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Late 19th C Gregory Bottley Scientific Collection of Mineral Fossils Shell
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good collection of Gregory Bottley mineral, fossils and shell all contained in there original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Natural Fiber, Hardwood
H 9.45 in W 14.57 in D 1.58 in
Paravia Collection 100 Rocks, Educational Material, Italy 1950s
By Paravia
Located in Naples, IT
" G.B. Paravia Scientific Collection - Turin
The collection includes minerals and rocksdivided into
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rock Crystal
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native to Central
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Surveyor's Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument with enamelled finish
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 6.5 in
Antique Surveyor's Level, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Halden & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument by J. Halden & Sons of
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 7.09 in W 11.23 in D 4.34 in
Stunning Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Model Europe, 1950s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage stunning large model of a botanical scientific specimen depicts a mushroom native
Category
20th Century Czech Folk Art Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th C Scientific James DeVille L N Fowler Phrenology Plaster Bust Head Curio
By L. N. Fowler
Located in Lowestoft, GB
collection of the Edinburgh Phrenological Society and James De Ville in London.
Age related wear to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plaster
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Antique Mineral Specimen Collection
Located in London, GB
A rare set of antique mineral specimen jars.
Some remnants of labels.
Some solid rocks others are powders.
Sourced in Holland.
Dimensions: Large approximate 20 height...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
other scientific instruments. Although an ancient material, brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, is much
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Collection of French Opaline Apothecary Jars
Located in Copenhagen, K
Collection of 20 opaline apothecary jars from the 19th century.
Collection consists of 14 larger
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Scientific Instruments
Materials
Opaline Glass
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
in glass tubes closed with corks. Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the
Category
Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Shell
Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
in glass tubes closed with corks. Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the
Category
Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Shell
Collection of 12 Perspex Teaching Blocks & Lenses
By Griffin & George Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A collection of twelve Perspex teaching optical blocks and lenses.
Various shapes, forms and
Category
Mid-20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Acrylic
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
in glass tubes closed with corks. Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the
Category
Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Shell
Collection of 18th and 19th Century Arabic Astrolabes and Quadrant
Located in London, GB
A collection of 18th and 19th century Arabic astrolabes and quadrant
Persian, 18th/19th Century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Persian Islamic Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Collection of Friedrich Ziegler wax model human heart development forms
Located in London, GB
Collection of Friedrich Ziegler wax model human heart development forms
A rare collection of 4 wax
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Natural Fiber
Mid Century Collection of Leica Ernst Leitz Camera Lenses Summaron Hektor
By Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, Leica 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of mid 20th century Leica / Ernst Leitz lenses. There is a Summaron, a Hektor and a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 6 in Dm 2.75 in
Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
not just an early scientific tool but a masterwork of both functionality and aesthetics.
Standing at
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Bavarian Pharmacy Balance
Located in New Orleans, LA
wonderful condition, in one collection. This intriguing piece is a must for any medical antiques enthusiast
Category
Antique 19th Century Balkan Biedermeier Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Edmé Beauchêne disarticulated human skull with museum provenance, France
Located in Leuven , BE
supplied by the medical school
Provenance
Collection Palmer Hudson, Curio Museum, Newquay (UK)
Belgian
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
Located in High Point, NC
collection.
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Gold Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
collections at the Nathalie Pol and Lydia Chartier’s atelier in Paris. In 1946 she decided to return to her
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Ceramic
Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder by Casella & Co of London
By Casella
Located in London, GB
: CASELLA LONDON MADE IN ENGLAND 6962
For similar Casella sunshine recorders see the collections of
Category
Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
unique and decorative item that adds character and elegance to any collection or interior decor scheme
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
unique and decorative item that adds character and elegance to any collection or interior decor scheme
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian Artist's Mannequin from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
unique and decorative item that adds character and elegance to any collection or interior decor scheme
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Fruitwood
Spectacular Memento Mori Vanitas from the 19th Century - Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
displayed as a centerpiece in a curated collection or as a thought-provoking statement piece in a
Category
Antique 1880s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plaster
Early 20th Century Boxed Pair of Crown Castle Quality Straight Razors Germany
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Handles Made and Ground In Germany
From a Gentleman's Private Collection.
Extra Hollow Ground Razors
Category
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
H 1.46 in W 6.93 in D 1.38 in
Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
optometrist's set, with great display appeal and scientific interest. Ideal for showcasing within a collection
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 2.56 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
Kinora monochrome motion picture viewer, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
see: Science Museum Group Collection: The Kodak Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Optical Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Medical Curios Gold Teeth Dentures
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of human gold teeth, with two having their original metal pegs.
Most gold teeth are
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
Vintage Metal Scale from Twentieth Century Belgium
Located in High Point, NC
stories were heard and friends and neighbors were met. Add to your collection a piece that reminds of
Category
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desk or within a collection of scientific instruments. Delivered polished and ready for the enthusiast
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
Antique Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument Case, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
scientific interest. Ideal for display within a collection or an institution. Delivered polished and ready to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 2.76 in W 17.52 in D 13.98 in
Late 19th C Gemstone Mineral & Semi Precious Stone Specimens Display Case Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Just the most wonderful collection of mineral specimens, housed in there original birds eye maple
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Natural Fiber, Birdseye Maple, Pine
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 1.38 in
Antique Iron Worker Hand Forged Vintage Tools Set of 9
Located in Chula Vista, CA
collection handmade Iron Blacksmithing Tools- Set of 9 Antique Iron Worker Tools
forging metal
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron, Metal
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
collection of wood cutting tools, including bits, cutters, gears, chunks and chisels, that allow for an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
Located in High Point, NC
collection.
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
WWI brass Carl Zeiss Jena "Fussartillerie" artillery compass
Located in London, GB
similar CZJ Fussartillerie compass see the collection of the Imperial War Museum, London, Catalogue number
Category
Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte with Flower Motif
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
collections at the Nathalie Pol and Lydia Chartier’s atelier in Paris. In 1946 she decided to return to her
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Ceramic
Metallic Polyhedron From The 19th Century – Hexaoctahedron With 48 Faces
Located in Madrid, ES
intellectual pursuits of the 19th century. Bring a touch of mathematical elegance into your collection or
Category
Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
H 7.09 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
1986 Enorme Telephone Handset by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, RISD Museum, and the Los Angeles
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Tools, Richter Pracision
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
vintage draughtsman's set by the Richter of Germany. Well suited to the desk top or within a collection
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.29 in D 2.37 in
Microscope cloth counting glass by J. Casartelli & Son of Manchester.
Located in London, GB
collection of the Science Museum, London. Object number: 2016-2006.
Textile merchants would have kept
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
1880 Earnst Plank Magic Lantern, Box Plus 72 Slides
Located in Peekskill, NY
and each slide box is signed. It comes with an amazing collection of glass strip slides. There are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
1986 Enorme Telephone Handset by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, RISD Museum, and the Los Angeles
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plastic
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