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Cased Ed. Messter Microscope

Cased Ed. Messter Microscope.  Microscope does not have a serial number, but the case has a serial number of 30821 and so is C 1900.    Only accessories, other than what is on microscope appears to be an eyepiece.  Unable to get accessory drawer out to get more details since previous owner put a domes screw (non-flush) that prevents drawer from being slid out all the way.  Coarse focusing rack has some worn teeth which prevents smooth functioning.  Fine focusing Read More...

Nurmberg Lens in Case

A cased Nurmberg lens, eighteenth century in original case, lens diameter two and a half inches, in good condition noting some small scrathes to lens Read More...

Anamorphic projection lenses by ISCO of Göttingen

Pair of anamorphic lenses by ISCO of Göttingen, in original fitted case, circa 1955. ANAMORPHOTIC KIPTAR 2X Serial numbers: 252021 and 252024 Focus scale: 55 feet to INF. This lens expands the horizontal by 2x to give the 3:1 ultra wide aspect ratio.  Case dimensions: 27.5 x 23.5 x 14 cm. Isco (Iosef Schneider Optik) was founded in 1936 in Göttingen, Germany.   Read More...

Carl Zeiss microscope Stand VI (1882)

Fantastic brass microscope manufactured at the end of the 19th century based on the model VI, in an excellent state of preservation. It has the number 7919, so it was built approximately in 1882. Despite its simplicity, it already transmits the great quality of all Zeiss products, with perfect finishes and magnificent lenses. The set contains 4 eyepieces, as well as 4 objectives from the manufacturer (A, D, B, a* and 2 mm apochromat). It has a set of Read More...

Microscope Ernst Leitz Stand IIa (1900)

Nice example of the continental style, promoted and led by Leitz from Germany at the end of the 19th century and quickly copied throughout Europe. It belongs to Stand IIa and is signed on the base with the number 53825. It was manufactured in Wetzlar on July 14, 1900, as indicated by its manufacturing sheet. This was sold in Edinburgh but should hardly have been used as it looks immaculate. The approach is by rack and pinion, as was Read More...

Model of explanation an early electric motor

Model of explanation an early electric motor in good working condition on 6 volts . Will be well packaged and sent by registered mail  Read More...

Werner Siemens 1816-1892 Electro engine with T-anchor

Werner Siemens 1816-1892 Electro engine with T-anchor .Explanation of the engine with T-anchor,Electro engine with Siemens double T-Anchor,invented about 1856 with double turnout-plate.Dimensions base plate 16.5 X 12 cm in total 13 cm high , runs fine on 6 volts . Sold over 100 years ago by M.Sandwijk Instrumentmaker in Rotterdam NetherlandsWill be well packaged and sent by registered mail Read More...

Bock-Steger Lips lower jaw model, c. 1890

A Bock-Steger Lips lower jaw anatomical model. It is made of plaster and is polychrome painted by hand, datable around the 1890’s. The model and its colours are well preserved. The model gives a sagital view on the lower jaw with the teeth, bone, nerves, vessels and muscles. Several anatomical structures are numbered. The model is signed on a small brass plate on the lower right side with “Bock – Steger Lips” . Measurements 34 x 19,5 x 7 cm. Find Read More...

Brendel tulip model, c. 1880

A botanical Brendel tulip model no. 200. The description of this model is found in the 1930’s Brendel catalogue under the ornamental flowers. The model is an enlarged depiction of the blossom of five times, three perigon leaves and the pistil are removable. The model arises from a black ebonized stand, which is characteristic for Brendel. The stem green painted wood. On top, the flower blossom with removable parts. The model is in great condition. Around 1866, Robert Brendel Read More...

Refractor polarimeter saccharimeter by Steindorff & Co Berlin

Refractor polarimeter made of brass with cast iron tripod base by Steindorff & Co Berlin DRP Germany, 1920s. It is an instrument used to determine the concentration of sucrose and glucose in raw materials and sugar-based foods. In the 19th century, these instrument were also widely used by family doctors to measure sugar levels in urineExcellent condition fully functional. Cm 36×18 h 22 – inches 14.17×7 h 8.66. The mechanic Emil Steindorff established a factory for scientific instruments in 1879 Read More...

The finest and largest electric Ruhmkorf ever seen ca 1880

The finest and largest electric Ruhmkorf ever seen made by E.Leybold. And delivered by P.J.Kipp Delft Holland ca 1880 P.J.Kipp 1808-1864P.J.Kipp & Sons from 1864 onwards E.Leybold,s nachfolger ca 1870This ruhmkorf gives sparks up to 20 cm (8 inches) with a power supply of 12 volts DC, and comes with a geissler tube with beautiful pink discharge light, see the detail pictures, this ruhmkorf is top restored and weighs 30 kg. Dimensions 65 X34 cm High 32 cm the coil Read More...

Large Cased Seibert Stativ 2 Microscope with accessories

Large Cased Seibert Stativ 2 Microscope with accessories C. late 1880s.     Accessories include Eye Pieces marked “I, II, III” and 4 Seibert objectives with matching Seibert marked cases labeled “ 1/12 Homog Immersion Seibert”, “No 3 Seibert”, “No 1 Seibert” and “No 5 Seibert”.   Coarse and fine focusing do work.   The stage is marked around the circumference in degrees and rotates freely by hand when the two stage screws are loosened.  The substage diaphragm pivots from beneath the stage Read More...