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23 Oct

Civil War period 1861/1865 amputation knives

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Four large primitive Civil War period 1861/1865 amputation knives, one has a double-function saw on one side and a knife on the other, one with maker’s mark and two with the owner’s initials, will be securely packaged and sent by registered mail. Dimensions: 65, 60, 44, and 42 cm long.  Read More...
22 Oct

Coddington Microscope Pendant Set In Silver Housing, Late 19th Century

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The housing does not bear a hallmark, indicating that it likely has a non-British origin. However, I have analyzed it using an X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer and determined that it contains approximately 92% silver by weight. The precise elemental composition will be provided to the buyer. The magnification is quite impressive, and the resolving power is good for the period.  Read More...
17 Oct

Rare Cuff-Styled Microscope by a Dutch maker, ca. 1760

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The original Cuff microscope emerged around 1745 and gained significant popularity, largely thanks to the efforts, writings and patronage of Henry Baker. Since the microscope was never patented—a complicated process in the 18th century—numerous copies quickly appeared, made by other English manufacturers as well as by some continental European makers in countries where microscopes were popular, including France, the Netherlands and German Lands. These imitations retained the core concept of Cuff’s design while incorporating local ideas that had already influenced Read More...
17 Oct

Brass semi protractor forming square signed at the back Dominicus Lusuerg F. Romae 1701

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Brass semi protractor forming square signed at the back « Dominicus Lusuerg F. Romae 1701 ». On the top a scale from 0 to 180 degrees doubled with a scale of polygons 12-4-12. At the bottom a linear scale graduated from – 10 to + 50 named “Scala”. At the back the signature « Dominicus Lusuerg F. Romae 1701 » with three lovely decors of acanthus leaves in volute.  In a modern case made by the previous owner. Dimensions: –        Semi protractor : 11,9 cm long x Read More...
06 Oct

Vintage F. Koristka of Milan – Brass Monocular Microscope – circa 1920s, Cased

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Offered for sale is a nice example of a brass-era instrument by Italian makers F. Koristka of Milan.   F Koristka (Milan, Italy) – source Microscope Museum Francesco Koristka, Italian of Polish descent, was a maker of microscopes, cameras and other medical and scientific instruments that traded at Via S. Vittore 47 (1880 – 1895), Via Guiseppe Revere 2 (1896 – c1920), Corso Vittorio Emanuele 30 (1930s), and Via Ampere (1970s), Milan, Italy. The firm was founded in the early 1880s and Read More...
04 Oct

The Seed Microscope, ca. 1850

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During the Enlightenment era and the Age of Exploration, science gained popularity among the public, who were becoming more literate and interested in education and knowledge. This growing interest contributed to the development of print culture and the spread of scientific learning. In Britain, organizations such as the Royal Institution were established to promote the introduction and dissemination of useful mechanical inventions and improvements. These organizations also aimed to teach the application of science to everyday life through philosophical Read More...
03 Oct

Description of the Eise Eisinga Planetarium – 1851

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SWINDEN (van Jan Hendrik), Description of the Rijks-Planetarium in Franeker from 1773 to 1780, published and revised by, Schoonhoven, van Nooten, 18518vo of VIII, 164 pages and a very large folded plate; modern half-black cloth with corners.Third edition, expanded, the last early edition, of the illustrated description of the oldest planetarium in the world still in operation, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “Located in a modest house in the historic center of Franeker, the Koninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium Read More...
01 Oct

Italian Dental Spittoon, C 1880.

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An Italian Spittoon for dental use, C 1880. There is a tap and a Lamp construction on the Spittoon. The spittoon is made from Porcelain and is signed by “Ozonita, Patent no 17383/10”. Height 120 cm. The first spittoon designed for dental use was recorded in 1828 Paris. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...
28 Sep

An Early Mid-17th Century Pocket Bone Fixed Focus Galilean Telescope/Spyglass

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Between the late 17th century and the first half of the 18th century, pocket-sized optical compendia gained popularity. Initially, around the second half of the 17th century, these included small Galilean telescopes, often made from bovine metatarsal bones and sometimes from wood. Archaeological excavations have uncovered such items, all dating to the 17th century and found in contexts from the mid-17th to early 18th centuries, primarily in Dutch or English settings. Many of these telescopes are linked to maritime Read More...
27 Sep

Teaching model of a hand fire pump,

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Teaching model of a hand fire pump, approx. 100 years old.Dimensions of base plate: 25 x 15 cm. Total height: 30 cm. To ensure safe and damage-free shipping, the glassware can be easily removed with screws, packaged securely, and sent by registered mail. Price is including shipping Read More...
27 Sep

Teaching model of a hand pump

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Teaching model of a hand pump, approx. 100 years old, in good working order and in good condition. For safe and damage-free shipping, the glassware can be easily removed. It will be sent by registered mail and well packaged.Dimensions of base plate: 16 x 10 cm, total height 47 cm. Price is including Shipping  Read More...
18 Sep

An Italian Lusverg-type brass protractor, circa 1700

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An brass Italian protractor very similar to the Lusverg-family production with the little additional arm and the scale “Schala” engraved on the lower part of the instrument. For a very similar example see the large Lusverg set at the Galileo Museum in Firenze : https://catalogue.museogalileo.it/gallery/BoxMathematicalInstrumentsInv243244247.html Even unsigned, the type of the number and the general shape could confirm the Lusverg production. The instrument measures 11,8x8cm. Some traces on the brass but generally in excellent condition. Read More...
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