19th Century Iron and Wood Simple Pulley Block Antique Marine Navigation Tool

Figurehead in carved oak depicting a female figure whose body has the shape of a siren, symbol of fertility and protection, with female features in the upper part and fish tail inste...

Wooden and brass polarimeter with cast iron tripod base from the late 1800s. It is an instrument used to determine the concentration of sucrose and glucose in raw materials and sugar...

Magnetic topographic compass, of oak and brass; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free to rotate on a horizontal plane, marking with the tip of the needle the direction of magnetic north, compass card with eight winds complete with goniometric circle divided into 360 °, complete with the compass needle lock. Italian manufacture of the late 19th century. Very good condition. Measure 3.1x3.1 height 1. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London; our gift box is free (look at the last picture). The invention of the compass is mysterious but it is well known that magnetite was discovered in Magnesia, a city of Asia Minor. We can find the first indications about the use in Europe of the magnetic force for orientation at the end of the XII century...

Barometer complete with clock signed F. Somalvico N ° 11 Brook Str. Holborn London datable between 1810 and 1820. Finely crafted mahogany wood case with cedar wood edges. Large silve...

Boat block with polished brass sheave wheels and polished steel straps. Richly finished hardwood shell. Fine yacht or boat pulley. Weight: 2 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 6"H x 4"W...

Boat block with polished brass sheave wheels and polished steel straps. Richly finished hardwood shell. Fine yacht or boat pulley with attached chromed shackle with hooks. No axle ca...

Boat block with polished brass sheave wheels and polished steel straps. Richly finished hardwood shell. Fine yacht or boat pulley. Weight: 2 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 6"H x 4"W...

Boat block with polished brass sheave wheels and polished steel straps. Richly finished hardwood shell. Fine yacht or boat pulley. This is a triple block. Weight: 3 lbs. Overall ...