Major Fine Art, Antiques & Silver - August Day 2
Sun, Aug 17, 2025 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1155
Antique Early 20th Century Kullmer Equatorial Star Finder in Original Box
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
Antique Early 20th Century Kullmer Equatorial Star Finder in Original Box. Kullmer equatorial star finder with built-in compass and rotating concentric disks for month and time, used to identity the direction and height of various constellations in the northern hemisphere.
Bolted into box.
Size: 11 1/2 x 7 x 5 7/8 in.
The Kullmer Equatorial Star Finder is a mid-20th-century navigational instrument designed to help identify stars and constellations based on time and geographic location. Made primarily of metal with engraved coordinate markings, it features an adjustable equatorial mount that mimics the Earth’s axial tilt, allowing users—especially in maritime or educational settings—to align the device with the celestial sphere. By setting the latitude and time, one could determine which stars would be visible in the night sky, making it a practical and educational tool for amateur astronomers and navigators alike. Today, it’s valued both for its mechanical ingenuity and its role in pre-digital stargazing.
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11 1/2 x 7 x 5 7/8 in.