Very Large Blown Glass Specimen Dome

A large aqua blown glass demijohn with applied tooled lip circa 1870.

An unusual large Chinese altar table in hardwood, with simple straight legs and plank top, with an open apron. Would make a great dining table if r...

A collection of twelve pieces of blown glass vases, bowls and jars from Herat, Afghanistan, the last place glass is produced according to ancient techniques (ref: Corning Glass...

An important collection of 11 various catalogs from the 1925 Partis Decorative Arts Exposition, including a large edition of iron works, the “Pavillion of Excellence” the Polish, Cze...

An interesting and finely detailed hand-made model of Pathfinder, an early 20th century pilot ship. Ships such as these were (and still are) invaluable in maneuvering larger ships in...

A large architectural wall sconce from a public building, in patinated bronze, six-sided with dome top.

A very large George III rosewood gallery magnifying glass, the circular glass within a rosewood frame, the baluster handle screwing into a brass bracket in the rim. English, circa 18...

What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the eye and the action of the different muscles which produce them, consisting essentially of a model eyeball to which are attached strings and pulleys to duplicate the line force of the muscles. We think this example is most likely French from the early 20th century. The base is marble with paw feet. It’s also quite large at well over 3 foot tall. This instrument is very complete. It also includes additional parts to set the mechanics up in a different way. In the pictures above the strings are attached to a keyboard. The alternative replaces the keyboard with string guide with a dozen hanging tubular weights. This is one of the largest and most decorative examples we have seen. I have only seen pictures of ophthalmotropes and never one this fine and complete. It’s as rare and impressive show piece. This item was also used in the movie Knives Out,

A wonderful glass display dome great to keep sculpture or collections safe and look more interesting than just on a shelf.

A wonderful 19th century French tabernacle or dome. Made from wood and plaster. With beautiful gilt remnants. The piece has a wonderful patina. An ...

A really neat way to display something amazing this is a really thick quality piece of handblown glass from the early 1900s.

Beacon built by Stone Chance Navigational Aids. Exceptional piece of industrial lighting. Fresnel glass lens set into a sturdy aluminum housing. The drum lens is 12 inches tall. Ther...