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Style: American Empire
American Terrestrial Globe on Gilt Tripod Stand, Gilman Joslin, Boston C. 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Terrestrial Brass Meridian Globe mounted on a turned bulbous gilt ringed and red stenciled tripod stand, Gilman Joslin, Boston. Mid 19th Century Globe is 39" Tall / 16" Diam...
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1850s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands & Sons
Located in Hollywood, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany and Leather Dental Arm Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany and leather dental arm chair with adjustable back and head support, terminating on turned bulbous legs. Mid 19th Century
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1840s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
American nautical mahogany yacht binnacle with a hinged locking oval glass viewing port, original removable brass side light burner with font, brass carrying handle, and fitted with ...
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1890s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880
By Riggs & Brothers
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany ship binnacle with a brass-mounted dome helmet, internal dry compass by Ritchie of Boston, flanking removable burners with the original fonts and resting on an octa...
Category

1880s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...
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1860s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Replogle Terrestrial Floor Globe
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This floor globe by Replogle floats within a ring of walnut, supported by four 'turned' chrome stiles, which connect to a base of walnut. The ...
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1960s American Vintage American Empire Scientific Instruments

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Located in San Francisco, CA
Terrestrial Library globe Replogle Chicago with banded astrological holder/floor stand circa 1930's/1940's
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1930s Vintage American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mounted Half Block Ship Model of a 1936s America's Cup Sloop the Endeavour II
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Scientific Instruments

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19th Century Diorama of Sailing Ship ‘Eleanor’
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19th Century Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

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American Victorian Wicker Arm Chair
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American Victorian/Mission dark stained wicker arm chair with a high rounded back and arch design under seat. (att: HAYWOOD WAKEFIELD)
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wicker

American Victorian Wicker Arm Chair
American Victorian Wicker Arm Chair
H 44.25 in W 28 in D 30 in
Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum gimbaled lifeboat compass with carry handle and two sidelights. Nautical relic that is probably Russian. Weight is 16 pounds. 10" H x 11" L x 11" D. Circa 1975.
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1970s Russian Vintage American Empire Scientific Instruments

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Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
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Brass Case Ship Model "America"
Located in Norwell, MA
Scale model of the America's Cup yacht "America" of 1851. Scale model with painted hull, scribed deck, cockpit, hatch, etc. Mounted into a glass display case. Overall Dimensions: ...
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1970s Vintage American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Brass Case Ship Model "America"
Brass Case Ship Model "America"
H 26 in W 30 in D 10 in
C.S. Hammond & Co. 1950s Inflatable Globe on Tripod Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hammond's International Globe (circa 1955) composed of an inflatable globe on painted metal tripod base. Images and font are large in scale and very l...
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1950s American Vintage American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century German Miniature Pocket Terrestrial Globe
Located in Essex, MA
A miniature 19th century 3.5 inch diameter pocket terrestrial globe by C. Abel-Klinger, Nuremberg, Germany, in English for the English speaking markets. Signed with cartouche reading...
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Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved Scrimshaw, New Bedford Whaling Museum
Located in valatie, NY
Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in the New Bedford Whaling Museum by Stuart M Frank. Stated 1stEd hardcover with dust jacket. By the mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Antique Kittinger 8-inch Terrestrial World Globe on a Mahogany Wooden Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique 8 inch terrestrial globe. Manufactured by Kittinger Company, Inc. (in collaboration with the publishers W. & A.K. Johnston, Ltd. of Edinburgh, Scotland). On a turne...
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Early 20th Century American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany, Gesso, Wood, Paper

Previously Available Items
American Brass Telescope on Walnut Tripod Stand Word & Works St Louis, MO C 1880
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass telescope on adjustable walnut tripod stand. Telescope retains the original glass lens, traveling dovetailed case, and lens cover. Telescope is all original and in wor...
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1880s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

American Walnut Brass Telescope with Level Mounted on Tripod Stand, 20th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
American walnut brass telescope with attached level, end brass cap, interior supporting chains, and mounted on a adjustable tripod stand. Telescope is in working condition, 20th Century
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20th Century American American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Brass Geared Pedestal. C. 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany nautical ship wheel with a centered brass hub, six turned oak spindles, outer ring on wheel inlaid with holly, and mounted to a solid brass geared...
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1870s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

American Brass Surveying Transit Signed F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co. NY, Circa 1890
By Brandis and Son
Located in Hollywood, SC
American brass surveying transit on oak tripod stand. F. E. Brandis, Sons & Co., was in business during the period 1890-1916, they described this instru...
Category

1890s American Antique American Empire Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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