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SOLD – A good 2 day marine chronometer by Glashutter, the dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial and up/down dial (from 0 – 56 hours) signed, ‘VEB Glashutter Uhrenbetriebe’ and numbered 7271. The fusee movement keeps perfect time and is housed in a bowl which is gimballed to the case. The dial, bowl, movement and case all with matching numbers (7271). The case, 18.5 x 18.5 x 18.5 cm, has drop handles to the sides, bevel glass to the top and Read More...

05 Aug

Cross-shaped sundial, Germany, early 19th century

By Le Zograscope

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A very rare model of a cross-shaped or cruciform sundial, unsigned but German, dating back to the early 19th century. Cruciform models have existed since at least the first half of the 16th century. They were used for ecclesiastical purposes, as highlighted here by the moto taken from Psalm 150 and inscribed below the cross: “Ominis spiritus Laudet dominum” [Everything that breathes praises the Lord]. The instrument consists of two dials: – A horizontal dial on the brass plate incorporating a compass Read More...

05 Aug

Early 20th century anatomical plaster medical torso made by SOMSO

By Early Science

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Early 20th century anatomical plaster medical torso made by SOMSO This early 20th century life size anatomical medical torso would have originally been used as a teaching aid. This entire object is made from plaster and hand painted and numbered. Stood on a wooden base 32 X 23 cm In total 75 cm highProfessionally packaged and sent by registered mail .Shipping costs in Europe € 25 worldwide € 50 Read More...

25 Jul

Anatomical medical Torso with hand painted and numbered organs, from the company PHYWE.

By Early Science

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Anatomical Torso 1957, from the company PHYWE. This life-size anatomical medical torso was originally used as a teaching aid. The removable organs are hand painted and numbered the heart is in two parts, all hand-painted and numbered. It stands on a wooden base painted in a metallic look with the number and PHYWE brand . In beautiful condition with minimal signs of use . In total 72 cm highProfessionally packaged and sent by registered mail .Shipping costs in Europe Read More...

08 Jul

A German anatomical model of the larynx, by Bock-Steger

By Nautilus Antiques

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A German anatomical model of the larynx, by Franz Josef Steger after a design of Carl Ernst Bock, from the late 1800’s.Hand painted plaster, in great condition: I can only notice few chips on the base and the missing rear cover of the throat. .Life-size, overall height is 33 cm. There are 2 known versions of this model: this is the one with the tongue out of the mouth, my preferred one Read More...

04 Jul

2 physics experiments instruments Pascal and Archimedes ca 1930

By Early Science

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Two old school physics experiments Pascal and ArchimedesPascalThe pressure of a fluid moves the same in every directionArchimedes the upward pressure changes in hot or cold water The float sinks in hot water and comes up as the water coolsBoth instruments in good working order manufactured in the 1930s Price € 135.- for together includes good packaging and registered shipping Read More...

02 Jul

3 x CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPE SLIDES WITH ORIG. BOX, OBJECTMIKROMETER 0.00mm , OBJEKTNET , KREUZTISH

By Opticalworld

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ALL MARKED CARL ZEIS JENA, NO CHIPS TO SLIDES , ALL BOXES CLOSE WELL OBJECTTMIKROMETER 0.001mm (box and 2 slides all good ) KREUZTISCH-ZENTRIERGLAS ( box and slide good , internal scuffing to box ) OBJEKTNETZMIKROMETER ( box good and 2 slides good ) Read More...

22 Jun

~RARE AND FINE LEITZ UT-4 UNIVERSAL ROTATING STAGE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine example of the E. Leitz universal rotating stage (UT-4) for optical investigations of crystals using the Fedorov method. Signed Leitz, Wetzlar, GERMANY this Leitz stage accessory has the A1 – A4 axes for greater stability and simplified operation. The Wright arcs are present. This seldom seen stage was intended primarily for classroom demonstration and for use with a universal stage refractometer. Rarely used with ALL inserts marked with their refractive indices. Mahogany case measures 9 x 6 1/2 x Read More...

19 Jun

4 anatomical models to teach a deaf person the pronunciation of letters and sounds

By Nautilus Antiques

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4 amazing anatomical models to teach a deaf person the pronunciation of letters and sounds, showing the right position of the tongue and of the mouth/lips, I’d guess from the late 1800’s and most likely from a German maker. Hand painted heavy plaster, each of them comes with the “represented” letters/sound embossed in the low right corner: “gh”, “f”, “g”, “j”. In great condition, just few light traces of the age, measurements of each model are 30 x 24 cm Read More...

19 Jun

Extremely rare mine compendium made in Germany or Austria at the early 17th century

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Museum piece. Extremely rare Mine Compendium, Germany or Austria, early XVIIth century. This compendium consists of a hinged wooden box revealing a set of 4 engraved antler instruments. The inside of the box is covered with polychrome vat paper. Two hinges and a brass hook open and close the box. In order of arrangement in the box: – A folding square, made of wood and antler, with two graduated arms joined by a brass hinge. – A small movable antler ruler ending in a Read More...

19 Jun

Universal pocket sundial in disc shape made circa 1700 in Augsburg attributed to Johann Martin

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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This disc-shaped pocket sundial is made of white metal. It is engraved on both sides, one of which is equipped with a fold-down brass gnomon, while the other has a movable gilt-copper index with a suspension ring. The face forming sundial is engraved with several vertical hour lines ranging from 2 to 11 o’clock (‘Orientale’ = Eastern) in the upper part and from 1 to 10 o’clock in the lower part (‘Occidentale’ = Western). These lines intersect the lines of Read More...

19 Jun

Rare mechanical equinoctial pocket sundial signed Nicolaus Rugedas Augustae made in Augsburg circa 1700

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Silver and gilt-brass mechanical equinoctial pocket sundial, for latitudes between 30 and 65 degrees north, made by Nicolas Rugendas III (1665-1745). It is housed in a black fish skin case with brass hinge and hooks. The round silver case opens with a hinge. The outer faces are engraved with a list of cities and their latitudes inside a laurel wreath. All around, and on each side, there is a frieze of stylised leaves. The inside reveals a compass, a silver Read More...