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Electromagnet by Ferninand Ernecke.

An Electromagnet by Ferninand Ernecke, Berlin Tempelhof. The retailer was J.C.Th Marius in Utrecht. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com  Read More...

Ruhmkorff Commutator, 1930

A Ruhmkorff Commutator from “Physikalische Werkstätion Göttingen” circe 1930. Dimension 12 x 12 x 10 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com  Read More...

EXCEPTIONAL MATHEMATICAL SECTOR

EXCEPTIONAL MATHEMATICAL SECTOR, European, probably German, c. late 17th century. Opening to 17-1/4″ (44 cm) this substantial brass sector is constructed with an unusual “sandwich” hinge of concentric disks. The inner disk is hand engraved with a wonderful “rosace” on both sides. The head of each arm is engraved with sinuous floral designs, different on the two sides. There are three different doubled sector scales on each side, including one pair with the planetary symbols of metals. Condition is Read More...

LEITZ MICROMETER EYEPIECE

FINE MICROMETER EYEPIECE, German, c. 1900, signed “E. Leitz, Wetzlar,” 2-3/4″ (7 cm) tall (closed), with 10x ocular focusing on the finely ruled glass reticle. A ruled index line is driven over the reticle by precision calibrated micrometer drive. Good condition. Read More...

Luftwaffe Flak “Rangefinder Telescope”

A rare Zeiss 12 X 60 binocular director telescope (Luftwaffe Flak Rangefinder Telescope), for a 4 m rangefinder; original sand coloured finish, single eye adjustment and interocular distance, without swing-down sunshade, 2 colour glass filters to switch, adjustment mechanism for the position of the rubber face shield, bakelite rain cover for oculars, all parts are original, nothing restored! The lenses are in a very good condition (no cracks or something else), very well working! “blc” is the code for Read More...

Anatomical Lung and Heart model, C 1930

Anatomic didactic model of the pharynx-larynx-lung and heart model. The model consist of 5 parts with 2 lung lobes and a heart in two pieces. Signed with a label Deutsche Hygiene Museum / Dresden c.1930. Polychrone painted plaster and nice condition. 39 x 23 x 17cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com  Read More...

A German wax dissected model of the head, 1910

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. The case has a marker’s label to reverse “Lehrmittelwerke Berlinische Verlagsanstalt G.m.b.H. BERLIN N.W.23″. Dimension 25 x 19 x 8 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com  Read More...

A MUSICAL SECTOR

A MUSICAL SECTOR, German or Italian, c. late 17th century, made of brass, reverse tapered in thickness, opening from 7-1/2″ to 14-1/8″ (19 to 36 cm). One side is finely divided with twin sector scales of equal parts (each scale divided twice 0(1)100; i.e., from 0 to 100 by ones), of “Lin Recta” 15(1)2, of “Lin ‘square'” 0(1)60(5)90, and of a wonderful musical scale “fi, G, G-is, a, b, h, C, C-is, D, D-is, E, f.” The other has Read More...

Male anatomical Pelvis model, C 1930

Male pelvis, natural size, vertically sectioned. prepared on the side, the bladder and the external sexual organs are open and removable. Particularly neat and clear representation of the urinary tract. The model is labeled with “Rat der Stadt Rosslau – nr 1534”. The model consist of three parts and is in good condition. Measurements 35 x 39 x 13 cm. C 1930. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiqus.com Read More...

SEVENTEENTH CENTURY GUNNERY GAUGE

SEVENTEENTH CENTURY GUNNERY GAUGE, German or Austrian, 1629, boldly engraved “Anno 1629.” Rectangular in cross section, and tapered, the brass rule measures 13-1/2″ (34 cm) long overall, including its cast and soldered double-sided bust handle. Each face of the rule is hand engraved, one with a scale of inches (labeled “Zol”) from 0 to 12, each inch subdivided into the corresponding integral number of parts (e.g., the eleventh inch is divided into 11 equal parts!) Each inch measures approximately Read More...

Anatomical lower jaw model, Somso

Anatomcial left underjaw model from Somso and the retailer  IVAC in Bruxelles, Circa 1930. The model gives the following structures: elements, bone, nerves and bloodvessels. The Cuspidaal (33) and Molaar (36) are removable. The model is in excellent condition. Heigt (with stand) 34 cm. Width: 34 cm Read More...

Columbus Globe, C 1930.

A World – Traffic – Globe from Globe manufacturer Columbus on a wooden “ebonized” base. Published by Erven J Bijleveld. Circa 1930 and has a diameter of 50 cm. Height is 107 cm. The Cartouch gives: Wereld – Verkeers – Globedoor Prof. Dr. Ernst Friedrich / Nederlandsche bewerking van R.E. Kaltofen / Leeraar Rijks H.B.S., Utrecht / uitgave Erven J. Bijleveld, Utrecht / Columbus Verlag G.M.b.H. / Berlin-Lichterfelde. Schaal 1 ; 26.600.000. An identical globe is described in the book: Read More...