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Cased in original box with two separate knives Germany 1920. Measurements 33 x 8 x 5,5 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

10 Dec

Two early 19th century spring lancets

By WissenschaftlichesKabinet

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Probably German, early 19th century Two brass and steel spring lancets in the original leather covered case. untouched original condition. Read More...

30 Nov

15 x 60 binoculars by Carl Zeiss Wien

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A pair of early 20th century Austrian Army 15 x 60 binoculars by Carl Zeiss Vienna. Marked: M 8/12 Z Doppelfernrohr 15 fach. Marked with rare later Bundeswappen coat of arms, HV (Heeresverwaltung) No. 37, and dated 1931. For more images see our website: https://www.hatchwellantiques.co.uk/optics/binoculars/15-x-60-binoculars-by-zeiss-wien-detail Read More...

22 Sep

A Trio of Lebensweckers

By M and R Gordon

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Three Lebenswecker counter-irritant devices: two in the classic Baunscheidt form, the third a very rare variant in brass. From the left in the first image: 1) A classic Lebenswecker in ebonized wood with steel needles. SOLD 2. A very rare variant of the Lebenswecker in brass with steel needles. Probably a pirated version by a manufacturer attempting to capitalize on the success of Baunscheidt’s “invention”. $395.00 3) A classic Lebenswecker in ebonized wood with steel needles Most Lebensweckers are unmarked but this Read More...

01 Sep

Instruments of Destruction: Two C1875 Braun Cranial Perforators

By M and R Gordon

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Two Braun cranial perforators, both with ebony handles. Maker is Katsch, working in Munich. Katsch began operation in 1865 and we believe that the perforators were made not long after that date. These gruesome instruments were, of course, used for cranial evacuation, necessitated by a still-born fetus having to be removed from the uterus. The straight example is 14.5″ or 36.25cm as shown. Read More...

31 Aug

Seibert microscope fitted case, early 20th c.

By Gilgamesh

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An original case for a Seibert microscope, measuring 23.5 x 15 x 8 cm., externally coated with brown leatherette with the gilded logo of W & H Seibert Wetzlar. Internally the case is coated with purple velvet. A white metal plaque between the two lockers is signed Lautenschläger GMBH Berlin N 39. This medical engineering company, still active today, was established in 1888. They were the retailers of this specific microscope that is missing now from the case. In case Read More...

16 Jul

Anatomical tongue model by Somso

By Van Leest Antiques

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An anatomical model of the tongue, in two parts and on a stand and made by Somso. Made from painted plaster and shows the muscles, sublingual gland, nerves, vena, papillae, epiglottus and Hyoid bone. 33 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

01 Jul

Anatomical Heart model, Bock Steger, C 1890 by retailer Vallardi

By Van Leest Antiques

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A nice Anatomical plaster heart model, probably by Bock Steger, on an original base with the retailer’s name: Antonio Vallardi Editore – Roma Milano Napoli – Arredo scolastico. The model consist of three polychrome painted parts and is in good condition. Circa 1890 Measurements 30 x 25 x 17 cm high. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

01 Jun

Siren MAX KOHL Circa 1880.

By Early Science

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Siren MAX KOHL Circa 1880. In perfect working condition. When air is forced from a bellows into the bottom, it coincide with other holes in the rotor and cause it to spin at high speed,. These holes emitting a very loud whining sound.blows out of a series of angled holes in the top of the air chamber. With the original wooden storage foot in total 25 cm (10 inch) High Max Kohl Chemnitz was founded in 1876 and one Read More...

16 Apr

Botanical Beta vulgaris (beet) model

By Van Leest Antiques

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An botanical anatomical model of the Beta Vulgaris (Rübe), which is equal to a beet. It is made in Germany, possible by Osterloh around 1920. The magnification is around 30 times. Measurements: 42 x 28 x 21 cm. Read More...

21 Mar

ELEGANT EARLY LONG-ARM PLOTTING PROTRACTOR

By TESSERACT

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EARLY LONG-ARM PLOTTING PROTRACTOR, probably German, 17th / 18th century. This finely crafted brass semicircular protractor is 4-1/8″ (10.5 cm) wide, with 0-90-0 scale divided every degree and punch-numbered every 10. The crossbar is beautifully shaped and supports a 7-3/4″ (20 cm) long rotating arm which is calibrated linearly every unit from 0 to 112 at its shaped far end. The protractor’s center is pierced for alignment or fixation, and the instrument has three other fixation holes. Condition is Read More...

27 Feb

C1800 Unplated-Steel Utero-Vaginal Forceps: “KITTEL”

By M and R Gordon

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A fine pair of C1800 utero-vaginal forceps in unplated steel. Signed “KITTEL”. Kittel was a German firm based in in Berlin. Bennion lists an 1816 Kittel catalog. The London Science Museum shows an un-dated trepanning set on their site that would easily warrant an approximate date of C1800 (see link below) . Length: 9.75″ or 24 cm approx. https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co171541/geared-trephine-and-accessories-cased-by-kittel-trephination-sets Read More...