A few examples of appraisal values for
LA ASTRA

• ASTRA IIIB CONTEMPORARY SEXTANT
  ASTRA IIIB CONTEMPORARY SEXTANT IN A SHADOWBOX FRAME, FRAME: 18 X 20 IN. (45.72 X 50.80 CM.)Astra IIIB Contemporary Sextant in a Shadowbox Frame,, Dimensions: Frame: 18 x 20 in. (45.72 x 50.80 cm.)
• TALMA LANDESMAN 'SIC ITUR AD ASTRA'
  TALMA LANDESMAN 'SIC ITUR AD ASTRA' ABSTRACT A/C Talma Landesman, aka Landsman (b. 1936), 'Sic Itur Ad Astra' (Thus one journeys to the stars), 1998, acrylic on canvas expressionist abstract, signed in English and Hebrew and dated to lower center, signed en verso, unframed. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Sarah Rodin, St. Louis, Missouri. Approximate dimensions: canvas h. 35.25", w. 39", d. 1".
• ASTRO EXPLORER TELESCOPE BY MEADE
  ASTRO EXPLORER TELESCOPE BY MEADE ON STAND
• Loetz Astraea Style Art Glass Vase,
  Loetz Astraea Style Art Glass Vase, 7-3/4'H, unsigned
• Luciano Castelli (b.1951 Swiss)
  Luciano Castelli (b.1951 Swiss) ''Astarte'' (Goddess) 1998 Sculpted Glass 33''x10''x7''. Signed and numbered 3 of 6 edition on base. Purchased at the Hotel Cipriani in Venice 1999 ''Made in Murano'' exhibition. Excellent condition.
• IMPORTANT EARLY 17TH CENTURY
  IMPORTANT EARLY 17TH CENTURY BRASS ASTROLABE FROM THE NUESTRA SENORA DE ATOCHA, SPAIN 1616 DIAMETER 8.25". THICKNESS .38".IMPORTANT EARLY 17TH CENTURY BRASS ASTROLABE FROM THE NUESTRA SENORA DE ATOCHA, SPAIN 1616, Recovered from "the Pilot's chest" in the wreck of the Nuestra Senora De Atocha in 1985. (The Spanish galleons Atocha and Santa Margarita both sank in a sudden storm off the coast of Florida in the autumn of 1622.) Unsigned and impressed with year 1616. Concave ballast to the base, and flanked on either side by mullet and plain arms. Graduated upper quadrants with altitude scale 0-90 degrees at 10-degree intervals and labeled at 50-degree intervals. Lower quadrants also divided, with separate altitude scale centered on the hole below the suspension ring, forming a single 0-90 degree arc, graduated at 10-degree intervals and labeled at 50-degree intervals. Pivoted alidade with adjacent suspension ring, now fitted with a beveled index arm showing a modern repair, reading lower scale. Tabular sights, each with single pinnule. Includes a certificate of authenticity issued by Treasure Salvor's Inc., and the restoration and treatment report by Maureen Russell. Dimensions: Diameter 8.25". Thickness .38". Provenance: Mel Fisher & Salvor's Inc., recovered from the wreck of the Nuestra Senora De Atocha, 1985.Christie's, Treasure Gold and Silver of the Atocha and Margarita Auction, New York, 1988, Lot #19. Acquired from the above sale by Richard Kelton.The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts.
• ORION STARBLAST 6 ALTAZIMUTH
  ORION STARBLAST 6 ALTAZIMUTH TELESCOPEOrion StarBlast 6 Altazimuth Telescope,
• An Astral Telecoms telephone,
  An Astral Telecoms telephone, with fruits and flowers cream design, with raised gold coloured supports, possibly Aynsley, 20cm high.
• BRONZE ASTROLABE, H: 20-1/2
  BRONZE ASTROLABE, H: 20-1/2 INBronze Astrolabe, H: 20-1/2 in
• J.L. & CO. TERRESTRIAL GLOBE A
  J.L. & CO. TERRESTRIAL GLOBE A BRASS ASTROLABE AND A SHELL SPECIMEN The pivoting globe on turned stem the octagonal astrolabe dated 1748 and with Latin inscription the shell on ebony stem. Provenance: Property from the Estate of George I Gravert. 5 1/4 and 9 1/4 in. x 2 in.
