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American, built in 2000 and completed on March 25 of that year, designed by Erik Van Cort and built in his workshop in South Deerfield, Ma, using glass celestial spheres custom designed and handmade by Josh Simpson, standing 51" high, with the universe table 52" long, constructed of solid brass, sterling silver, glass and polished petrified wood 150 million years old , 24 –karat gold plated components, engraved chapter ring showing zodiacal signs and multiple celestial information. Nine tapered, operational shafts radiate from the central 6 inch gear box, tapered planet arms from 4 ½” to 30" long, holding nine Josh Simpson glass spheres with porcelain and silver moons with a six" glass Sun. The names of the moons of the solar system are engraved around the perimeter, and the presentation engraving is on the gear box. Weighing 200 pounds; a massive gear-driven Table Orrery of Celestial Proportions. Click "More Info" below for a more complete description.

Windsor Floor Telescope

The Windsor Floor Telescope is an original design by Erik Van Cort. The instrument carries the look and feel of a fine 19th century refractors with all the modern improvements. Precise machining and finishing are at the core, with the latest achromatic erecting optical system, pin-sharp at any distance. Complete with a five element wide angle finders scope, the subject can be quickly located. Click "More Info" below for a more complete description.

Van Cort - Blue Egg - Kaleidoscope with Stand

The body of the egg and stand are lathe turned from solid aluminum, in several different pieces, then threaded together with interlocking joiners and polished to perfection. Blue anodizing produces the vibrant color for artistic accenting. Click "More Info" below for a more complete description.

Pocket Watch - Fancy Engraved

This is a large pocket watch measuring 2” in diameter. It has a Quartz drive mechanism, sweep hand with a traditional Roman numeral face, and calendar movement for predicting the day of the month. The case is solid brass, finished bright, with floral engravings on both the front and back. The face is accessible by pushing a button on the top of the stem, allowing the spring loaded cover to open for time monitoring. The watch is sold with a matching brass 14 ½” chain complete with a belt clip. Each watch is gift boxed. The watch is signed Van Cort instruments. Free shipping in the U.S. only. Please call for international rates.

Charles Bush Kaleidoscope Ornament

Glass blown sphere with gold metallic fitting and gold cord, 3” diameter, packed in red fabric box (3 ½” x 3 ½”) with satin lining and slip latch. Hand painted on the inside and both sides with the image of the famous Bush Kaleidoscope. These ornaments are true marvels. The painting is done by first viewing through a Bush Kaleidoscope. Then - using different shaped brushes - applying color from the inside with bent tiny brushes through the fixture hole at the top of the bulb. It takes several hours to produce one ornament and, like the kaleidoscope image, no two kaleidoscope ornaments are identical. Click "More Info" below for a more complete description.

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