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Probably German, early 19th century Two brass and steel spring lancets in the original leather covered case. untouched original condition. Read More...

30 Nov

15 x 60 binoculars by Carl Zeiss Wien

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A pair of early 20th century Austrian Army 15 x 60 binoculars by Carl Zeiss Vienna. Marked: M 8/12 Z Doppelfernrohr 15 fach. Marked with rare later Bundeswappen coat of arms, HV (Heeresverwaltung) No. 37, and dated 1931. For more images see our website: https://www.hatchwellantiques.co.uk/optics/binoculars/15-x-60-binoculars-by-zeiss-wien-detail Read More...

22 Sep

A Trio of Lebensweckers

By M and R Gordon

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Three Lebenswecker counter-irritant devices: two in the classic Baunscheidt form, the third a very rare variant in brass. From the left in the first image: 1) A classic Lebenswecker in ebonized wood with steel needles. SOLD 2. A very rare variant of the Lebenswecker in brass with steel needles. Probably a pirated version by a manufacturer attempting to capitalize on the success of Baunscheidt’s “invention”. $395.00 3) A classic Lebenswecker in ebonized wood with steel needles Most Lebensweckers are unmarked but this Read More...

16 Jul

Anatomical tongue model by Somso

By Van Leest Antiques

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An anatomical model of the tongue, in two parts and on a stand and made by Somso. Made from painted plaster and shows the muscles, sublingual gland, nerves, vena, papillae, epiglottus and Hyoid bone. 33 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

01 Jul

Anatomical Heart model, Bock Steger, C 1890 by retailer Vallardi

By Van Leest Antiques

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A nice Anatomical plaster heart model, probably by Bock Steger, on an original base with the retailer’s name: Antonio Vallardi Editore – Roma Milano Napoli – Arredo scolastico. The model consist of three polychrome painted parts and is in good condition. Circa 1890 Measurements 30 x 25 x 17 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

16 Apr

Botanical Beta vulgaris (beet) model

By Van Leest Antiques

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An botanical anatomical model of the Beta Vulgaris (Rübe), which is equal to a beet. It is made in Germany, possible by Osterloh around 1920. The magnification is around 30 times. Measurements: 42 x 28 x 21 cm. Read More...

21 Mar

ELEGANT EARLY LONG-ARM PLOTTING PROTRACTOR

By TESSERACT

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EARLY LONG-ARM PLOTTING PROTRACTOR, probably German, 17th / 18th century. This finely crafted brass semicircular protractor is 4-1/8″ (10.5 cm) wide, with 0-90-0 scale divided every degree and punch-numbered every 10. The crossbar is beautifully shaped and supports a 7-3/4″ (20 cm) long rotating arm which is calibrated linearly every unit from 0 to 112 at its shaped far end. The protractor’s center is pierced for alignment or fixation, and the instrument has three other fixation holes. Condition is Read More...

27 Feb

C1800 Unplated-Steel Utero-Vaginal Forceps: “KITTEL”

By M and R Gordon

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A fine pair of C1800 utero-vaginal forceps in unplated steel. Signed “KITTEL”. Kittel was a German firm based in in Berlin. Bennion lists an 1816 Kittel catalog. The London Science Museum shows an un-dated trepanning set on their site that would easily warrant an approximate date of C1800 (see link below) . Length: 9.75″ or 24 cm approx. https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co171541/geared-trephine-and-accessories-cased-by-kittel-trephination-sets Read More...

26 Jan

A 19th century German terrestrial pocket globe marked

By Eppursimuove

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A 19th century German terrestrial pocket globe marked “MPS” “Marke Polar Sterne” by Carl Bauer Family. ———————— It come with an half original cardboard box, but the upper part with the figure on the top is not original, it was made later just to preserve the globe from damage. Globe very good condition size : 12,5 cm diameter ——————————— Johann Bernard Bauer (1752-1839) was a scientific instruments and globes maker working in Nuremberg, along with his sons Carl Johann Sigmund (1780-1857) and Peter Read More...

25 Jan

FINE BIMETALLIC THERMOMETER WITH ROYAL PRESENTATION

By TESSERACT

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FINE BIMETALLIC THERMOMETER WITH ROYAL PRESENTATION, probably German, c. mid-19th century. Made of clear lacquered and silvered brass, the “gallows” shaped instrument stands 10-7/8″ (28 cm) tall surmounted by suspension / mounting hole. On one side is mounted a long bar of two joined metals of different thermal expansion, the bar bending as the temperature changes. A string is fixed to a brass fitting on one side of this moving bar, the other end fixed to the spring-load on Read More...

22 Jan

PRECISION CALIPERS FROM STUTTGART

By TESSERACT

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PRECISION CALIPERS FROM STUTTGART, German, early 19th century, signed “Baumann, Stuttgart.” Made of brass with steel tips, these sliding calipers open from 8-1/2″ to 15-1/2″ (22 – 39 cm), with clampscrew and fine adjustment screw. Setting is made with fine steel points or flat parallel jaws. The sides are engraved with scales of Rheinland measure and French measure, including both “Pied du Roi” and “metre.” There are four verniers with readouts to tenths of a division (e.g., tenths of Read More...

22 Jan

WEIGHT-LESS SELF-INDICATING DUCAT SCALE OUTFIT,

By TESSERACT

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“WEIGHT-LESS” SELF-INDICATING DUCAT SCALE OUTFIT, German (Nuremberg), mid-18th century. This cleverly designed scale has a decoratively shaped cut steel beam 4-3/8″ (11 cm) long, with suspension yoke, pointer, and integral arch cut with six tiny notches. Green silk strings support the two turned brass pans, one of which is heavier than the other (by exactly one Ducat’s weight), and stamped with the coin’s design, showing a figure holding an orb and scepter, and with the letters “HD” (for the Read More...