ANONYMOUS [MOLL, HERMAN], A Correct Globe with the New Discoveries, c.1775. Pocket globe, 2 3/4” in diameter. Original fishskin case with celestial gores with the  More »

ANONYMOUS [MOLL, HERMAN], A Correct Globe with the New Discoveries, c.1775. Pocket globe, 2 3/4” in diameter. Original fishskin case with celestial gores with the inscription “A Correct Globe with ye New Constelations of Dr. Halley &c.” This English pocket globe is the very rare 1775 reissue of Herman Moll’s 1717 globe. Moll was considered “the foremost geographer of his time,” and he helped shape the popular geographical images of America and much of the rest of the world. He was not known as a globemaker but examples of a 1717 pocket globe by him have turned up in libraries and the Rudolf Schmidt catalog where it was pointed out that “Recent research has suggested that the gores for this pocket globe were reissued in 1775.” On the globe being offered here, much of the printing on the sphere and the celestial gores within the case is identical to that on the Moll, indicating that this is indeed the reissue. Only the cartouche on the celestial gores was changed but the terrestrial gores includes the track of James Cook’s voyage of 1760, some changes along the west coast of America where California is no longer and island, and Australia and New Zealand are adapted according to Cook’s discoveries. References: Dekker, Globes at Greenwich, pp. 129, 417-18, 529-30; cf: Rudolf Schmidt, The World in Your Hands, #5.4. Price $10,000 A Rare Gem! Stock # RT11704   « Less

Fine 19th C American Shaker Maple Spool Holder Original Dark Varnish Finish, Tomato Red Pincushion Top, Turned Base With Six Metal Pins For Spools With Silk Thread, 6''  More »

Fine 19th C American Shaker Maple Spool Holder Original Dark Varnish Finish, Tomato Red Pincushion Top, Turned Base With Six Metal Pins For Spools With Silk Thread, 6'' Height Circa: 1870-1895 Excellent Condition. In A Superb State Of Original Preservation.   « Less

Rare & Important 19th Century POCKET GLOBE PUBLISHED IN NUREMBERG Circa: 1852

Rare & Important 19th Century POCKET GLOBE PUBLISHED IN NUREMBERG Circa: 1852   « Less

Antique British Recording Book With Sterling Silver Case Circa. 1880 19th Century recording book. Never used. Can be used by a man or a woman. Sterling silver case.  More »

Antique British Recording Book With Sterling Silver Case Circa. 1880 19th Century recording book. Never used. Can be used by a man or a woman. Sterling silver case. There are 5 hallmarks on side of the case. 2 hallmarks on the handle. The case measures 1 1/4 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches long. 47.1 gr. 30.2 dwt. Very tiny dent on edge at top, otherwise in absolutely pristine original condition. Price: 275.00 In pristine original condition (with exception listed)   « Less

Circa 1878-98. Victorian Sterling handled darning egg. Signed F&B, for the Providence, Rhode Island maker, Foster & Bailey who were in business from 1878-98. The sterling  More »

Circa 1878-98. Victorian Sterling handled darning egg. Signed F&B, for the Providence, Rhode Island maker, Foster & Bailey who were in business from 1878-98. The sterling silver handle has exceptionally fine Victorian floral detail and white enameled "egg" which retains a fine, faint, brick like design. both sections are in extra nice original condition with no monograms, dents or repairs and only light scratches to the silver. 5" long x 1 1/2" wide.   « Less

Civil War wood canteen with iron straps stamped S. Rathbun. Measures 3.5 inches H x 6.5 inches across.

Civil War wood canteen with iron straps stamped S. Rathbun. Measures 3.5 inches H x 6.5 inches across.   « Less

Late 19th century Narwhal tusk. This Narwhal tusk comes with a certificate stating it was owned by a Captain in the United States Air Force in 1963. This tusk is extremely  More »

Late 19th century Narwhal tusk. This Narwhal tusk comes with a certificate stating it was owned by a Captain in the United States Air Force in 1963. This tusk is extremely rare because of of its size. It measures 94 inches long. There is an old repair which is shown in one of the pictures we have provided.   « Less

Chamois horn trophy walnut mounted hat rack in the form of a shield with 3 pegs, a leather tassel and feather decoration. c1900. Measures 19 inches high by 11 inches wide.

Chamois horn trophy walnut mounted hat rack in the form of a shield with 3 pegs, a leather tassel and feather decoration. c1900. Measures 19 inches high by 11 inches wide.   « Less

English Rudd Fish Victorian Diorama. This diorama dates from the Victorian period in England and measures 19 inches wide, 13 and one half inches high and 5 and one quarter  More »

English Rudd Fish Victorian Diorama. This diorama dates from the Victorian period in England and measures 19 inches wide, 13 and one half inches high and 5 and one quarter inches deep. The Rudd fish is well know in England Rudd, or Scardinus erythrophthalmus, are interesting additions to ponds. Rudd come from Europe and Britain where they are quite common in ponds. They come in wild (greenish black) and man-made golden colors (the Golden Rudd). They cruise the surface fast but at a slower speed than golden orfe. They are peaceful surface shoalers (shoal especially when young) who get along well with orfe. Rudd grow to about 16 inches long and like water in the 50's and 60's usually. Breeding males have spots and eggs are laid in late spring or early summer in ponds. Rudd are omnivores. A subspecies, Scardinua erythrophthalmus racovitzai, lives in the hot springs of western Romania and can only live in water from 68 to 93+ degrees F. This information was taken from http://www.fishpondinfo.com/misc.htm   « Less

Antique Cooper shop diorama with people and tools c1885. This "Cooper Work Shop" diorama is in excellent condition and dates from the mid to late 19th century in England.  More »

Antique Cooper shop diorama with people and tools c1885. This "Cooper Work Shop" diorama is in excellent condition and dates from the mid to late 19th century in England. This diorama depicts a barrel makers shop with his help and tools. The entire inside is filled with all sorts of items. The barrels are put together with real wood and brass. This antique diorama measures 17 and one half inches wide by 11 inches high by 7 and one half inches deep.   « Less