Antique Astronomical Instruments
Islamic Cast Bronze Astrolabe with Five Celestial Globes Astronomical Instrument
Located in North Hollywood, CA
astronomical instrument, originally a Hellenistic invention, were made in order to solve complex astronomical
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19th Century Islamic Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Brass, Bronze
Collection of 18th and 19th Century Arabic Astrolabes and Quadrant
Located in London, GB
excellent set of antique astronomical instruments is a selection of five Persian brass astrolabes and a
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Early 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Brass
French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock Depicting the Astronomical Sciences
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. Two sphinxes carry the dial on their backs; the gilded frieze of putti holding astronomical
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Bronze
H 20 in W 18 in D 7 in
Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by
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Early 20th Century British Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Brass
H 0.4 in W 48.04 in D 0.4 in
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use, by Ross of London, circa 1920.
Perfect for bird
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Late 19th Century British Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Leather
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
1855 Astronomical Plate of Distance of the Planets by FJ Huntington New York
Located in Milan, IT
Plate of the distance of the planets “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1855 by F.J. Huntington in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for th...
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1850s American Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 19.61 in W 32.21 in D 0.6 in
Occasus Ortus: An Astronomical Measuring Device for Angular Precision, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
instrument arranged systematically, with each part labeled by figure numbers. The centerpiece is a large
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1780s Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Paper
H 10.67 in W 8.43 in D 0 in
1630 Pierre Petit map "Description du Gouvernement de la Capelle" Ric0010
Located in Norton, MA
astronomical instruments and several of these were of his own invention. In particular, late in his life, Petit
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17th Century Dutch Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Paper
H 18.9 in W 22.45 in D 0.4 in
French Empire Mantle Clock
By Negrier a Gueret
Located in Norwich, GB
sphere is the universal scientific instrument for astronomical and nautical measures and was invented by
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1810s French Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Bronze
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Impressive 91" Refracting Astronomical Telescope on Stand
By W. Watson and Sons
Located in Shakespeare, ON
W. Watson & Sons telescope, fitted with 5 inch Watson-Coventry Objective Lense, Constructed at The Optical Works High Barnet by W. Watson, 313 High Holborn, London.
The 68" long ...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Mahogany
Early Period English Nautical Back Sight Octant by J. Ramsden
Located in Palm City, FL
marking graduated scales on sextants and other nautical and astronomical instruments of his own
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
French Empire Mantel Clock
By Negrier a Gueret
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
sphere is the universal scientific instrument for astronomical and nautical measures and was invented by
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1810s French Empire Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Nautical Brass Telescope Wooden Support Old Astronomical Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather-covered handle from the second half of the 19th century. Four-extension focus. Maximum length 39 cm - 15.35 inches, minimum 12 cm - 4.72 inches, focal di...
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1860s British Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.19 in Dm 15.36 in
Antique Brass Czech Orrery Astronomical Instruments Made by Jan Felkl in 1870
By Jan Felkl
Located in Milan, IT
BC, the consul Marcus Claudius Marcellus in Rome brought the instrument of Archimedes, who, thanks to
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1860s Czech Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Iron
H 18.9 in W 29.53 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Astronomical Brass Orrery
Located in New York, NY
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...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope for terrestrial or astronomical use. A Scottish piece from the
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19th Century Victorian Antique Astronomical Instruments
H 19.99 in W 56.7 in D 9.45 in
Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope on stand, suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, English dating
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18th Century English George III Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Fruitwood
H 26.38 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope on stand, an English piece suitable for terrestrial or astronomical
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 37.8 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
optically
Upright image, ideal for terrestrial or astronomical use
Delivered with a solid oak and brass
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 36.62 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Antique Hughes Telescope, English, 5 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
astronomical refractor, dating to the Regency period, circa 1830.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Astronomical Telescope Signed W. Gilbert & Sons London, Early 1800
Located in Milan, IT
Astronomical telescope, wood and brass, splayed shaped, signed W. Gilbert & Sons London, early 1800
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19th Century British Antique Astronomical Instruments
Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
scope suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, circa 1830.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 4 draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial or astronomical
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Late 19th Century British Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Library Telescope, English Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond
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Late 19th Century British Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library telescope. An English, brass astronomical mounted refractor by Dollond
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.14 in W 30.12 in D 7.09 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
draw scope suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, circa 1850.
Perfect for bird watching
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 20.28 in Dm 1.97 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
terrestrial or astronomical use, c.1850.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 20.28 in Dm 1.97 in
1870s Brass Sextant Signed Ainsley Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
London; our gift box is free.
The sextant is an ancient astronomical instrument used to measure the
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1870s Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
1890s Brass Sextant Georg Hechelmann Hamburg Antique Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
ancient astronomical instrument used to measure the height of a celestial body (for example the Sun): the
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1890s Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5.5 in W 11.7 in D 11.7 in
Brass Sextant
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century brass astronomical measuring instrument used to determine latitude and
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19th Century English Antique Astronomical Instruments
Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial
Located in New Orleans, LA
astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of stars. In his writings on mathematical recreations, the
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17th Century German Other Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1875s Brass Sextant Signed Negus New York Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
sextant is an optical instrument used in astronomical navigation to measure the height of the stars above
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1870s Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 5 in W 10.45 in D 10.6 in
17th-Century Armillary Sphere
Located in New Orleans, LA
armillary sphere is a marvel of early astronomical study.
Similar instruments are highlighted in the
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17th Century Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Rare Mechanical Orrery, Astronomical Instrument by Jan Felkl Praga 1870
By Jan Felkl
Located in Milan, IT
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...
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1860s Czech Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Brass
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 7.09 in
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a three draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Leather
H 1.5 in W 34.36 in D 11.82 in
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial & Astronomical Use
By Dollond, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
draw scope suitable for terrestrial or astronomical use, circa 1850.
