PLANETARIUM ORRERY
Reproduction of a classic eighteen century planetarium. Turning the handle, through an inner gear, it's possible to reproduce the earth rotation on its axis and the revolution around the sun. Completely hand-made, this instrument is made on a covered wooden box; the plane representing the earth's yearly orbit and the zodiac signs, are a masterpiece made expressly for Renaissance Instruments. The metallic parts are made with brass.
h. cm. 20 (7,87 in.), l. cm. 25 (9,84 in.)
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Sale Price: $169.95

PLANETARIUM SPHERA
Reproduction of an eighteenth century planetarium placed inside an armillary sphere. A very ornamental item madefrom brass. The solar system represents the level of astronomical knowledge at the time of the original realization, therefore the planets go as far as Jupiter; and can be placed manually around the sun.  An outer band bears the reproduction of zodiac signs; the base is made of solid wood, and the finish is beautiful lacquered black. 
h. cm. 44 (17,32 in.) - diam. cm. 24 (9,45 in.)
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Sale Price: $179.95

PLANETARIUM MOD. FRANCE
This is a real working model as earth revolves around the sun and moon revolves around the earth A faithful reproduction of a planetariums' famous series, carried out by the renowned French instruments' manufacturer Delamarche, at the end of 17th century. A particularly charming object, due to the visible mechanism reproducing the earth's revolution around the sun. The globe is fully hand-made, following the best traditions of the past. The earth's revolution plane has been designed solely for Renaissance Instruments. Made out of brass, with a lacquered black wooden base.
h: 33 cm (13 in.) - l: 25 cm (9,84 in.)
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Price: $229.95 each

PLANETARIUM ADAMS
A simple item, inspired by the models produced in England, about the end of 17th century, by the instruments' maker Adams. The planets can be positioned manually around the sun; the wooden base is covered with precious marbled paper. The metallic parts are made of brass, and are hand-made. 
h. cm 10 (3,94 in.) - l. cm 32 (12,60 in.) - p. cm 9 (3,54 in.)
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Sale Price: $119.95

NEWTON PRISM
Accurate reproduction of the celebrated experiment on light's decomposition, conceived by the great Newton. With a candle placed behind the screen, a light's ray will be conveyed through an optical prism, thus splitting up into the colours of the rainbow. This instrument is made of brass and wood, and the central reproduction of the sun has been made by a well known illustrator.
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BALLISTIC PENDULUM
A reproduction of a 19th century original of a famous instrument demonstrating the kinetic remission of force- an object of modern relevance and commonly interpreted in a high-tech version. Here it is modeled in it's classic design of the last century. Made entirely of precious wood and brass
H. 240mm (9.4 in.) - L. 160 mm (6.2 in.) - W. 100mm (3.9 in.)
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Sale Price: $119.95

MECHANICAL PARADOX
A reproduction of an interesting instrument for demonstrating the famous mechanical paradox. A double cone ascends a slanted surface to find it's center of gravity. Made entirely of wood and lacquered in different colors for antique finish.
H. 130mm (5.1 in.) - H. 265mm (10.5 in.) - W. 120mm (4.7 in.)
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Close Out Price: $89.95

This collection brings back from the past the ancient instruments, visible today only in a museum show-case.  Made with quality materials, they are reproduced as accurately as possible, to offer you the chance of enjoying the timeless beauty which distinguish these handiworks.

ELECTROSTATIC INDUCTION MACHINE
Accuratere production of the famous electrostatic machines ordinarily used in 19th century laboratories. With the electrical charge obtained, curious and by now forgotten physics experiments can be carried out with the accessories provided. On request, we can produce larger and  more powerful electrostatic machines.
Dimensions: height 285 mm, lenght 240 mm, width 170 mm.
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Sale Price: $229.95

EARLY CRYSTAL RADIO SET
Functioning reproductoin of a crystal radio receiver of the early 1900's. With a simple earpiece, radio broadcasts can be heard without the need to supply electricity to the instruments. Retro design. The germanium crystal is protected by a small glass bell which allows it to be viewed. Comes with earpiece.
Dimensions: height 175 mm, lenght 140 mm, width 140 mm.
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Sale Price: $139.95

This series of objects, inspired by the scientific instruments of the past, fulfill the reqiurements of using their "scenic presence" for interior decorating. Totally hand-made with quality materials, these items respect working times and methods of the best handicraft tradition.   Even the metal oxidation is performed by hand, as well as the wood finish. You may choose among different color finishes, as seen in the following examples.

IRON ARMILLARY SPHERE
Armillary sphere suggested by an original 16th work of Hieronimus Volparia. The sphere is held on a tripod in forged iron with an aged finish. The horizontal wooden ring, also with an aged treatment, is decorated with massive brass Zodiac signs.
h: 42 cm (16,54 in.) - diam. 35 cm (13,78 in.)
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Close Out Price: $99.95

OBELISKS
The little spheres of brass and oxidized iron are fastened on top of a solid wood obelisk treated with an aged finish. 
h: 60 cm (23,62 in.) - l: 18 cm - (7,09 in.) - P: 18 cm (7,09 in.)
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Close Out Price: $169.95 each

PTOLEMY SPHERES
Classic armillary spheres are fully reproduced with brass and wooden base with an aged finish completes the charm of this timeless object. Due to the sizes, they are named "library armillary spheres".
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Sale Price: $139.95