Antique Astronomical Instruments

Antique brass orrery planetarium made for the German market by Jan Felkl Prag in the second half of the nineteenth century. Cast iron base, papier mâché´ globe, with detailed territo...

Named for the Earl of Orrery who, at the beginning of the 18th Cent. in Ireland, had one made for his personal collection of scientific apparatus. Orreries are three dimensional mode...

This is an antique library telescope for terrestrial or astronomical use. A Scottish piece from the renowned firm, E.

This is an antique telescope on stand, an English piece suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use dating to the mid-18th century, circa 1750.

This is an antique telescope on stand, suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, English dating to the mid-18th century, circa 1770.

In fine order physically and optically Upright image, ideal for terrestrial or astronomical use Delivered with a solid oak and brass, bespoke 'Captain's Stand' Single draw Negre...

An English, leather and brass 5-draw terrestrial or astronomical refractor, dating to the Regency period, circa 1830.

Astronomical telescope, wood and brass, splayed shaped, signed W. Gilbert & Sons London, early 1800. Focusing with one extension and rack. Original oak wooden tripod. Very good condi...

Our Stock # 18.5076 This is an antique telescope dating to the early 19th century, a three draw scope suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, circa 1830. Perfect for bird wat...

This is an antique 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Perfect for bird watchin...

This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond of London, dating to Victorian period, circa 1890. Perfect for bird watching, lan...

This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond of London, dating to Victorian period, circa 1880. Perfect for bird watching, lands...

This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single draw scope suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, circa 1850. Perfect for bi...

Complimentary front door shipping to the US, Canada, UK and the EU — This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single draw scope sui...

The sextant is an ancient astronomical instrument used to measure the height of a celestial body (for example the Sun): the sextant is placed in a vertical plane and, looking through...

The sextant is an ancient astronomical instrument used to measure the height of a celestial body (for example the Sun): the sextant is placed in a vertical plane and, looking through...

You are viewing a gorgeous cast iron armillary sphere on a stone pedestal base Would make a great piece for the garden, adding an air of classical beauty Good size at almost five fee...

Turn-of-the-century brass astronomical measuring instrument used to determine latitude and longitude at sea.

Invented by British mathematician William Oughtred in the mid-17th century, the two-ring universal equatorial sun ring dial was developed from an earlier astronomical instrument used...

The sextant is an optical instrument used in astronomical navigation to measure the height of the stars above the horizon, in order to obtain the geographic coordinates relative to t...

Sometimes called a "spherical astrolabe," this armillary sphere is a marvel of early astronomical study. Similar instruments are highlighted in the permanent collections of severa...

Rare orrery, or mechanical model depicting the solar system, from the second half of the 19th century. On the cartouche of the globe we read: Globus Jan Felkla Syn Roztoky Prahy. Bro...

An Irish, terrestrial or astronomical instrument in enamelled brass and leather, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English scope dating to the early 19th century, circa 1820. Perfect for bird watching,...

This is an antique telescope by Dollond dating to the mid-19th century, a 'day or night' single draw scope suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, circa 1850. A fine example...

This is an antique two draw telescope. An English, mahogany and brass refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850. Perfect for bi...

This is an antique four draw telescope. An English, brass refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Dollond of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Perf...

This is a large antique telescope. An English, single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use by Dollond of London, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Pe...

Brass astronomical telescope, focusing with one extension with rack and view finder, with on adjustable wood tripod.

Made in London, England by the noted scientific instrument maker Troughton & Simms, this brass astrological telescope comes complete with its solid brass tripod and one additional ey...

This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, mahogany and brass terrestrial and astronomical refractor, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Perfect for bird watching, ...

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, they diversified their products by manufacturing optical instruments such as astronomical and terrestrial telescopes, levels, theodolites, ...

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, they diversified their products by manufacturing optical instruments such as astronomical and terrestrial telescopes, levels, theodolites, ...

The relief depicts an arrangements of male figures who converse and hold mathematical and astronomical instruments. The clock base features an egg and dart border to the upper edge. ...

By 1888, the company had six departments: physical and chemical, engineering, ophthalmic, microscopical, magic lantern, photographic. Among the instruments and apparatus made were ai...

IV, and others are likely used for either fine-tuning or enhancing the precision of the main apparatus. Instrument’s Purpose: This device, based on the precision and the degree mark...

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, they diversified their products by manufacturing optical instruments such as astronomical and terrestrial telescopes, levels, theodolites, ...

Sometimes called a "spherical astrolabe," this armillary sphere is a marvel of early astronomical study. Similar instruments are highlighted in the permanent collections of severa...

The rectangular base is enriched by a relief on its front side showing the allegory of astronomical sciences. A small bookshelf upon the base contains the dial with Roman numerals e...

A large 19th century astronomical telescope on its original wooden tripod, in solid walnut. This beautiful piece features a brass and leather body and was manufactured and signed by ...

Thomas Jones was an authority on astronomical and meteorological instruments making stick, marine and mountain barometers, he was instrument maker to the Duke of Clarence and was ele...

This beautiful instrument is both a rare collectable and a decorative delight.

A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...

French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful, sumptuous mantel clock. His clock, crafted in the late 18th Century and now on display at ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purchased directly from the original cli...

Alpine Blue Painted Wardrobe with Sunflowers Measurements: H. 183 cm - W. 128 (150 to the frames) cm - D. 55 (66 to the frames) cm Period: Late 18th century Origin: Bavarian Alps Wo...

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...

Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...