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Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810

Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810

By Cary

Located in Norwich, GB

including mechanical calculators, measuring instruments, telescopes, microscopes and navigation and

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Antique 1810s English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Patinated Spelter Figure of French Philosopher Blaise Pascal
19th Century Patinated Spelter Figure of French Philosopher Blaise Pascal

19th Century Patinated Spelter Figure of French Philosopher Blaise Pascal

Located in Dallas, TX

. His famous Pensées and invention of the early mechanical calculator, the Pascaline, secured his legacy

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

equipment, mechanical calculators and measuring instruments. Working out of The Strand, London, England

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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CURTA Type II Mechanical Calculator
CURTA Type II Mechanical Calculator

CURTA Type II Mechanical Calculator

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H 4.53 in Dm 2.96 in

CURTA Type II Mechanical Calculator

Located in Mexico City, MX

An important CURTA Type II mechanical calculator by Cortina Ltd. Mauren. Made in Liechtenstein

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Vintage 1960s Liechtenstein Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

CURTA Type II Mechanical Calculator
CURTA Type II Mechanical Calculator

CURTA Type II Mechanical Calculator

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H 4.53 in Dm 2.56 in

CURTA Type II Mechanical Calculator

Located in Mexico City, MX

An important CURTA Type II mechanical calculator by Cortina Ltd. Mauren. Made in Liechtenstein

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Vintage 1950s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Contina AG Mauren Curta I Mechanical Calculator
Contina AG Mauren Curta I Mechanical Calculator

Contina AG Mauren Curta I Mechanical Calculator

Located in Mexico City, MX

An important CURTA Type I mechanical calculator by Contina Ltd. Mauren. Made in Liechtenstein

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Vintage 1960s Liechtenstein Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1964 Metal Type I Mechanical Calculator by Curta
1964 Metal Type I Mechanical Calculator by Curta

1964 Metal Type I Mechanical Calculator by Curta

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare 1964 Vintage Curta Type 1 Mechanical Calculator With serial number 10315, the "Curta", a hand

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Vintage 1960s Liechtenstein Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Antique Kaufmann's Le Posographe, French, Photography Exposure Calculator, 1920
Antique Kaufmann's Le Posographe, French, Photography Exposure Calculator, 1920

Antique Kaufmann's Le Posographe, French, Photography Exposure Calculator, 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Kaufmann's 'Le Posographe'. A French, mechanical calculator for photographic

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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol
18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol

18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol

Sold|$5,056

H 16.15 in W 22.45 in D 3.15 in

18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine 3" Gregorian telescope by Springer of Bristol, although signed this model is very similar to examples we have had by George Adams and could have been made by him for Springer ...

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Antique 18th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bronze Statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni
19th Century Bronze Statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni

19th Century Bronze Statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni

$6,756

H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Bronze Statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni

Located in Esbeek, NL

This patinated bronze statue is after the original Renaissance sculpture which was executed by Andrea del Verrocchio in 1480–1488, in Italy. Exactly as in the original, it portrays t...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX
IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX

IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, Museum Quality German safe circa 1680-1720 attributed to Johann Gottlied Dittman and Sigmund...

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Antique 1680s Charles II Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

$4,369Sale Price|40% Off

H 6.5 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifully Desi...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object
Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object

Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object

$82

H 11.42 in W 18.12 in D 6.7 in

Telescope with Tripod, Metal, Decorative Object

Located in Madrid, ES

Telescope with tripod. gold metallic antique finish Decorative use, not functional. Gilt metal telescope decorated with a dark band standing on a tripod, also gilt metal, with thre...

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20th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Other

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior
Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior

Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior

$2,015Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 6.89 in W 14.18 in D 11.03 in

Elegant Victorian Flame Mahogany Writing Slope & Stationary Leather Interior

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Elegant 19th Century Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Decorative Inlaid Writing Slope With Black Ebonised Accents & Fitted Stationary Compartments With A Tooled Leather Interi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian
Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian

Antique Scholar's Microscope, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique scholar's microscope. An English, brass and enamelled metal scientific instrument by Henry Crouch, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing micr...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope
Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

$1,950

H 17 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in

Charming Vintage Gentleman's Library Telescope

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage gentleman's library telescope Not sure exactly of it's age. Estimated Mid Victorian Period ( 1860-1880). Uncertain to maker and origin. Has wear overall and missing som...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope  by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope  by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co

Located in Montreal, QC

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Marked: '' 63 Farringdon Rd London EC. Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co''

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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet. Telescope has the original carrying case with lens covers. Late 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Bronze Figure of Francois I on Horseback
Bronze Figure of Francois I on Horseback

Bronze Figure of Francois I on Horseback

$1,483

H 12.21 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in

Bronze Figure of Francois I on Horseback

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A decorative French bronze figure of Francois 1st on his horse in full dress and the horse with a feather plume. Presented on a black marble base.

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons
Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons

Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons

$1,281,066

H 24.81 in W 51.97 in D 34.26 in

Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian Louis XIV style centrepiece by Barnard & Sons English, 1850-53 Dimensions: height 63cm, width 132cm, depth 87cm. This magnificent centrepiece is wrought from s...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

$111,633 / set

H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Located in Leuven , BE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Windows

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Art Glass, Stained Glass

'Jeanne d'Arc' Stunning Early Salon version of the Famous Sculpture by Fremiet
'Jeanne d'Arc' Stunning Early Salon version of the Famous Sculpture by Fremiet

'Jeanne d'Arc' Stunning Early Salon version of the Famous Sculpture by Fremiet

By Emmanuel Fremiet

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A late 19th century bronze sculpture depicting Jeanne d'Arc. A stunning early salon version of the famous Joan of Arc in the Place des Pyramides in Paris. Wonderful rich brown patina...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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