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Material: Fruitwood
A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system and its movement. The base of the planetarium is made of fruit wood, circular in shape with three bell-shaped wood feet. ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.
A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.

A paradoxical orrery that demonstrates the earth-moon system. Italy circa 1860.

$5,404
Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique three draw telescope, an English brass and fruitwood terrestrial refractor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A delightfully tactile optical instrument, with fine brass barrels and a richly toned wooden main tube. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Charming Victorian period three draw telescope, circa 1900 Bright brass barrels with rich golden tones, showing gently aged character Fruitwood primary barrel with warm caramel hues and fine grain interest Removable dust cap protects the 25mm diameter primary objective lens Flared eyecup fitted with a sliding dust cover for protection when not in use Smooth draw action provides a useful extended length, ideal for terrestrial observation Compact size and appealing form, perfect for a collector’s cabinet, desk, or field use Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display This late Victorian brass and fruitwood telescope is both decorative and practical, making a fine addition to any antique optical instrument...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian
Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian

Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Fruitwood, Terrestrial, Victorian

$1,344 / set
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2-draw telescope, an English terrestrial or maritime navigational instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Perfect for bird watching, landscap...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian

$2,129 / set
Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Scientific tool for demonstrating and assessing the refraction of light. Constructed in boxed metal with a square section, it consists of a horizontal tube that bends a few grids in ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.
Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.

Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.

$1,441
19th Century Celestial Globe by Charles Dien, Signed and Dedicated to M. A. Bouv
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare and elegant 19th-century celestial globe signed: "Dédié à M. A. Bouvard... / par Ch. Dien." Created by Charles Dien, a noted French globe maker, this piece features beautifully ...
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1850s Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Celestial Globe by Charles Dien, Signed and Dedicated to M. A. Bouv
19th Century Celestial Globe by Charles Dien, Signed and Dedicated to M. A. Bouv

19th Century Celestial Globe by Charles Dien, Signed and Dedicated to M. A. Bouv

$4,515
Pair of molecular atomic structure models. Leybold, Germany, 1940.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of molecular atomic structure models for chemical didactic use. The spheres are made of painted wood and represent atoms and a molecule. The bases are in turned and ebonized fru...
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Mid-20th Century German Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Pair of molecular atomic structure models. Leybold, Germany, 1940.
Pair of molecular atomic structure models. Leybold, Germany, 1940.

Pair of molecular atomic structure models. Leybold, Germany, 1940.

$2,161
Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Scientific tool for demonstrating and assessing the refraction of light. Constructed in boxed metal with a square section, it consists of a horizontal tube that bends a few grids in ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.
Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.

Scientific tool for demonstrating the refraction of light, Italy 1920.

$1,441
19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming portable sundial crafted in engraved wood, dating from the 19th century. This compact timekeeping instrument exemplifies the practical elegance and craftsmanship of traditio...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial
19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial

19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial

$300
Italian Artist s Mannequin from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant Italian artist's mannequin from approximately 1900 is a beautiful representation of craftsmanship from the 19th century. Crafted from solid fruitwood, it stands as a tes...
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Early 1900s Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Artist s Mannequin from the 19th Century
Italian Artist s Mannequin from the 19th Century

Italian Artist s Mannequin from the 19th Century

$9,523
Italian Artist s Mannequin from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant Italian artist's mannequin from approximately 1900 is a beautiful representation of craftsmanship from the 19th century. Crafted from solid fruitwood, it stands as a tes...
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Early 1900s Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Artist s Mannequin from the 19th Century
Italian Artist s Mannequin from the 19th Century

Italian Artist s Mannequin from the 19th Century

$10,147
Italian Artist s Mannequin from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant Italian artist's mannequin from approximately 1900 is a beautiful representation of craftsmanship from the 19th century. Crafted from solid fruitwood, it stands as a tes...
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Early 1900s Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Artist s Mannequin from the 19th Century
Italian Artist s Mannequin from the 19th Century

Italian Artist s Mannequin from the 19th Century

$13,750
19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming portable sundial crafted in engraved wood, dating from the 19th century. This compact timekeeping instrument exemplifies the practical elegance and craftsmanship of traditio...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial
19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial

19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial

$300
19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming portable sundial crafted in engraved wood, dating from the 19th century. This compact timekeeping instrument exemplifies the practical elegance and craftsmanship of traditio...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial
19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial

19th Century Portable Wooden Sundial

$660
19th Century Portable Sundial Signed “Dollond London” — Wood and Brass
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant 19th-century portable sundial, signed “Dollond London”, finely crafted in wood and brass. The renowned Dollond family of London were among the most distinguished makers of sc...
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1880s Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Portable Sundial Signed “Dollond London” — Wood and Brass
19th Century Portable Sundial Signed “Dollond London” — Wood and Brass

19th Century Portable Sundial Signed “Dollond London” — Wood and Brass

$960
Italian-transalpine time dial paper on wood board. Giusti, Nerici, Italy 1781.
Located in Milan, IT
An Italian and transalpine hour dial in paper printed on a fruitwood board. The base, in turned boxwood, has a wavy profile and distinct edge, at the top of which is mounted the rect...
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1780s Italian Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Italian-transalpine time dial paper on wood board. Giusti, Nerici, Italy 1781.
Italian-transalpine time dial paper on wood board. Giusti, Nerici, Italy 1781.

