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).
1612954878Code 618 Planets platePlate of the distance of the planets “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1855 by F.J. Huntington in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York". The plate shows the orbit of the Moon and the various distances of the planets from the Sun, as well as a small table of the orbits and ellipticals of the primary planets. Good condition, non-coeval frame, some stains and some small cracks. With frame 81.8 x 49.8 cm - 32.2x16.4 inches, thickness 1.5 cm - 0.59 inches.
1661963510Code 7372 Celestial GlobeCelestial 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. Height 45 cm, inche 17.8, sphere diameter 22 cm 8.7.
1659543104Code 7366 Magnetic Travel CompassRare magnetic compass for nautical detection, in brass, signed Cruchon & Emons Berne n. 67736 of 1918 made for the U.S Engineer Corps. It is a small compass, diameter 5.3 cm - 2.1 inches height 1.8 cm, 0.6 inches; typically used in recreational sailing, therefore on boats less subject to magnetic deviation. It can also be held in the hand and therefore away from the magnetic fields of the boat. It is equipped with a sighting system with sight and an eight-wind goniometric rose in order 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. Excellent condition, fully functional.
1659365938Code 7387 FigureheadElegant figurehead in finely carved oak wood depicting a female figure of the second half of the eighteenth century from the North of France and belonged to a small brig, about 250/300 tons. Mounted on a metal base. Height 86 cm,inches 33.7 width 37 cm,inches 14.5 depth 20 cm, inches 7.85. Elegant female figure probably the daughter of the owner, who commissioned a good sculptor of the time to create the figurehead. The work depicts numerous details in the clothing, the dress is finished with an embroidered collar and the neck adorned with a necklace with a pendant, from the cap that collects the long curly hair curls come out on the sides of the face and on the neck that surround the beautiful face sweet and suave and well proportioned with a perfect nose and mouth, a slightly pronounced chin. The elegant long dress shows the drapery in the wind, letting the slightly accentuated belly leak out. The numerous shortcomings do not alter the work. The left arm and right forearm and feet are missing, the dress on the back has been restored in an old time and the dress in particular on the back shows signs of salt corrosion.
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).
1617186590Code 6934 Pond modelPond model made in the early 1900s of a yacht used to navigate lakes. Original masts, rigging and sails, beautiful wooden hull with original paint, leaded keel and rudder, original custom made wooden support. Good condition, some tears in the sails. Length 65 cm - 25.59 inches, height 82 cm - 32.28 inches, width 10.5 cm - 4.13 inches.
1655570708Code 7341 Historical PhotoHistorical photo on cardboard depicting a probably French airplane from the 1930s / 40s.
Good condition.
Cardboard size cm 37.5 x 30 inches 15 x 11.8.
1664447654Code 672 Praetorian TabletVery rare praetorian tablet in brass and wood signed Cittelli in Milan from the early 19th century. Instrument for tracing and topographical surveying, complete with tripod in walnut and removable brass, base of the tablet in walnut wood with brass reinforcements and adjustment screws, large compass with fixing screws, telescope diopter with ruler and sights, level, plumb line, square, recall whistle, numerous accessories necessary for fixing and two original wooden boxes for housing the instrument, one for the tablet and the other for the tripod. The name derives from Pretorius, a professor in Altdorf, who conceived it in 1590. Used for tracing medium and small scale maps, it allows you to draw in detail. It was also used very often in archeology.
1640862626Code 7147 Nautical BarometerNautical brass barometer signed H.D.F.S.C. Lisbon made in the 1950s circa.
Mounted on universal joint complete with bracket to be hung on the wall. Length 93 inch 36.60 diameter cm 6 - inches 2.36. Excellent condition fully functional.
1652178901Code 7305 Hollow Foot ModelAnatomical teaching model of normal size depicting a hollow foot in section showing a strong accentuation of the plantar arch and how the foot rest is mainly on the forefoot and heel. The sectioned part shows the various parts of the foot, bones, muscles, nerves and ligaments numbered to indicate a legend with the correct nomenclature of the various parts. Hard plastic German manufacture in the 1950s.
Inches 9 x 3.6 h 6.15
1648651089Code 5X PassifloraBotanical model depicting didactic Passiflora, Flos Lingulata also called passion flower originating from Central and South America.
The colored gutta-percha model is mounted on a black painted metal base. Good condition.
German manufacture from the 1930s. Inches 11.8 x 11.4 x 4.3
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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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