North America Archives - Page 9 of 18

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A fine set of Murphy’s bone drills and universal brace with multiple additions from the KNY Scheerer catalogue of 1915. Used for trepanation, this nickel set was $42.50 without the additional 6 reamers (at $3.50 each), the extra bits (elevator, etc.) and the 10 bone plates (some blued, others plated @ $.50 each) totalling close to $100 at that time. Factoring in for inflation and depreciation of the US dollar, this equates to $3000 US today ! Wooden finger jointed Read More...

16 Jun

Sotheby’s Auction Catalogue, January 10 2001-The Magnificent Scientific Library of Joseph A Freilich (All book sales go to Medecins sans Frontiere charity)

By Fletcher

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Sotheby’s catalogue,475 pages, 569 lots, Fully illustrated Read More...

08 May

Late 19th C. Bausch & Lomb Microscope Camera Lucida

By M and R Gordon

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A late 19th cased camera lucida for use with a microscope by Bausch & Lomb in its original signed case. The back of the mirror is also signed and both pieces have the same serial number. Instrument is in excellent condition. The case shows restoration, including the hinge, which is in working order. Length of case: 7.25 inches or 18cm approx. Read More...

18 Apr

Gilded Mid-19th C. Amputation Saw by Goulding, NY

By M and R Gordon

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A fine example of a scarce American, mid-19th-century, amputation saw with a gilt-brass handle and frame cast in the Baroque style. The frame is lightly struck “GOULDING & CO/NEW YORK ” on both sides. Total length: 13.75″ or 34 cm. approx. There are lines of light corrosion where the blade joins the frame; o/w the saw is in very good condition. The original gilding remains remarkably bright after more than a century and a half. Dating from the 1840s/1850s, Read More...

15 Apr

Bartlett’s Binaural Stethoscope

By M and R Gordon

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Bartett’s c1880s binaural stethoscope by “TIEMANN & CO/N.YORK.” We’ve had examples of Camman, Knight and Denison binaural stethoscopes but never previously a Bartlett. It is in very good condition but lacks the hard-rubber ear pieces. The cut is from the 1889 Tiemann Armamentarium Read More...

08 Apr

Hermann’s 1907 Patent Surgical Instrument Holder

By M and R Gordon

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A very rare example of Hermann’s surgical-instrument holder, which was patented in the US on October 8, 1907, and is so marked. This finely crafted case and holder includes all the instruments necessary for minor surgery. It could be carried in a doctor’s bag, pocket or key ring and was easily sterilized. Each instrument could be removed from the holder and inserted in the holder, which also served as a handle–see third image. It is complete and in excellent Read More...

27 Mar

Unusual C1900 Metal-Mounted False Teeth

By M and R Gordon

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An unusual set of C1900 metal-mounted false teeth. The teeth are porcelain. The metal has not bee tested but may be German Silver. These teeth were found in the USA but that is all we can say about their country of origin. No condition issues. Read More...

23 Feb

Four C1900 Pocket-Nasal Inhalers

By M and R Gordon

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A nice selection of late 19th and early 20th century American pocket inhalers for asthma and nasal congestion. Read More...

31 Jan

~UNUSED FILAR EYEPIECE MICROMETER-SPENCER, BUFFALO~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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New old stock filar eyepiece micrometer by Spencer, Buffalo in original card case with pivoting lock. Never used, labelled “Spencer, Buffalo, Orthoscopic, 10X” this black enamel and stainless/bright/nickel steel accessory is the finest you will see for some time. No flaws and cased. c.1930-50. Vernier. Hairs intact. Case is 4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches. Collar ID is 24 mm. (slightly variable to 1 inch). Read More...

22 Jan

The Sum-Up Slide Rule, The New Amazing Slide Rule

By Fletcher

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“Your Calculations made a Pleasure Instead of a Headache”-Uncommon American Slide rule in good condition with original envelope and paper instruction sheet-adds,subtracts,converts fractions of an inch, decimals of an inch, millimeters. Made by the Sum-Up Slide Rule Co. New York. Read More...

16 Jan

The Lightning Portable Adding Machine with Automatic Clearance

By Fletcher

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An example of the Lightning Adding Machine in unused condition, with original box,instructions, stylus and desk stand-made by the ‘Lightning Adding Machine Co. Inc Los Angeles, California Read More...

12 Jan

Palmer’s Computing Scale

By Fletcher

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An example of Palmer’s Computing scale,heavy duty card in good condition-with a rather scruffy but complete set of paper instructions. The cover is very distressed and and the spine is detached. inserted in the cover is an unrelated chsrt ‘analytical table of mechanical movements’. The cover is embossed ‘Fuller’s Computing Telegraph’ Read More...