Germany Archives - Page 6 of 21

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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...

14 Jun

Carl Adami 13 inch terrestrial globe, Berlin, 1900.

By Hatchwell Antiques

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Carl Adami 13 inch terrestrial globe, by Dietrich Reimer, Berlin, Germany, 1900. “C. ADAMI’S ERDGLODUS neu bearbeitet und gezichnet von H. KIEPERT. Dietrich Reimer, Berlin. 1900 (E.Vohsen) Wilheln Str. 29.“ Course fur HandelsdampfermitAngabe der Entfurnugen in secmeilen (Course for merchant steamers with distances in seconds). Steamer lines and cables indicated. Height: 62 cm. Globe diameter: 33cm. Published by Dietrich Reimer Verlag, cartography by Carl Adami (1802-74 ) revised by Heinrich Koepert. Verlag Dietrich Reimer founded in 1845. Read More...

12 Jun

Obstetrical anatomical model, German, possibly Bock-Steger

By Nautilus Antiques

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A great German obstetrical model, from the second half of 1800’s. It’s not branded but it definitely feels like a Bock-Steger production. Actually it comes from the University of Leipzig, where Karl Bock worked. It was stored in the house of a former professor for anatomy from Halle until last year and you can see in the photos its original conditions: I always love to see how such treasures can sleep for decades surviving oblivion, 2 World Wars, relocations… before being Read More...

07 Jun

Rare spirit fired locomotive of a Stirling No 1

By Hansord Antiques

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A fine late 19th century spirit fired steam locomotive 4.25″ gauge Stirling No 1, 4-2-2 Read More...

29 May

Anatomical model of the head by Marcus Sommer

By Nautilus Antiques

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A rare anatomical model of the head by Marcus Sommer (Germany), from the late 1800’s. Hand painted papier machè on wooden pedestal, hand written Italian labels, in perfect condition. Life size of the head, total height is 48 cm. Read More...

28 May

C1920 “Super-Echoskop” All-Metal Stethoscope

By M and R Gordon

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An near-mint “Super-Echoskop”, all-metal binaural stethoscope in its original labeled box.We have been unable to find the maker but the example on offer was retailed by Walter Fullenback in Jena. The scope complete and retains the diaphragm cover. The rubber ear pieces show slight deterioration, but otherwise it is superb condition Read More...

26 May

1930s Skeletal Traction Pin Set by Jetter & Scheerer

By M and R Gordon

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We had listed this set previously but without a specific description. Thanks to the kind help of orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Tom Karnezis, whom we paraphrase and quote below, we’ve learned that this a device employing skeletal traction pins to “keep the bones close to each other and at length allowing them to get “sticky” and heal in alignment and proper rotation. Skeletal traction pins were usually inserted at bedside to provide balanced skeletal traction.Once the bone heals with +?- Read More...

01 May

OPISOMETERS TO CHOOSE FROM

By TESSERACT

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Rolling Rules by the Dozen, German, c. mid-20th c., the 12-1/2″ x 11-3/4″ (32 x 30 cm) fabric-covered fitted wood case containing a salesman’s full diversity of 14 opisometers. Most have plated brass handles and mounts, and colored paper dials (recording Inches to Miles or Centimeters to Kilometers, or Nautical Miles, or Russian Verstes, etc.), and are two-sided. Each has a small rolling wheel geared to the hand(s), in order to measure, and convert, distances on a chart or Read More...

25 Apr

Wooden interference device with table E Leybolds

By Early Science

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Wooden interference device with table E Leybolds For visualizing lines via vibration e.g. with fine sand Table 10cm high ( 22X 12 cm ) Device 32 cm high in total with device 42 cm high Read More...

20 Apr

Antique Nuremberg Microscope c1800

By Curiotiques

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Offered for sale is an Antique Nuremberg Microscope from around 1790 to 1810. Nuremberg microscopes, were popular in Southern Germany during the 18th century and beginning of 19th century. This microscope for sale is in very good, working condition. The lens focus slider goes up and down and works as expected. The microscope is made using a timber (appears to be fruitwood) tripod stand, cardboard tubes covered on colored paper and shagreen (type of rough leather made from sting ray or sharkskin). The Read More...