17th century Portuguese mariner’s astrolabe

USA: A 137-lot collection of marine archaeological artefacts salvaged by the company Arqueonautas from seven wrecks on the reefs of the Cape Verde Islands rounded off Sotheby’s horological and scientific auction on December 19.

The highlight was this 61/2in (17cm) diameter, 17th century Portuguese mariner’s astrolabe from the …

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