Three-fold travel telescope made of cardboard, burgundy leather, and horn. It is unsigned but Italian, dating from the late 18th century or circa 1800. The telescope measures 85 cm open and 31 cm clos[...]
Large marine telescope, probably English, datable to the 18th century. The body is made of ten-sided mahogany, the telescope is therefore decagonal. The decagonal shape is less common than the octagon[...]
Beautiful mariner's chest in the shape of a tomb with its mustache hinges. Original lock (without key) Dimensions: Length, 55 cm Height, 34 cm Width, 31 cm
Whaler's CaneDating from the end of the 18th - beginning of the 19th century Superb work turned in whale bone in the style of a Narwhal tooth. Knob: Work on a walrus tooth. Small cracks to be noted, n[...]
Metal hourglass with circular bases covered in leather connected by 6 columns. A flask with 2 slightly bubbled glass bulbs held by a mauve fabric seal with cord. Orange silica sand. Dimension: height [...]
Octagonal equinoctial sundial in silver-plated metal decorated with friezes and foliage. On the bottom, engraved maxim "Docet Umbra Solis Et Artis Opus - 1749". Work from Augsburg, mid-18th century. L[...]
"This drypoint compass, decorated with geometric patterns, can be opened with one hand, up to 180 degrees. It is made up of two arms, the upper part of which, split on one side, is semicircular in sha[...]
Passage for the Marseille vessel "L'Espérance", shipowners Diant Frères, captain Honoré Chauvet, between Fort St-Pierre and Fort St-Jean. Double sheet of paper, folio format. Printed part and woodcuts[...]
A brass mounted lodestone.French, 18th century.Measures 6 x 5.5 x 2.9cm excluding loose bail.Weighs 254.8 grams.A lodestone is a naturally occurring, magnetized mineral composed of magnetite (Fe₃O₄). [...]
PropertiesView / Product Original steel engraving with burin and watermarked laid paper. Engraved by BENARD Robert, (French - 1734/??) Hand-watercolored. Dimensions: Length 38 cm – Height 26.5 cm, Con[...]
Original steel engraving with burin and watermarked laid paper. Engraved by BENARD Robert, (French - 1734/??) These boats were, for the most part, fishing boats designed to navigate in shallow waters,[...]
Unsigned [Spanish model] - Date: Late 8th century - Early 19th century Boat compass, dry type. The rose is engraved in intaglio, it rotates freely and the various directions, the north is marked with [...]
Large marine Octant by Joseph Roux in Marseille in its green painted wooden box. It has the Joseph Roux label at the bottom of the box. Filters and mirrors in good condition Division of the ivory limb
Very beautiful optical view representing the "View of the Marseille Town Hall from the port side". 18th century period. Hand colored. Please note: there is a protective plastic on the engraving. - Ext[...]
Jean Mariette (1660-1742) was engraver, and above all printer and dealer in French prints, father of Pierre-Jean Mariette. Beautiful Engraving, Naval combat between Order of Malta and Algerians, 18th [...]
Set of 3 old navy chains/chains of wells Lot price or price per linear m possible Very beautiful old patina, in their juices, perfect to keep the authentic spirit of a well or in an old decor 1 very l[...]
Beautiful optical sight, quite rare on the market, listed in all Navy and Canadian museums, complete and in good condition. PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF THE DESCENT OF THE FRANCOIS TO ISLE DE TERRE NEUVE FROM [...]
Compass with 18th century sundial in its box decorated with red velvet. Dimensions Sundial compass 7.5 cm x 6 cm Box 10 cm x 11.1 cm, Height 4 cm Perfect condition
Historic navigation instrument par excellence, symbol of nautical heritage, this scientific instrument, which takes its name from its calibration in the form of an arc equal to 1/6 of a circle, arc at[...]
Important right sailor of marine roller probably 18 e siecle.Décors of dolphins, servannt to guideand hold laterères queéres or chain of mooring.Object very rare and completely in its juice. To report[...]
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