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Machine Age Art Deco Streamline Electro Pointer Bakelite Pencil Sharpener

Machine Age Art Deco Streamline Electro Pointer Bakelite Pencil Sharpener

By Edward C. Hoffmann, Stile Craft Manufacturers
Machine Age Art Deco Streamline Electro Pointer Ba...
Edward C. Hoffmann, Stile Craft Manufacturers
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Bakelite, Rubber
Machine Age Art Deco Streamline electro pointer bakelite electric pencil sharpener. Industrial design. Another original Machine Age sculptural design you will rarely find in this con...
Antique Swedish Balance Scale

Antique Swedish Balance Scale

Antique Swedish Balance Scale
Antique 19th Century Swedish Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Iron
Substantial antique brass and iron greengrocers balance scale with weights.
Japanese Large Astronomical Telescope

Japanese Large Astronomical Telescope

Japanese Large Astronomical Telescope
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Iron, Wood
A Japanese large astronomical telescope with a kit of complements. Model nº660.
Rare Bronze, Large Ship's Chock, 1970s

Rare Bronze, Large Ship's Chock, 1970s

Rare Bronze, Large Ship's Chock, 1970s
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
From a very large ship, this bronze chock (used to channel the line off the boat deck) is an unusual find. A collectors item to be sure. Use it as a door stop, desk accessory, or intere...
20th Century German Hand-Carved Beechwood Equine Barometer

20th Century German Hand-Carved Beechwood Equine Barometer

By Simon Hansel
20th Century German Hand-Carved Beechwood Equine B...
Simon Hansel
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Collectibles and Curiosities
Beech
A German hand-carved beechwood equine barometer. This German-marked barometer sits in a hand-carved beech case surmounted by a horse. The name “Simon Hansel” is stamped on the back. Bar...
1930s Vintage Anatomical Ear Model in Plaster and Wood from Germany

1930s Vintage Anatomical Ear Model in Plaster and Wood from Germany

1930s Vintage Anatomical Ear Model in Plaster and ...
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Plaster
This splendid example of vintage anatomical ear model was realized in the 1930s by LMM Luis M. Meusel Lehrmittelwerkstätten in Sonneberg (Thüringia) In Germany. The model, realized i...
Collection of 21 Midcentury Classroom Educational Films, circa 1960s

Collection of 21 Midcentury Classroom Educational Films, circa 1960s

Collection of 21 Midcentury Classroom Educational ...
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Plastic
Collection of 12 large and nine small educational films with titles such as: "Ears Hear" "Mystery Map" "Buffy the Bored Raccoon" "Hot Warm Cold" "Different People-Different Value...
Giltwood Italian Barometer

Giltwood Italian Barometer

Giltwood Italian Barometer
Vintage 1950s Collectibles and Curiosities
Giltwood hand-carved barometer from the 1950s. Not sure if barometer works. Bought at John Roselli Antiques.
A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes

A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and English Telescopes

A very rare Collection of 18th Century, French and...
Antique Late 18th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Leather
A very rare collection of nine vintage reflecting telescopes from the early and late 18th Century. The collection is comprised of three draw refracting telescopes, antique vintage brass...
Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player

Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player

Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Ston...
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Barometer regulates and base in semi-precious stone representing a Cello player in antique. Measures: H 20cm, W 10cm.
1960 Portable Video Camera Eumig

1960 Portable Video Camera Eumig

1960 Portable Video Camera Eumig
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
1960 portable video camera Eumig Eumig was an Austrian company producing audio and video equipment that existed from 1919 until 1982. The name is an acronym for Elektrizitäts und Metal...
Antique Late 19th Century American Bausch & Lomb Microscope, circa 1890

Antique Late 19th Century American Bausch & Lomb Microscope, circa 1890

Antique Late 19th Century American Bausch & Lomb M...
Antique Late 19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique 19th century American compound monocular microscope signed Bausch and Lomb Co., circa 1890.
Estate Marine Sextant Signed "Cook Hull," London in Original Case, circa 1960s

