Germany Archives - Page 22 of 27

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An anatomical leg model made by Bock Steger. This company is known for making his objects out of plaster, as well as this leg model. The leg is connected to a metal frame which contains a turning system. This leg model visualises muscles, bones, tendons and a few ligaments. On the wooden plate all the parts of the leg are mentioned. Measurements: 125 x 28 x 16 cm. Read More...

08 Jan

CUSCUTA, a rare botanical Model by Reinhold Brendel (c. 1861–1927)

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Nr. 108 CUSCUTA, a rare botanical Model by Reinhold Brendel (c. 1861–1927) Berlin circa 1900, this 200X enlarged Cuscuta Model was made of gelatine, which was only used by Brendel to imitate semi-transparent botanical objects. Another similar technique was used by the Blaschka family by using glass. The model comes on its original Brendel turned wood base and description lable. Height c. 53 cm. Read More...

23 Dec

REMARKABLE LINEAR MEASURE COMPARISON SCROLL

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REMARKABLE LINEAR MEASURE COMPARISON SCROLL, German, early 19th century, signed “Leipzig, im Magazin für Industrie und Literatur.” A heavy card tube, 9″ (23 cm) long, is bound in red paper (simulating Morocco leather), bearing labels for the “Ellenmaass = Tabelle” within, plus identifications of sixteen different linear measures for the ell, mostly local German ones. Included are the Augsburg Elle, the Brabant Elle, the St. Gallen Leinwand, the Russian Archine, and even the French Meter. Rolled within the tube, Read More...

10 Dec

Electromagnet by Ferninand Ernecke.

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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...

10 Dec

Ruhmkorff Commutator, 1930

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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...

09 Dec

EXCEPTIONAL MATHEMATICAL SECTOR

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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...

28 Nov

LEITZ MICROMETER EYEPIECE

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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...

23 Nov

Luftwaffe Flak “Rangefinder Telescope”

By Bjoern Kambeck

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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...

14 Nov

Anatomical Lung and Heart model, C 1930

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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...

14 Nov

A German wax dissected model of the head, 1910

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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...

07 Nov

Male anatomical Pelvis model, C 1930

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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...

29 Oct

SEVENTEENTH CENTURY GUNNERY GAUGE

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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...