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18 or early 19 th century German Mememto Mori (todlein )These were taken on trips in the 18 and 19 century by explorer travelers , as a talisman to protect them from contagious disease , and remind you that you can die .In very good condition with beautiful patina on the box and bone skull Size 14 cm (5.5 inch )long Read More...

04 Apr

EARLY 19TH CENTURY MARINERS COMPASS BY JOHN BRAHAM

By MikeRead

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

29 Mar

Fine example of Prof. Arthur von Hippel’s c1891 clockwork corneal trephine

By M and R Gordon

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A fine example of Prof Arthur von Hippel’s (1841-1916) clockwork corneal trephine, complete in fine mechanical and cosmetic condition with its original labeled hard case. This instrument was introduced by Hippel in 1891. Length of case: 4″ or 10cm. Hipple was important figure in 19th century ophthalmology, especially in relation to keroplasty (aka: corneal transplantation). See excerpt below: “The German professor, Arthur von Hippel (1841-1916),[1] who developed a number of graft instruments including a clockwork trephine, advocated lamellar xenografts, Read More...

27 Mar

SOLD – Antique Carl Zeiss Model 1a Microscope & Polarising Accessories – c1888, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a really nice example of an antique Carl Zeiss of Jena, Germany monocular stand 1a microscope standing on a horseshoe foot in black enamel and lacquered brass finish. According to my Zeiss instrument dating sources, manufacture was in 1888 with the instrument carrying serial number 12793. Examination of the Zeiss order book shows that this stand 1a was supplied to George Mason Opticians of Glasgow on 29 December 1888. It’s also very nice to see Read More...

01 Mar

~FINE LEITZ BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE c. 1930~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Although not cased, this fine instrument is the pinnacle in optics for the era. Standing 12.5 inches tall (15 inches racked up), it is a pleasing combination of black enamel and golden, bright brass with square mechanical stage and Abbe-type substage condenser. Four signed objectives marked 7a, 6 , 3 and 1. Quadruple objective turret. A couple of minor chips to the black horseshoe base. Full horizontal adjustment to accomodate eye distance. Two matching oculars. Flawless double sided mirror. Mechanically Read More...

25 Feb

Brass and steel pair of dividers by the Pelican instrumentmaker, Germany, circa 1720-1730

By Le Zograscope

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A good pair of dividers made in brass and steel bearing the intriguing instrumentmaker’s mark, a Pelican. We know that this mark was used by a German maker but we don’t know who. I owned a folding rule with the date 1721, so we can date this pair of dividers circa 1710-1730. The instrument is in fine condition, the point not reduced. 11cm lenght. Read More...

03 Feb

Antique German anatomical model of the head by Bock-Steger, skull

By Nautilus Antiques

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Antique German anatomical model of the head, by Franz Josef Steger after a design of Carl Ernst Bock (1805–1874), from the late 1800’s. Hand painted plaster, accurately shows the neck’s muscles and the skull, in detailed vivid colors. It’s in perfect condition, I can only notice very light signs of age (very small chips, one old one on the ear) Measurement are 33,5 x 24,5 cm Read More...

03 Feb

Antique German anatomical model of the head by Bock-Steger, muscles

By Nautilus Antiques

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Antique German anatomical model of the head, by Franz Josef Steger after a design of Carl Ernst Bock (1805–1874), from the late 1800’s. Hand painted plaster, accurately shows the muscles and arteries in detailed vivid colors. It’s in perfect condition, I can only notice very light signs of age (few very small scuffs in the paint) Measurement are 33,5 x 24,5 cm Read More...

03 Feb

A ca. 1860 Ferdinand Ernecke optical eye model

By Nautilus Antiques

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A ca. 1860 rare Ferdinand Ernecke (1832-1914) optical eye model, made in Berlin (Germany).This instrument was used for demonstrating the difference between nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia). The 2 lens are missed.Wood pedestal and brass, stand ca. 19 cm in height.Under the wooden base there’s a worned paper label, with handwritten “Jo.. Men…”. Read More...

01 Feb

Brendel monks hood model, c. 1880

By Van Leest Antiques

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A botanical monks hood Brendel model no. 58. The description of this model is found in the 1930’s Brendel catalogue under the poisonous flowers. The model is an eight times enlarged depiction of the blossom with a removable cap and pistons. The model arises from a black ebonized stand, which is characteristic for Brendel. The stem is made of green painted wood and two green leaves. On top, the flower blossom with removable parts which are carefully made of Read More...

30 Jan

Electric Flicker plate attachment for ruhmkorff or a wimshurst machine ca 1880

By Early Science

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A string of tinfoil is on this glass plate 14 X 10 cm . When it’s brass hooks are connected to an electrical machine, a ruhmkorff or a wimshurst small sparks will jump simultaneously at all the gaps between the tinfoil giving a fairy like effect. This ‘flickerplate ‘ is in a good working order Read More...

30 Jan

Electric Flicker tube attachment for ruhmkorff or a wimshurst machine ca 1880

By Early Science

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A string of tinfoil spiral along the of this glass tube, c.55cm length. When it’s brass hooks are connected to an electrical machine, a ruhmkorff or a wimshurst small sparks will jump simultaneously at all the gaps between the tinfoil , giving a fairylike effect. This ‘flickertube’ is in a good working order Read More...