Estate Marine Sextant Signed "Cook Hull," London in Original Case, circa 1960s

Estate Marine Sextant Signed "Cook Hull," London i...
Mid-20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Estate Marine Sextant signed "Cook Hull," London in original case, circa 1960s.
Antique 19th Century English Brass Surveyor's Level, circa 1890-1900

Antique 19th Century English Brass Surveyor's Level, circa 1890-1900

Antique 19th Century English Brass Surveyor's Leve...
Antique Late 19th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Antique 19th century English Brass Surveyor's Level signed J & W.E. Archbutt, London, circa 1890-1900.
Charming Tower Mantel Clock and Barometer

Charming Tower Mantel Clock and Barometer

Charming Tower Mantel Clock and Barometer
Antique 19th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Brass, Glass
A wonderful castle tower clock and barometer with carved wood decoration including shingles and moat. Ex: Sotheby's London.
Fine 19th Century Marine Sextant by William Gerrard, circa 1875

Fine 19th Century Marine Sextant by William Gerrard, circa 1875

By William Gerrard
Fine 19th Century Marine Sextant by William Gerrar...
William Gerrard
Antique 19th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze, Brass, Wood
The frame signed on the scale W. Gerrard 1 Wapping, Liverpool, having a silver inset arc and an index arm fitted with a thumbscrew lock, magnifier, brass telescope and index mirror, com...
Midcentury Unique Industrial Steel Oversized “Cat’s Eye” Glasses Mold

Midcentury Unique Industrial Steel Oversized “Cat’s Eye” Glasses Mold

Midcentury Unique Industrial Steel Oversized “Cat’...
Mid-20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
Unique vintage Industrial steel oversized glasses mold, measure: 6 x 16 x 1 inch. Probably made for store displays. Classic retro cat’s eye style.
Brass Balance Scale

Brass Balance Scale

Brass Balance Scale
Vintage 1960s Collectibles and Curiosities
9-176 Intricately detailed brass balance scale with weights (weights fit in solid brass base) made in Portugal.
Compass by Stanley London Natural Sine Solid Brass in Teak Box, circa 1940

Compass by Stanley London Natural Sine Solid Brass in Teak Box, circa 1940

Compass by Stanley London Natural Sine Solid Brass...
Stanley & Co., London
20th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Teak
This is a vintage, solid brass, Stanley, Natural Sine compass in a teak wood box. It is engraved to the top; Natural Sine Stanley London. It has a hinged mirrored lid and hinged foldin...
19th Century Antique Scale

19th Century Antique Scale

19th Century Antique Scale
Antique 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Bronze
Antique, 19th century polished bronze and brass scale. This large-scale is a typical scale used in a French pharmacy in the 1800s. The top has a finial with a balance beam holding two b...
Baroque style antique French gilt bronze clock and barometer set by Beurdeley

Baroque style antique French gilt bronze clock and barometer set by Beurdeley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Baroque style antique French gilt bronze clock and...
Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Collectibles and Curiosities
Enamel, Ormolu
Both the clock and barometer are encased within a gilt bronze (ormolu) frame, and have circular enamel dials. The clock features Roman numerals; the barometer with the inscriptions 'G-d...
Kodak Movie Projector, circa 1934, Original Black Finish, Correct Display Piece

Kodak Movie Projector, circa 1934, Original Black Finish, Correct Display Piece

By Eastman Kodak
Kodak Movie Projector, circa 1934, Original Black ...
Eastman Kodak
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Glass
Offered for your approval is this circa 1934 Kodak KodaScope 8mm motion picture projector. It is in the factory original paint finish, with original lens, innards and with two reels an...
Small Vintage Telescope

Small Vintage Telescope

Small Vintage Telescope
Antique 19th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Tin
Charming vintage handheld telescope with brass details.
19c Large Standing French Telescope

