Islamic engraved brass astrolabe, 19th c., possibly Iran, natural patinated bronze, the mater rim engraved with minute symbols, containing stacked engraved plates secured under the openwork rete and alidade, the reverse engraved with symbols of the zodiac, surmounted with the lobed throne engraved in Arabic and topped with ring hook, 7.5"h x 5.5"w

Provenance: A Private Collection: 30 East 81st Street, NYC

Good, burnished patina with some white deposits in crevices, appears complete **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.