Italian-transalpine time dial paper on wood board. Giusti, Nerici, Italy 1781.

$8,166
A terrestral globe signed Périgot, published by Delagrave, Paris 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A Medium-sized terrestrial globe, made of papier-mâché, finished with pastille and completed by the application of paper spindles imprinted with intaglio printing. Color touch-ups. T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A terrestral globe signed Périgot, published by Delagrave, Paris 1880.
A terrestral globe signed Périgot, published by Delagrave, Paris 1880.

A terrestral globe signed Périgot, published by Delagrave, Paris 1880.

$4,203
Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting a decomposable eyeball, complete in all its parts, made of plaster, glass and painted paper mache, metal hooks, holding on a ...
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Mid-20th Century German Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1930.
Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1930.

Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1930.

$2,161
Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting a decomposable eyeball, complete in all its parts, made out of polyvinyl chloride, plaster, glass and painted paper, metal ho...
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Mid-20th Century German Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1950.
Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1950.

Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1950.

$1,921
Rare paradoxical planetarium of Jupiter and the Medici satellites, France 1840.
Located in Milan, IT
This rare paradoxical planetarium demonstrates the rotation and revolution motion of the system of the planet Jupiter and the Medici satellites. The base is made of ebonized fruit wo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare paradoxical planetarium of Jupiter and the Medici satellites, France 1840.
Rare paradoxical planetarium of Jupiter and the Medici satellites, France 1840.

Rare paradoxical planetarium of Jupiter and the Medici satellites, France 1840.

$10,207
A jaw with teeth made of painted papier-maché, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools for educational use depicting a jaw with teeth, made of painted papier-mâché, all placed with the support of a cylindrical iron rod on a round base in bl...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

A jaw with teeth made of painted papier-maché, Italy 1880.
A jaw with teeth made of painted papier-maché, Italy 1880.

A jaw with teeth made of painted papier-maché, Italy 1880.

$2,281
Large 18th c. Wooden Jointer Plane c.1700-1799
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry plane used to make trim and moldings. Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1700s. MATERIA...
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18th Century Industrial Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Large 18th c. Wooden Jointer Plane c.1700-1799
Large 18th c. Wooden Jointer Plane c.1700-1799

Large 18th c. Wooden Jointer Plane c.1700-1799

$250
Terrestrial globe published by Ernst Schotte co, Germany 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Terrestrial globe in watercolored paper, fixed with an inclined axis through a small brass arm, mounted on a black turned fruit wood base. Published by Ernst Schotte & Co. Berlin, Ge...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Terrestrial globe published by Ernst Schotte co, Germany 1890.
Terrestrial globe published by Ernst Schotte co, Germany 1890.

Terrestrial globe published by Ernst Schotte co, Germany 1890.

$3,002
A terrestral globe signed J. Lebegue C, Paris France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A Medium-sized terrestrial globe, made of papier-mâché, finished with pastille and completed by the application of paper spindles imprinted with intaglio printing. Color touch-ups. F...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

A terrestral globe signed J. Lebegue C, Paris France 1880.
A terrestral globe signed J. Lebegue C, Paris France 1880.

A terrestral globe signed J. Lebegue C, Paris France 1880.

$3,602
Anatomical model: an external and inner ear, Dresden, Germany 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting an external and internal ear, made of painted papier-mâché and plaster, all placed on a base of fruit wood painted black. Mad...
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Early 20th Century German Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Fruitwood, Parchment Paper

Anatomical model: an external and inner ear, Dresden, Germany 1920.
Anatomical model: an external and inner ear, Dresden, Germany 1920.

Anatomical model: an external and inner ear, Dresden, Germany 1920.

