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German artificial leech.

An German artificial leech in case with 4 extra knives in a sterilisation box. I dated this one 1930 and is made in Germany. The maker’s logo with  the print on the case is not familiar to me. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com  Read More...

Anatomical sagitale intersection of eyeball c 1900

An unique view of the anatomical sagitale intersection of eyeball. It gives the anatomical structures of the eye with the operation of the lens.  There is also the cornea, the iris, optic eye muscles and blood vessels demonstrated. Signed on the back with a school stamp from germany. Dimensions 33.5 x 38.5 x 5 cm. Look for shop information on websitewww.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

HAND-HELD COMPASS

  HAND-HELD COMPASS, German for the English market, c. 1800, signed “Neues Polar S..el im Freien von Joh. Konrad Böhmländer Mechaniker in Nürnberg.” The fine turned wood cell is 4″ (10 cm) in diameter, set on one side with a colored print of children at play, and on the other with a floral print with German directionals, surrounding the glazed compass with its colored 32-point rose, directionals printed in English, and magnetic declination of 18° West. Condition is good, the Read More...

~HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT ZEISS STAND V- DANCER-1882 (AMENDED)~

A fine and historically important Carl Zeiss, Jena.  Stativ (Stand) V #5945 puchased by J. B. Dancer 18/10/1882. Theoretically, this microscope was purchased by Dancer for the newly formed Manchester Microscopical Society c. 1880. Standing 12 inches (31 cm) tall, it initially came with every conceivable option of the day, including Abbe’s substage illuminator and a miniature, rotating  turret of stackable objectives. Rarely used, with the only signs of wear being on the stage. Now for the rest of the story. Read More...

Taraxacum flower no 119 model, R. Brendel

A Taraxacum flower no 119 model, R. Brendel. The label gives the following description: No 119 / Taraxacum vulgare Schrk. XIX. 1 / Dandelion / Löwenzahn Blüthenstand Einzelblüthen. / Dete di Cane o radi chiella / pissenlif dent de hon. / Compositae vergr. 8 – 16 fach. 51 cm high and in good condition. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

Ulmus Campestris by R. Brendel, no 54.

An Ulmus Campestris model by R. Brendel, no 54. The label gives: “No 54 / Ulmus Campestris L V. 2. flos/ Ulmus Rüster / Ulmaceae / Vergr. 30 fach / Gesetzlich geschützt / R. Brendel Berlin”. In good condition and 57 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

Ranunclus neris or buttercup by R. Brendel, C 1890.

The ranunclus neris or buttercup was made by robert brendel in germany, second half of the 19th century, polychrome papier mache on turned ebonist base with the printed maker’s label. The retailer was merkelbach & co, amsterdam. 39 cm high. Look for shop information on website www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

Equisetum No 4 model, Robert Brendel

Brendel Equisetum model No 4, Female prothallium XXIV.L, with various stages of archegoniam development and emerging young plant, enlargement 100x. The retailer was Merkelbach & Co, Amsterdam. 48 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com  Read More...

Lathyrus ( Pisum Savitum) model, Robert Brendel

A Lathyrus ( Pisum Savitum) model shaped by Robert Brendel, circa 1880. Brendel (1821-1898) started on the middle of the 19th century a factory for botanical flower shaped in Breslau. This flower model is very detailed and has many parts which can be taken off the flowerstem. The retailer was Jac Swilders / hulpmiddelen voor school /  Amsterdam. Height 49 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com  Read More...

Brassica Napus Brendel flower model

An Brendel Brassica Napus flower model. The model is restored and reference no 18 model conform the Brendel Catalogue/Price list from 1913-1914. the model is 49 cm high and in good condition. The retailer was Merkelbach & co / Amsterdam Read More...

Brendel Phasolus vulgaris model

A Brendel Phasolus vulgaris model. Germinating bean, 8 times enlarge, dissectible and young plant with still adhering cotyledons. 44 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com  Read More...

Brendel Triticum model, C 1890

An early anatomical flower model made by Robert Brendel. This model is an enlarge model of the Triticum Vulgare . The model has number 11 and is 30 times enlarge. There some extra labels on the base as there is “Robert Brendel / Berlin W /  Kurfurstendamm”. 40 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...