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).
1761061412Code 8275 Astronomical TelescopeA ground-mounted, round-section brass astronomical telescope with two rack-and-pinion focusing and a finderscope. It comes with a wooden tripod and a wooden case containing the optical components.
Signed by Edmund Wheeler, London, end-19th century.
Good condition, the brass tube with the optical components is reinforced and fully functional.
Dimensions: telescope length 134 cm - 52.7 in, focal length 8 cm - 3.2 in, tripod height 163 cm - 64 in.
1756811321Code 710 LunarHandcrafted mechanical calendar with a cast iron base, from the second half of the 19th century, topped by a terrestrial globe created by cartographer Jan Felkl. By turning the crank located under the circle of the zodiac signs via gears, the Earth and Moon can be seen rotating.
A label on the base bears the name of the manufacturer, A. Pichler W. & Sohn, a company that produced educational devices between 1860 and 1907.
This terrestrial globe was created by the Austro-Hungarian geographer and cartographer Jan Felkl in the second half of the 19th century. In addition to the territorial map, it also shows ocean currents.
In good condition, conservatively restored, with signs of wear and oxidation on the globe.
Sphere diameter 21 cm – 8.2 in, height 53 cm – 20.8 in.
1761670874Code 8249 Sestrel CompassHand-held magnetic bearing compass, signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd. Sestrel No. 2511. Made in England, Barking & London, early 1900s.
Housed in its original mahogany box with brass handle, hinges, and latches. A raised brass plate near the handle bears the dealer’s name, Simpson Lawrence Ltd., Glasgow.
Good condition, perfectly working
Box dimensions: 15 x 15 x 31 cm – 5.9 x 5.9 x 12.2 inches.
1760199774Code 8269 Metal Swordfish SignCurious hand-painted sheet metal swordfish sign. English manufacture from the 1930s.
Good condition, signs of use.
Dimensions: 161 x 50 x 18 cm – 63.4 x 19.7 x 7 inches.
1761672775Code 8927 Endeavour ModelAn elegant scale model of the Endeavour, the famous J-class yacht designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson.
Made in the 1950s with a mahogany hull, cedar trim, and cotton sails, this model faithfully reproduces one of the most iconic vessels in the history of sailing.
Dimensions: 51 × 9 × 68 cm – 20 × 3.5 × 26.7 inches.
1761408720Code 8285 Seaplane ModelScale model of the Dornier Do X seaplane called IREDI "Umberto Maddalena," one of two built for Italy, made in the early 1930s from walnut, with a non-contemporary wooden and metal base.
Good condition. Dimensions: 60 x 65 x 46 cm – 23.5 x 25.6 x 18 inches.
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
1759936503Code 8172 Small BarometerGerman aneroid barometer from the 1950s, made of turned wood, brass, and glass, with weather forecasts in German and French.
Good condition, working.
Dimensions: 13 x 4 cm – 5.1 x 1.5 inches.
1758903915Code 8246 StethoscopeStethoscope made of fruit tree wood, English manufacture, early 1900s. Measurements: 4.5 x 15.4 cm - 1.8 x 6.1 in. Good condition.
1761410001Code 8278 Salt ModelMolecular structure of salt, sodium chloride (NaCl), for educational use. Made of satin-finished and yellow-painted metal, with green and gray-painted Bakelite spheres.
Good condition.
Dimensions: 24.2 x 24.2 x 24.2 cm – 9.5 x 9.5 x 9.5 inches.
Czechoslovakian manufacture, 1950s.
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.
How can I pay?
Secure payments by PayPal, credit card or bank transfer.
What are the shipping terms and the delivery schedule?
Shipping by DHL or UPS is free (but if we are shipping to a country non-EU remember that any taxes and customs duties are on your expense), and items will be sent just after receiving of payment. Italy: delivering on the average in 24 h.
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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