Brass Heliostat by R. Fuess

Brass Heliostat by R. Fuess, Berlin, c. 1850 Starting bid: € 600 | Estimate: € 1.200 – 1.800 Signed in script on the lead filled base, center with bubble level (dry), three levelling screws, vertical semi-circular scale calibrated 0–30 and 0–90, clockwork motor...

Wild T4 Astronomical Theodolite

Wild T4 Astronomical Theodolite, c. 1961 Starting bid: € 800 | Estimate: € 1.500 – 2.000 Wild, Heerbrugg, Switzerland. No. 80931, large special instrument for astro-geodetic measurements, right-angled telescope with deflecting prism, 65x magnification, eyepiece...

Negretti & Zambra Miner’s Dial

Negretti & Zambra Miner’s Dial, c. 1890 Starting bid: € 350 | Estimate: € 700 – 900 Engraved on the telescope “Negretti & Zambra, London”, all polished brass construction, 7-inch silvered circular compass dial with 2 spirit levels,...

Combined Magic Lantern and Cinematograph

Combined Magic Lantern and Cinematograph, c. 1905 Starting bid: € 400 | Estimate: € 800 – 1.200 Jean Schoenner, Nuremberg. For 35mm film strips or 6 x 20 cm glass slides, blued sheet-steel case with nickel-plated fittings, three-part lens, rack-and-pinion...

Rare “Feinste Bonbons” Advertising Box Zoetrope

Rare “Feinste Bonbons” Advertising Box Zoetrope, c. 1880 Starting bid: € 700 | Estimate: € 1.200 – 1.500 Germany, with 6 ½-inch chromolithographed tin de-picting children playing with the zoetrope, the lid serving as the base / stand, height 7 in.,...