A fine example of a
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19th Century Victorian Antique Astronomical Instruments
H 20.87 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Antique Two Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
astronomical use, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique four draw telescope. An English, brass refractor for terrestrial or astronomical
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Late 19th Century British Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
astronomical use by Dollond of London, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Perfect for bird
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Fruitwood
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
19th Century French Brass Astronomical Telescope Signed Gregoire Opticien Lyon
Located in Milan, IT
Brass astronomical telescope, focusing with one extension with rack and view finder, with on
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1870s Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 55.1 in W 3.14 in D 78.7 in
Antique Troughton & Simms Astronomical Brass Telescope with Fitted Wooden Box
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in London, England by the noted scientific instrument maker Troughton & Simms, this brass
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, mahogany and brass terrestrial and astronomical
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Late 19th Century British Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
19th Century Rare Brass Pocket Compass Marine Navigation, Travelling Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
apprenticeship in a laboratory of precision optical instruments. In 1859 he joined Joseph Zambra (1822-1897), a
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1880s Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
1918s Small Brass Magnetic Pocket Compass Signed Negretti & Zambra Antique Tool
Located in Milan, IT
diversified their products by manufacturing optical instruments such as astronomical and terrestrial
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1910s Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
hold mathematical and astronomical instruments. The clock base features an egg and dart border to the
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
instruments and apparatus made were air pumps, astronomical instruments, induction coils, Holtz machines
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1860s American Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
1914 Brass Survey Nautical Pocket Compass Signed Magnapole by Negretti & Zambra
Located in Milan, IT
manufacturing optical instruments such as astronomical and terrestrial telescopes, levels, theodolites, sights
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1910s British Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
17th Century Armillary Sphere
Located in New Orleans, LA
armillary sphere is a marvel of early astronomical study.
Similar instruments are highlighted in the
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17th Century Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze
18th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Pendulum Clock Astronomical Allegory
By Honoré Pons, Cleret
Located in Firenze, IT
, books, a laurel wreath and astronomical instruments.
On one side is a sextant and on the other side is
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Bronze
H 14.97 in W 9.85 in D 3.75 in
English 19th Century Astronomical Telescope in Brass on Wooden Tripod
By Thomas Roberts
Located in Firenze, IT
A large 19th century astronomical telescope on its original wooden tripod, in solid walnut. This
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Late 19th Century English Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 68.9 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Walnut Stick Barometer by Thomas Jones
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Jones was an authority on astronomical and meteorological instruments making stick, marine and mountain
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19th Century English Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Walnut
Rare Regency Period Astronomical Elton's Miniature Transparent Orrery circa 1817
By Elton's
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
published in 1817, having the original printed paper astronomical scroll chart turning on a roller blind
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1810s English Regency Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Cut Glass, Mahogany, Paper
H 10 in W 8.25 in D 3.5 in
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Navy Binoculars
Located in Paris, FR
Binoculars Navy with polished steel adjustable tripod base.
With polished aluminium and steel binoculars with clear glass
lens, magnifying x8 times. Adjustable height.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Aluminum, Steel
French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire
Located in Firenze, IT
An impressively large and well detailed French late 19th century architectural model of a Gothic inspired transept-spire or church pinnacle.
This Neo Gothic decorative finial is han...
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Wood, Giltwood
H 68.12 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal
Finish: Gold or Silver gilding
Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau".
UL listing available for an additional charge.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928
Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is ...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Mahogany
1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleverly captured in an animated pose comple...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Slate
H 54.93 in W 40.75 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Glass, Mahogany
English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period)
A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Ormolu
Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Celestial floor globe on stand by W. & A.K. Johnston, 1879.
Representation of stars and constellations as they would appear on a sphere (Celestial sphere) of inf...
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1870s Victorian Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Oriental Saber, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Oriental Saber, called Shamshir
Ottoman Empire, late 18th century
Handle in horn, steel mounted, Damascus blade, scabbard garnished of black leather with gold floral motif incr...
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18th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Gold, Silver
French Empire Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Of majestic scale with the ormolu gilding in very good condition in working order.
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1810s French Empire Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th Century Lacquered Brass Table Telescope
Located in Huntington, NY
Late 18th century lacquered brass table telescope.
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Oriental Saber
Located in Paris, FR
Oriental Saber, called Shashmir
Ottoman Empire, late 18th century
Handle in horn, silver mounted, Damascus blade, scabbard garnished of black leather.
Whole saber : 35" wide
...
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18th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Silver
Monumental Oak Fireplace, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Antique oak wood fireplace inspired by the fireplace in the Hercules Salon in Versailles Palace.
This antique Regence style fireplace was made out of carved oak wood in the late 19th...
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Oak
Desk Clock by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant desk clock by Cartier features a soft blue guilloché enamel and gold frame. With Roman numerals marking the hours, the dial's radiant guilloché pattern is well-complem...
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20th Century French Antique Astronomical Instruments
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Enamel, Gold
Viennese Cold-Painted Bronze Egyptian Monument Letterbox by Bergman
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in London, GB
Viennese cold-painted bronze Egyptian monument letterbox by Bergman
Austrian, circa 1900
Measures: Height 46cm, width 39cm, depth 28cm
Demonstrating the very best of Bergman, th...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Astronomical Instruments
Materials
Bronze
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Antique Astronomical Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique astronomical instruments for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique astronomical instruments — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Antique astronomical instruments have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Georgian and Regency antique astronomical instruments are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique astronomical instruments over the years, but those made by Dollond, London, Jan Felkl and Elton's are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Astronomical Instruments?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,008, while they’re typically $666 on the low end and $24,000 highest priced.
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