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A late 19th-centuy microtome by Hajek, working in Vienna. Very good overall condition. Length of case: 9″ or 22.5cm. Read More...

06 Feb

Simplicia Cabinet, C 1900.

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Simplicia Mahogany cabinet with 10 shallow drawers and a higher drawer behind the doors. The 10 shallow drawers are still mostly filled with Simplicia. Some drawers contain 56 compartments each, the other 5 contain 60 compartments each. Of the total 580 compartments, only 19 are empty. One of the compartments contains a pill box from the “J. van der Molen” pharmacy in Vollenhove. The cabinet was part of the collection of D.A. Wittop Koning. The simplicia cabinet originates Read More...

04 Feb

SOLD – Antique Monocular Histology-type Brass Microscope by F. Koristka of Milan – c1903, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale we have a nice example of an antique upright monocular brass microscope with the instrument dating to around the 1903 period. The condition is generally pretty good, with only a few minor age and use appropriate signs of wear to the finish on the instrument and just the right time worn look to its lacquered finish and brass-work. Being a compact upright instrument, it’s also a good proposition for display, say on a desk-top when set Read More...

28 Jan

Two Pairs of Oriental Spectacles with Original Cases, Early Nineteenth Century

By Fletcher

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Two pairs of possibly Chinese spectacles, early nineteenth century. Both pairs are hinged and fold into original cases. One is lacquered wood with plain glass. The other is made of natural material, possibly pale tortoiseshell, with strong concave lenses. The cases are both made of wood, the larger signed in Chinese on the interior of the lid. Both are in good condition Read More...

02 Jan

Dutch Didactic fractions Apple Set by Critas, Doorn

By Van Leest Antiques

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A set of nine wooden apples in original box, retailed by CRITAS, Doorn in the Netherlands, comprising nine hinged wood apple models in original cardboard box with label in lid. The wooden apples was used at education by fractions. Circa 1930 and Size box 21 x 20 x 6 cm. Read More...

29 Dec

~NOUVEL ATLAS DES ENFANS-1782~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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2nd edition published in Amsterdam dated 1782, original calf covers and binding. No loose pages. Good frontispiece although first page has a small missing piece from frequent thumbing. 24 hand coloured plates to include continents, countries of Europe, world map, armillary sphere and planetary motion. Plate size is 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 ( 12 x 9 cm.) on average (folded). Very little foxing, strong binding, no missing pages. Written in French but the plates are universal. Sextodecimo size. Read More...

13 Dec

Belgian navy surgical set by Maison Denis a Bruxelles, c. 1865

By Van Leest Antiques

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Polished mahogany Marine de guerre surgical case with red velvet interior by the Maison “Denis -Bruxelles”. On the top, the case is inscribed “Docteur G.De Forchaux -amputation & résection”. The set contains 27 instruments, including one Denis signed trephine with guilloche ebony handle, with two interchangeable and adjustable brass-metal heads, two Bonneels Bruxelles Gigli flexible saw handles with chain, four Denis signed wire pullers with guilloche ebony handles, one large curved (silver?) metal cannula, one boxwood bone splinter brush Read More...

13 Dec

Trepanning set in case by Bonneels à Bruxelles, c. 1840

By Van Leest Antiques

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A complete trepanning set in case by Bonneels à Bruxelles of circa 1840. The case is made of leather and wood with a blue velvet interior and can be locked with its original key. The set contains 16 pieces, including one trephine with ebony ferrule and turned ebony knob, one small puller, one key to adjust the trephine axis, one ebony bone splinter brush with boar bristles, five polished steel interchangeable trephine heads, two metal elevators, four lenticular knives Read More...

10 Nov

Fame and Legacy: Ramsden “Mementos” from the past 100 Years

By TESSERACT

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Ramsden’s name continues in current usage, whether as the “Ramsden disk” (the exit pupil of a telescope), the “Ramsden eyepiece” (his design, with twin plano-convex lenses, the curves facing each other), or “Point Ramsden” (in present day British Columbia, named by Captain Vancouver on his 1793 explorations). Even a lunar crater bears his name, located at lunar latitude -32.9°, longitude -31.8° And much of his instrumentation has had a long productive life: his (or Troughton’s version of his) dividing Read More...

07 Nov

Scarificator, 16 Blade, Wien

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Signed brass16-blade scarificator with a “Wien” inscription that was probably made in Vienna in the early nineteenth century. Nice and small example of a scarificator and in working order. Measurments 3,5 x 3,5 x x 5 cm Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

02 Nov

Didactic Mechanical Model In Bronze And Wood – 19th Century

By Florin

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Rare and fascinating educational mechanical model dating from the 19th century, made of bronze and mounted on a noble wood base. This type of object was used for educational purposes, often in technical or engineering schools, to illustrate motion transmission mechanisms or complex kinematic systems. The mechanism is finely crafted in brass (gilt bronze), with precise articulations fixed on a solid wood panel. This is a historical piece that is both decorative and instructive, perfect for a cabinet of Read More...

02 Nov

Antique Orrery – Tellure De Paravia, Turin (1900, Italy)

By Florin

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Rare and collectible orrery (tellurium) produced by the renowned Italian maker Paravia, Turin in 1900. This finely crafted planetary model illustrates the Earth-Sun-Moon system, demonstrating their relative motions and orbital mechanics. The mechanism is made of metal components, with a hand-painted globe mounted on a solid base. This type of teaching instrument was commonly used in schools and observatories to teach astronomy and celestial mechanics in the early 20th century. Dimensions: 70 cm (height) x 37 cm (diameter) Condition: Read More...