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Signed L. Beneche Microscope.

Signed L. Beneche Microscope.  No case or accessories with this microscope other than what is mounted on the item.   The stage is signed:” L. Beneche Berlin”.   This microscope would date to late 1800s.  The coarse and fine focusing work well.  The substage single- sided mirror is in fairly good condition and does swivel when operating either knob. There is a substage mounted rotating diaphragm.  Microscope stands about 5.75” (14.6 cm) tall at minimum height. Read More...

Antique Carl Zeiss Microscope

Antique Carl Zeiss Microscope.  Microscope has no case or accessories other than what is mounted on the microscope.   The microscope is signed Carl Zeiss Jena No 24887.  The microscope was manufactured in the late 1890’s.   Accessories on the microscope are a rotating nosepiece with three objectives.   One is inscribed 7 E. Leitz Wetzlar, one is inscribed C. ZEISS B and the third objective is inscribed E. Leitz 2.  The double-sided plan/concave mirrors are in very good condition.  Coarse focusing Read More...

The Kundt’s tube an acoustical apparatus invented in 1866 by German physicist August Kundt.

Rare and completely original instrument the inlaid mahogany wood base measures 70 cm long  ( look for Kundt,s tube on the internet ) The Kundt’s tube experiment is an acoustical apparatus invented in 1866 by German physicist August Kundt. The goal of this experiment is to measure the speed of sound and show the standing waves. This experience is used to demonstrate longitudinal standing waves, the wavelength and acoustical forces. Will be very well and securely packed sent by registered mail Read More...

Cased Ed Messter Universal Bacteria Microscope

Cased Ed Messter Universal Bacteria Microscope in very good condition.   This microscope is C. 1865 and has only a few accessories which can be seen in one of the images.   The eyepiece turret has 3 eyepieces (1,2,4) and rotates smoothly.   The objective turret has three objectives (Oel I,4,7) and turns smoothly.  The plane/concave mirror is mounted on a slotted swing arm and both sides of the mirror are in great condition.  By loosening a screw, the mirror can move Read More...

Cased E. Leitz Wetzlar Microscope

Cased E. Leitz Wetzlar Microscope.   Microscope is serial numbered 31146 and research places year of manufacture at about 1894.  No accessories other than what is mounted on microscope which includes 3 objectives and eyepiece.    Substage double-sided mirror is in very good condition and both coarse and fine focusing function well.   The base of the microscope is engraved with the following inscription: “E. Leitz Wetzlar New-York 411 W. 59Str No 31146” Substage condenser and mirror slide up and down smoothly Read More...

Cased Ed. Messter Microscope

Cased Ed. Messter Microscope.  Microscope does not have a serial number, but the case has a serial number of 30821 and so is C 1900.    Only accessories, other than what is on microscope appears to be an eyepiece.  Unable to get accessory drawer out to get more details since previous owner put a domes screw (non-flush) that prevents drawer from being slid out all the way.  Coarse focusing rack has some worn teeth which prevents smooth functioning.  Fine focusing Read More...

Anamorphic projection lenses by ISCO of Göttingen

Pair of anamorphic lenses by ISCO of Göttingen, in original fitted case, circa 1955. ANAMORPHOTIC KIPTAR 2X Serial numbers: 252021 and 252024 Focus scale: 55 feet to INF. This lens expands the horizontal by 2x to give the 3:1 ultra wide aspect ratio.  Case dimensions: 27.5 x 23.5 x 14 cm. Isco (Iosef Schneider Optik) was founded in 1936 in Göttingen, Germany.   Read More...

Carl Zeiss microscope Stand VI (1882)

Fantastic brass microscope manufactured at the end of the 19th century based on the model VI, in an excellent state of preservation. It has the number 7919, so it was built approximately in 1882. Despite its simplicity, it already transmits the great quality of all Zeiss products, with perfect finishes and magnificent lenses. The set contains 4 eyepieces, as well as 4 objectives from the manufacturer (A, D, B, a* and 2 mm apochromat). It has a set of Read More...

Model of explanation an early electric motor

Model of explanation an early electric motor in good working condition on 6 volts . Will be well packaged and sent by registered mail  Read More...

Bock-Steger Lips lower jaw model, c. 1890

A Bock-Steger Lips lower jaw anatomical model. It is made of plaster and is polychrome painted by hand, datable around the 1890’s. The model and its colours are well preserved. The model gives a sagital view on the lower jaw with the teeth, bone, nerves, vessels and muscles. Several anatomical structures are numbered. The model is signed on a small brass plate on the lower right side with “Bock – Steger Lips” . Measurements 34 x 19,5 x 7 cm. Find Read More...

Brendel tulip model, c. 1880

A botanical Brendel tulip model no. 200. The description of this model is found in the 1930’s Brendel catalogue under the ornamental flowers. The model is an enlarged depiction of the blossom of five times, three perigon leaves and the pistil are removable. The model arises from a black ebonized stand, which is characteristic for Brendel. The stem green painted wood. On top, the flower blossom with removable parts. The model is in great condition. Around 1866, Robert Brendel Read More...

Refractor polarimeter saccharimeter by Steindorff & Co Berlin

Refractor polarimeter made of brass with cast iron tripod base by Steindorff & Co Berlin DRP Germany, 1920s. It is an instrument used to determine the concentration of sucrose and glucose in raw materials and sugar-based foods. In the 19th century, these instrument were also widely used by family doctors to measure sugar levels in urineExcellent condition fully functional. Cm 36×18 h 22 – inches 14.17×7 h 8.66. The mechanic Emil Steindorff established a factory for scientific instruments in 1879 Read More...