Art is forever, life is short is the Latin expression. This from an age when art was considered a learned craft for the talented. When ateliers were filled with articulated art models and plaster casts of classic sculpture. When masters had an apprentice finishes the lesser details of now famous...

AM was created more than 40 years ago in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. AMÆs expertise and interests go back many centuries. Its collection of furniture, artifacts and accessories is inspired by the age of exploration, maritime history, cartography and moreà Our never ending quest for unique objects and designs, coupled with...

Renaissance painters and sculptors of renown worked in ateliers with students, apprentices, and trained artists at hand. These studio-workers are the source of many paintings and sculptures referred to at auction or in literature as: 'from the workshop of' or 'in the style of' or 'from the circle of'. The...

Authentic Models Americas 18th C. Atlas Armillary. An interesting mix of early science and Greek mythology. One of the legendary Titans battling Zeus was defeated and decreed to carry the weight of the world on his mighty shoulders. Forever… Our armillary dial, however, has Atlas carrying the entire universe. Gracefully...

Authentic Models Americas 18th C. Compass-Sundial, small. Through centuries of technological innovation, we’ve charted the whole world. But early navigators and explorers setting out didn’t necessarily know were they were headed. Guided only by a simple compass, the stars of the night sky, early octants and astrolabes. Possibly terrifying, but...

Authentic Models Americas 18th C. Sundial & Compass. Not that long ago people actually lived by sundial time. Every village and town functioned on local time, depending on local latitude. The arrival of trains and mail coach traffic created a need for coordinated time. Our travel sundial needs a compass...

Authentic Models Americas 1920s Globe 32 cm. This French globe excels in the visual appeal of its proportion. A rich and perfect match of ebonized wood and bronze. Solid an styill delicate. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.   1920s Globe 32 cm

Authentic Models Americas 1921 USA Globe, Weber Costello globe is displayed on ebonized wood stand accented bronze. Colored gores are applied to the globe core by hand with authentic construction and detail.The world in 1921. Roaring, yes…and still colonial.   1921 USA Globe, Weber Costello

Authentic Models Americas 1930s DC-3. Nostalgic and perfect replica of an early travel agent advertising sign. This Douglas DC 3 airplane model is hand cast of recycled aircraft aluminum. The model and stand have been hand buffed and polished to an Art Deco shine and it is the perfect size...

Authentic Models Americas 40-Year Calander Comp, Brass. An early, simple pocket calculator from an era when 40 years were akin to perpetual. Its origin goes back some 500 years. Calculate the day of the week for any given future date, within a 40-year span. To use, simply rotate dial until...

Authentic Models Americas 40-Year Calander Compass. An early, simple pocket calculator from an era when 40 years were akin to perpetual. Its origin goes back some 500 years. Calculate the day of the week for any given future date, within a 40-year span. To use, simply rotate dial until the...

Authentic Models Americas A-Cup Mobile. 1930s Admirals-Cup yachts racing in the air. Four colored J-Yacht miniatures made of solid wood and cotton sails. Ever so graceful, even at this size the miniatures are authentic and correct in their details. Colors: Red, Green, Yellow, Blue Dimensions of Mobile: 36.5 x 1.5...

Authentic Models Americas ACE Console Gold in travel andexploration, the very first ACE Collection furniturecelebrates the nauticallifestyle with console ansside tables inspired byporthole construction.Available in walnut, gold and gold leaf finishing,these come in three sizes which can be purchasedindividually or as a set.   Key Features Dimensions: 30"H x 18"W...

Authentic Models Americas ACE Console Gold Leaf in travel andexploration, the very first ACE Collection furniturecelebrates the nauticallifestyle with console ansside tables inspired byporthole construction.Available in walnut, gold and gold leaf finishing,these come in three sizes which can be purchasedindividually or as a set.   Key Features Dimensions: 30"H x...

Authentic Models Americas ACE Console Walnut in travel andexploration, the very first ACE Collection furniturecelebrates the nauticallifestyle with console ansside tables inspired byporthole construction.Available in walnut, gold and gold leaf finishing,these come in three sizes which can be purchasedindividually or as a set.   Key Features Dimensions: 30"H x 18"W...

Authentic Models Americas ACE Side Table M Gold in travel andexploration, the very first ACE Collection furniturecelebrates the nauticallifestyle with console ansside tables inspired byporthole construction.Available in walnut, gold and gold leaf finishing,these come in three sizes which can be purchasedindividually or as a set. Key Features Dimensions: 30"H x...

Authentic Models Americas ACE Side Table M Gold Leaf in travel andexploration, the very first ACE Collection furniturecelebrates the nauticallifestyle with console ansside tables inspired byporthole construction.Available in walnut, gold and gold leaf finishing,these come in three sizes which can be purchasedindividually or as a set. Key Features Dimensions: 30"H...

Authentic Models Americas ACE Side Table M Walnut in travel andexploration, the very first ACE Collection furniturecelebrates the nauticallifestyle with console ansside tables inspired byporthole construction.Available in walnut, gold and gold leaf finishing,these come in three sizes which can be purchasedindividually or as a set. Key Features Dimensions: 30"H x...

Authentic Models Americas ACE Side Table S Gold in travel andexploration, the very first ACE Collection furniturecelebrates the nauticallifestyle with console ansside tables inspired byporthole construction.Available in walnut, gold and gold leaf finishing,these come in three sizes which can be purchasedindividually or as a set. Key Features Dimensions: 30"H x...

Authentic Models Americas ACE Side Table S Gold Leaf in travel andexploration, the very first ACE Collection furniturecelebrates the nauticallifestyle with console ansside tables inspired byporthole construction.Available in walnut, gold and gold leaf finishing,these come in three sizes which can be purchasedindividually or as a set. Key Features Dimensions: 30"H...