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Place of Origin: American
1950s Vintage Weight Plumb Bob Tool Level Iron & Wood
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Plumb Tool Mid Century Modern Vintage Weight Plumb Bob Tool Instrument Level Collectible level made in Iron and Wood 5.25 x 1.5 diameter Fair Condition in Or...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Scientific Instruments

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Iron

Triangular Vintage White Opaline Art Glass and Brass Kaleidoscope
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Art Glass and Brass Kaleidoscope. This white opaline kaleidoscope has triangular form and has a rotating blue glass ball for amazing effects.
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20th Century Modern American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Dazey Commercial Industrial Churn or Mixer with Toleware Decoration USA
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique commercial churn or mixer was made by the Dazey Manufacturing Company of St. Louis in approximately 1920 in a period Art Deco style. The frame and gear mechanism of the ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco American Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Bronze Sculptural Thermometer, Long Bodied Lady, Artist Signed and Dated 1911
Located in Petaluma, CA
It wasn't easy trying to title this bronze in one sentence. The first thing about it to my eye is the wonderful whimsy displayed. The fact that it's a thermometer just adds to the jo...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage American Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

Super Rare 1880s Spoon Top Conformatore
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a wonderful example of 1800s inventiveness. We believe this is American made and ie signed and dated 1888. This is only the second example we have ever found. We will only se...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique American Scientific Instruments

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Steel

American Victorian Stereoscope Photographs
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style collection of stereoscope photographs. (100 available)
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique American Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Rare Charles and Ray Eames Sphere's "Mathematica world of numbers" 1961 Exhibit
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super rare. The spheres in this image are components of one of the exhibits... originally aquired from an IBM employee. Mathematica: A World of Numbers…and Beyond, is the title of...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Scientific Instruments

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Stone

Large 1920's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Ear Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
Large 1920's Vintage scientific anatomical human 3D ear model. Large 16" scale and wonderful antique patina!
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1920s Vintage American Scientific Instruments

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Rubber, Wood

Set of Three Copper Moonshine Funnels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 funnels acquired from a moonshine still in Tennessee. Due to these being used in a still we assume they are safe for food products, and most certainl...
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Early 20th Century Country American Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Copper

Blunt and Company Maritime Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Mid-nineteenth century ships compass by Blunt and Company of New York. The Blunt name was involved in the maritime trade from 1824 to 1885. The name Blunt and Co. was used from 1868 to 1872 by Edmund Blunt Jr. This is a spun brass bowl compass fitted to a dovetailed wood box...
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1870s Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1950s Vintage Heat Therapy by Sperti Faraday UV Infared Sun Lamp Cincinnati OH
By Sperti 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage 1950s Vintage 1950s 1950s Sperti Faraday UV Infared Sun Lamp for Heat Therapy and Sunshine Benefits Untested Sometimes deemed a medical science...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Antique Brass Ashtray Advertising a Philadelphia Dealer in Artificial Human Eyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An odd obscura collectible in the form of a rare, antique brass advertising ashtray. The ashtray is engraved with "H.E. Baldwin - Philadelphia / A...
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19th Century Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1940s Plaster Anatomical Heart Model on Wood Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Instructional, anatomical, plaster, heart model on 7" diameter wood base, circa 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Antique Victorian Magnifying Glass, Mother of Pearl, 18k Gold Filled, ca. 1890
Located in Petaluma, CA
This magnifying glass is top of the line. The body is mother of pearl with segments of 18k gold filled decorations. There is a small marking on the body that reads "18GF. 18K Gold ...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique American Scientific Instruments

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Gold, Brass

Rummy Grapefruit Soda Advertising Tin Thermometer Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Rummy Grapefruit Soda" advertising sign / thermometer, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good working condition with great color and graphics. A rare piece of soda memorabil...
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Mid-20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Shock Therapy McIntosh Polysine Generator Quck Medical Device
Located in Norwalk, CT
A very interesting piece having to do with the treatment of mental health in america. this machine dates to the 1940s or earlier, its missing and of the...
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Mid-20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

