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Place of Origin: North American
Machine Age Art Deco Doctors or Bathroom Floor Model Scale Weigh Master by Hanso
Located in New York, NY
Great Machine Age, American Art Deco floor scale, Weigh Master by Hanson. The scale is fully functional, it shows cosmetic wear to the paint finish, and th...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s.
By Sears, Roebuck & Company
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Sears Tower Constellation Portable Typewriter W/Metal Case. Circa 1960s. Manufactured for SEARS is the equivalent of a Smith-Corona Classic 12. Features a stylish mid century...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale
By Peerless
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale....Amazing original condition,, Tested and working perfectly,, Accurate weight,,. Porcelain and cast iron. O...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Large 1960's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Ear Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
Large 1960's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Ear Model. Manufactured by the Nystrom Co. of Chicago, Illinois. Large 17" scale and great patina!
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1960s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber, Wood

American Victorian Brass Scale
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian green painted iron and brass scale with 2 brass trays.
Category

19th Century Antique North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Fairbanks Scale Co American Doctors Scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
Fairbanks doctors scale in black with brass adjustable measuring stick, and cast iron pressure plate. Retaining there original weights. Dimensions: Heig...
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Early 20th Century North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Vintage Westinghouse Shortwave Radio in French Polished Mahogany Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Westinghouse combination shortwave radio, the French polished mahogany case housing a tube movement with multiple radio settings, made and signed by Westinghouse. This rad...
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Mid-20th Century Modern North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Andrew J. Lloyd Boston Brass Telescope on Wooden Tripod with Case
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique brass telescope, stamped Andrew J. Lloyd Company, a Boston, MA retailer active 1850-1875. Brass tubes and fittings, includes the original collapsible wooden tripod sta...
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Mid-19th Century Antique North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Aircraft Design Wind Tunnel Scale Model of a Late 1960s GAC-100 Airliner
Located in London, GB
A 1/10 scale wind tunnel model of a GAC-100 Commuter airliner. Wingspan: 7ft (214 cm) The model is constructed out of laminated mahogany, and is built to the highest standards,...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Cut Tobacco Enterprise MFC Co. Philadelphia, USA
Located in Roma, IT
Size Tobacco Enterprise MFC Co. Philadelphia, USA in good condition mounted on a solid chestnut wood board
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1880s Industrial Antique North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Wall Fish Skeleton Thermometer St Labre Indian School Ashland Montana
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Wall Fish Thermometer St Labre Indian School Ashland Montana Maker stamp 6.5 h x 2.5 w x .13 Original unrestored vintage untested decorative item Refer to images.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Nautical Double Gauge Bubble Clinometer on Teak Back Plate by Conn. Valley Ind.
Located in Nantucket, MA
A double gauge bubble clinometer with precision glass tubing and nickel face mounted on a teak back plate. These tilt gauges were used on vessels to measure the angular slant of the ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Polaroid SX-70 Tan Land Camera by Henry Dreyfuss
By Henry Dreyfuss
Located in Wallkill, NY
A very nice Polaroid SX - 70 camera, developed by Edwin Land and Richard Wareham, designed by Henry Dreyfuss Associates. This was state of the art and re...
Category

1970s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stainless Steel

Refinished Gerstner & Sons Machinist's Toolbox
Located in New York, NY
Gerstner & Sons is a renowned American company with a long history of manufacturing high-quality tool chests and wooden cases. The company was founded in 1906 by Harry Gerstner in Da...
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20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Felt, Faux Leather, Oak

Charles and Ray Eames Molded Plywood Leg Splint for Evans in Original Wrapper
By Evans Products Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
These leg splints were designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced for the United States Navy by the Evans Products Company, molded plywood division. They're still in their origin...
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plywood

Solid Brass Ships Telephone On Pedesta
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished brass ships telephone on pedestal. Meticulously polished andl lacquered head by Hose-McCann Telephone Co, Inc., Brooklyn New York. Type A, model WTP, with phone insid...
Category

