Antique Orrery – Tellurium by Paravia, Torino (1900, Italy)
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare and collectible orrery (tellurium) produced by the renowned Italian maker Paravia, Torino in 1900.
Paper
1771 Choir Gaur; the Grand Orrery of the Ancient Druids
By John Smith
Located in Bath, GB
A scarce first edition of John Smith's study of the prehistorical monument Stonehenge, a early work on the subject, illustrated with three folding plates. The scarce first edition o...
Paper
19th Century French Grand Tour Faux Marble, c.1880
Located in Lincoln, GB
Sourced from France and dating to the Napoleon III era (circa 1870–1890), this structure is a magnificent architectural orrery or tellurion base, showcase-engineered to serve as a hi...
Wood
Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Norwich, GB
C.1830 Troughton and Simms are listed in ‘Barometer makers and retailers’ by Edwin Banfield as working from The Orrery, 136 Fleet Street, London from 1826 to 1900+ A partnershi...
Brass
Mid-Century Orrery on Later Base
Located in Hudson, NY
Wonderful vintage model of Solar System. Made to hold in hand for class demonstrations.
Metal
19th Century Astronomical Brass Orrery
Located in New York, NY
Orreries are three dimensional models of how celestial bodies orbit the Sun in our solar system.
Brass
Sold
H 18.9 in W 29.53 in D 11.03 in
Antique Brass Czech Orrery Astronomical Instruments Made by Jan Felkl in 1870
By Jan Felkl
Located in Milan, IT
Antique brass orrery planetarium made for the German market by Jan Felkl Prag in the second half of the nineteenth century.
Iron
Sold
W 22.5 in D 15 in
A very fine George III Two Handled Tray made in London in 1789 by Crouch & Hannam.
Located in London, GB
Lawrence Boyle, 9th Earl of Cork abd Orrery.
Sold
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 7.09 in
Antique Rare Mechanical Orrery, Astronomical Instrument by Jan Felkl Praga 1870
By Jan Felkl
Located in Milan, IT
Rare orrery, or mechanical model depicting the solar system, from the second half of the 19th century.
Brass
Tippensee Planetarium, circa 1910
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 20th century planetarium orrery, hand operated displaying the phases of the earth, moon and sun, nice condition.
Metal, Brass
Orrery
Located in Hudson, NY
planetary teaching model
sun surrounded by eight planets on movable armatures
paper label signifying the months
Metal
Early 20th century Orrery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic orrery in its original metal carrying case.
Metal, Iron
French 19th Century Orrery
Located in Norwalk, CT
A large French iron and brass and painted orrery. Which is a working model of the Solar System used to teach how the planets revolve around the Sun.
Brass, Copper, Iron
Trippensee Orrery Planetarium Globe
Located in Oakland, CA
Excellent man cave accessory. This geared tellurium features a spinning and revolving terrestrial globe, revolving spherical black-and-white representation of the moon, central plast...
Aluminum
Trippensee Orrery Planetarium Globe
Located in Oakland, CA
Excellent man cave accessory. This geared tellurium features a spinning and revolving terrestrial globe, revolving spherical black-and-white representation of the moon, central plast...
Metal
Vintage Trippensee Planetarium Orrery
Located in Hudson, NY
This is simply a wonderful item, whether for education, enjoyment, or both. The Earth is an attractive 3" diameter terrestrial globe, the moon and Venus are painted wood balls, and t...
Metal
French Orrery Model of the Solar System
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Tabletop Orrery Model of the Solar System. The brass armillary surrounding a configuration of planets orbiting the sun; raised on a walnut column resting on a square plinth.
Bronze, Brass, Steel
Parkes and Hadley Patent Brass Orrey
Located in New York, NY
Parkes and Hadley patent brass table orrery. This decorative mechanical apparatus exhibits the relative motions and positions of the members of the solar system.
Orrery
Located in Hudson, NY
The Trippensee Planetarium - dated 1908 - Detroit Michigan
Sold
H 10 in W 8.25 in D 3.5 in
Rare Regency Period Astronomical Elton's Miniature Transparent Orrery circa 1817
By Elton's
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
They used an "eidouranion" or transparent orrery to illustrate their astronomical lectures and this piece was one of the very same.
Cut Glass, Mahogany, Paper
$151,655Sale Price|35% Off
H 28 in Dm 18 in
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
Other
Large Antique 17th Century Brussels Religious Tapestry
By Flemish
Located in New York, NY
This is a large gorgeous Large Antique 17th Century Brussels Religious Tapestry depicting a scene with a bishop and attendants standing on the right, along with kneeling and standing...
Tapestry, Wool
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$139,989
H 23.43 in W 78.15 in D 4.53 in
15th Century Burgundian Low-Relief Depicting Scenes of the Nativity
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Provenance : In the same private collection for several generations, Burgundy. The canonical Gospels describe briefly the episode of the Nativity. It comprises three parts : •...
Walnut
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$57,745
H 17.33 in W 22.05 in
Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli
By Francesco Zuccarelli
Located in PARIS, FR
This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...
Oil, Wood Panel
$16,000
H 21.86 in W 127.17 in D 95.67 in
Italian Sculptural King Size bed with Integrated Nightstands in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
King Size bed, ash, wood, Italy, 1970s A captivating and sculptural double bed, made in Italy in the 1970s. This piece has amazing quality, not only visible in the design itself but...
Ash
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, 1887
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Translated out of the Original Tongues: And with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, by His Majesty’s Spec...
Paper, Leather
Wood Low-Relief Depicting a Werewolf and Saint George
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional polychrome wood low-relief depicting a werewolf and saint george after a woodcut by lucas cranach (“DER WERWOLF” 1512) Provenance : collection Brimo de Laroussihle colle...
Wood
$580Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Keuffel & Effer Co. military transit surveyor. It consists of a compass and a telescope. Inside the center of the compass is hallmarked Keuffel & Esser. Also over the front...
Metal
$325,000
H 108 in W 185 in D 1 in
Late 17th C. Franco-Flemish Biblical Tapestry Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Late 17th Century Franco-Flemish Biblical Tapestry depicting the Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau. The tapestry illustrates the Old Testament story of Jaco...
Tapestry, Wool, Silk
$198,318
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,100
H 12.7 in W 7.8 in D 1.2 in
Rider's British Merlin 1726; Adorned with many delightful Varieties and Useful.
Located in Middletown, NY
A precursor of Benjamin Franklin's famous and popular POOR RICHARD's ALMANAC Rider, Cardanus Rider's (1726) British Merlin; Adorned with many delightful Varieties and Useful Veritie...
Gold Leaf
$54,632Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 35 in D 2 in
Amsterdam Harbour Scene with Figures Dutch 17th Century art marine oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Dutch 17th century Golden Age Old Master cityscape oil painting of Amsterdam is by noted artist Jacobus Storck. Painted circa 1670, the composition is a Dutch Amsterdam h...
Oil
$159,000
H 127 in W 180 in D 0.5 in
Huge 17th C. Regal Flemish baroque Historical tapestry Royal court Antique LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Huge 17th C. Regal Flemish baroque Historical tapestry Royal court Antique LA CA . The period followed Renaissance and preceded Rococo and Neoclassical styles. The movement exuberant...
Wool, Silk, Paint
The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, early edition 1786
Located in Middletown, NY
4th Edition of the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations London: A. Strahan and T. Cade...
Gold Leaf
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