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Early man, looking at the heavens, believed the stars were fixed to the inside surface of a rotating sphere. Copernicus gave his name to the theory of an Earth-centered universe, and the Vatican propagated his belief by threatening to burn science heretics at the stake for stating otherwise. We now know that we live on the fringe of a nearly infinite and ever expanding universe. Armillary dials have the earth positioned inside a mesh of bronze hoops, symbolizing the course of the planets as known at the time. The course of the sun is shown by a wide band called the ecliptic circle. Learn More

Reminiscent of medieval iconography, a bygone era brought up to warp speed that exhibits fierce presence with tempered silhouettes in a distinctive patina for the barrel shaped drums. The hand-forged dappled iron with hammered rivet nail-head details around top and bottom edges, lets the drums be multi-taskers as storage, or flip over as side tables or seats to create a raw industrial feeling for your inner sanctuary. Learn More

Collectable because of their combined historical and practical value. Some glasses measured up to two hours, used at a time when church pews were designed by the Inquisition to torture the human back. Shipís hourglasses were calibrated to the half hours of the shipís watch, and if the helmsman didnít turn the glass too early it actually doubled in defining longitude. Navigators tried to keep count of the hours: the galleons wrecked on the Western Australian reefs remind us of the perils of incorrectly kept time. To appreciate the important symbolism of the hourglass observe, Renaissance painted still lives, also called Vanitas, filled with symbolism and morals. They very often depict hourglasses. Learn More

This abstract ceramic bull features a bright glossy white finish and is accented with bright silver details. Learn More

Inspired by the beautiful curves of an antelope horn, this resin horn decorates a console or table with transfixed wonder. The carved detail and warm blonde colors redefine contemporary design with its organic elements. Learn More

Classic campaign glasses used by Victorian gentry and Army & Navy to observe while able to take notes and sketch. Sturdy 19th C. binoculars on elegant beautifully crafted mini-tripod. Binoculars were a Victorian invention and were much easier to use than the one lens drawn out telescope. Learn More

Steel and brass fuse in contemporary form with this Regina Andrew model set. Whether used individually or together, this trio of geometric shapes delivers bookshelves compelling sculptural accents. Learn More

A modern, no harm way to have an animal head on your wall! This resin piece is fashioned in the shape of a ram is finished in a bright glossy white and adorned with large, bright silver horns. Learn More

Elegance meets the gaze in this Royal German egg crafted from sheets of gorgeous hammered german silver and finished with tiny delicate silver nails over a solid mango wood base and burnished to a rich matte finish. Attention is riveted to this sculpted decorative form. Learn More