19c Large Standing French Telescope

19c Large Standing French Telescope
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Collectibles and Curiosities
From Marseilles, France, this large 19c telescope will instill any room with classical whimsy. This beautiful piece features a brass body atop a geometric wooden base.
19th Century French Barometer in Giltwood Frame

19th Century French Barometer in Giltwood Frame

19th Century French Barometer in Giltwood Frame
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
We love French barometers, and this one has exceptional beauty and charm. Painting against a stunning blue ground, the piece is mounted in an exquisite 19th-cenutry giltwood frame. The ...
Sylvania, Zenith, GE Early TV Tube Wall Sculpture, Mid-20th Century, Rare Boxes

Sylvania, Zenith, GE Early TV Tube Wall Sculpture, Mid-20th Century, Rare Boxes

By Bill Reiter
Sylvania, Zenith, GE Early TV Tube Wall Sculpture,...
Bill Reiter
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Blown Glass, Paper
Submitted for your consideration is this wall sculpture of Sylvania, Zenith and G.E. TV and Radio tubes dating back to the mid-20th century. The sculptural display by Bill Reiter has mo...
Handsome Clock and Barometer on Wood Base

Handsome Clock and Barometer on Wood Base

Handsome Clock and Barometer on Wood Base
Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Collectibles and Curiositie...
Brass, Mahogany
Handsome German rare clock and barometer on distinctive wood base Mahogany wood base and trim clock and barometer with aged brass bezels and top rail trim-aged metal backs, distinctive ...
Rare Brass Ship's Anemometer with Aluminum Fin, Midcentury

Rare Brass Ship's Anemometer with Aluminum Fin, Midcentury

Rare Brass Ship's Anemometer with Aluminum Fin, Mi...
Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Ship's Anemometer in brass with an aluminum fin. These were used outside on ships to measure wind speed and direction connected to a corresponding gauge on the bridge. This h...
Molecolar Structure for Didactic Purposes Made in the 1950s

Molecolar Structure for Didactic Purposes Made in the 1950s

Molecolar Structure for Didactic Purposes Made in ...
Vintage 1950s Czech Collectibles and Curiosities
Molecolar structure of iron (Fe) for educational use, metal with wooden spheres grey painted. Czechoslovak manufacture of the 1950s. Very good condition. Measures cm: 12.5 x 12.5.
Molecolar Structure for Didactic Purposes Made in the 1950s

Molecolar Structure for Didactic Purposes Made in the 1950s

Molecolar Structure for Didactic Purposes Made in ...
Vintage 1950s Czech Collectibles and Curiosities
Molecolar structure of iron/sulfur cluster (Fe4S4) for educational use, metal with wooden spheres grey painted. Czechoslovak manufacture of the fifties. Very good condition. Measures cm...
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Pocket Refractor in Leather Case, circa 1880

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Pocket Refractor in Leather Case, circa 1880

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Pocket Refractor in ...
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Leather
This is an antique telescope, a three-draw pocket telescope in leather case, a refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use dating to circa 1880. Perfect for bird watching, landscap...
Molecular Structure for Didactic Purposes Made in the 1950s

Molecular Structure for Didactic Purposes Made in the 1950s

Molecular Structure for Didactic Purposes Made in ...
Vintage 1950s Czech Collectibles and Curiosities
Molecular structure of water (H2O) for educational use, metal with wooden small spheres white painted, and with the larger spheres made of red painted bakelite. Czechoslovak manufacture...
Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case

Binoculars Opera Glasses with Leather Case
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Binoculars opera glasses with leather case.
Galvanometer Made in circa 1850, Oak and Glass

Galvanometer Made in circa 1850, Oak and Glass

Galvanometer Made in circa 1850, Oak and Glass
Antique 1850s Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities
Vertical mirror galvanometer made in circa 1850, oak and glass, three adjustable screws at the base. Tool constituted by a magnet bar movable inside a coil and connected to a needle. In...
Silver-Leafed Condenser Electroscope Made in the Early 1900s

