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Wooden interference device with table E Leybolds

Wooden interference device with table E Leybolds For visualizing lines via vibration e.g. with fine sand Table 10cm high ( 22X 12 cm ) Device 32 cm high in total with device 42 cm high  Read More...

Antique Nuremberg Microscope c1800

Offered for sale is an Antique Nuremberg Microscope from around 1790 to 1810.   Nuremberg microscopes, were popular in Southern Germany during the 18th century and beginning of 19th century.   This microscope for sale is in very good, working condition.  The lens focus slider goes up and down and works as expected.  The microscope is made using a timber (appears to be fruitwood) tripod stand, cardboard tubes covered on colored paper and shagreen (type of rough leather made from sting ray or sharkskin). The Read More...

Eight Steidl Photograph Catalogues

Eight photograph catalogues by Steidl Read More...

18 or early 19 th century German Mememto Mori (todlein )

18 or early 19 th century German Mememto Mori (todlein )These were taken on trips in the 18 and 19 century by explorer travelers , as a talisman to protect them from contagious disease , and remind you that you can die .In very good condition with beautiful patina on the box and bone skull Size 14 cm (5.5 inch )long Read More...

EARLY 19TH CENTURY MARINERS COMPASS BY JOHN BRAHAM

SHIPPING BY FEDEX, PARCEL FORCE, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email:  [email protected] Read More...

Fine example of Prof. Arthur von Hippel’s c1891 clockwork corneal trephine

A fine example of Prof Arthur von Hippel’s (1841-1916) clockwork corneal trephine, complete in fine mechanical and cosmetic condition with its original labeled hard case. This instrument was introduced by Hippel in 1891. Length of case: 4″ or 10cm.    Hipple was important figure in 19th century ophthalmology, especially in relation to keroplasty (aka: corneal transplantation).  See excerpt below:  “The German professor, Arthur von Hippel (1841-1916),[1] who developed a number of graft instruments including a clockwork trephine, advocated lamellar xenografts, Read More...

SOLD – Antique Carl Zeiss Model 1a Microscope & Polarising Accessories – c1888, Cased

Offered for sale is a really nice example of an antique Carl Zeiss of Jena, Germany monocular stand 1a microscope standing on a horseshoe foot in black enamel and lacquered brass finish.  According to my Zeiss instrument dating sources, manufacture was in 1888 with the instrument carrying serial number 12793.  Examination of the Zeiss order book shows that this stand 1a was supplied to George Mason Opticians of Glasgow on 29 December 1888.  It’s also very nice to see Read More...

~FLAWLESS LEITZ STUDENT MONOCULAR~

Very fine 11 inch (14 inches fully racked) monocular in bright brass c.1889. Serial number 14129 stamped on the foot and case. Four objectives, five oculars in mahogany case with chip to leading edge (13 x 7 x 7 inches). Double nosepiece, fine adjustment to rear of pillar (in 1/100 micrometer divisions). Geared and swinging substage with iris and Abbe-type condenser. Stage clips intact. Rarely used. Perfect golden lacquer. A finer example rarely seen. No key. Read More...

~FINE LEITZ BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE c. 1930~

Although not cased, this fine instrument is the pinnacle in optics for the era. Standing 12.5 inches tall (15  inches racked up), it is a pleasing combination of black enamel and golden, bright brass with square mechanical stage and Abbe-type substage condenser. Four signed objectives marked 7a, 6 , 3 and 1. Quadruple objective turret. A couple of minor chips to the black horseshoe base. Full horizontal adjustment to accomodate eye distance. Two matching oculars. Flawless double sided mirror. Mechanically Read More...

Jetter & Scheerer C1930 Orthopedic Set

Jetter & Scheerer, C1930 Orthopedic Set. Set appears to be largely complete. Dimensions: 18.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 inches. It was produced by Jetter & Scheerer and retailed by Bott & Walla in Munich. No apparent condition issues. Read More...

Brass and steel pair of dividers by the Pelican instrumentmaker, Germany, circa 1720-1730

A good pair of dividers made in brass and steel bearing the intriguing instrumentmaker’s mark, a Pelican. We know that this mark was used by a German maker but we don’t know who. I owned a folding rule with the date 1721, so we can date this pair of dividers circa 1710-1730. The instrument is in fine condition, the point not reduced. 11cm lenght. Read More...

Two full brass dividers by Adolf Deinert, Nuremberg, c.1740

A set of two rare full brass German pair of dividers bearing the hallmark of the famous weightmaker from Nuremberg, the wheel, Adolf Deinert. These two full brass pair of dividers measure 10,7cm and 7,5cm lenght. The points are not reduced and the instruments are in genuine condition. A rare German signature on pairs of dividers. Read More...