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Purchased in Italy, this continental European (Italian, French or Dutch), probably late 17th-century wooden single microscope comes with an oval case of wood covered in tan leather embossed with gold motifs. Objects to be viewed were held in the five holes within the circular revolving plate. The plate can be turned to bring each object into view in front of the bi-convex little lens under the eyecup. Unlike some other microscopes of this general design, the lens was placed Read More...

08 Oct

water turbine / tourniquet hydraulic

By Van Leest Antiques

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The water turbine ( tourniquet hydraulic) is connecting a revolving, vertical cylinder and 2 side tubes, each with a jet hole in the side walls. When this glass cylinder is filled with water, the water escapes through the jet holes and the reaction force rotates the structure. Not signed. Read More...

05 Oct

18th Century BURUCKER MAGNETIC GAME

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18th Century BURUCKER MAGNETIC GAME" THE FUNNY ZIP LINE - DIE WITZIGE TIROLERIN Exceptional German magnetic game circa 1790 made by Wilhelm BURUCKER in Nuremberg. Game of questions answers a little divinatory. Complete and in working order in very good used condition for its age 15 x 15 x 4.5cm---------------------------------- "JEU MAGNETIQUE XVIIIème BURUCKER" LA DROLE DE TYROLIENNE - DIE WITZIGE TIROLERIN Exceptionnel jeu magnetique allemand vers 1790 fabriqué par Wilhelm BURUCKER à Nuremberg. Jeu de questions réponses un peu divinatoires. Complet et en état de fonctionnement dans Read More...

02 Oct

Cased brass sighting level by Boehm dated 1797

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A cased brass sighting level by Andreas Boehme dated 1797. Made for establishing horizontal measures by hanging the instrument on a line, these were used in surveying and mining and were sometimes affixed to instruments such as the graphometer or theodolite to establish level planarity. Contained within original case with makers signature and stamps, original plumb bob with historic thread, and fine patina, the instrument features the typical German punched numbering of the 18th century. Andreas Boehm is mentioned by Read More...

24 Sep

A GOOD WOODEN NUREMBERG MICROSCOPE

By Alpha et Omega

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A good wooden Nuremberg microscope of the rarer shape “a chapelle”. Late 18th-early 19th century Dimension: 21,5cm (8 ½”) close; 28cm (11”) extended. This microscope is made entirely in wood with the exception of the body tube, draw-tube and eyepiece which are cardboard covered with paper and capped with wooden rings. Screwed eye-cap and objective screwed cover are present. It has an eye lens, field lens and objective. It comes together a wooden slide with 3 preparates. Rare model of the famous wooden Nuremberg microscope toys, Read More...

24 Sep

Wax dissected head model

By Van Leest Antiques

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A German wax sagitaal dissected model of the head, Circa 1910. It showing nerves, arteries, veins and muscles of the head with paper numbered labels. Read More...

23 Sep

Bock Steger skin model

By Van Leest Antiques

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An early Bock-Steger Skin model. The model is in good condition. After collaborating with Carl Ernst Bock, Franz Josef Steger (1845-1938) also worked with the professor Wilhelm His (1831-1904). Before these collaborations, his earlier models are signed Franz Joseph Steger. The piece is not signed by F.J. Steger; So I believe that the model is made under his collaboration with C. E. Bock. Therfor this model is dated circa 1870- 1874. Read More...

23 Sep

Struycken monochord

By Van Leest Antiques

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The Struycken monochord instrument was used for the hearing limit for air- and boneconductivity. The box is signed by “struycken-h. Pfau, Berlin”. It is about 1900 and in rather good condition. Measurements 57 cm x 17 cm x 2,5 cm. Read More...

18 Aug

Wheatstone bridge with the makers name E.Leybolds Germany

By Early Science

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Wheatstone bridge with the makers name E.Leybolds Germany Also with the plaque of seller P.J.Kipp & sons Delft Holland ca 100 years old Size of the ebonised wooden base plate 65 X 14 cm In completely intact and working condition, will be well packaged and sent by registered mail, no extra shipping costs Read More...

23 Jul

Early Tourmanile Tongs for the determination of crystal geometry in optical mineralogy, ca. 1860

By Gilgamesh

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Tourmaline is a crystalline boron silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminum, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone, and the gemstone can be found in various colors. Tourmaline crystals are highly birefringent, a crystallographic feature resulting in the split of a ray of light crossing the crystal outside its optical axis into an ordinary and an extraordinary ray, being polarized at right angles to each other. However, the E-ray is rapidly Read More...

20 Jul

C1909 Silver Cigarette Case with Bleriot Monoplane

By M and R Gordon

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We are offering a silver cigarette case with an enamel insert showing a Bleriot XI monoplane. This was the airplane in which Henri Bleriot was the first person to fly across the English Channel–a feat he accomplished on July 25th 1909. The case is of the same vintage. It has German guarantee marks and a “935” quality number; sterling at “925” is of lesser quality. No condition issues but the elastic bands that held the cigarettes in place have Read More...

16 Jul

18th century medicinal travel pharmacy chest

By Early Science

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18th century medicinal travel pharmacy chest these types of chests were used on expeditions in the 18th century by horse or by ship This rare box contains 6 completely intact bottles with a plant painting on 4 sides, and 2 tin cans Box 13 Inch X 10 Inch X 8 Inch ( 33 X 25 X 20 Cm ) bottles 5.5 Inch high honey laudanum and digitalis were well-known examples of medicines that were taken with them This rare box Read More...