Vintage Set of Polo Mallets

19th C. John Byrne brass telescope with tripod. Marked John Byrne New York 1882. 3.5 inch refracting telescope with 43.5 inch main tube. A wonderful piece of history, Optics are not ...

Amazing set of three Industrial pendant lights. Beautiful original blue painted caps and original ribbed glass.

Authentic bus roll detailing the cities listed, Vancouver, BC, Vallejo, Twin Falls, Toulumne, Tulsa, Tucson, Travis A.F.B., Tijuana, Stockton, Stevens Point,...

Authentic bus roll, suitable for framing.

Pair of John Jaques Association Croquet Mallets. A pair of usable Jaques Boxwood croquet mallets, with ebony alignment lines, octagonal ash handles (which helps a player 'feel' the a...

A charming late 17th century French map with a very decorative title cartouche showing trumpet-blowing cherubs, by Allain Manneson Mallet (1630-1706), a well traveled military engine...

Antique map titled 'Das Mitternächtige Theil des Alten Asien'. This sheet of five miniature maps describes the northern part of Asia in classical times, perhaps circa 150 AD. At the top, an overview map shows the main regions and territories, which are pictured in more detail below. From left to right, the four maps below depict Scythia east of the Imaus (Pamir) Mountains, Serica, Sychia west of the Pamir mountains, and Sarmatia, the last of which borders the Black Sea. Originates from Alain Manesson Mallet's 'Description de l 'Univers' (German edition). Artists and Engravers: Alain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706) was a French cartographer and engineer. He started his career as a soldier in the army of Louis XIV, became a Sergeant-Major in the artillery and an Inspector of Fortifications. He also served under the King of Portugal, before returning to France, and his appointment to the court of Louis XIV. His military engineering and mathematical background led to his position teaching mathematics at court. His major publications were Description de L'Univers (1683) in 5 volumes, and Les Travaux de Mars ou l'Art de la Guerre (1684) in 3 volumes. His Description de L'Universe contains a wide variety of information, including star maps...

Antique map titled 'France en General'. BG-11796-55. Originates from Mallet's 'Description de l'Univers'. Artists and Engravers: Alain Manneson Mallet (1630-1706) spent the first ...