Euvrard & Fabre
287
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A display model of the planet Mercury, on a blackened wooden…
See original version (French)
287
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A display model of the planet Mercury, on a blackened wooden…
See original version (French)
Estimate €100 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
A display model of the planet Mercury, on a blackened wooden plinth and brass stand
The planet was discovered in the mid-17th century, but was first described in the 19th century
In 1880, detailed mapping of the planet began to emerge, and in 1934 the first maps were published by Antoniadi
This model was probably based on Antoniadi’s findings and comes from an old planetarium or a university
France – c. 1930
H. (total) 20 cm – Diam. 12 cm
See original version (French)
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About the sale
CABINET OF CURIOSITIES – SCIENCE & GEOLOGY – MEDICINE – RUDY MEMIN’S STEAM ENGINES – ANIMALIA – NATURALIA – TRAVEL – MARINE – GLOBES
Auction location
Auction time
09/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
Ref. : 3162 - 15
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