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Sat 04 May

ASPREY, London. Baromètre de bureau - ASPREY, London. Desk barometer in a round silver case decorated on the lid with a monogrammed FC medallion. Brand hallmarks. Manufacturing mark, city and title hallmarks, letter of the year O probably for 1909. Diameter: 10.2 cm. Minor damage to lid. Total weight : 578 gr

Sat 04 May

RADIGUET & FILS - BAROMETER on wood core in a closed frame Wood and gilded stucco Signed Radiguet & Fils - Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire, Paris H. 123 cm - L. 23 cm Chips

Sun 05 May

Scissor telescope of the 1st World War - Scissor telescope of the 1st World War German around 1915, illegible marked "OS" and numbered "588" as well as labeled "Klemme lösen...", brass and iron, h approx. 51cm, with clamp for tripod, age patina, function untested and without guarantee

Sun 05 May

3 early rulers with integrated spirit level - 3 early rulers with integrated spirit level J. RABONE&SONS, England, around 1900/20, wood and brass, 2x elliptical, 1x angular with integrated ruler, L approx. 10-26cm

Sun 05 May

Gold Scales of the 18th Century - Gold Scales of the 18th Century Holland, 1742, walnut box with hinged lid, inside variety of weights and scales with 2 weighing bowls on thread suspension, inside lid inscribed in Dutch "Deeze Gewigten werden gemaakt by. Abm. GROEGRAFT, Eyk Mr. Gen.van Holland en West Vriesland in de Kalverstraat tot Amsterdam", box approx. 13x7.5x3.5cm

Sun 05 May

TAYLOR Instruments (USA) "Tycos" anemometer (wind gauge) of the 1920s - TAYLOR Instruments (USA) "Tycos" anemometer (wind gauge) of the 1920s gray powder-coated body, h 12cm, nickel-plated propeller/wind wheel, round dial with 3 displays, in original cardboard box with manufacturer's stickers, function untested and without guarantee

Sun 05 May

Gilded wood LOUIS XVI BAROMETER-THERMOMETER decorated with a ribbon knot and a laurel garland. 18th century. H.95.

Sun 05 May

Gilded and carved wood LOUIS XVI BAROMETER-THERMOMETER decorated with garlands of flowers and foliage. (Worn and missing gilding). Late 18th century. H.106.

Sun 05 May

Oak sailor's chest from the Loire region, with iron frames. The lid engraved with two anchors. 19th century. H_22.5 cm W_51 cm D_19 cm

Sun 05 May

Full circle leveling compass. Mahogany and brass. 19th century, in its case. W_16 cm D_20 cm

Sun 05 May

Cardboard globe, lithographed paper. By M. Vivien de Saint Martin, Hachette, Paris. Base in blackened turned wood. H_55 cm D_32 cm

Sun 05 May

LEROY & Cie. Chronostat III, No. 1925. Marine chronometer in exotic wood. Watch mounted on shock absorber, cream dial with Arabic numerals, second hand in auxiliary dial at 6 o'clock, chronometer movement with electronic maintenance by ATO transistor. H_9.5 cm W_13 cm D_18.5 cm D_9 cm

Mon 06 May

MICROSCOPE with two optics. Brand OPTICO - Paris. Includes 11 microscope slides and four mineralogical boxes "Treasures of the Earth" by Rubafix with America, Oceania, Asia and Europe.

Baradelle Paris, Gilded and engraved brass proportioning compass including chords, equal parts, planes, poligons, piece gauges, solids and metals. 18th century. Closed compass: 17 x 3 cm

François Menant (1741-1793) Proportional compass in gilt brass, Including equal parts, polygons, gauges, ropes and metals Signed Menant Paris 18th century Closed: 11.5 x 2.5 cm As is.

Manténant Paris Gilded and engraved brass half roy foot Signed Manténant Paris, Closed : 9 x 2 cm.

François Menant (1741-1793) Roy's gilded and engraved brass piers de pied. Signed Menant Paris. Closed: 11 x 1.5 cm As is.

