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Antique Astronomical Instruments

Islamic Cast Bronze Astrolabe with Five Celestial Globes Astronomical Instrument
Islamic Cast Bronze Astrolabe with Five Celestial Globes Astronomical Instrument

Islamic Cast Bronze Astrolabe with Five Celestial Globes Astronomical Instrument

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

astrolabe, conceived as a faithful reproduction of medieval astronomical instruments developed during the

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Early 20th Century Islamic Antique Astronomical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Collection of 18th and 19th Century Arabic Astrolabes and Quadrant
Collection of 18th and 19th Century Arabic Astrolabes and Quadrant

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

Materials

Brass

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock Depicting the Astronomical Sciences
French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock Depicting the Astronomical Sciences

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

Materials

Bronze

Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790
Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790

Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique three-draw telescope. An English,walnut and brass navigational or astronomical

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1790s British Georgian Antique Astronomical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co
Large Antique Library Telescope, English, Starboy, Astronomical, Broadhurst & Co

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Ross

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

1855 Astronomical Plate of Distance of the Planets by FJ Huntington New York
1855 Astronomical Plate of Distance of the Planets by FJ Huntington New York

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

19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial
19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial

19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial

$721

H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 2.76 in

19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

: 7x6x3 cm A unique and decorative 19th-century scientific instrument, uniting astronomical precision and

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1880s Antique Astronomical Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial with Semi-Precious Stones
19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial with Semi-Precious Stones

19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial with Semi-Precious Stones

Located in Madrid, ES

semi-precious stones. This exquisite instrument combines scientific function with artistic

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1880s Antique Astronomical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

1630 Pierre Petit map "Description du Gouvernement de la Capelle" Ric0010
1630 Pierre Petit map "Description du Gouvernement de la Capelle" Ric0010

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

Copernican Solar System – Celestial Plan, Doppelmayer, Hand-Colored c.1742
Copernican Solar System – Celestial Plan, Doppelmayer, Hand-Colored c.1742

Copernican Solar System – Celestial Plan, Doppelmayer, Hand-Colored c.1742

Located in Langweer, NL

of scientific instruments, astronomical prints, Enlightenment-era works, and decorative interiors

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Astronomical Instruments

Materials

Paper

Baroque Solar System & Zodiac Map – Homann Doppelmayr, Hand Colored c.1742
Baroque Solar System & Zodiac Map – Homann Doppelmayr, Hand Colored c.1742

Baroque Solar System & Zodiac Map – Homann Doppelmayr, Hand Colored c.1742

Located in Langweer, NL

the astronomical work of Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr, mathematician and astronomer closely associated

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Astronomical Instruments

Materials

Paper

French Empire Mantle Clock
French Empire Mantle Clock

French Empire Mantle Clock

$9,252

H 14.75 in W 5 in D 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
Impressive 91" Refracting Astronomical Telescope on Stand

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

Materials

Mahogany

Early Period English Nautical Back Sight Octant by J. Ramsden
Early Period English Nautical Back Sight Octant by J. Ramsden

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
French Empire Mantel Clock

French Empire Mantel Clock

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H 14.75 in W 5 in D 4 in

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
19th Century Nautical Brass Telescope Wooden Support Old Astronomical Instrument

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

Antique Brass Czech Orrery Astronomical Instruments Made by Jan Felkl in 1870
Antique Brass Czech Orrery Astronomical Instruments Made by Jan Felkl in 1870

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

Materials

Iron

19th Century Astronomical Brass Orrery
19th Century Astronomical Brass Orrery

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
Antique Library Telescope, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Scottish E. Lennie

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

Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750
Antique Telescope on Stand, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1750

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

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770
Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English, circa 1770

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

Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899
Antique Telescope on Stand, Terrestrial Astronomical Negretti & Zambra, 1899

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

Antique Hughes Telescope, English, 5 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Regency
Antique Hughes Telescope, English, 5 Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Regency

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
Astronomical Telescope Signed W. Gilbert & Sons London, Early 1800

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
Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830

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
Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian

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

Antique Library Telescope, English Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Antique Library Telescope, English Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian, 1890

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

Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian
Antique Library Telescope, English, Brass, Astronomical, Dollond, Late Victorian

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

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

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

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

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

1870s Brass Sextant Signed Ainsley Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
1870s Brass Sextant Signed Ainsley Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

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
1890s Brass Sextant Georg Hechelmann Hamburg Antique Navigation Instrument

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

Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Stone Pedestal Orrery Classical Garden
Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Stone Pedestal Orrery Classical Garden

Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Stone Pedestal Orrery Classical Garden

Located in Potters Bar, GB

astronomical instrument composed of rings representing the celestial circles, such as the equator and ecliptic

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1920s Antique Astronomical Instruments

Materials

Stone, Iron

Brass Sextant
Brass Sextant

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
Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