$3,002
19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case Charming portable sundial from the 19th century, housed in its original wooden case. This compact instrument exemplifies the craftsmanshi...
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1870s Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case
19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case

19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case

$600
Carved Wooden G.Tart Liege Antique Belgium Barometer with Thermometer, 1910s
By Black Forest
Located in Verviers, BE
Carved wooden G Tart Liege antique Belgium Barometer with Thermometer, 1910s Unusual antique carved wooden barometer in a lovely carved case, working order. With best Wishes, Geert...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

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Fruitwood

Carved Wooden G.Tart Liege Antique Belgium Barometer with Thermometer, 1910s
Carved Wooden G.Tart Liege Antique Belgium Barometer with Thermometer, 1910s

Carved Wooden G.Tart Liege Antique Belgium Barometer with Thermometer, 1910s

$444
Glass scientific instrument: Crookes maltese cross tube, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument. An example of the Crookes tube with Maltese Cross, in chromed metal, a precursor to the cathode ray tube. It was used to demonstrate the rectilinea...
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Early 20th Century Italian Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Glass scientific instrument: Crookes maltese cross tube, Italy 1900.
Glass scientific instrument: Crookes maltese cross tube, Italy 1900.

Glass scientific instrument: Crookes maltese cross tube, Italy 1900.

$1,861
Carved Wooden Antique French Barometer with Thermometer, Number 9432 1910s
By Black Forest
Located in Verviers, BE
Carved wooden antique French barometer with thermometer Unusual antique carved wooden barometer in a lovely carved case, working order. Number 9432 ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Carved Wooden Antique French Barometer with Thermometer, Number 9432 1910s
Carved Wooden Antique French Barometer with Thermometer, Number 9432 1910s

Carved Wooden Antique French Barometer with Thermometer, Number 9432 1910s

$432
Antique stereoscopic table for brothels, Germany, late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique stereoscopic table viewer used in brothels, to view erotic images printed on paper for a fee. This device consists of a parallelepiped in fruit wood painted black, with the s...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique stereoscopic table for brothels, Germany, late 19th century.
Antique stereoscopic table for brothels, Germany, late 19th century.

Antique stereoscopic table for brothels, Germany, late 19th century.

$4,803
19th Century Portable Sundial in Turned Wooden Case
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming 19th-century portable sundial, housed in a finely turned wooden case. This compact and elegant scientific instrument reflects the craftsmanship and precision of 19th-century...
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1880s Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Portable Sundial in Turned Wooden Case
19th Century Portable Sundial in Turned Wooden Case

19th Century Portable Sundial in Turned Wooden Case

$420
Vintage Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Wooden footed mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from one piece of dense fruitwood. Handcrafted by artisan in Italy, vintage Mid-Century Modern hand turned wood Mortar and Pestle...
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Early 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Vintage Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Vintage Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy

Vintage Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy

$950
Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris
Located in London, GB
Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris, France, circa 1870. Rare tripod mounted model. With original tripod and case. Steel frame marked: NIVEA...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris
Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris

Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris

$1,652
Anatomical model for class of the lungs and heart, Germany 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Rare anatomical model for class, depicting human lungs and heart, made out of painted plaster, mounted on a black fruit wooden base. By Louis M. Meusel, Germany circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century German Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Fruitwood

Anatomical model for class of the lungs and heart, Germany 1920.
Anatomical model for class of the lungs and heart, Germany 1920.

Anatomical model for class of the lungs and heart, Germany 1920.

$3,002
Anatomical model for class, depicting the kidneys, Spain 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomic model for schools, for educational use, depicting the kidneys, made out of painted papier maché and mounted over a black painted fruitwood base. Spain circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

Anatomical model for class, depicting the kidneys, Spain 1890.
Anatomical model for class, depicting the kidneys, Spain 1890.

Anatomical model for class, depicting the kidneys, Spain 1890.

$1,200
Handcrafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Wooden footed mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from one piece of dense fruitwood. Handcrafted by artisan in Italy, hand turned wood Mortar and Pestle...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Handcrafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Handcrafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy

Handcrafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy

$150
19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case Charming portable sundial from the 19th century, housed in its original wooden case. This compact instrument exemplifies the craftsmanshi...
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1870s Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case
19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case

19th Century Portable Sundial in Wooden Case

$600
Antique Painting with Barometer 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique table with barometer Interesting 19th century painting painted in oil with meteorological reasons on wood and which has a barometer in the center and a thermometer in the up...
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1890s Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

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Fruitwood

Antique Painting with Barometer 19th Century
Antique Painting with Barometer 19th Century

Antique Painting with Barometer 19th Century

$2,041
Rare and Large Pair of Malby Globes in Fine Original Condition
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
The largest pair of 19th century table globes we have had , at 18' diameter for the globes this pair has ebonised stands. Good original lacquer and colour to the papers. Good makers ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Fruitwood Scientific Instruments

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Fruitwood

Rare and Large Pair of Malby Globes in Fine Original Condition
Rare and Large Pair of Malby Globes in Fine Original Condition

Rare and Large Pair of Malby Globes in Fine Original Condition

$18,500 / set

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