About Our Vaults
Through our extensive network of antiquarians, industry experts, and in-house engineers; Taylor Haus Galleries prides ourselves in procuring the scarcest originals and fixing what others cannot. Our Vault Galleries visually demonstrate evolutions of topic technology, while showcasing Taylor Haus Galleries quality, range, & rarity. New Vaults are released monthly. Availability, pricing, & further information on Vault items via inquire only.
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Tellurians
Optical
Globes (June 2025)
Cellestial Globes (Coming Soon)
Terrestrial Globes (Coming Soon)
Aviation (July 2025)
Early Aviation Memorabilia Sets (Coming Soon)
Meteorological (August 2025)
The Vault Galleries
17th-20th Century
The Sundial Vault
A rare collection of Inclining Horizontal & Universal Equinoctial Sundials, German Folding Diptychs, Pocket Compass Sundials, Sun-watches, Eastern/Arabic Dials, & various other Miscellany sundials.
17th-19th century
The Scope Vault
A historically significant collection of rare and unique telescopes and microscopes, highlights include Gregorian Reflecting Telescopes, Cary Gould-Type Microscopes, Jones-Type Microscopes, and a variety of noteworthy early precision instruments. Fine and functional examples of early microscopy and telescopic advancement.
18th-20th century
The Compass Vault
A fine collection of various compasses, including Miner's Dials, Graphometers, Galvenometers, Engineering Compasses, Surveyors Instruments, teaching aids, Binnacles, dip compasses, & more.
19th-20th Century
The Tellurian Vault
A scarce functioning collection of early tellurians from Liangs, The Trippensee Planetarium Company, Parkes & Hadley, Vetter Ideal, Russel Hawks Co., and more. An evolution of early tellurians with examples from their inception to mid-century modern pieces.
18th-20th century
The Optical Vault
Interesting array of 18th-20th century lorgnettes, opera glasses, opticians instruments, and educational optical tools. Highlighting the incredible advancements in Optometry over the past 230 years.
17th-20th century
The Globe Vault
A rare collection of various antique terrestrial and celestial globes. European and American made.
Signed Books & Memorabilia
The Aviation Vault
An interesting array of historically significant sets on early aviation. Curated pieces signed by Amelia Earhart, Paul Tibbets, Charles Lindbergh & more.