Manufacturer: Jean Prouve, Ateliers Jean Prouve
Markings: none
Country of Origin & Materials: France; enameled steel, laminate, plastic
Additional Information & Circa: Fine & rare "Compass" desk with 3 sliding drawers by Jean Prouve. From the collection of a Palm Beach designer and collector; c. 1950
Dimensions: 28.5"h, 62.75"w, 31.5"d

Condition

good original, some laminate lifting in corner, 1.5" loss of veneer to corner, wear and loss all consistent with age (see detail photos)

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Rare Jean Prouve Compass Desk

Name: Rare Jean Prouve Compass Desk
Brand: Jean Prouvé
SKU: 10226868
Price: 7000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $6,000 - $8,000

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