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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...

01 Apr

Italian collection of 4 mushroom models, plaster and handpainted

By Nautilus Antiques

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A very nice collection of 4 mushroom models, Italy, ca. 1930-1940’s. These models were made to teach people which moshrooms are poisonous and which are eatable. Hig quality and carefully detailed and very realistic, handpainted plaster, height ca. 10-12 cm. In perfect condition, I can only notice an hairline in 1 model (please look at the pics) and one missin paper label (replaced with handwritten name). Read More...

17 Mar

Dutch East Indiaman cargo vessel hull model.

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A contemporary full hull model, a Dutch East Indiaman cargo vessel, built plank on frame. Model is decked, equipped and fully rigged. At this scale the ship measured 45 meter along the deck by 14 meter in the beam and an approximate tonnage of 1100 burden. The Dutch East India Company was founded in 1598 to open up trade with India and the Far East. Other countries had similar fleets operating around the world from the 17th-19th centuries, and as Read More...

21 Dec

Rare original autographed photo with a dedication of Guglielmo Marconi, in Rome March 1929.

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Rare original autographed photo with a dedication of Guglielmo Marconi, in Rome March 1929. original wood frame. 32 x 42 cm Very rare and interesting collectable piece. GUGLIELMO MARCONI (1874 – 1937) Born in Bologna, Italy, in 1874, Guglielmo Marconi was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist and inventor credited with the groundbreaking work necessary for all future radio technology. Through his experiments in wireless telegraphy, Marconi developed the first effective system of radio communication. In 1899, he founded the Marconi Telegraph Company. In Read More...

10 Dec

Spark Gap Transmitter C 1910

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An Antenna with 3 coupeling coils from Spark Gap Transmitter C 1910. The 3 coils have a different diameter with each length of transmitter. The following inscription are noted on the coil: 970 DVS5. The frame is made from mahogany and the coils can be folded open to each other. In good condition with measurements of 50 x 50 x 12 cm. There is two anchorages made to hang the coil on the wall. Look voor shop information on website page www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

20 Oct

Maritime: Superb early-19th-Century Sail Maker’s Seam Rubber

By M and R Gordon

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“Museum quality” is a term used much too casually in the antiques business but what we have here certainly qualifies for that accolade. The images show a very fine early 19th-century carved ebony seam rubber , the top and sides of the handle with expressive faces. The owner’s monogram (“R.W.”) is on the rubbing blade. Rubbers of this type were used for flattening seams on sails in preparation for sewing. This rubber was acquired in The Netherlands some Read More...