1785 Astronomical Instruments Fixed Stars Magnetism

An extract from Philosophical Transactions for the year 1785 with three papers, 80 pages, two relating to astronomy and one on magnetism. Disbound from volume, Very Good, Measures 6.5 x 8.5". Reserve:

On a Method of describing the Relative Positions and Magnitudes of the Fixed Stars together with some Astronomical Observations, by the Rev, Francis Wollaston. Extracted from Philosophical Observation

Astronomical instrument dating to ancient times. Measures 4" wide and marked VMBRA RECTA with a crest having star, sun, and moon.It serves as a star chart and physical model of visible heavenly bodies

Six small Persian folios, Isfahan, Persia, 17th century, from a dispersed illustrated manuscript of the Fixed Stars , gouache with gold on paper, laid on card, approximately 130mm x 70mm approximately

Pair of Neoclassical style silver plated double handled urns. Attributed to WMF (Wurttemberg Metalware Factory). High relief design with Greco Roman style musician figures playing instruments. Fixed t

DKM3-A Theodolite by Kern, 1972 onwards Kern & Co, Aarau, Switzerland. No. 87976, universal astronomical instrument for astrogeodesy, with short mirror-lens telescope with 45x magnification and

Set of 8 Knoll Sapper executive leather chairs, the high back design executed in buff leather with horizontal channel stitching and waterfall edges, flanked by fixed arms and rising on five star swive

And Astronomical "Orrery" Clock. A fine and rare instrument by William Perkins, London. From a Brooklyn NY estate. - Dimensions: 17" x 10"H

Jean Pigalle (1714-1785) Bronze sculpture of a gnome with instrument. Signed on base with date of 1747. Bronze has a round music box base. 15" tall with base.

Old brass engraved Planospheric Astrolabe, 10.5 in diameter. NOTE: This instrument could be used to make astronomical predictions as well as to determine the individual's exact location and the correc

19th C. Bass Instrument 68"H, 32" x 8"

Old Tibetan Bronze Iron Cast Celestial Instrument, 18th century , size; 11.3 in length , diameter : 4 CM , weight : 115 grams , in good condition

Pierced with repeating stars 15 1/2 x 9 inches

Antique American Astronomical Telescope. Brass w tapered wood tripod. Signed W & D Mogey on the focusing knob. Mogey was established in 1890 as makers of superior instruments of American materials.Mea

Wild T4 Astronomical Theodolite, c. 1961 Wild, Heerbrugg, Switzerland. No. 80931, large special instrument for astro-geodetic measurements, right-angled telescope with deflecting prism, 65x magnificat

Guild 1962 emerald star III green, minor scratches, scuffs, some metal finish wear. All guitars and stringed instruments in this auction have been cosmetically inspected for any visible flaws or damag

Map from John Bevis’s (1695-1771) legendary Uranographia Britannica [c. 1748], a celestial atlas of both high astronomical ambition and artistic beauty which was never formally published, its engrav

French Provincial armoire, having a molded top, above an inlaid star medallion, continuing to two paneled doors, opening to a fixed shelf interior, and rising on cabriole legs, 93"h x 59"w x 25"d

(Rockport, Massachusetts/Woodstock, New York, 1897-1980) Full Sail, Afternoon, estate stamp verso, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 in.; carved gilt wood frame, 32-1/4 x 37 in.  

Artist: Louis Icart Title: Livre II Chapter XXII Year: 1936 Dimensions: 9.5in. by 7.5in. Edition: A unique original work of art Suite: Gargantua et Pantagruel</

Framed 7 Stars Confederate Sympathizer Flag Civil War Period 1861-1865 / printed on coarse, glazed cotton / frame - 5 7/8" x 7 1/2"

Logan Maxwell Hagege (b. 1980) Weather Beyond the Mesa, 2022 oil on linen 25 x 32 inches 28.5 x 35.5 inches (frame) Signed Lower Right: LMH PROVENANCE Private Collection, Dallas, Texas

A Pair Of Gigantic Fernando Botero Male & Female Bronze Sculptures, Limited Edition Of 8, Numbered (1/8). Signed & Hallmarked by foundry mark. Man: 23" x 30" x H 82"; Woman: 24" x 26" x H 86"

Eanger Irving Couse (1866 - 1936) Watching the Fish oil on panel 8 x 10 inches 14.5 x 17 inches (frame) Signed Lower Right: E. I. Couse N.A. PROVENANCE Private Collection, Dallas, Texas Exhibition Gre