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.
1784986862Code 8560 Terrestrial GlobeGlobe published in the 1920s by French geographer J. Forest; in addition to the territorial map, it depicts ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period.
Papier-mâché and plaster sphere covered with lithographic printing paper segments, turned and ebonized wooden base.
Good condition, some signs of use, very good legibility. Dimensions: 19 x 39 cm – 7.5 x 15.4 in.
1784987197Code 8538 Small CompassSmall Victorian traveler’s pocket compass, England, late 19th century, made of turned brass, complete with cover. Sixteen-compass card rose complete with protractor circle. Good condition, fully functional. Dimensions: 4.7 x 1.4 cm – 1.8 x 0.4 in.
1784987935Code 8570 ScrimshawScrimshaw of an engraved sperm whale tooth, depicting a whaling ship at sea, finely crafted from the second half of the 19th century, length 15.5 cm.
Good condition, cracked on the back.
Dimensions: 15.5 x 3 x 3.8 cm – 6.2 x 1.3 x 1.5 in.
1782312671Code 8530 Horse BookendPair of patinated bronze zamak bookends, depicting a horse wearing harness while grazing.
England, 1930s.
Good condition, with stains on the patina.
Dimensions: 14 x 5.5 x 13 cm – 5.5 x 2.2 x 5.1 in
1778944582Code R574 First-Class Menu REXFirst-class menu of the REX transatlantic liner, September 21, 1934. Cover by Edina Altara and Vittorio Accornero, depicting Capri. Published by Alfieri & Lacroix. Good condition. Dimensions: 19 x 25 cm – 7.5 x 9.7 in.
1782315884Code 8509 IndicatorCAB I.S.S.A. turn indicator no. 3/2515 from an aircraft control panel, manufactured in Italy by the I.S.S.A. of Ponte San Pietro, Bergamo, and used on aircraft from the 1940s to indicate to the pilot the aircraft’s possible lateral slip during flight. Based on the principles of gravity and centrifugal acceleration, it consists of a moving sphere contained in a graduated curved tube, generally filled with a damping liquid that stabilizes its movement. During a correctly coordinated turn, the sphere remains at the center of the scale, while a movement to the right or left indicates a skid or slide, allowing the pilot to correct the attitude by using the rudder.
Good working condition. Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 15 cm - 3.4 x 3.4 x 5.9 in
1784020884Code 8550 Slide RuleAntique spiral slide rule made of wood, brass, and papier-mâché, designed in 1878 by Professor George Fuller of Belfast, an engineering lecturer at Queen’s University. It was manufactured by Stanley in the late 19th century and comes in its original mahogany box.
Good condition; there is a tear in the paper on the cylinder.
Box dimensions: 46 x 11.5 x 11 cm (18.1 x 4.5 x 4.4 in).
1776874380Code 8482a Aneroid BarometerBrass aneroid barometer mounted on a black painted wooden base with brass feet and handle.
Late 19th century Italian manufacture.
Good condition.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 4.8 x 10.5 cm – 3.4 x 1.8 x 4.2 in.
1776260256Code 8463 HammerA metric reflex hammer, English manufacture from the 1950s, a medical instrument used by doctors to test tendon reflexes during a neurological examination.
It consists of a rubber head mounted on a chromed steel handle and is balanced to allow for a precise and painless strike.
Good condition.
Dimensions: 5 x 2 x 19.5 cm – 2 x 0.7 x 7.7 in
1784987545Code 8565 Fossil AmmoniteFossil ammonite from the desert of Madagascar, in good condition, its chambers filled with warm amber-colored calcite crystals during the fossilization process.
Mounted on a custom-made iron and brass base.
The period is referable to the Jurassic (150–170 million years ago).
Good condition. Ammonite dimensions: 18.5 x 3 x 15.5 cm – 7.3 x 1.2 x 6.2 in.
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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