• ASTRO LAMPAstro Lamp, having etched
  ASTRO LAMPAstro Lamp, having etched shade and prisms, on brass column, on marble base, electrified, height 12 inches. Provenance: An estate from Redding, CT. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• AVEM, designed by Ansolo Fuga,
  AVEM, designed by Ansolo Fuga, Astrale, murrine decorated sunburst platter. 10"Diam. Very good condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.
• Vintage projector, Astrascope
  Vintage projector, Astrascope 5000 8”H x 11”W x 7.75”D Condition: untested CT Transfer Fee $10
• COSTINO RUGGERI, AURORA-APOLLO IN
  COSTINO RUGGERI, AURORA-APOLLO IN HIS CHARIOTCostino Ruggeri(Italian, late 19th/early 20th century)Aurora-Apollo in his chariot preceded by Dawnoil on canvassigned lower center, Roma and dated 190118 1/2 x 47in (44 x 112cm)
• A Reproduction Cased Brass
  A Reproduction Cased Brass Planispheric Astrolabe 20th Century with a fitted case. Diameter 10 inches. Property from a Private Collector, Lincolnwood, Illinois
• AUSTRIAN ASTROLABE Mid 19th century
  AUSTRIAN ASTROLABE Mid 19th century gilt bronze clock, with multiple dials.
• Astrid Zydower (1930-2005)/Sketch
  Astrid Zydower (1930-2005)/Sketch for 'Compass Man' in the Expo 1967 Exhibition, Montreal, Canada, 1967/signed with initials and dated 1966/pencil, 24cm x 15cm/Note: A drawing for the sculpted figure that was part of the huge contribution by Zydower to the 1967 Expo Exhibition and the first time she worked with James Gardner. This was part of a many-figured tableau entitled 'The British at Home'/Literature: The final sculpted figure is reproduced in Peter C Amsden, Astrid Zydower ARCA, MBE, ASAT
• LOETZ ATTRIBUTED IRIDESCENT
  LOETZ ATTRIBUTED IRIDESCENT "ASTARTIG" GLASS VASEearly 20th century, conical body with four protruding necks, candia silberiris ground in "Astartig" pattern with small pulled prunts, 8 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. Provenance: Christie's, New York, NY, Lot 51, sold March 27, 1993; Private Collection, New York Condition: minor scratches, some interior dirt
• STRATO GUNStrato Gun. Detroit:
  STRATO GUNStrato Gun. Detroit: Futuristic Productions Co., mid 1950s. Toy cap shooter with chrome finish, the Strato was advertised as "earth's only interplanetary automatic cap gun." 12î long. Light wear to red highlight paint. Trigger mechanism working. Excellent.
• A. M. Perrot ASCENSIONS
  A. M. Perrot ASCENSIONS AEROSTATIQUES LES PLUS REMARQUABLES Hand-colored engraving Estimate:$200-$300
• EL TELESCOPIO MODERNO, EDICION
  EL TELESCOPIO MODERNO, EDICION ESPANOLA ORREGLADApor D. August Simon, Editores 1878. Cloth bound book with leather spine, 12" x 9". 696 pages. Pages show foxing, boards show wear and scuffing to the corners.
• National Geographic telescope
  National Geographic telescope
• JOHANN BODE URANOGRAPHIA STAR ATLAS
  JOHANN BODE URANOGRAPHIA STAR ATLAS PLATE 14, 1801Plate XIV (14) Virgo, The Maiden & Leo, The Lion from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia, 1801. Plate number just visible under frame at top right. Sight size 31" x 22 1/2". Some toning, light creasing, minor wear, central crease. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• Astroscan 2001 telescope, Edmund
  Astroscan 2001 telescope, Edmund Scientific Corporation, of red moderne shaped body with flat footed base and tripod by Tiltall. 18"h x 10.5"dia
• ASTA STROMBERG "MIRROR" VASE, NO.
