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).
1576837230Code 6508 Antique telescopeBrass table telescope complete with small turned brass tripod and original wooden box. English manufacture of the second half of the nineteenth century. Inside the box there is a small telescope with filter. Telescope complete with dust-proof tongue and cap with focus on two extensions, maximum length 74 cm - 29.31 inches, minimum 40 cm - 15.74 inches, height 47 cm - 18.5 inches, focal diameter 4 cm - 1.57 inches. Very good working condition.
1604922181Code 6658 Antique globeTerrestrial globe, on the cartouche you read: ERD-GLOBUS cm 25 Neu Baerbeitet von Dr Fischer, Wagner & Debes Leipzig Lehrmittel Anstalt, 1920s. In addition to the very well defined territorial map, it depicts the ocean currents and the main trade routes of the period. Base of turned wood with compass at the base. Good condition, excellent readability. Height 50 cm - 19.68 inches, sphere diameter 25 cm - 9.84 inches.
1607078456Code 6787 Antique sundialEngraved boxwood sundial with brass hinges, book-shaped, English manufacture from the second half of the 18th century. The clock is equipped with a compass for orientation inserted in the base with a needle lock and complete with a compass card on paper with eight winds and a goniometric circle. The gnomon is made up of a thread that is put under tension, according to the direction of the celestial axis, when the clock lid is opened. The hour dial is traced inside the lid, indicating the daytime hours The operation of the sundial depends on the apparent movement of the Sun. It consists of a gnomon or stylus that projects the sun’s shadow on a surface crossed by the tracing of hour lines. To read the time correctly, the watch must face north, which is done using the compass.
1610623461Code 6814A Vintage telescopeEnglish telescope of brass with mahogany handle signed F. Rutter and dated 22 May 1855.
Two-extension focus. Maximum length 54 cm - 21.25 inches, minimum 21.5 cm - 8.46 inches, focal diameter 3 cm - 1.18 inches.
Good condition, fully functional complete with base for support made to measure of wood and brass.
14620121181734Code PR52 Racing yacht SibbickOriginal project of racing yacht by C. Sibbick; it is a boat 35.57 feet long with 628 square feet sail area. This boat has a mast very gone down by the bows. Early 1900s. Cm 130x0.2x45 (h) - inches 51.18x0.078x17.71 (h).
1602252187Code 6734 Antique half block modelWooden half block model of a schooner, French manufacture, from the early 1900s, waterline made of light wood. 70x13 cm - 27.55x5.11 inches, depth 11 cm - 4.33 inches. Excellent condition.
1579689946Code 6528a Russian sextantRussian-made sextant of World War II made of gray painted metal complete with original wooden box with accessories. Good condition. Box 31x20 cm h 12.8 - inches 12.2x7.87 h 5.
1610546716Code 6821 Vintage tacheometerMedium model tacheometer made of burnished brass with original patina, signed Ing. A. Salmoiraghi La Filotecnica Milano n. 9795, in its original walnut case with some accessories, second half of the XIX century.
It is a scientific instrument used in terrestrial observations to measure horizontal and vertical angles. The instrument consists of a base with adjustment screws, a telescope, vertical circle and horizontal and graduated circle, three small microscopes for reading the circles, double level, English-style tripod socket.
Box size 45x23x20 cm - 17.7x9x7.87 inches, instrument height 32.5 cm - 12.79 inches.
1580737759Code 533A Verga barometerTorricellian barometer, complete with thermometer, in mahogany wood with threads and decorations in other essences, English manufacture, signed Verga Macclesfield of the mid-19th century. Very good state in perfect working order. Height 100 cm - 39.37 inches, width 26 cm - 10.23 inches, depth 6 cm - 2.36 inches.
1604926623Code 583A Anatomic modelDermatological didactic model made of hand-painted plaster and mounted on a wooden board. The study shows the characteristics of the skin and hair bulbs. German manufacture of the 1950s. Good condition, signs of cracks repaired. Width 24x31 cm - 9.44x12.2 inches, thickness 1.8 cm - 0.7 inches.
5777Code 577A7 Zoological plateZoological didactic plate Pl 61, colored lithograph on cardboard from 1925 depicting molluscs. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher Kristiania lithografiske aktielbolag. Made by H Aschehoug & Co, one of the most important Norwegian publishing houses founded in 1872. Good condition, spots and bad edges. 75x59,5 cm.
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 (except customs duties), but 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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