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H 2.88 in Dm 2 in

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

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Brass, Bronze

1875s Brass Sextant Signed Negus New York Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
1875s Brass Sextant Signed Negus New York Antique Marine Navigation Instrument

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

17th-Century Armillary Sphere
17th-Century Armillary Sphere

17th-Century Armillary Sphere

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H 23.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 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
Antique Rare Mechanical Orrery, Astronomical Instrument  by Jan Felkl Praga 1870

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

Materials

Brass

Large Antique 3-Draw Telescope, Irish, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Edwardian
Large Antique 3-Draw Telescope, Irish, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Edwardian

Large Antique 3-Draw Telescope, Irish, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique 3-draw telescope. An Irish, terrestrial or astronomical instrument in

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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Antique Astronomical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English
Antique Telescope, 3 Draw Refractor, Terrestrial, Astronomical, English

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

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial & Astronomical Use
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial & Astronomical Use

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

Antique Two Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, 1850
Antique Two Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, 1850

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

Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Antique 4 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

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

Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian
Large Antique Telescope, English, Single Draw, Astronomical, Dollond, Victorian

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

Antique Troughton & Simms Astronomical Brass Telescope with Fitted Wooden Box
Antique Troughton & Simms Astronomical Brass Telescope with Fitted Wooden Box

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
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Astronomical, Victorian, C.1880

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

Large 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Large 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

Large 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

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H 25.2 in W 18.51 in D 7.49 in

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

Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.
Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.

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

Occasus Ortus: An Astronomical Measuring Device for Angular Precision, c.1780
Occasus Ortus: An Astronomical Measuring Device for Angular Precision, c.1780

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 European Antique Astronomical Instruments

Materials

Paper

1914 Brass Survey Nautical Pocket Compass Signed Magnapole by Negretti & Zambra
1914 Brass Survey Nautical Pocket Compass Signed Magnapole by Negretti & Zambra

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
17th Century Armillary Sphere

17th Century Armillary Sphere

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H 23.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 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

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Brass, Bronze

18th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Pendulum Clock Astronomical Allegory
18th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Pendulum Clock Astronomical Allegory

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

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Bronze

English 19th Century Astronomical Telescope in Brass on Wooden Tripod
English 19th Century Astronomical Telescope in Brass on Wooden Tripod

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

19th Century Walnut Stick Barometer by Thomas Jones
19th Century Walnut Stick Barometer by Thomas Jones

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
Rare Regency Period Astronomical Elton's Miniature Transparent Orrery circa 1817

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

Materials

Cut Glass, Mahogany, Paper

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Astronomical Instruments

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Fur, Natural Fiber, Silk

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Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Located in Buffalo, NY

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Astronomical Instruments

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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Astronomical Instruments

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Circular Sextant, Decorative Piece, 20th Century
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Circular Sextant, Decorative Piece, 20th Century

$144 / item

H 4.34 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Circular Sextant, Decorative Piece, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

The sextant is an instrument that allows to measure angles between two objects such as two points of a coast or a star, traditionally the sun of the earth and the horizon. Knowing th...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Other Antique Astronomical Instruments

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Metal, Other

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
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Located in Roma, Lazio

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Astronomical Instruments

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Fabergé Silver Service
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H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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19th Century Russian Antique Astronomical Instruments

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Silver

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
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Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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Ormolu

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
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Located in Marbella, ES

French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards. Ready for glass panels to be installed.

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Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan
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Located in Austin, TX

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Astronomical Instruments

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French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color
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Located in Marbella, ES

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2010s French Antique Astronomical Instruments

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Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

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H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Astronomical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Mid 19th Century Hand Embroidered “Kashmiri Pieced Shawl” in “Butterfly” Pattern
Mid 19th Century Hand Embroidered “Kashmiri Pieced Shawl” in “Butterfly” Pattern

Mid 19th Century Hand Embroidered “Kashmiri Pieced Shawl” in “Butterfly” Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

An exceptional and museum-worthy textile, this mid-19th century Kashmiri Pieced Shawl is a rare and exquisite example of the artistry and craftsmanship of Kashmir’s textile tradition...

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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Astronomical Instruments

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

By Gerard and Leonard Valk

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Astronomical Instruments

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Other

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu-Mounted Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu-Mounted Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu-Mounted Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

By Pierre-Victor Ledure

Located in New York, NY

A fine quality empire ormolu-mounted patinated bronze and rouge royale marble mantel clock. The patinated bronze figures depicting cupid and psyche. Attributed to Pierre-Victor Ledu...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Astronomical Instruments

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820
French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820

French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820

$16,448

H 19.69 in W 20.08 in D 6.3 in

French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive and stylish early 19th Century gilded ormolu and green marble mantle clock, having two classical maidens either side feeding Rams, an Eagle above the circular white...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Astronomical Instruments

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in London, GB

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 ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Astronomical Instruments

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, 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.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

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