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WROUGHT IRON DIVIDERS / DAGGER, European 17th /18th century. Measuring 13-1/2″ (34 cm) overall, this rather primitive pair of dividers is well constructed, with a five-leaf hinge with pommel knob, twin tapering arms, and double hilt. It has a good “heft” for use as a dagger. Condition is good, apparently all original, noting some pitting to the surface. The application of the hilt to dividers, making them into a significant close range weapon, is well documented. For example, one Read More...

05 Feb

Fine and complete box of 19th century Italian scale with coins weights.

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Fine and complete box of 19th century Italian scale with coins weights. 10 compartments with a total of 25 beautiful coins weights. ( plus six micro weights) In his original box externally lined with red brown leather, and internally lined with chamois leather The inside is lined with very nice goatskin leather. Box dimension: 18,5 x 10 x 2,5 cm All in excellent condition, normal signs of use on the box corners. Feel free to ask further information. Thanks Read More...

18 Jan

PORTABLE DUTCH CORN SCALE OUTFIT

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PORTABLE DUTCH CORN SCALE OUTFIT, c. early 19th century. This “Amsterdam corn scale” outfit, when assembled, forms a brass cylinder 3-3/8″ in diameter and 7″ tall (8.5 x 18 cm). The two halves form the weighing vessels, one for corn and one for weights. The 5-1/2″ long cut steel balance beam, with its brass hangers, would be connected to the vessels by chain or cord running through the guides along the sides. The original turned brass weights, of traditional Read More...

13 Jan

SINGLE ARM BALANCE

By TESSERACT

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SINGLE ARM BALANCE, Continental, mid-19th century. The finely grained hand-dovetailed walnut(?) case measures 9-1/4″ x 5″ x 3-3/8″ (24 x 12 x 8 cm) , with internal fitted drawer holding the case-mounting balance outfit. There is a turned brass pillar with steel assembly supporting the steel beam with its spherical brass counterweight and adjustable side weight. A double pan hangs from the far end. This unusual balance is in very fine condition, and has an interesting note of provenance Read More...

13 Jan

EARLY PORTUGUESE VOLUME MEASURE

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EARLY PORTUGUESE VOLUME MEASURE, probably northern Portugal, c. early 19th century. Carved from a single block of wood, with handle, pouring spout, and overflow notches, the vessel measures 4″ (10 cm) tall. Condition is fine, noting old deposits and a few worm holes. This vessel would have served as a secondary standard measure for liquids; when filled to the level of the two notches, through which any excess liquid spills away, it contains approximately 294 milliliters. The Portuguese system Read More...

13 Jan

RARE ITALIAN POLEMOSCOPE

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RARE ITALIAN POLEMOSCOPE, 1750, signed on a silver band, “In Galleria D.S. M.C. 1750.” Made of turned (probably tropical) wood, bound in (now quite darkened) silver, this optical instrument measures 1-13/16″ (47 mm) tall by 1-7/16″ (36 mm) outside diameter. It has viewing port and observation port, with internal oval glass mirror set at 45°. The other end is set with a circular plane glass mirror. Condition is fine except for considerable loss of silvering to the mirrors. In use Read More...

30 Dec

AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL STANDARD MEASURE, 1777

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AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL STANDARD MEASURE, 1777, stamped (1)777 and with an elaborate crowned double eagle and with twin cross-hatched punches, engraved “Iohan Ferdinand Pachner, K=K, Stadrichter, 1780,” and stamped with a recertification “(1)859, Wien” and a small double eagle. The cylindrical brass vessel measures 3-1/16″ (8 cm) tall by 2-5/16″ (6 cm) base diameter, with shaped base and lip, and decorative turned rings. Condition is fine. This unusual vessel is an official standard for liquid measure, with a capacity of Read More...

25 Nov

THE ALLERGIST — AN AMUSING HAND-CARVED WOODEN FIGURE

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THE ALLERGIST — AN AMUSING HAND-CARVED WOODEN FIGURE, Austrian, 1958, signed “Jaschke” and dated. 5-1/2″ (14 cm) tall, fully hand-carved and painted, with a rectangular wood base..Fine condition. Read More...

25 Nov

THE OTOLARYNGOLOGIST — AN AMUSING HAND-CARVED WOODEN FIGURE

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THE OTOLARYNGOLOGIST — AN AMUSING HAND-CARVED WOODEN FIGURE, probably Austrian, mid-20th century, 5-1/2″ (14 cm) tall, fully hand-carved and painted, with a rectangular wood base..Probably Jaschke manufacture. Fine condition. Read More...

25 Nov

THE CONSULTANT — AN AMUSING HAND-CARVED WOODEN FIGURE

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THE CONSULTANT — AN AMUSING HAND-CARVED WOODEN FIGURE, Austrian, mid-20th century, signed “Jaschke”, 5-3/4″ (15 cm) tall, fully hand-carved and painted, with a rectangular wood base..Fine condition., Austrian, mid-20th century, signed “Jaschke”, 5-3/4″ (15 cm) tall, fully hand-carved and painted, with a rectangular wood base..Fine condition. Read More...

25 Nov

THE ENT SPECIALIST– AN AMUSING HAND-CARVED WOODEN FIGURE

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THE ENT SPECIALIST– AN AMUSING HAND-CARVED WOODEN FIGURE, probably Austrian, mid-20th century, 5-1/2″ (14 cm) tall, fully hand-carved and painted, with a rectangular wood base. The physician is shown with his ear syringe, tuning fork, light reflector, eyeglasses, and very full beard! Probably Jaschke manufacture. Fine condition. Read More...

19 Nov

MEDICAL MISCELLANY 2

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1) Axillary Thermometer, second half 19th century, unsigned. This bent arm axilla (underarm) thermometer is 5-3/4″ (15 cm) overall, with scale (95 – 110 F., by quarter degrees) hand-engraved directly on the glass and with bold hand-engraved numerals. Condition is very fine, complete with the original shaped case (rubbed and lid detached). This transitional form must follow shortly after that with an attached calibrated plaque (see Tesseract catalogue 106 item 47). $250. 2) Petit Screw Tourniquet, c. 19th century, unsigned, Read More...