Baradelle Paris, Half Pied de Roy in gilded and engraved brass Including lines, lead lines and inches, Signed Baradelle Paris. 18th century, Closed : 17 x 2 cm.

Surveyor's set comprising - a gilded brass protractor and a proportional compass signed Duhamel in Paris (Jean-Jacques Duhamel 1707-1766). The compass includes equal parts, chords, calibers of parts, solids, metals, ball weights. - A large compass and a small compass - A roulette wheel - Two picks, with associated stand In their original leather and cardboard storage case. 18th century, Box: H -19.2, W - 8, D- 2.8 cm As is: small detachment on the case.

Reunion of two gilt brass proportional compasses and a protractor. The first compass: L - 15.7 cm The second: 8 cm The protractor: 5 cm 19th century.

Wed 08 May

Travel drum microscope in gilded brass, c.1930. Wooden box attached. Height: 15.5 cm.

Thu 09 May

Rare planetarium by Jan Felkl for the Italian market. Prague, ca. 1860, the globe marked "Globo Terrestre, edizione J. Felkl", 12 color lithographed globe segments mounted on a plaster sphere, turned wooden spheres as the moon and three other planets, domed brass mirror, candlestick, the printed horizon disc with indication of the seasons, cardinal points, signs of the zodiac, day and month divisions. Frame made of bronzed cast iron, the drive mechanism made of brass, very good, fully functional original condition. Length: approx. 85 cm. Height: approx. 53 cm. Globe diameter: approx. 8.5 cm. Museum-quality, extremely early and in this version with the spider-like base very rare edition of the planetarium by Jan Felkl (1817-1887), who initially produced globes in 6 different sizes in 1855 and from 1858/1861 telluriums, lunariums and planetariums. Felkl began as a postal clerk in Prague and became the largest globe manufacturer in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Cf. literature: Peter E. Allmayer-Beck, Modelle der Welt, Vienna Brandstätter 1997. A rare Jan Felkl Planetary for the Italian market. Prague c. 1860, the terrestrial globe signed "Globo Terrestre, edizione J. Felkl", 12 chromo-lithographed globe gores mounted on plaster sphere, wooden moon and three planets, brass mirror, candle holder, the printed horizon showing the seasons, compass directions, zodiac, days and months. The stand made of patinated cast iron, the original brass mechanism in very good working condition. Length c. 85 cm, height c. 53 cm, diameter of the globe c. 8.5 cm.

Thu 09 May

Celestial globe by Prof. Dr. A. Krause. Leipzig, around 1950, marked "Räths Himmelsglobus, (Äquinox 1950), herausgegeben von Prof. Dr. Arthur Krause, Verlag Paul Räth Nachf. KG Leipzig", the globe as a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color-printed paper segments, the constellations with Latin and German inscriptions, semicircular meridian with 2 x 90° graduation, mounted on a turned wooden base. Diameter: approx. 33 cm. Height: approx. 55 cm. A Prof. Dr. A. Krause celestial globe. Leipzig c.1950, signed "Räths Himmelsglobus, (Äquinox 1950), herausgegeben von Prof. Dr. Arthur Krause, Verlag Paul Räth Nachf. KG Leipzig", 12 color-printed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, the star constellations with names in Latin and German, graduated meridian, mounted on turned wooden stand. Diameter c. 33 cm, height c. 55 cm.

Thu 09 May

Moon globe by the selenographer Alfred Schlegel. Berlin/Stuttgart, 1971, marked "Columbus Mondglobus, Autor Selenograph Alfred Schlegel, Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard, Berlin-Beutelsbach bei Stuttgart", the globe covered with 12 paper segments in offset print, half meridian with 2 x 90° graduation, turned wooden base with chrome-plated decorative cap. Diameter: approx. 14 cm. Height: approx. 21 cm. Cf. description and illustration: Lehmann, R., Berliner Globenhersteller 1790-1970, 2010, p. 95. An Alfred Schlegel lunar globe. Berlin / Stuttgart 1971, "Columbus Mondglobus, Autor Selenograph Alfred Schlegel, Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard, Berlin - Beutelsbach bei Stuttgart", twelve offset printed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, half meridian circle, turned wooden base. Diameter c. 14 cm, height c. 21 cm.

