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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...

Equinoctial Sundial in silver signed Johaan Martin C 1680

Silver and gilt-brass equinoctial sundial signed Johaan Martin in Augsbourg. Octogonal silver plate, supported by three turned legs , containing a compass indicates four cardinal point( Sept Or Me Oc) Brass latitude arc is divided 0 to 90. Gilt-brass plumb bob support shaped and decorated with leaf design. Compass base engraved with a table of latitudes. Black octogonal original case.   Read More...

Ross monocular and Goerz monocular.

Two monoculars: An early 20th century 4.5″ long prismatic monocular, signed ‘Ross, London, No 24868’. On the bottom shoulder is a military arrow, ‘1908. No4365’. It has a twist focus which works from a spiral groove inside the eye piece . In good condition giving a good clear image when viewing. Magnification 8.5 x. The other signed ‘C.P. Goerz, Berlin’ with engraved foliate scrolls around the signature. Focussing is with lever rack and pinion. Overall length is 82 mm. It has Read More...

Microscope Slide Preparation Turntable Frey ca 1880

Microscope Slide Preparation Turntable Frey ca 1880 Turn Tables consist of circular revolving discs embossed with concentric and arranged with a mechanism for securing the slide upon which an object is to be mounted.  They are employednot only for centering the slide, object and cover glass, but also for applying the cement in circles about the mounted body and building raised cement cells, etc. 21cm X 9 cm X 10 cm.Wil be well packaged and sent by register mail. Read More...

~RARE and FINE ASMUS’ SIDEROSCOPE by RICHARD SITTE, BRESLAU, GERMANY (OPHTHALMIC)~

A rare and fine Asmus’ Sideroscope by Richard Sitte, Breslau, Germany c. 1900. Museum quality piece and only slightly modified as the original electromagnet obviously failed and was discarded. Wonderful mahogany/rosewood, brass and glass construction on three adjustable legs. Ophthalmic instruments/additional magnets included. This instrument was used for the magnetic detection and removal of iron and steel filings from the eye using a compass needle enclosed in a glass tube, suspended by a silken thread (intact). The downfall of the Read More...