Germany Archives - Page 8 of 25

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A Brendel botanical model of the field Ahorn, or Acer campestre. 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 times enlarged. The flowers are made of paper mâché which are adjusted to green painted wooden stems. On one model de leaves are cut in half, allowing the viewer to watch the stamps carefully. The stems can are held Read More...

14 Feb

Voltana Electric Experiment box

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Voltana Electric Experiment box with original manual in German. The experiments are meant to use with electrostatic machines. The cardboard box is in original unharmed condition. Inside the box the experiments are packed in different compartiments. Among them a geissler tube, a Leyden Jar, a Carillon. The manual contains descriptions of the experiments with instructions how to handle and to clean the different experiments. For example of the most ‘prachtvollen, wunderbaren‘ Geisslertubes which are the one of ‘schönsten Anwendungen’ Read More...

09 Feb

Brendel potato flower model

By Van Leest Antiques

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Brendel potato flower model no. 10 (Pirus Malus), of circa 1890. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

08 Feb

Oger scarificator with sixteen lancets, 19th c

By Van Leest Antiques

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A 19th century brass scarficator with sixteen lancets, signed ‘Oger’. The scarificator comes with its original Marocco leather covered box which can be secured by a hook. On the inner side a red velour. Box measurements: 7,5 x 5,5 x 7,5 cm. Read More...

03 Feb

AN UNUSUAL GERMAN HAUPTNER FARRIERS BLADE EXCHANGING CASED SET.

By JP Antiques

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This is a great Farriers set- in good condition. There are 5 blades which fit into the wooden sided handle. These all sit into a leather case measuring 13 x 9cms. It was probably made in the 1930s . The blades are in great condition, and one could use it today. Read More...

31 Jan

Stalagmometer G .Gerhardt Bonn ca 1890

By Early Science

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Stalagmometer G Gerhardt Bon ca 1890 in its original box ,from the former property of the University of Amsterdam ( see box ) engraved in the glass tube: No 7 C Gerhardt Bonn a RH the glass bulb is engraved with ; J Traube stalagmometer zur Fusselbestimung 20 vol % =101.2 T 15 C A similar specimen is in the National Museum of American HistotyA stalagmometer is a glass instrument that measures the surface tension of a liquid, and Read More...

26 Jan

Pfeiffer Wetzlar Dasymeter

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Pfeiffer Wetzlar Dasymeter or baroscop to measure the Buoyancy of Air or the weight of air. A small balance supporting a glass bulb and a small weight on two sides of an arm. When placed in a evacuated bell jar the glass bulb appears heavier due to its greater loss of buoyancy. On top a pointer and scale. The balance arises from a lacquered brass stand. The stem is inscribed by its manufacturer A Pfeiffer Wetzlar. The company Pfeiffer Read More...

22 Jan

Two Stylus Driven Addometer Calculators

By Fletcher

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The AS Lineal calculator, made in Germany and retailed by Berville,18 Rue de la Fayette, Paris-in good working order, in original case, with stylus, with zero reset handle. The Addometer, Regd U. S Patent Office-in good working order, in original case with stylus, for financial sterling calculations up to £9,999. This example retailed by Taylor’s, 74, Chancery Lane, London Read More...

11 Jan

Heavy Duty Metal Addiator/Fractometer for Linear Measurement Addition and Subtraction

By Fletcher

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Heavy duty German calculator for addition and subtraction of linear measure in feet and inches-heavy enamelled metal case in good working condition Read More...

30 Dec

Somso heart model

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Somso anatomical heart model, in two parts and on a stand. Made from plaster and painted in polychrome by Somso Germany. The model shows a section of the heart ventricle and auricle, and shows the valves of the heart. Also the aorta bow and the upper hollow vein are indicated. Height: 23 cm. Read More...

28 Dec

One-Off Copy of Carl Zeiss’ First Model Microscope Signed A.F. Niemeyer Braunschweig, ca. 1850

By Gilgamesh

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This is a unique copy of the first microscope produced by Carl Zeiss, which was introduced in 1843. In the initial model, the microscope was inserted into a dovetail guide on top of the walnut box. However, from 1849, these tripods were screwed onto the box, as seen in this example. This construction solution is both cost-effective to produce and more practical for users. Therefore, the microscope seen here is a copy of the later model that was produced Read More...

14 Dec

Lorenz Grassl Equinoxial sundial C . 1750

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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The dial-plate is square in shape, featuring a wind-ring surrounding the compass with 32 points named in German. The latitude arc spans from 2° to 88°, and the hour ring is both cusped and adorned. An intricately designed plumb-bob support is hinged to the South side of the dial-plate, featuring piercings to accommodate the plumb bob. The plate is upheld by a single brass leg beneath the hour-circle hinge, complemented by two brass levelling screws situated in the corners on Read More...