Thu 09 May

Rare lunarium by Ernst Schotte. Berlin, around 1877, the globe labeled "Die Erdkugel nach den neuesten u. besten Quellen bearbeitet, Berlin Ernst Schotte & Co.", the globe as a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 lithographed paper segments, country borders partly colored by hand, brass half meridian with 2 x 90° graduation, mounted on a turned and ebonized wooden base with a rotating device for the rotation of a wooden moon sphere, the base with mounted paper horizon with indication of seasons, months, zodiac signs and a graduation. Signs of age. Earth globe diameter: approx. 24 cm. Moon globe: approx. 5 cm. Height: approx. 46 cm. Early edition of a lunarium from the publishing program of the Berlin globe manufacturer Ernst Schotte & Co. datable to the time around 1877 (mapping the course of the Congo according to Stanley and Livingston). Cf. literature: Lehmann, R., Berliner Globenhersteller 1790-1970, 2010, p. 54 ff. A rare Ernst Schotte Lunarium. Berlin c, 1877, the terrestrial globe signed "Die Erdkugel nach den neuesten u. besten Quellen bearbeitet, Berlin Ernst Schotte & Co.", 12 lithographed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, boundaries partly coloured by hand, graduated brass half-meridian, ebonized turned wooden stand with a rotating moon sphere. Signs of age. Diameter globe c. 24 cm, moon sphere c. 5 cm, height c. 46 cm.

Thu 09 May

Beautiful celestial globe with figurative constellations. Germany, around 1915, unmarked, the globe is a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color-lithographed paper segments, the constellations depicted figuratively and with German and Latin lettering, brass semicircular meridian with 2 x 90° graduation, high turned wooden base with embedded compass. Diameter: approx. 33 cm. Height: approx. 67 cm. A fine celestial globe with figural star constellations. Germany c.1915, not signed, 12 chromo-lithographed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, figural star constellations with names in German and Latin, graduated brass half meridian, turned wooden stand with inlaid compass. Diameter c. 33 cm, height c. 67 cm.

Thu 09 May

Earth globe by Wagner & Debes. Leipzig, around 1918, inscribed "Earth globe, 96 cm in circumference, newly edited by Dr. H. Fischer, Leipzig, Wagner & Debes, Lehrm.-Anst., Ludw. Jul. Heymann, scale 1:42,000,000", the globe as a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color lithographed paper segments, brass half meridian with 2 x 90° graduation and mounted black turned wooden base with embedded compass. Diameter: approx. 32 cm. Height: approx. 58 cm. A Wagner & Debes terrestrial globe. Leipzig c. 1918, signed "Erd-Globus, von 96 cm Umfang, neu bearbeitet von Dr. H. Fischer, Leipzig, Wagner & Debes, Lehrm.-Anst., Ludw. Jul. Heymann, Maßstab 1:42.000.000", 12 chromolithographed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, graduated brass meridian, mounted on ebonized turned wooden stand with inlaid compass. Diameter of the globe c. 32 cm, height c. 58 cm.

Thu 09 May

Rare marine celestial globe from a captain's estate. London, 1920, marked "The Husun Star Globe, H. Hughes & Son LTD, London, 1920", the globe as a plaster-covered papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 lithographed paper segments, the sphere mounted in a mahogany wood box so that it can rotate freely, horizon ring made of engraved brass with cardinal points and 4 x 90° graduation, brass semicircle with graduation and inscription "The Paget Star Globe, H. Hughes & Son LTD, London No. 1256", with original instructions for use mounted in the lid. Globe diameter: approx. 18 cm. Transport box dimensions: approx. 25 x 27 x 27 cm. According to the consignor and enclosed documents, the globe comes from the estate of Captain Adolf Herz. Herz was a Malamok member of the German section of the Amicale Internationale des Capitaines au Long-Cours Cap Horniers from 1963. In his early seafaring days, he was on a privateer voyage under Felix Graf von Luckner with the SMS Seeadler and circumnavigated Cap Horn with her. Rare celestial globe for nautical instruction. London 1920, the globe signed "The Husun Star Globe, H. Hughes & Son LTD, London, 1920", 12 lithographed globe gores mounted on plaster and cardboard sphere, graduated brass horizon showing compass directions, graduated brass meridian, mounted in original mahogany box with printed instructions for use. Diameter globe c. 18 cm, Dimensions box c. 25 x 27 x 27 cm.

