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  • Astronomy: a young astronomer in his study, talking with his sister, who holds a book in her lap. Engraving by C. Grignion after S. Wale.
  • Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus, half length holding astronomical device
  • Astronomical Ring of an unusual type, signed "Butterfield Paris". Undated, circa 1690. This instrument is closer to an equinoctial ring dial than most astronomical rings.
  • Clocks: an elaborate astronomical mantel clock. Coloured lithograph, [c.1875?].
  • Clocks: the astronomical clock in Strasbourg Cathedral, with onlookers. Lithograph, 18--.
  • Jesuit observatory, Beijing, China: astronomical instruments on display. Photograph, ca. 1860.
  • Astronomical Ring of an unusual type, showing the side of the instrument "Butterfield Paris". Undated, circa 1690. This instrument is closer to an equinoctial ring dial than most astronomical rings.
  • Orthopedic traction, the Archimedes screw and astronomical instruments: seven figures. Etching, 1769.
  • Four scenes with a skeleton: the skeleton directing an astronomer-alchemist, poisoning the drink of lovers, contemplating a flagellant, and taking away a man. Drawings attributed to H.K. Browne [Phiz].
  • Four scenes with a skeleton: the skeleton directing an astronomer-alchemist, poisoning the drink of lovers, contemplating a flagellant, and taking away a man. Drawings attributed to H.K. Browne [Phiz].
  • Four scenes with a skeleton: the skeleton directing an astronomer-alchemist, poisoning the drink of lovers, contemplating a flagellant, and taking away a man. Drawings attributed to H.K. Browne [Phiz].
  • Four scenes with a skeleton: the skeleton directing an astronomer-alchemist, poisoning the drink of lovers, contemplating a flagellant, and taking away a man. Drawings attributed to H.K. Browne [Phiz].
  • Four scenes with a skeleton: the skeleton directing an astronomer-alchemist, poisoning the drink of lovers, contemplating a flagellant, and taking away a man. Drawings attributed to H.K. Browne [Phiz].
  • Four scenes with a skeleton: the skeleton directing an astronomer-alchemist, poisoning the drink of lovers, contemplating a flagellant, and taking away a man. Drawings attributed to H.K. Browne [Phiz].
  • Astronomy: the twelve signs of the zodiac, with other astronomical charts. Engraving.
  • A scientific or astronomical diagram . Gouache painting by a Persian artist.
  • Jesuit observatory, Beijing, China: bronze astronomical instruments displayed on decorative stands. Photograph, ca. 1860.
  • Jesuit observatory, Beijing, China: bronze astronomical instruments with decorative bronze dragons. Photograph, ca. 1860.
  • Jesuit observatory, Beijing, China: bronze astronomical instruments with decorative bronze dragons. Photograph, ca. 1860.
  • Jesuit observatory, Beijing, China: bronze astronomical instruments with decorative bronze dragons. Photograph, ca. 1860.
  • A cosmological plan detailing Copernicus' astronomical vision, surrounded by diagrams of the systems of Ptolemy and Tycho Brahe ; astronomical figures line the circle. Line engraving by J.A. Fridrich after J.M. Füssli, 1732.
  • Collection de différens traités sur des instrumens d'astronomie, physique, etc. Divisée en deux parties / [João Jacinto de Magalhães].
  • Collection de différens traités sur des instrumens d'astronomie, physique, etc. Divisée en deux parties / [João Jacinto de Magalhães].
  • Astronomical lecture on the new dioastrodoxon, or, grand transparent orrery : twenty-one feet in diameter.
  • Astronomical Ring of an unusual type, signed "Butterfield Paris". Showing the opposite side of the instrument to that on which Butterfield's signature occurs. Undated, circa 1690. This instrument is closer to an equinoctial ring dial than most astronomical rings.
  • Fentazin is the ideal tranquiliser for agitation in older patients : complicated astronomical dial clock c. 1764.
  • Fentazin is the ideal tranquiliser for agitation in older patients : complicated astronomical dial clock c. 1764.
  • A female figure among astronomical apparatus: representing astronomy. Stipple engraving, 1795, after C-N. Cochin the younger, 1773.
  • A philosopher giving an astronomical lecture on an orrery. Mezzotint by W. Pether after J. Wright, ca. 1780.
  • A female figure among astronomical apparatus: representing astronomy. Etching by F.D. Née after C-N. Cochin the younger, 1773.