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A great Italian set of 25 prosthetic glass eyes, in their original case with the label of the maker “Giorgio Mastrolorenzi, Roma”.Exceptional quality, each one is one-of-a-kind, with great detailsMeasurements of the case 16,5 x 16,5 cm Read More...

02 Jun

Planetaria Orrery Handle mechanism signed Felk

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Beautiful planetaria orrery with handle mechanism signed Felk.C 1880 Platina with zodiacal signs and month. Good condition , Little old restore on the globe Read More...

25 May

~FANTASTIC AND RARE COMPASS MICROSCOPE WITH FORCEPS AND BULLSEYE/LIVE BOX (AMENDED)~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A one off Continental(French) ? compass microscope of unusual features. 17 cm. long with a threaded ebony handle, this simple microscope features fold out interchangeable and stacking lenses stored in the beautifully tear drop shaped upper section (2-3 X each). Magnificent early knurling/roping of the brass of all screws and pivot points. Full 360 rotation of the bullseye/livebox and forceps and 90 degree perpendicular rotation for focus in addition to 180 degree rotation to swing the forceps/bullseye/live box out Read More...

24 May

Hispanic Copernican Planetaria with Mecanism C 1860

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Interesting and rare Copernican planetaria hispanic with handle mechanism . Equatorial circle with zodiacal signs and months. Meridien circle with solstices . Very good condition. Read More...

17 May

18th Century Italian Turin Royal Mint Coin Scales for Gold and Silver With Issues

By Gilgamesh

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This is a rare and nice set, but unfortunately, it has issues, and I offer it for restoration or parts. Someone in the past replaced the case hinges, but the original broken hinges were still in the case and will be sent to the buyer as they can be restored by a professional. The weight set is incomplete. The scales are in good shape with the nice patina that has not been cleaned. Read More...

17 May

A Very Fine 19th Century Ottoman Brass Qalamdan Divit Traveling Inkwell Pen Case

By Gilgamesh

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The Divit Qalamdan was used by calligraphers to store their brushes or their feathers in the long pen box, and dry ink in the square container. Their use was very frequent during travels, and they were thus often carried by scribes serving merchants and representatives of the government. The Inkwell and holder are heavy and solid. Age-related wear appears in places, and traces of ink are found in the container. The copper hinges function well. The item has a very attractive Read More...

17 May

Table-Top Variable Power Telescope by Plossl of Wien , ca. 1835

By Gilgamesh

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The Austrian maker Simon Georg Plössl made these Galilean telescopes before 1738. In many cases, they were signed “Plössl in Wien,” but there are some known examples, such as this one, of unsigned instruments. Similar telescopes signed by Plössl in Wien van be seen on the following links: http://fp.optics.arizona.edu/antiques/telescope/Catalogue/T62/T62.htm https://www.dorotheum.com/en/l/1935319/ https://www.cloudynights.com/gallery/image/115254-pl%C3%B6ssl-table-top-refractor/ The front lens is an achromatic doublet, and the four eyepieces on the revolver are negative focus singlets. The telescope is generally in good condition with age scratches on the gilded Read More...

17 May

17th Century Medical Brass Big Tweezers

By Gilgamesh

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The Tweezers are in very good condition and without defects, with a lovely historic patina that has not been cleaned to keep the item in its original condition. Remains of red and yellow paint are in the sockets of the decoration in the center of the handle. These Tweezers are relatively large and heavy with a total length of 16 cm. Read More...

08 May

17th Century Medical / Naturalist’s Brass Tweezers with needle

By Gilgamesh

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Brass medical or botanical tweezers locked by a sliding decorated knob that pulls out a botanical needle, the 1600s. These instruments are very rare. Condition is excellent, as seen in the photos. Read More...

13 Apr

P.J kipp and son, delft microscope, C1860

By Van Leest Antiques

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A monocular microscope by P.J kipp and son, delft microscope (circa 1860) with the condensor in its original french polished mahogany case. The microscope is in rather good condition retaining all of its original golden lacquer. The microscope is supported on a heavy U shaped base with a turned column supporting the articulated arm of the original mirror and the stage. The stage is very simple with a wheel of stops below. At the back of the stage is Read More...

26 Mar

Human joints of elbow and shoulder By Bossaerts

By Van Leest Antiques

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Two human joints of the elbow and the shoulder on a wooden base. The bone structure and ligaments are also shown. The retailer was: Aug. Bossaerts en Zoon p.v.b.a – Alg. Leermiddelenhandel – Antwerpen. In good condition and 32 cm high. The shoulder model is sold Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

28 Feb

ITALIAN PORTABLE UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL SUNDIAL

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY UPS, FEDEX, ETC. FULLY TRACKED Contact Email.com: michaelread060@gmail.com Read More...