Thu 09 May

Earth globe after Georg Christoph Eimmart. Nuremberg, 1705, facsimile Christian Nebehay, Vienna 1958, labeled "L.F., Cum Geographica Orbis, Terrarum Descriptio secundum long.., et lat. non nisi vel per peregrinationes maritimas vel Observationes Coelestes emendatior in dies prodeat, istud autem per experimenta propria (quoad exiguam saltem partem) perfecisse e mille vix uni, contingat; Oportuit nos Recentiorum, accuratissimis Observationibus insistere, et quatenus cum Veritate congruant vel, discrepent exactiori Tuo iudicio relinquere. Nos eadem Loca, bona fide, nihil immutantes, prout ab Authoribus novissimis accepimus, Usui Tuo exhibemus. Norimbergae apud G.C. Eimartum. Ao. Chr. 1705", the globe as a plaster-covered papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 printed and hand-colored paper segments, full circle meridian with 4 x 90° divisions, hour ring with 24-hour divisions, four-legged wooden stand with horizon ring, the paper overlay of the horizon ring with indications of cardinal points, zodiac signs and degree divisions. Diameter: approx. 30 cm. Height: approx. 47 cm. Georg Christoph Eimmart (1638-1705), German mathematician, astronomer, painter and engraver, was the founder and director of the first Nuremberg observatory (1677/78). He designed globe segments for a terrestrial and celestial globe with a diameter of 30 cm, which were published in 1705, the year of his death, and only a few copies of which have survived. The Viennese publisher Nebehay produced facsimiles of these globes in 1958. Cf. literature: Allmayer-Beck, Modelle der Welt, Brandstätter 1997, p. 260 and Fauser, Ältere Erd- und Himmelsgloben in Bayern, 1964, p. 90ff. A terrestrial globe after Georg Christoph Eimmart. Nuremberg 1705, facsimile Christian Nebehay, Vienna 1958, signed "L.F., Cum Geographica Orbis, Terrarum Descriptio secundum, ., Usui Tuo exhibemus. Norimbergae apud G.C. Eimartum. Ao. Chr. 1705",12 printed and hand-colored globe gores mounted on plaster and cardboard sphere, graduated meridian circle, hour circle, four-legged wooden stand, the horizon with paper calendar showing the seasons, compass directions, zodiac, days and months. Diameter c. 30 cm, height c. 47 cm.

Thu 09 May

Decorative writing utensil with globe. England, around 1880, unmarked, the globe is a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color-printed paper segments, silver-plated half meridian and globe base. The ebonized wooden pedestal with crystal glass inkwells and silver-plated clasps, globe diameter: approx. 7.5 cm. Dimensions: approx. 18 x 27 x 16 cm. A decorative inkstand with terrestrial globe. England c. 1880, not signed, twelve colour-printed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, half meridian circle and globe stand silver-plated, the ebonized wooden base with two crystal-glass inkwells. Diameter of globe c. 7.5 cm, dimension c. 18 x 27 x 16 cm.

Thu 09 May

Earth globe by Dietrich Reimer. Berlin, 1909, marked "Erdglobus herausgegeben von dem Kartographischen Institut D. Reimer (E. Vohsen), Berlin 1909", the globe as a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color-printed paper segments, brass semi-meridian with 4 x 90° graduation, four-legged turned and carved wooden frame in oak. Diameter: approx. 34 cm. Height: approx. 67 cm. A Dietrich Reimer terrestrial globe. Berlin 1909, signed "Erdglobus herausgegeben von dem Kartographischen Institut D. Reimer (E. Vohsen), Berlin 1909", twelve color-printed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, graduated brass half meridian circle, four-legged wooden oak stand. Diameter c. 34 cm, height c. 67 cm.

