North America Archives - Page 13 of 14

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Excellent condition, damage free (no chips / cracks / repairs), 95mm x 83mm, Nursery rhyme scene depicted to front and back, ‘Bobby Shafto went to sea…..’. Jaquith, 167 Broadway, New York 1857 – 1860. Daguerreotypes of middle-aged lady and gentleman, a little oxidisation to edge. I do not always receive enquiries due to difficulties with my server so please feel free to contact me directly: [email protected] Read More...

12 Apr

1826 Dartmouth Medical Diploma

By M and R Gordon

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A Dartmouth medical diploma, printed on vellum, that was awarded to Benjamin Hatch Bridgman in 1826. Bridgman was not a medical notable but rather a country doctor who was also involved in local and state politics.See link that follows. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126463990/benjamin-hatch-bridgman Dartmouth was third medical school to be established in the USA, following the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geisel_School_of_Medicine American medical diplomas from the first quarter of the 19th century are not common. When they do turn up the seal is Read More...

16 Feb

19th century scrimshaw cake shovel

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Rare scrimshaw cake shovel. The handle is marked with a “N” and its has American flags, a star and flowers/fruits decors. Total long : 32,2 cm. USA made at the 19th century. Read More...

01 Aug

Unusual Leather-Covered & Brass Decorated Surgical Instrument Case

By M and R Gordon

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A most unusual large American surgical instrument case that is covered in leather and decorated with brass tacks on all six sides. No instruments present. This sort of decoration is seen on American trunks made during the 2nd quarter of the 19th century but not on medical cases. It was shown to the dean of American medical museum curators and he said he had not previously seen its like. This case surfaced in the American Midwest. The decorative work was presumably Read More...

26 Jun

Four Slide Rule Books

By Fletcher

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1. The Versalog Slide Rule Instructions,1951, 115 pages , pub Frederick Post Company £20 (Cover spine detached) 2. The Mannheim Slide Rule, complete manual, William Cox, 48 pages paper covers, 1917 (good condition) £25 3. The Slide Rule, C. N. Pickworth 20th Edition, 1935. (Reasonable condition) £20 4. Instructions for the Use of A. W. Fabers Improved Calculating Rule, by C. N. Pickworth, 14 folding sheets of scales, (Cover rough but intact) uncommon, undated probably 1910. £50 Read More...

13 May

Four C1900 specula

By M and R Gordon

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Four C1900 specula. All in good condition but a couple would benefit from a cleaning. Read More...

11 May

19th-century sign for a mesmerist: PROF. MITCHELL MAGNETIC HEALER

By M and R Gordon

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A very rare 19th-century sign for a mesmerist: “PROF. MITCHELL MAGNETIC HEALER”**. Sand-ground tin with gilt lettering on a batten.Length 30” or 75 cms. Animal magnetism was another term for mesmerism, and Prof. Mitchell was a practitioner. This sign was found in Connecticut and gives every indication of being American.*** **It is possible that “Prof Mitchell” is the doctor whose life and work are discussed in the following two links: https://books.google.com/books?id=9cs9AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA363&lpg=PA363&dq=Professor+John+Kearsley+Mitchell+and+mesmerism&source=bl&ots=AaP66poqEA&sig=6fWQCk6S5tzhtKKjvHB19gPyvOc&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwidg5mBw6HbAhVPrlkKHR-VA7sQ6AEIMDAB#v=onepage&q=Professor%20John%20Kearsley%20Mitchell%20and%20mesmerism&f=false https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kearsley_Mitchell **From Wiki: “Animal magnetism, also known as mesmerism, was the name given by Read More...

19 Apr

Three Pre-WW2 Opthalmodynamometers

By M and R Gordon

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We are offering three cased opthalmodyamometers ( aka tonometers) that were used for measuring ocular pressure to screen for glaucoma. On the left in the first image is a Baillart Tonometer, with a stop, in its original case, which was introduced in France in 1923. The instrument is marked “MADE IN FRANCE”. $95.00. In the center is McLeans Tonometer, first introduced in the USA in 1919; this example was made by Meyrowitz. Unlike the more widely used Schiotz,which it Read More...

14 Feb

Odd Volumes of the Journal of the Franklin Institute a Gift to the Society for the Encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce

By Fletcher

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Eleven copies of the Journal New Series Vols 1,2,8,16,18,26= 1828,31,35,36,40 and Third Series vols 8,9,10,16,26 1844-53 The covers are in the most part distressed,detached or missing, but the text and plates are complete. Read More...

24 Aug

Early Hand Cranked generator

By Collector Tolemy

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American open crank, hand cranked generator/dynamo on softwood base. Manufacturer unknown but dating from 1900-1920. Patina commensurate with age. Chip to wood base. Read More...

16 Jun

KALEIDEOSCOPE BUSH&CO

By Florin

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VERY GOOD CONDICION AND PERFECTLY WORKING KALEIDEOSCOPE BUSH&CO Read More...

14 Apr

Haemacytometer w. Levy Counting Chamber and Neubauer Double Ruling

By M and R Gordon

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American Standard Haemacytometer w. Levy Counting Chamber and Neubauer Double Ruling. Retains leather covered case and original labeled-cardboard box. Read More...