Comments Off on 19th-century sign for a mesmerist: PROF. MITCHELL MAGNETIC HEALER
A very rare 19th-century sign for a mesmerist: “PROF. MITCHELL MAGNETIC HEALER”**. Sand-ground tin with gilt lettering on a batten.Length 30” or 75 cms. Animal magnetism was another term for mesmerism, and Prof. Mitchell was a practitioner. This sign was found in Connecticut and gives every indication of being American.***
**It is possible that “Prof Mitchell” is the doctor whose life and work are discussed in the following two links:
https://books.google.com/books?id=9cs9AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA363&lpg=PA363&dq=Professor+John+Kearsley+Mitchell+and+mesmerism&source=bl&ots=AaP66poqEA&sig=6fWQCk6S5tzhtKKjvHB19gPyvOc&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwidg5mBw6HbAhVPrlkKHR-VA7sQ6AEIMDAB#v=onepage&q=Professor%20John%20Kearsley%20Mitchell%20and%20mesmerism&f=false
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kearsley_Mitchell
**From Wiki:
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Comments Off on Three Pre-WW2 Opthalmodynamometers
We are offering three cased opthalmodyamometers ( aka tonometers) that were used for measuring ocular pressure to screen for glaucoma. On the left in the first image is a Baillart Tonometer, with a stop, in its original case, which was introduced in France in 1923. The instrument is marked “MADE IN FRANCE”. $95.00. In the center is McLeans Tonometer, first introduced in the USA in 1919; this example was made by Meyrowitz. Unlike the more widely used Schiotz,which it Read More...
Comments Off on Odd Volumes of the Journal of the Franklin Institute a Gift to the Society for the Encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce
Eleven copies of the Journal New Series Vols 1,2,8,16,18,26= 1828,31,35,36,40 and Third Series vols 8,9,10,16,26 1844-53
The covers are in the most part distressed,detached or missing, but the text and plates are complete.
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American open crank, hand cranked generator/dynamo on softwood base.
Manufacturer unknown but dating from 1900-1920.
Patina commensurate with age.
Chip to wood base.
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American Standard Haemacytometer w. Levy Counting Chamber and Neubauer Double Ruling. Retains leather covered case and original labeled-cardboard box. Read More...
Comments Off on A Group of Five C1900 Portable American Burglar Alarms
A group of American portable burglar alarms made between 1889 and 1924. While these could be used in a domestic setting they were often bought by travelers to secure their hotel room doors and dresser drawers. All in working order. Sold individually or as a group.
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A S.S. White Dental MF’G Co set with Moulds for the manufacture of gold crowns , Circa 1880-1900. Innovated by Dr. Geo W. Melotte’s Improved gold crown Dies. In boxwood case and complete. Circa 1880. Measurements case 15 x 8 x 3,5 cm.
Look for shop information on website page www.vanleestantiques.com
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Comments Off on 19th-Century Microtome Knife with Ebony Handle
A fine quality late-19th-century microtome knive with heave triangular blade and checkered ebony handle in original wooden case. 8″ in length.
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Comments Off on Four Early-20th Century Anesthesia Masks
Four early-20th-century anesthesia masks for chloroform or ether. Top-left: Esmarch variant; top right : classic Esmarch; bottom left :Yankauer; bottom right: Schimmelbusch.
Easmarch Variant in upper-left has been sold.
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Comments Off on “The Electro-Galvanic Generators”: quack belt
Rare electro-galvanic belt manufactured in South Berwick, Maine by Eugene W. Ball. According to the attached piece of advertising there is little that it would not cure! Length: .25″.
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