Thu 09 May

Relief globe from the Flemming publishing house. Hamburg/Berlin, around 1955, marked "Flemming earth globe, 36 cm diameter, 115 cm circumference, scale approx. 1:36 000 000, Flemmings Verlag, Hamburg-Berlin", the globe made of papier-mâché, the relief modeled, 12 color lithographed paper segments, chrome-plated semi-meridian with 2 x 90° graduation, beautiful globe base in Art Deco style. Diameter: approx. 36 cm. Height: approx. 46 cm. A Flemming-Verlag relief globe. Hamburg/Berlin c. 1955, signed "Flemming Erdglobus, 36 cm Durchmesser, 115 cm Umfang, Maßstab ca. 1:36 000 000, Flemmings Verlag, Hamburg-Berlin", twelve color-printed relief globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, chrome plated meridian, fine Art-Deco-Style stand. Diameter c. 36 cm, height c. 46 cm.

Thu 09 May

Large terrestrial globe by Ludwig Julius Heymann. Leipzig, around 1909, inscribed "Erd-Globus, 114 cm circumference, Durchgesehen von Dr. Henry Lange, Leipzig, Ludw. Jul. Heymann, Geographischer Verlag", the globe as a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color-lithographed paper segments, brass half meridian with 2 x 90° graduation, mounted on a three-legged walnut stand. Diameter: approx. 37 cm. Height: approx. 68 cm. A Ludwig Julius Heymann terrestrial globe. Leipzig c. 1909, signed "Erd-Globus, 114 cm Umfang, Durchgesehen von Dr. Henry Lange, Leipzig, Ludw. Jul. Heymann, Geographischer Verlag", 12 chromolithographed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, graduated brass meridian, mounted on walnut tripod stand. Diameter of the globe c. 37 cm, height c. 68 cm.

Thu 09 May

Earth globe for the Beamten-Wirtschaftsbund. Berlin, around 1924, marked "Earth globe of the German civil servants' bookshop, book distribution of the civil servants' publications publishing house G.m.b.H., Anstalt des Deutschen Beamten-Wirtschaftsbundes, Berlin SW 68, produced by the cartographic institute Dietrich Reimer (E. Vohsen) A.G., Berlin", the globe as a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color-printed paper segments, brass semi-meridian with 4 x 90° graduation, turned, mahogany-colored wooden base with embedded compass. Diameter: 34 cm. Height: approx. 65 cm. A terrestrial globe made for the Beamten-Wirtschaftsbund. Berlin c. 1924, signed "Erdglobus der deutschen Beamten-Buchhandlung, Buchvertrieb des Beamtenschriften-Verlages G.m.b.H., Anstalt des Deutschen Beamten-Wirtschaftsbundes, Berlin SW 68, hergestellt von dem Kartographischen Institut Dietrich Reimer (E. Vohsen) A.G., Berlin", twelve color-printed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, graduated brass half meridian circle, turned wooden stand with inlaid compass. Diameter c. 34 cm, height c. 65 cm.

Thu 09 May

Earth and celestial globe bookends. Berlin, around 1950, the terrestrial globe marked "Columbus Schüler-Rollglobus, mit Erdmesser des Ing. Robert Haardt, D.R.P., Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard KG Berlin Stuttgart", the celestial globe marked "Columbus-Himmelsglobus, bearbeitet von Prof. Dr. Johannes Riem, ausgeführt von Kartograph C. Luther, Columbus Verlag Paul Oestergaard Berlin und Stuttgart", the globes as papier-mâché spheres covered with 12 color-printed paper segments, chrome-plated semi-meridians with 2 x 90° graduations, the globe frames made of bent plywood. Globe diameter: approx. 11 cm each. Heights: approx. 16 cm. A pair of bookends with terrestrial and celestial globe. Berlin c. 1950, both spheres with 12 color printed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, graduated half meridians, on plywood stands. Diameter each c. 11 cm, heights c. 16 cm.

