In addition to the Gallery in Milan, opened in 1999, Antik Arte & Scienza has also had a channel for online sales: on this site it is possible to buy, in fact, nautical antiques, astronomical instruments, globes and antique world maps, antique compasses, measuring instruments, vintage medical instruments and related to natural history. We know how it is important to offer secure and easy on-line purchases and therefore we have decided to offer free shipping and free insurance. All objects have an accurate and safe packaging, and when necessary also a padded wooden box made to measure. Shipping is insured by Lloyd's London, and you have 28 days to change your mind and return the bought items (see our general selling conditions for more information about return methods).
1742989096Code 8112 Mechanical LunarMechanical lunar calendar showing the various phases of the Moon. The first phase is called new moon, the second phase is called waxing moon, the third phase is full moon and the fourth phase is waning moon.
The brass instrument rests on a tripod base, with the Earth in the center, under it four arms hold the wooden spheres painted in black and white, which depict the various phases of the Moon.
A crank connected to a gear allows the four arms depicting the Moon to rotate around the Earth in order to show the different aspect that the Moon shows towards the Earth during its motion.
The lunar phases repeat every 29 days.
The Moon is the closest satellite to the Earth, it moves by rotating on itself around its axis always in the same direction
Papier-mâché globe signed Maison Forest 17, Rue de Buci Paris 1920 .
Diameter cm 48.5 – inches 19.2, height cm 53 – inches 20.8.
1746527853Code 8147 Terrestrial GlobeBlack terrestrial globe from the Encyclopedia Britannica from the 1960s. Chromed metal base complete with the full circle of the meridian, papier-mâché sphere. Good condition, some small signs of use, excellent readability. Measurements cm 30x41 – inches 11.8x16.1.
1746007461Code 8141 Magnetic CompassRare magnetic compass for nautical bearing, pocket in brass, signed Gruchon & Emons Paris N. 81 of 1918, made for U.S Engineer Corps and in use by officers during the First World War. It is a small compass, diameter cm 5.5 - inch 2.4 height cm 1.8, inch 0.6; typically used in sailing pleasure navigation, therefore on boats less subject to magnetic deviation. It can also be held in the hand and therefore away from magnetic fields. It is equipped with a sighting system with target and an eight-wind goniometric rose so as to make it possible to measure the angle between the line of sight and the north indicated by the magnetic needle. Complete with needle lock. Good condition.
1746009017Code 8144 BookendsPair of brass bookends depicting dolphins, English manufacture from the fifties.
Good condition. Measurements cm 9.5x10x17 – inches 3.8x3.9x7.1.
1746528414Code 8149Half hull of an English schooner from the 1950s in mahogany and pine wood. Good condition, dimensions cm 86 x 4.2x10 – inches 33.8x1.7x3.9.
Code 8149
England
1950s
Cm 86 x 4.2x10
Inches 33.8x1.7x3.9
EUR700.00
In stock
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1683908566Code 695 Wood PropellerThe first and only example of a walnut lamellar propeller of the Savoia Marchetti SM 85 prototype flown for the first time on 19 December 1936 by Adriano Bacula, the company’s test pilot. During the tests some modifications were made, including the change of the propeller from wooden two-blade to metal three-blade.
On the propeller it reads:
SAVOIA MARCHETTI 85 B.G.
PIAGGIO VII
DIAM: 2:70
PASS 170 – 2.84
DIS 0599
MN 029252
Measure inches 106.3 x 11.8x8.2
1746869453Code 8031a Compass BoxCompass box in wood with rosewood veneer from the second half of the 19th century, complete with key. In the centre of the lid a rhombus-shaped brass medallion bears the name of the owner Infernet engraved. Inside the box are housed the various instruments in brass and marine ivory: reduction compass, fixed-point compass, various steel and brass drawing pens with marine ivory handles, balusters, marine ivory ruler, brass and steel caliper, compass etc., in the compartment below there are numerous wooden rulers with various scales. Inside the lid the name of the dealer is stamped in gold: Desbordes a Paris Rue St. Pieerre Popincourt 20. Good condition, some defects in the box.
Measurements cm 37x22x6 - inches 14.5x9.8x2.4
1747388980Code 631d BarometerTorricellian mercury barometer in mahogany wood, signed L. Realini Newcastle from the mid-19th century, complete with reading vernier to check the pressure variation, mercury thermometer, hygrometer and level for the correct positioning of the instrument on the wall. Height 96 cm, width 25.5 cm depth/thickness 5 cm – inches 10x2x37.8. Perfectly functioning good condition.
Silver-plated brass dial engraved with meteorological indications and double hand, the first directly connected to the barometric tube indicates the trend of atmospheric pressure, the second, operated directly via an adjustment screw, acts as a reading vernier to check the variation of atmospheric pressure over time; barometer complete with alcohol thermometer. For safety during transport, the barometer will be shipped emptied of mercury. The mercury will be placed in a sealed container in the package together with the barometer.
1709395537Code 7875 Acoustic HornTelescopic acoustic horn in brass and Bakelite, English manufacture from the early 1900s
. The principle of its operation is based on the reflection of sound on the internal walls, so that a greater quantity of energy coming from the propagation of sound waves is concentrated on the tympanic membrane. In fact, the narrowest part is placed near the ear and the wider one collects the sound waves. In good condition, with signs of use and welding.
Measurements: open length 31 cm, closed 22.5 cm, membrane diameter 11.5 cm.
1739976572Code 8095 Coral BranchMediterranean coral branch, dating back to the 1920s.
Mounted on a turned and ebonized wooden base Coral measures without the base 21x8x14.5 cm – 8.3x3.2x5.8 inches
Do you provide an authenticity certificate/expertise?
Of course! The legislative decree n. 42/2004 stipulates that who sells works of art or historical and archaeological items has the obligation to deliver to the purchaser the documents attesting to the authenticity of the object, or at least to submit the documents relating to the probable attribution and origin. Antik Arte & Scienza provides an expertise (as warranty) that contains a description, period and assignment or the author, if known, of the item.
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What are the shipping terms and the delivery schedule?
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Europe: delivering on the average in 2/3 weekdays.
Other countries: delivering on the average in 5 weekdays; custom duties charged to the buyer.
Is shipping insured?
Of course! Free insurance by Lloyd's London that covers almost all destinations.
If I change my mind, can I return the item?
Of course! (see our general terms for more information).
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