Silver-Leafed Condenser Electroscope Made in the Early 1900s

Silver-Leafed Condenser Electroscope Made in the E...
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver-leafed condenser electroscope made in the early 1900s; it is an instrument that allows to verify if a body is electrically charged; it can reveal the charge but not quantify it. ...
Vintage Abacus, Authentic, Original Tag

Vintage Abacus, Authentic, Original Tag

Vintage Abacus, Authentic, Original Tag
20th Century Chinese Collectibles and Curiosities
Bamboo, Wood, Iron
This is an authentic Chinese abacus that was used in the early 20th century. The Abacus being an ingenious calculator has been used in China for over a thousand years. Its accuracy and ...
Hollywood Midcentury Movie Camera with Geared Head and Wood Tripod Legs

Hollywood Midcentury Movie Camera with Geared Head and Wood Tripod Legs

By Mitchell Camera Corporation
Hollywood Midcentury Movie Camera with Geared Head...
Mitchell Camera Corporation
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Brass, Glass, Ash
Offered for your approval is this midcentury USA Made complete Mitchell Motion Picture Camera displayed on a British Made MOY Mini Geared Head and American Wood Tripod Legs. This is ...
English Magnifying Glass, circa 1890

English Magnifying Glass, circa 1890

English Magnifying Glass, circa 1890
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Glass
English brass magnifying glass in a polished finish with a vase-and-ring styled handle, circa 1890.  
English Magnifying Glass, circa 1890

English Magnifying Glass, circa 1890

English Magnifying Glass, circa 1890
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Glass
English brass magnifying glass in a polished finish with a vase-and-ring styled handle, circa 1890.     
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 Binoculars

Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 Binoculars

By Carl Zeiss
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 Binoculars
Carl Zeiss
Vintage 1940s German Collectibles and Curiosities
Aluminum
Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 binoculars. A pair of rare Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German ex-military observation binoculars mounted onto an aluminium cradle and gimbal. The whole apparatus sits on a vi...
English Magnifying Glass, circa 1890

English Magnifying Glass, circa 1890

English Magnifying Glass, circa 1890
Early 20th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Glass
English brass magnifying glass in a polished finish with a vase-and-ring styled handle, circa 1890.    
18th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Wood Barometer

18th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Wood Barometer

18th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Wood Barometer
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Collectibles and Curiosities
Lovely Period French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer With Beautiful Patina.   
Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher's Scale

Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher's Scale

Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher's Scale
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
An antique brass Portuguese butcher's scale with bull's head figure.     
Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, English, Georgian, circa 1780

Antique Telescope, Two-Draw, Mahogany, Brass, Engl...
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Mahogany
This is an antique telescope, a two draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1780. Perfect for bird watching, landscape app...
17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities

17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities

17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze, Lapis Lazuli, Wood
Magnificent artistry, exotic materials and a bit of intrigue combine in this Italian Baroque-era cabinet of curiosities. Once a term used to describe entire rooms dedicated to humanity’...
Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Iron Baker's Scales with Brass Pans

Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Iron Baker's Scales with Brass Pans

Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Iron ...
Antique 1890s French Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Bronze, Iron
This set of late nineteenth century French iron baker's scales is double faced and features the coat of arms of the city of Paris flanked by the messenger god Mercury and Lady Justice. ...
Set of 19th Century Empire Period Bronze Pharmacy Scales c. 1804-1815

Set of 19th Century Empire Period Bronze Pharmacy Scales c. 1804-1815

Set of 19th Century Empire Period Bronze Pharmacy ...
Antique 19th Century French Empire Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
This set of nineteenth century Empire period bronze pharmacy scales features a central column with a single arm supporting two bronze pans. The bottom of the bronze pans bears the offi...
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes

By E. Gleizes Paris
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock ...
E. Gleizes Paris
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Collectibles and Curiosities
Tortoise Shell, Ormolu
Each with additional measuring instruments; the central enamel clock dial signed ‘Gleizes / 3 Place Vendôme a Paris’.
19th Century Brass Level on Tripod

19th Century Brass Level on Tripod

19th Century Brass Level on Tripod
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Wood
Surveyors tripod level from the 19th century. The tripod is made of wood and the level is brass. The wood tripod is 39.75in high.
John Bennett Georgian Barometer

John Bennett Georgian Barometer

By John Bennett
John Bennett Georgian Barometer
John Bennett
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Sycamore
This exceptional Georgian barometer by the leading London instrument-maker John Bennett strongly reflects the prevalent furniture style and architectural elements of the time in its cla...
Good 18th Century Three-Leds Dividers in Brass and Steel, circa 1750

Good 18th Century Three-Leds Dividers in Brass and Steel, circa 1750

Good 18th Century Three-Leds Dividers in Brass and...
Unknown
Antique 1750s European Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
A good example of a mid-18th century tree-legged brass and steel dividers. The dividers is contiental and can be dated from circa 1750. The three legs dividers were made for calculati...
Impressive Papier Mâché Polypore Mushroom by Heinrich Arnoldi, circa 1880

Impressive Papier Mâché Polypore Mushroom by Heinrich Arnoldi, circa 1880

Impressive Papier Mâché Polypore Mushroom by Heinr...
Heinrich Arnoldi
Antique 1880s European Collectibles and Curiosities
A very fine and large example (17cm height) of a rare papier model of a mushroom, more exactly a “polyporus frondosus” ei a Grifola frondosa, which a specie of polypore mushrooms. The ...
Collection of Three Papier Maché Models of Morels by Heinrich Arnoldi, 1880

Collection of Three Papier Maché Models of Morels by Heinrich Arnoldi, 1880

Collection of Three Papier Maché Models of Morels ...
Heinrich Arnoldi
Antique 1890s German Collectibles and Curiosities
A rare collection of papier maché models of three different species of morels (morchella): a morchella rotunda, a Morchella esculenta and the third not attributed. The models are in ve...
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Terrestrial, Achromatic, Refractor, Dollond

Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Terrestrial, Achromatic, Refractor, Dollond

By Dollond, London
Antique Telescope, Three-Draw Terrestrial, Achroma...
Dollond, London
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
This is an antique telescope, a three draw terrestrial achromatic refractor. An English Georgian piece by Dollond dating to circa 1800. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciat...
Civil War Era Eye Exam Device

Civil War Era Eye Exam Device

Civil War Era Eye Exam Device
Antique 19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron, Paper, Wood
This machine looks as if it were designed by Joseph Cornell. It's such a mysterious and beautiful object. I have no idea how it worked but the lines in the large white paper circle conv...
Working 1939 Keystone Model R-8 8mm Projector Lamp

Working 1939 Keystone Model R-8 8mm Projector Lamp

Working 1939 Keystone Model R-8 8mm Projector Lamp...
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities
Fully operational 1939 Model R-8 8mm film projector by Keystone Manufacturing Company of Boston, MA which has been converted into a table lamp with machined and polished aluminum hardwa...
1930s Silvered Barometer

1930s Silvered Barometer

1930s Silvered Barometer
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Glass, Wood
This 1930s neoclassical, French barometer was given a modern spin with a silver-leafing. It comes from the mirrored ballroom of Mrs. Theodore Livingston Griggs, on Summit Avenue in St. ...
Large 19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Water Filter Pharmacy Display Item

Large 19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Water Filter Pharmacy Display Item

Large 19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Water F...
Antique Late 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities
Ceramic, Porcelain
This antique ceramic water filter, complete with pewter spout and lid, was created in Provence, France, circa 1870. In the old days, it was used as a promotional display in a Pharmaceut...
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