Thu 09 May

Rare astronomical school globe by Swilden. Netherlands, around 1890, marked "Aardglobe, Swildens' Schoolglobe", the globe as a plaster-covered papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color-printed paper segments, freely rotating brass meridian with pointer, ebonized three-footed base with mounted, color-printed horizon ring indicating the signs of the zodiac, cardinal points, months and degrees. Paper rubbed and stained in places. Globe diameter: approx. 16 cm. Height: approx. 26 cm. Very unusual model of a school teaching aid from the end of the 19th century. We have no evidence of an example in a public collection or in the relevant literature on globe studies. Only one auction result, cf. Christie's auction September 14, 1999, lot 137. A rare Swildens astronomical teaching globe. Netherlands c. 1890, signed "Aardglobe, Swildens'Schoolglobe", twelve colour-printed globe gores mounted on plaster and cardboard sphere, brass meridian circle with short pointer, turned ebonized plinth base with three bun feet, paper Zodiac circle graduated in degrees, days of the houses, months and compass directions. Signs of age, small areas of paper loss. Diameter of the sphere c. 16 cm, height c. 26 cm.

Thu 09 May

Earth globe by Adolf Mang. Stuttgart, around 1929, marked "Mang's neuer Erd-Globus, 17 cm diameter, 54 cm circumference, produced with the scientific assistance of Prof. Dr. Stricker, Stuttgart, Ad. Mang's Geogr. Astron. Verlag", the globe as a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color lithographed paper segments, half meridian with 2 x 90° graduation, turned wooden base in walnut with embedded compass. Diameter: approx. 17 cm. Height: approx. 37.5 cm. An Adolf Mang terrestrial globe. Stuttgart c. 1929, signed "Mang's neuer Erd-Globus, 17 cm Durchmesser, 54 cm Umfang, hergestellt unter wissenschtl. Mitarbeit d. Prof. Dr. Stricker, Stuttgart, Ad. Mang's Geogr. Astron. Verlag", 12 lithographed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, graduated meridian, turned wooden stand with inlaid compass. Diameter of the globe c. 17 cm, height c. 37.5 cm.

Thu 09 May

Earth globe by Delamarche. Paris, 1850, inscribed "Globe adopté par le conseil de l'Université, Maison Delamarche, Rue du Battoir, Paris 1850", the globe as a papier-mâché globe covered with plaster with 12 printed and hand-colored paper segments, full circle meridian made of papier-mâché with 4 x 90° divisions, four-armed ebonized wooden frame with horizon ring, the paper support of the horizon ring with indication of cardinal points, zodiac signs and degree divisions. Pressure mark in North America (approx. 1 cm), signs of wear. Diameter: approx. 22 cm. Height: approx. 43 cm. Charles Francois Delamarche (1740-1817). The Delamarche workshop in Paris was a family business. His father Charles-Francois was Fortin's successor and thus also the successor of Claude Buy de Mornas and Didier Robert de Vaugondy in the continuation of a cartographic tradition in Paris. His son Felix took over the business after 1817, which remained in the family until 1847 and then passed to Grosselin. Cf. literature: Allmayer-Beck, Modelle der Welt, Brandstätter 1997, p. 256. A terrestrial globe made by Delamarche. Paris 1850, signed " Globe adopté par le conseil de l'Université, Maison Delamarche, Rue du Battoir, Paris 1850", 12 printed and hand-coloured globe gores mounted on plaster and cardboard sphere, papiermaché meridian circle, four-armed ebonized wooden stand, the horizon with paper calendar showing the seasons, compass directions, zodiac, days and months. Diameter c. 22 cm, height c. 43 cm.

Thu 09 May

Earth globe by C.L. van Balen. Groningen, around 1908, inscribed "Aardglobe door C.L. van Balen. J.B. Wolters. Groningen. Den Haag.", the globe as a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color-lithographed paper segments, mounted in a color-lithographed sheet metal frame, full circle meridian with 4 x 90° divisions, the horizon ring with indication of the cardinal points, month divisions, zodiac signs and 360° divisions. Diameter: approx. 10 cm. Height: approx. 14.5 cm. A van Balen terrestrial globe. Groningen c. 1908, signed "Aardglobe door C.L. van Balen. J.B. Wolters. Groningen. Den Haag.", 12 chromo-lithographed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, meridian circle, mounted on lithographed tin stand. Diameter c. 10 cm, height c. 14.5 cm.

