Brass Pair of Ship’s Map Weights

This pair of cast brass chart or map weights dates to the late 1800s and was likely intended for use aboard ships or by cartographers. Their substantial weight served to secure charts, maps, or documents from movement. Decades of use and handling have contributed to their deep, warm patina. Today, while certainly still practical for their intended purpose, they also have many uses decoratively as bookends, desk accessories, and general ornamentation, reflecting the appeal of maritime-themed pieces.

Circa 1880