A late19th-Century dental extractor, United States 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
An instrument for dental use. A late 19th early 20th century dental extractor. An iron forceps used in tooth extraction. White Maker, H.C. distributor Kern. American manufacturing. P...
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Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Vintage, Commercial Grade Tri Pod by Samson
By Eastman Kodak
Located in New York, NY
High quality vintage camera trim pod by Samson. The trim pod is adjustable in various ways, including height ( 42- 73.5 in ) in addition the camera platform tilts and can be related ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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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Early 20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...
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1860s American Empire Antique American Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Iron

American Victorian Brass Scale
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian green painted iron and brass scale with 2 brass trays.
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19th Century Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht compass fitted to a very fine varnished binnacle box with brass hinges and glass door. Also fitted with a varnished brass sidelight wit...
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1890s Antique American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Vintage Resuscitation Male Dummy Training Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage resuscitation man's head. Open mouth connected to tubes that would raise chest for CPR training. Resuscitation dummies were invented in th...
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Mid-20th Century Steampunk American Scientific Instruments

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Rubber

Copper and Brass Fresh Air Diver's Pump with Wood Handle
Located in Norwell, MA
Diver's pump for shallow water use which feeds air to the diver's helmet. Highly polished and lacquered, with wood handled plunger. Handles have been sanded and varnished. Great divi...
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1940s Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

1938 Pull Down Anatomy Chart, Denoyer-Geppert, Artist P.M. Lariviere
By Denoyer-Geppert
Located in Buffalo, NY
1938 pull down anatomy chart, Denoyer-Geppert. Artist P.M. Lariviere. KL3 circulatory system. Stunning image, screenprint on linen.
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1930s Industrial Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Linen

Art Deco Wood Propeller Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco wood propeller with barometer.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Analytical Beam Balance Scientific Scale in Glass Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand built analytical beam balance scientific scale. The scale is used to measure both solid and liquid masses (10/100g capacity). Highly sensitive silver cylinders dampen the harmon...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Anatomical Eye Model by New York Scientific Supply Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Anatomical, composition, organ model of the eye by New York Scientific Co., Inc disassembles into six pieces deconstructing the eye and its nerves. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Composition

1800s Cast Iron Farm Well Hand Pump with Handle Piston
Located in New York, NY
1800s farmhouse and Industrial style cast iron hand pump. Unknown working condition but great look. Sold as is. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
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19th Century Industrial Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...
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1880s American Empire Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

3-D Gastro Intestinal Model by CENCO
By Central Scientific Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960's medical office or classroom model diagram of the anatomy of the human G-I system. Wall plaque in hand painted plaster relief. Element...
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1960s Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Log Caliper, Made by William Greenleaf Company, Belmont, MA
By William Greenleaf
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large caliper for calculating the number of board feet a log will yield. The central wood shaft engraved with multiple scales on each of the four sides with a large metal mounted c...
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Early 20th Century Rustic American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Physics Teaching Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These educational wheels, with copper and black painted surfaces, were used by Physics teachers in the late 19th century. Please note we have two of these wheels available. One i...
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19th Century Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Brass

Vintage Prosthetic Foot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage authentic prosthetic foot. Interesting piece of medical history. Great vintage condition.
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1960s Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber

Brass Ashcroft Ships Revolution Counter
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Revolution Counter by Ashcroft Mfg. Co New York. 8 inch face inscribed New York Ship building Co. Camden, N.J. USA. Nickel plated over brass with n...
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1920s Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Venetian Equipment Corps. Sterilizer Cup
Located in Norwalk, CT
A cup and metal holder by Venetian Equipment Corps. The cup reads "Sterilizer" and depicts a star in red.
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Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by E. S. Lane, Upton ME
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass hardware, lumber caliper by E.S. Lane, Upton ME used to measure the amount of timber from a tree fea...
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Early 20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Scientific Handblown Glass Vacuum Dome
Located in Norwalk, CT
A really neat way to display something amazing this is a really thick quality piece of handblown glass from the early 1900s.
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Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by William Greenlief
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass, lumber caliper by William Greenlief used to measure the amount of timber from a tree features a sli...
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Early 20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron Mortar from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cast iron mortar with a bas-relief band in the center.
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19th Century Industrial Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

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