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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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Antique 1860s Czech Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
H 18.9 in W 29.53 in D 11.03 in
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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Antique Early 19th Century Persian Islamic Scientific Instruments
Materials
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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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
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 Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 48.04 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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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 0.4 in W 0.4 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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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific 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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Antique 1850s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 19.61 in W 32.21 in D 0.6 in
Stick Barometer Mahogany Board Antique Weather Measuring Instrument J. Ramsden
By Jesse Ramsden
Located in Milan, IT
around the world where many astronomical observatories were equipped with his instruments.
When it was
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Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Satellite Collection - Lava Side Table by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Side Tables
Materials
Soapstone
Satellite Collection - Itamar Bench by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Materials
Bronze
Satellite Collection - Peanha Wall Lamp by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Satellite Collection - Continente Side Table by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Side Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Satellite Collection - Plataforma Coffee Table by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Satellite Collection - Curva Wall Lamp by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ivory, Resin, Wood
Satellite Collection - Pony Lounge Chair by Pedro Ávila
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Satellite Collection - Alvorada Table Lamp
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Satellite Collection - Bastro Table Lamp by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
Satellite Collection - Plataforma Console by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Satellite Collection - Folha Wall Lamp by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Satellite Collection - Plataforma Side Table by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Satellite Collection - Libra Wall Lamp by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his experience in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Brass & Teak Armillary Sphere Vintage Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
in England, it dates from the 1950-60’s.
An armillary sphere is an old astronomical instrument and
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Brass Library Telescope on Folding Tripod Base from Scotland
By D. McGregor & Co. 1
Located in Austin, TX
astronomical use. Featuring a primary barrel with a fine focusing wheel and eye tubes for different
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron, Brass, Metal, Steel
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 2.21 in D 2.21 in
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2 draw telescope. An English, chromed brass terrestrial or astronomical
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.34 in W 10.63 in D 23.23 in
Exclusive Antique Armillary Sphere
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
astronomically important features.
This armillary sphere is an antique piece, 19th century or older, probably
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, brass and leather terrestrial or astronomical
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Variable angle telescope platform, with a pair of rests suitable for an astronomical telescope
Rests
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Pine
H 58.67 in W 35.63 in D 43.71 in
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, After Dollond, Victorian, 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
terrestrial or astronomical use in the manner of Dollond of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial or astronomical refractor by
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Large Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Negretti and Zambra, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
terrestrial or astronomical use by Negretti and Zambra of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Napoleon III French Marble and Bronze Astronomical Sciences Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Napoleon III figural astronomical sciences clock. The patinated bronze winged putto stands beside
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
standing on the base of the clock to the right of the plinth and she has many scientific instruments all
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Homage to Galileo
By Valton Tyler
Located in Dallas, TX
astronomical instruments and experiments? Is the intention humorous, or is Valton making a serious symbolic
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1960s Outsider Art Still-life Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Rag Paper
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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Antique 17th Century Dutch Maps
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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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Limited Edition Mid-Century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks
Located in Amersham, GB
This unusual astronomical clock was designed by John Mercer Of Exeter, for the Devon Clock Company
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
William IV Terrestrial And Celestial Floor Globes By J. W. Cary
By John & William Cary
Located in New Orleans, LA
, these precisely detailed maps of the earth and skies were also crucial instruments of learning and
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Globes
Materials
Mahogany
Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris
By Zacharie Raingo
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredible rarity of horological and astronomical significance, this stunning planetary clock
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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel
Pair of George III Globes by J&W Cary Dated 1815 and 1800
By Cary’s
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
laid down the whole of the stars and nebulae contained in the astronomical catalogue of the Revd Mr
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Antique Early 1800s English Globes
Materials
Mahogany
A pair of mahogany Regency 21-inch globes by J&W Cary dated 1799 and 1819
By Cary’s
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
STARS AND NEBULAE Contained in the ASTRONOMICAL CATALOGUE of the Revd. MR WOLLASTON F.R.S. Compiled from
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Antique 1790s English Regency Globes
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Ormolu & Marble Clock of "the Astronomy Lesson" by Jean Reiche
Located in London, GB
with applied ormolu mounts of beribboned cupids carrying scientific instruments. To their left is an
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Antique Early 1800s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
accurately laid down the whole of the stars and nebule contained in the astronomical catalogue of the
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Globes
Materials
Other
Art-ikythera Mechanism
By Terry Poulos
Located in Chicago, IL
. The Antikythera Mechanism was a hand-powered astronomical calculator/planetarium consisting of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Theories of Planetary Motion: An 18th C. Framed Celestial Map by Doppelmayr
By Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr 1
Located in Alamo, CA
-1601), who combined Copernican and Ptolemaic astronomical systems in his attempt to explain the
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Early 18th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 31.25 in W 34.88 in D 1 in
The Orbits of Venus and Mercury: An 18th C. Framed Celestial Map by Doppelmayr
By Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr 1
Located in Alamo, CA
Tycho Brahe (1546-1601), who combined Copernican and Ptolemaic astronomical systems in his attempt to
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Early 18th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 31.13 in W 34.88 in D 1 in
Theories of Planetary Orbits: A Framed 18th C. Celestial Map by Doppelmayr
By Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr 1
Located in Alamo, CA
Tycho Brahe (1546-1601), who combined Copernican and Ptolemaic astronomical systems in his attempt to
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Early 18th Century Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 31.5 in W 34.94 in D 1 in
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 Scientific Instruments
Materials
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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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
The gift (roots)
By Fiona Annis
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Museum of Astronomical Instruments in Naples, Italy. She continues an ongoing collaboration with The
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
The gift (Gargano)
By Fiona Annis
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Museum of Astronomical Instruments in Naples, Italy. She continues an ongoing collaboration with The
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
The Gift (San Menaio)
By Fiona Annis
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Museum of Astronomical Instruments in Naples, Italy. She continues an ongoing collaboration with The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Astrolabe, Late 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Astrolabe, North African, late 19th century.
The astrolabe is an ancient astronomical computer
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Antique Late 19th Century North African Scientific Instruments
English Refracting Telescope
By Thomas Harris and Son
Located in Savannah, GA
dioptric telescope). The refracting telescope design was originally used in spy glasses and astronomical
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
La Survivance des lucioles
By Fiona Annis
Located in Montreal, Quebec
) to undertake a new project with the Museum of Astronomical Instruments in Naples, Italy. She
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
13.1 billion years ago
By Fiona Annis
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Brucebo Foundation (Sweden) to undertake a new project with the Museum of Astronomical Instruments in
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Other Medium
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
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of American Globes on Cast Iron Stands
Located in London, Middlesex
, De La Caille/ Havelius, Mayer/ Bradley, Herschel, Makelyne/ The Transactions of the/ Astronomical
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Antique 1830s American American Classical Maps
Materials
Iron
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Astronomical Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of astronomical instruments available for sale. Each of these unique astronomical instruments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are 129 antique and vintage astronomical instruments for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of astronomical instruments available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Astronomical instruments bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Astronomical instruments have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Dollond, London, Cary’s and Jan Felkl are consistently popular.
How Much are Astronomical Instruments?
Astronomical instruments can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,175, while the lowest priced sells for $156 and the highest can go for as much as $388,500.