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Mid-Twentieth Century Aluminum Gyroscope Compass Scientific Tool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Manually manipulated blue and silver anodized aluminum gyroscope composed of two gimbal rings, a central rotor, spine axle, frame and base (ca. late 1940s/early 1950s, USA). The rotor in this case is a cube representing azimuth - the angle between North, measured clockwise around the observer's horizon, and a celestial body (sun, moon). Hence, the presence of both "N" and "E" compass directions on the rotor. The gimbals denote "elevation" and "roll." Interesting piece which serves as both scientific tool and modernist decorative object...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Twentieth Century Aluminum Gyroscope Compass Scientific Tool
Mid-Twentieth Century Aluminum Gyroscope Compass Scientific Tool

Mid-Twentieth Century Aluminum Gyroscope Compass Scientific Tool

$750
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19th Century Indian Brass Qibla Compass
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Indian etched brass Qibla compass. The compass with brass needle and glass cover, the reverse engraved with tables. 4.2 inches high 2.3 wide A qibla (qiblah) compa...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Scientific Instruments

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H 4.2 in W 2.3 in D 0.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Cast Aluminum Stylized Airplane Model or Sculpture & Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Aviation Objects

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H 8.5 in W 12 in D 10.75 in
Large Mid-Century Era Metal Cigarette Case with World Globe & Compass Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large cigarette case was made by the well known Wadsworth's of Canada and dates to approximately 1970 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The box is composed of eng...
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H 0.25 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Early Twentieth Century Alligator Stick / Umbrella Stand
Located in London, GB
A rare alligator stick or umbrella stand , the skin forming a really pleasing bow shape, the back with cut out hand aperture to wooden board.   Attributed to Roland Ward  Early Twe...
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H 19.3 in W 10.24 in D 9.45 in
Atomic Physicist A.G. Shenstone Princeton Gyroscope
Located in Savannah, GA
A machined gyroscope presented to Allen G. Shenstone (1893-1980) physicist and chair of the department of Princeton from 1949-1960. Presented by friends in the department. 7 inches...
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Mid-20th Century American Scientific Instruments

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H 8 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Early Twentieth Century Three Way Combination with Bullesye Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique ships lantern with three bulleye lenses red, blue, and clear. The lantern hughly polished and lacquered. There is a vented turret with carry ring. No burner inside. Choice ma...
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H 10 in W 8 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Modern Extruded Aluminum Chess Set
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Modern extruded aluminum chess set with 32 stylized figures in the original presentation box. (Stamped: Austin Enterprises 1962, made by ALCOA) Case measurements...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Games

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H 5 in W 1.13 in D 1.13 in
19th century Sikes scientific hydrometer set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century sikes hydrometer set circa 1890. Good quality presented in a mahogany box, with brass catches. Labelled on the cartouche ' sike's hydrometer' and a 56 stamford street ...
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H 2.5 in W 8.25 in D 3 in
High Styles Twentieth-Century American Design, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
High Styles : Twentieth-Century American Design, Introduction by Lisa Phillips with Essays by David A. Hanks. New York : Whitney Museum Of American Art In Association With Summit Boo...
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Vintage 1980s American Books

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H 11 in W 11 in D 0.5 in
Aluminum Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished aluminum gimbaled lifeboat compass with carry handle and two sidelights. Nautical relic that is probably Russian. Weight is 16 pounds. 10" H x 11" L x 11" D. Circa 1975.
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H 10 in W 11 in D 11 in
Huge Decorative Scientific Induction Coil
Located in Peekskill, NY
We were told that this coil was originally from West Point but there is no paperwork to back that up. We also guessed at its age. But it looks to be over 100 years. We have owned many coils over the years but nothing of this Size or quality. The wood furniture surrounding the coil is beautiful showing turned wood ends. In almost ll cases these Induction coils...
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H 23 in W 40 in D 14 in
Mid Century Heavily Tooled Western Leather Saddle
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Well tooled and embossed leather western riding saddle. Possibly a junior size. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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H 16 in W 22 in D 22 in

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