Thu 09 May

Earth globe by Heinrich Kiepert. Berlin, 1870, inscribed "Erdglobus gezeichnet von H. Kiepert, Berlin, Verlag von Dietrich Reimer 1870, Stich v. J. Sulzer, Druck v. F. Barth", the globe as a papier-mâché globe covered with 12 color-printed paper segments, country borders partly colored by hand, brass semi-meridian with 4 x 90° graduation, florally decorated cast iron base. A crack in the Atlantic Ocean and old restorations. Diameter: approx. 20 cm Height: approx. 42 cm. A Heinrich Kiepert terrestrial globe. Berlin 1870, signed "Erdglobus gezeichnet von H. Kiepert, Berlin, Verlag von Dietrich Reimer 1870, Stich v. J. Sulzer, Druck v. F. Barth", twelve color-printed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, boundaries party colored by hand, graduated brass half meridian circle, cast iron stand. Crack at the Atlantic Ocean and old restorations. Diameter c. 20 cm, height c. 42 cm.

Thu 09 May

Large library globe from Columbus-Verlag. Berlin, around 1950, marked "Columbus Erdglobus, politische Ausgabe, bearbeitet von Dr. Karlheinz Wagner, Columbus-Verlag Paul Oestergaard K.G., Berlin und Stuttgart", the globe as a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color-printed paper segments, freely rotatable full circle meridian made of nickel-plated brass with 2 x 90° graduation, the elaborately crafted wooden frame in oak. Globe diameter: approx. 51 cm. Total height: approx. 98 cm. Rare edition by the Columbus publishing house, this variant cannot be found in the relevant literature or in any public collection, the shape of the frame based on the "Grossglobus für Staats- und Wirtschaftsführer", also published by the publishing house in the 1930s and 1940s. Cf.: Lehmann, Berliner Globenhersteller, 2010, p. 92/93. A Columbus-Verlag library terrestrial globe. Berlin c. 1950, signed "Columbus Erdglobus, politische Ausgabe, bearbeitet von Dr. Karlheinz Wagner, Columbus-Verlag Paul Oestergaard K.G., Berlin und Stuttgart" 12 color printed globe gores mounted on cardboard sphere, graduated chrome-plated brass meridian circle, oak stand. Diameter globe c. 51 cm, height c. 98 cm.

Thu 09 May

Reflecting telescope after Gregory. England, around 1790, signed "Watson Makers London", brass, internal mirror made of mirror metal, external focusing by means of a screw spindle, one eyepiece, mounted on a folding tripod, front protective cap missing. Maximum secondary mirror diameter: approx. 80 mm. Horizontal telescope height: approx. 37 cm. Maximum length: approx. 42 cm. A reflecting telescope after Gregory. England c. 1790, signed "Watson Makers London", brass, folding tripod stand. Large mirror diameter c. 80 mm, height (telescope horizontally) c. 37 cm, length max. c. 42 cm.

Thu 09 May

Rare early drawing set with altitude sundial. Germany, around 1750, unmarked, brass and steel, with drawing pen, compass, compasses with various attachments, parallel ruler and a vertical sundial with lead solder, also known as a solar quadrant, set into the lid. In original walnut wooden box lined with wine-red velvet, drawer with further small parts that can be pulled out to the side. Not quite complete, two small parts missing. Dimensions: approx. 20 x 12 x 4.5 cm. A rare and early set of drawing instruments with sundial. Germany c. 1750, not signed, instruments made of brass and steel, in original walnut case. Dimensions c. 20 x 12 x 4.5 cm.

Thu 09 May

Propeller with barometer. Netherlands, around 1930, various woods, hub with embedded functional barometer, with suspension device. Length: approx. 92 cm. A propellor with barometer. Netherlands c. 1930, different woods. Length c. 92 cm.