  ASTA STROMBERG "MIRROR" VASE, NO. 7018 Asta Stromberg (Swedish, 1916 - 2011) for Strombergshyttan, a clear glass "Mirror" vase, number 7018, signed to underside "Stromberg" and "N7018" four sided and with faceted rim. 5" H x 2.75" square at neck
• JOHANN BODE URANOGRAPHIA STAR ATLAS
  JOHANN BODE URANOGRAPHIA STAR ATLAS PLATE 3, 1801Plate III (3) Draco the Dragon, Ursa Minor the Little Bear, from Johann Elert Bode's Uranographia, published in 1801. Plate number top right. Sight size measures 31" x 22 1/2". some toning, light creasing, minor wear, central crease. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• A box sextant,Carl Zeiss,
  A box sextant,Carl Zeiss, Jena, fitted stained wood box with original instruction manual, 33cm w
• Astronomy, A small collection of
  Astronomy, A small collection of books to include: Proctor (Richard), Other Worlds Than Ours, London: Longmans, 1893, together with Stawell Ball (Robert), Star-land, London: Cassell, 1905; and The Story of the Heavens by the same author (3)/Provenance: From the Library of Paul Stickler, a Gloucestershire collector of books and maps.
• PIERRE CAMUS CAT ASTRONOMER
  PIERRE CAMUS CAT ASTRONOMER AUTOMATON 20th century; astronomer cat holding telescope and star chart dressed in outfit of ancient middle eastern magi. plays music and head and both arms move, on molded wood base, 16 in. H., 9 in. Sq.
• MCM MODERN GREEK CONSTELLATIONS ART
  MCM MODERN GREEK CONSTELLATIONS ART POTTERY PLAQUE ,20th CenturyModern yet whimsical depiction of numerous constellations including Lyra, Corona Borealis, and Aquila among others.
• A Sestrel wall clock, the dial with
  A Sestrel wall clock, the dial with Roman numerals set in a mahogany frame of flowerhead design, total diameter 50cm
• DRAGOS MORARESCU (ROMANIAN
  DRAGOS MORARESCU (ROMANIAN 1923-2005), ASTRONOMY TOWER AND 'CASE MEMORABILE BUCURESTENE', TWO WOODCUTS, FRAMED, 14 X 20 INCHESDragos Morarescu (Romanian 1923-2005), Astronomy Tower and 'Case Memorabile Bucurestene', Two Woodcuts, Framed, 14 x 20 inches
• Hour Lavigne Astronomic Clock
  Hour Lavigne Astronomic Clock Astrolabe with solar and local time, signs of the zodiac, month, seasons, and phases of the moon; lapis lazuli, brass and enameled metal, brass-mounted glass cover; 15 1/4 in. H., 10 1/2 in. W., 5 1/4 in. D. (includes glass)
• JOAN MIRó (SPANISH, 1893-1983),
  JOAN MIRó (SPANISH, 1893-1983), CONSTELLATIONS: LE 13 L'éCHELLE A FRôLé LE FIRMAMENT Color pochoir with collotype, 1959, from the Constellations portfolio, edition of 350, published by Pierre Matisse, New York, matted and framed.
• ANTIQUITY: ASTARTE FIGURE,
  ANTIQUITY: ASTARTE FIGURE, ANCIENT NEAR EAST, SYRIA, C. 2ND MILLENNIUM BC, TERRACOTTA, SYRO-HITTITE FIGURE OF ASTARTE, GODDESS OF FE...ANTIQUITY: Astarte Figure, Ancient Near East, Syria, c. 2nd millennium BC, terracotta, Syro-Hittite figure of Astarte, goddess of fertility and war with vertical headdress, large circular eyes, arms bent at waist and wide hips, wear consistent with age and use, sold as is, 5" h. [PROVENANCE: Davis Collection.]
• An Islamic astrolabe disc inscribed
  An Islamic astrolabe disc inscribed on both sides probably 19th century. 8 cm diameter.