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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...

28 Jan

Collection of 50 microscopy slides by H. Boecker

By Bjoern Kambeck

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A good collection of 50 slides by Heinrich Boecker of Wetzlar, ca. 1890 – 1910, one slide not with the makers label, all other slides are numbered, hosted in a leather covered case which looks like a book (measures 19 x 15 x 4 cm); all slides are of good condition, no cracks ore other damages. The specimen are to be seen on the pictures. 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...

24 Jan

~RARE AND FINE AUSTRIAN? FOUR INCH MINER’S COMPASS~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A rare and unusual miner’s compass in the style of Joseph Schablas(f)s(z) of Vienna, early 19th century. Although unsigned, it is of the highest quality and shows many features attributed to the famous Austrian scientific instrument maker. The 4 inch square compass has a silvered dial of unique demarcations. Firstly, the cardinal points are latinized (North: SE-septentriones, East: OR-oriens, South: ME-meridiens and West: OC-occidens). Secondly, the outer dial is divided into a 24 hour clock ( 4 minute divisions). Read More...