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Very Rare Dutch brass pocket optical instrument in his cylindric original red leather box. late 18th century signed by “H.v.Laun fecit Amsterd.” (Hartog van Laun)Here a really interesting discovery of this unusual optical instrument signed: “H.v.Laun fecit Amsterd.” It seems to be a small achromatic brass pocket telescope with three objectives lenses (one missing and one chipped) and one eyepiece lens, fitted in a small laquered brass tube with telescopic sliding moving focusing. (see all detailed photos) The three objectives lenses are screwed one Read More...

12 Dec

Dutch J.A.M. Bekking Aneroïde Barometer. C 1870

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A Dutch Holosteric (Anoroid) Barometer by Retailer J.A.M. Blekking ( 1826-1906) Rotterdam. The silver dial in a brass case gives the following scale from 63 to 80 with the text from “STORM – V. Regen – R. wind – VERANDERLIJK – Mooi W. Bestendig – ZEER DROOG”. On the back you find the signature of manufacture: PHNB which means Paul,Hulot, Naudet et Cie Barometers. The were very fine instrument makers. Diameter 17 cm and 5 cm depth. Bekking made and Read More...

13 Oct

Italian Analemmatic Portable Sundial in case.

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ITALIAN ANALEMMATIC PORTABLE SUNDIAL. Circa first half 18th century, Brass, for a latitude of 46 degrees and 20 minutes (Northern Italy). The rectangular dual dial plate measures 15 x 19cm. The plate is engraved around three edges with an horizontal hour scale, with subdivision per quarter, from V am to VII pm. There is on the other side a semi-elliptical hour scale divided from 4 am to 8 pm, with a subdivision per quarter as well, combined with a rectangular Zodiac calendar Read More...

13 Oct

Elsevier terrestrial Umbrella-Globe. C 1880

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Textile nature terrestrial umbrella globe by Elzevier . The Cartouch gives: “De Elsevier – Globe Naar De Nieuwste Bronnen Bewerkt Onder Toezight Van Dr. G. J. Dozy, Gratis – Premie Het Boek Der Reizen En Ontdekkingen Rotterdam. Publishers – Society Elsevier.” Foldable textile globe with umbrella system, 1881. Height 70 cm, diameter 40 cm.Given as premium at the then latest book edition of Jules Verne, for Dutch readers edited by Dozy, published by Elsevier. Inspired after Betts’ New Portable Read More...

29 Mar

Drum microscope in original case.

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This is an all brass, drum microscope in original case. The microscope has a heavy brass base that encloses the single-sided illuminating mirror. The microscope body , and together they are supported by a solid pillar attached at the back of the base. There is only one focus mechanism to move the tube in his body. The bullseye is there, even 4 objectives, Forceps and scissor. Dimension mahogany case 24 x 15x 9 cm. Look for shop information on website Read More...

15 Jan

FOSSIL FISH from BOLCA (Verona-Italy)

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FOSSIL FISH from BOLCA (Verona-Italy) Rare Berybolcensis leptacanthus Agassiz, 1833 Lutetian Eocene The order Beryciformes, a poorly understood group, is represented in Monte Bolca with at least two species: Eoholocentrum and Berybolcensis, both from the subfamily Holocentrinae or squirrelfish (L. Sorbini, 1984). Both species seemed to be largely or entirely nocturnal and lived in deep marine waters; their eyes are amazingly large. DIMENSION: fish 13cm, stone 16,5x10cm THE PRESENT SPECIMEN COME FROM AN OLD COLLECTION, POSSIBLY FROM 19th CENTURY (see preparation technique). PLEASE ASK FOR FURTHER PHOTOS OR DETAIL Read More...

06 Dec

Hottentote Venus – Steatopygie model

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An model of a Hottentote Venus – Steatopygie model coming out the collection of H.G. van Horn (Bruxelles), cabinet the curiosites. Sarah Baartman (before 1790 – 29 December 1815), was the most well known of at least two Khoikhoi women who, due to their large buttocks, were exhibited as freak show attractions in 19th-century Europe under the name Hottentot Venus—”Hottentot” was the then current name for the Khoi people, now considered an offensive term, and “Venus” referred to the Roman Read More...

06 Oct

Brass wire Besicles, 17th century

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An early 17th century besicles bent out brass wire, that the glass rim is slightly eroded. The brass strips are on either side of the nose with a thin brass wire to the rest of the frame fastened, so that the possible replacement of a besiclesglas can be easily detached. The besicles has been unearthed in Amsterdam by J. Baart. Read More...

13 Sep

Determinate inflorescences Catkin model by Logia.

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Tsjecho slowakian, botanical model of a cymose inflorencense Raceme. Produced by atsjecho-slowakian factory called logia in the beginning of the last century. The material of which it is made is painted woodThe model is no: 6211 kventenstvi (inflorescence), Broznovite racemosni, Jehněda (catkin) model . 57cm height. Look for shop information on website www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

13 Sep

Determinate inflorescences Racime model by Logia.

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Tsjecho slowakian, botanical model of a cymose inflorencense Panicle. Produced by a tsjecho-slowakian factory called Logia in the beginning of the last century. The material of which it is made is painted wood. The label on the wooden pedestal is printed canvas. The model is no: 6208 kventenstvi (inflorescence), Broznovite racemosni, model Hrozen Jednoduchy(Bunch Of Awesome). 57cm height. An inflorescence is a group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem that is composed of a main branch or a Read More...

13 Sep

Determinate inflorescences compound Cyme model by Logia.

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Tsjecho slowakian, botanical model of a cymose inflorencense (dychasium). Produced by a Tsjecho-slowakian factory called Logia in the beginning of the last century. The material of which it is made is painted wood. The label on the wooden pedestal is printed canvas. The model is no: 6224 kventenstvi (inflorescence), vrcholikovite cymosni, model ‘vidlan vrcholiku’ (two-pronged fork), the two side-branches are the continuation of the mother-branch. 57cm height. An inflorescence is a group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem Read More...

26 Apr

Dutch Cornscale, 19th century

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A brass Dutch ned 1/2 Head Cornscale. Cornscales are known since the 18th century and were usually made in four sizes: 1-half-quarter-round head. Usually they are related to the voormetrieke pounds and measures of capacity of Groningen and Amsterdam: the centres in the cereals trade. There are several hallmarks on the barrel, zie pictures. In 1820, at the introduction of the metric system, new corn scales marketed by 1 Ned head (litres), 1/2 Ned head (1/2 litres), 2 Ned Read More...