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Diminutive in size (compass 3 cm., plinth 6 cm.) this good compass/sundial compendium has a nicely engraved sundial (IIII-XII, XII-VIII) in Roman numerals ( maker’s mark/initial “B”) with a flip up, hand chiselled, decorative gnomen. Hand coloured compass dial divided into 16 cardinal points with a blued steel needle (working) but showing some oxidation on the non-blued (silver) end. The ebonised, bevelled plinth is 6 cm. square with brass screws to hold the sundial and brass pins on the bottom. Read More...

07 Sep

Brendel field Ahorn, c. 1880

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Brendel botanical model of the field Ahorn, or Acer campestre. The 16 times enlarged model from around 1890 is made of wood and paper mâché. It rests on a ebonized turned wooden stand with its original blue label on which it numbered no. 48, which corresponds with the Brendel catalogue. The Brendel model of the field Ahorn is part of the ‘Laubbäume und Nadelhölzer’ or deciduous trees and conifers series. It depicts the Male and the female blossom fifteen Read More...

06 Sep

~Wm. HARRIS & Co. CULPEPER MICROSCOPE-RARE SIGNATURE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine and rare Culpeper-type compound monocular signed “Wm. Harris & Co., 50 Holborn, LONDON & Hamburg(h)”sic. Custom order with brass bound corners to the base (export?). Full sized (15 inch) with pull out drawer and a near complete compliment of accessories (sans stage bullseye and one objective). 90% original lacquer, exquisite diagonal roping of the brass and original trade label in door of the pryramidal case measuring 16 x 7 x 7 inches at the base. Original hinges and Read More...

03 Aug

GERMAN POCKET MICROSCOPE

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

31 Jul

Amputation saw by Kittel, c. 1831-1870

By Van Leest Antiques

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A German amputation saw by Kittel of circa 1831-1870. The amputation saw is decorated with curled steel. Signed twice ‘Kittel’ and has a mahogany handle. The Welcome collection has a later set of amputation instruments by Kittel of Germany in their collection. Dimensions 40,5 x 8,5 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

19 Jul

Brendel Drosera Botanical Model, c. 1880

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Brendel Drosera rotundifolia or sundew botanical model of the 1880’s. The model is a 20 times enlarged depiction. Brendel made the model with its bristles of glass enclosing an insect. On original turned wooden ebonized stand with original blue label with nr. 130, corresponding with the catalogue. The model has some damages due to it’s age and fragility. Length: 38 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

14 Jun

Compass made in Germany circa 1730 in its original case

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Unsigned compass, Germany circa 1730. Circular compass in gilded and silvered brass resting on a square gilded brass plate entirely engraved with acanthus leaves and scrolls. The blued steel needle has a brass pivot that can be locked by a small system. The bottom of the compass is engraved with the 4 cardinal points and an arrow indicating the magnetic declination at approximately 12° West. The whole thing is covered in glass. The back of the instrument is unengraved, revealing two screws that Read More...

09 Jun

First complete edition of Schwenter’s treatise on geometry and its applications to surveying

By Landmarks of Science

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SCHWENTER, Daniel. Geometriae practicae novae. Tractatus I. Darinnen auss rechtem Fundament gewisen wird. Wie man in der Geometria auff dem Papier und Lande, mit denen darzu gehörigen Instrumenten, als Cirkel, Richtscheid, Winkelhacken [et]c. Ja zür noht ohne die selben verfahren unnd operirn solle . . . Tractatus II. Ohne einig künstlich Geometrisch Instrument allein mit der Messrute und etlichen Stüben das Land zu messen. Tractatus III. Mensula Prætoriana. Beschreibung dess Nutzlichen Geometrisch Tischleins, von dem fürtresslichen und weitberühmten Mathematico Read More...

07 Jun

Bramer’s description of his improved version of Galileo’s proportional compass, 1615

By Landmarks of Science

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BRAMER, Benjamin. Beschreibunge und Underricht wie allerley Theylungen zu den Mathematischen Instrumenten zu verfertigen: neben dem Gebrauch eines newen Proportional Instruments in zweyen Theylen verfasset. Marburg: Paul Egenolff, 1615. First edition, extremely rare, of Bramer’s work describing a new kind of sector, or proportional compass, having more sophisticated scales than Galileo’s model – the sector was the earliest multi-purpose mechanical calculating device. This work is one of only a handful of very rare tracts on the sector published in the Read More...

03 Jun

Eulenberg Baresthesiometer, C1910

By M and R Gordon

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Albert Eulenburg (1840-1917) studied medicine at the Universities of Berlin, Bern and Zurich. He became a professor of pharmacology at the University of Greiswald, and in 1882 a professor of neurology in Berlin. He is best known for his magisterial multi-volume Real-Encyclopädie der gesammten Heilkundes–published in four editions between 1880 and 1914. He introduced his barersthesiometer in the 1890s and it soon became widely adopted for the measurement of sensitivity to pressure, an important diagnostic marker in various neurological Read More...

29 May

Brendel Syringa Vulgaris botanical model

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Brendel flower model of the lilac or Syringa Vulgaris of wood and plaster. This botanical model no.37 in the Brendel catalogue depicts the blossom 14 times enlarged, the flower crown is to lift from the calyx. The syringa model arises from a black turned ebony stand with a blue paper label of the Brendel firm giving description in different languages. The model is set in a turned wooden socket. In fine condition. Height: 48 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

22 May

Anatomical wax model by the German maker Hygiene Museum of Dresden, scabies

By Nautilus Antiques

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A rare anatomical wax model by the German maker Hygiene Museum of Dresden, from the 1950’s.Hand painted wax on wooden boards, in great condition (I can only notice a small chip on the thumb nail), life size, measurements of the board are 33,5 x 24,5 cm. The represented dermatological disease is the scabies, a contagious infestation of the skin by the human itch mite. Read More...