Farquhar Celestial Navigation Armillary Sphere Globe for Dept. of Navy

PAIR OF GRAND TOUR POLISHED MARMO AFRICANO MARBLE SPHERES Circa early 19th century over shaped rock plinth Item # C104033 A gorgeous pair of 19th century decorative marmo marble sp...

PAIR OF ART DECO CAST-IRON OUTDOOR GARDEN PEDESTALS FOR URNS OR STATUARY Circa second quarter of 20th century unmarked Item # 209LEM16K-2 A most unusual and visually striking pair ...

MR BLACK LEATHER AND CHROME STEEL LOUNGE CHAIRS - A PAIR Designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International, circa last quarter of 20th century original Knoll labels affixed to the underside Item # 205WKP14Q A very sleek pair of MR lounge chairs designed by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll International, they retain their original black leather upholstery with its wonderful vintage fading and overall patina. Both remain incredibly comfortable. The careful metalwork is typical of Knoll productions, crisp joinery and exceptional chrome quality. Both chairs retain original tags to the underside. Measurements: 32 3/8" H x 32 1/2" D x 24 3/4" W x 16 3/4" H to seat Condition Report: Worn and faded black leather, overall remaining a good presentation; very comfortable and supportive; top strap on one chair repaired...

ANTONIO CITTERIO FOR MAXALTO "CUMA" BRUSHED OAK CONVERTIBLE CONSOLE-TO-DINING TABLE Unmarked, circa 21st century Item # 112EMB01Q A clever and practical table, this design is as sl...

A RARE DAN JOHNSON FOR SHELBY WILLIAMS CAST ALUMINUM AND WALNUT SWIVEL-BACK ARM CHAIR Manufactured by Crucible, circa 1960s Item # 011FPA11K-1 Built to last an eternity, this cast a...

CHROME "SEE-THROUGH" CHANDELIER BY GAETANO SCOLARI Italy, circa 1970s; retaining original Lightolier label to ceiling cap Item # 108NOL27P A striking design by Gaetano Scolari for L...

2 Italian Renaissance-style small globe2 on wood decorated stand (PRICED EACH).

Celestial globe compiled on the Hesi & Gould catalogs by Eng. Pini and published in 1889 by Gussoni & Dotti Milano piazza del Duomo. Sphere in paper mache covered with paper printed by engraving on copper plate and hand watercolored, base in turned and ebonized wood. Good condition, conservative restoration at the base. Measures: Height 45 cm, inche 17.8, sphere diameter 22 cm 8.7. Giovanni Gussoni in 1874 bought the business of Antonio Ronchi typographer in Via Unione 5 in Milan, and then moved in 1883 to the shop of the Southern Porticoes in Piazza Duomo. Giovanni Gussoni was followed by his son Vittorio, who on April 16, 1907 sold the company to a collaborator, Giovanni Serra, who continued the business until November 1914. Man has always wanted to know the world in which he lives and has used all the means available to measure the space that surrounds him to expand his knowledge more and more. The conditions that allowed man to develop models of the world and space were probably realized only after...

Rare 18th century celestial globe (Globus Coelestis) on a stand in mahogany and blackened wood by Anders Akerman, 1759. In 1758, the "Cosmographic Society" was formed in Uppsala, ...

Dennoyer-Geppert Celestial Globe designed by Commander Stubbs RNR (Royal Navy) for classroom astronomy demonstration purposes (ca. 1930, Chicago, IL.). Composed of paper gores in olive green over a hollow metal core, featuring an adjustable cast-metal meridian with bronze finish and a wood horizon...

A stylish celestial globe on a brass inclined plain mount attached to original square bakelite base and secured at the top by a brass acorn finial. By George Philip and Son; circa 1935...

Black wooden celestial globe in original condition. Blackened wood, horizon circle and brass rings with longitude measurements. Mounted on wooden stand with turned legs and bun fee...