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A Wheatstone bridge manufactured by Leybold’s Nachfolger. In the experiment different resistors can be used by a rotatable knob. This experiment was made by Leybold’s Nachfolger A.G. Cöln am Rhein and imported by Kipp & Zonen Delft – Holland. The experiment can be hanged to a wall. a similar experiment was made by Max Kohl as shown in the pictures. 20,5 x 78,5 2,3 cm. Read More...

01 Mar

Post mortem set cased by Dröll of Mannheim

By Van Leest Antiques

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A post mortem set of Friedrich Dröll of 1870-1900. The set contains a pair of metal scissors, six surgical knives, two chain hooks. The set comes with its original black leathered case, with on the inner side the original lable stating ‘Fabrik Chirurgischer Fr: Dröll in Mannheim Instrumente’ on purple velvet with a decorative golden edge. Dröll advertised in the world exhibitions of Vienna of 1873: ‘Friedr. Dröll of Mannheim, Baden was selling Künstliche Arme und Beine, Maschine für Oberarmbruch, Read More...

01 Mar

Brendel field Ahorn

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...