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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...

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...

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...

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...

Interesting Wooden Tripode Microscope Type Nuremberg C.1790

Interesting Wooden Tripode Microscope type  Nuremberg  C.1790 At the center of a circular wooden base, skillfully crafted on a lathe, was an adjustable mirror mounted on its axis. From the edges of this base rose three slender legs, also lathe-turned, which supported an additional circular wooden frame. This upper frame housed a tube equipped with a simple mechanism for inserting the aforementioned wooden slide. Above this, a cardboard cylinder was positioned, designed to hold the lens tube securely in place. Mark Read More...

Brendel Lily flower model, c. 1890

Beautiful anatomical flower model by Brendel of the Lily of circa 1890. This model was described in the Brendel catalogue as Lilium Martagon and the bright original colours preserved very well. It is a three times enlarged botanical model made of various materials to depict the natural properties of the flower. The ovary is halved crosswise and has to be removed with a pistil. The top sheet shows a tear. The lilium model arises from a ebonized turned wooden Read More...

Cased E. Leitz Wetzlar Microscope.

Cased E. Leitz Wetzlar Microscope.  C 1897 with serial number 42754 on microscope and case No accessories in the case except one additional objective lens mounted in a case.  Objective marked with “2/3 in” and associated case is marked ‘2/3’.   The objective in the case is not marked Zeiss like the microscope mounted one is.    Case and Microscope are Serial numbered 42754.  The S/N are shown in attached images in this listing.  Single sided mirror is in very good condition.   Read More...