Thu 09 May

Large telescope on tripod from a captain's estate. England, circa 1880, the telescope unsigned, brass zaponized, on tripod, freely rotatable, with two further original lenses, fully functional, in original mahogany box with engraved brass plate of the former owner "Capt. B.F. Clark, R.N., 1884". Lens diameter: approx. 52 mm. Height: approx. 46 cm. Maximum tube length: approx. 101 cm. Vice-Admiral Sir Bouverie Francis Clark (1842-1922) was an officer in the Royal Navy and was appointed captain in 1884. The telescope offered here could have been a gift on the occasion of his promotion. A late 19th century telescope formerly owned by Capt. Clark R.N. England c. 1880, unsigned, lacquered-brass, the c. 101 cm long body-tube with rack and pinion focusing on tapering column support and folding tripod stand, with two alternative lenses, in fitted mahogany case with inlaid brass sign inscribed "Capt. B.F. Clark, R.N., 1884". Lens diameter c. 52 mm, height c. 46 cm, tube length max. c. 101 cm. - Vice-Admiral Sir Bouverie Francis Clark (1842-1922) was an officer in the Royal Navy. This telescope could be presented in 1884 for his promotion to captain.

Thu 09 May

SET OF NAUTICAL OBJECTS Lot of three nautical objects: ship's bell with 15cm stand, brass table thermometer and navigation compass.

Wood and metal telephone case. 30 x 21 x 14 cm.

RICHTER - Metal compass, in case, length: 8cm.

Glass and metal syringe. In case. (Oxidation, wear to case).

Réaumur thermometer barometer, oval-shaped, gilded wood, carved with a quiver on the pediment, garlands of foliage, a wreath of laurel leaves and twisted ribbons. Louis XVI period H . 89 x L. 55 cm (Minor accidents and missing gilding, system to be overhauled)

Sat 18 May

LOT COMPRISING a late 19th century blackened wood oeil-de-boeuf decorated with repoussé metal festoon and flower applications (H: 61 cm), a lacquered wood Comtoise clock dial and movement (H: 37 cm) and a natural wood barometer-thermometer in the Henri II style (H: 70 cm).

Sat 18 May

Portable wooden barometer-thermometer painted with flowers on a red background. Annotated "Par Carbonne à Versailles". 18th century. Height: 92.5 cm

STANLEY, London. Brass navigation compass. Signed. 3.5 x 8 cm (closed).

Sun 19 May

A Victorian English brass microscope marked 'J. P. Cutts & Sons / Opticians to her Majesty / Sheffield'. The company operated for most of the 19th Century under many variations of their name, this particular one being in use from 1840-1845. The microscope has a tube that can be raised and lowered via the rack and pinion mechanism visible on one of its sides. It was once part of a larger set that included a collection of swappable lenses and slides, the extant lens being marked '4'. Sheffield, England, ca. 1840-1845 Dimensions: Extended Height: 12 in., (30.5 cm.) Good overall with some wear throughout surface consistent with age and use. Some missing finish on mirror surface. Twist knob for operating rack and pinion mechanism is missing, mechanism still works.

Tue 21 May

Folk art. Barometer-thermometer in wood carved with gold animal dice, monnogrammed. 65 x 35 cm.

Tue 21 May

E. BOURDON et RICHARD in Paris. Circular barometer in blackened wood and brass. Napoleon III period. D. 28.5 cm. (damaged glass).

Tue 21 May

Set of four modern wooden barometers including a hygrometer-thermometer. H. 95 cm. (damage to one glass).

Fri 24 May

TROUGHTON & Simms, London 1880, Sextant in mahogany case

Sun 26 May

Copper and brass diving helmet with three portholes, two of which are wire-mesh. Early 20th century. Height 43 cm (knocks, one screw cover missing)

Sun 26 May

Louis BREGUET. Set of typewritten documents and plans assembled for Louis Charles Breguet's candidacy for the Académie des Sciences in 1930. At least two handwritten signatures. Interesting set of discoveries and merits of this great French aviator. Some foxing and loss.

Wed 29 May

A late 19thC French sextant and binoculars, by A. Hurlimann, Paris - A late 19thC French sextant and binoculars, by A. Hurlimann, Paris In the original mahogany case, containing the utensils, H 12 - W 30 - D 27 cm