1920s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Estate Solid Iron Mortar And Pestle, Circa 1930's-1940's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large Estate Solid Iron Mortar And Pestle, Circa 1930's-1940's. Very heavy and substantial piece. Mortar H = 10.25 inches Dia = 6.5 inches Pestle H = 10.25 inches Dia = 2 inches
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Early 20th Century North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

1950s Wall Unit Vornado Grey Electric Window Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Gray Electric Window Fan 18 h 37 w (open) 25.5 w closed x 9.5 d Preowned unrestored vintage condition. Tested and working. Refer to all images please.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Primitive Antique Hand Carved Stone Water Filter Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic hand carved stone water filter 14 h x 11.5 Unrestored original antique vintage condition See all images for details.
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Mid-20th Century Rustic North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stone

1950s Vintage Vornado Gray Electric Window Wall Fan
By Vornado
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Industrial Gray Electric Window Fan 18 h 37 w (open) 25.5 w closed x 9.5 d Preowned unrestored vintage condition. Missing circle with label in center ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique American "Bausch & Lomb" Compound Monocular Microscope, Circa 1890-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American "Bausch & Lomb" Microscope in Compound Monocular Design, Circa 1890-1910. Rochester, NY
Category

Late 19th Century Antique North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early Twentieth Century Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass boat compass in varnished wood box. Highly polished and lacquered finish. By M.C. & Co, Polaris. Dimension: 4"H x 6"W x 6"D Weight: 2 lbs. Made: America Material: Brass,...
Category

1920s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique 1897 Wooden Eastman Kodak Bulls Eye Camera Tripod
By Eastman Kodak
Located in San Carlos, CA
Fantastic antique wooden Bulls-Eye tripod made by Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York. With over 100+ years of life, this tripod is in surprisingly good ...
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1890s Industrial Antique North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

1970s Era Harmon-Kardon 330B with Matching Omni Directional Speakers
By bose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This item is a classic Harmon-Kardon 330B receiver retrofitted with Bluetooth module and matched with period correct Harmon-Kardon Omni Direction speakers. The Harman-Kardon 330B was...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Kilgore Authentic Anatomical Preparation Human Skull
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Prepared by legendary medical supply company Kilgore International, this is an advanced anatomical reference human skull! An exceptional authentic vint...
Category

1950s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bone

Large Dramatic Streamlined Floor Fan
By Vornado
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the most dramatic midcentury floor fan designs you will find. This example is extremely rare. It has the look of a Jet Engine. Its clean and works very well. It does s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Streamlined Moderne North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Military Compass, American, Navigation Aid, Keuffel & Esser, 5600X Model
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage military compass. An American, aluminium and glass navigation aid by Keuffel & Esser, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Fascinating example of the 5600...
Category

1930s Other Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cast iron mortar with a bas-relief band in the center.
Category

19th Century Industrial Antique North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

19th Century Antique North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Swingline XI Electro-Pointer
Located in Sharon, CT
Important Machine Age Streamlined Electric Pencil Sharpener Designed by Edward G. Hoffmann.
Category

Mid-20th Century Machine Age North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique postal scale is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to approximately 1952 and done in the Late Victorian ...
Category

Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Keuffel & Esser Co. Surveyor's Transit
Located in Savannah, GA
A 1912 Keuffel & Esser Co. railroad surveyor's transit. Includes outfitted mahogany case. All original with matching serials. Approximately 70 inches tall with a 24 inch leg sprea...
Category

1910s Industrial Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Deco Table or Desk Top Brass Mounted 7" Double Convex Magnifying Glass
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco desk/table top adjustable magnifying glass. A 7" diameter double convex lens in an open topped brass frame suspended between two vertical posts rising from a stepped two-tie...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Fisher- Scientific Brass & Oak Complete Calibration Weight Set
By Fisher Scientific
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Fisher- Scientific Brass & Oak Complete Calibration Weight Set USA, Circa 1940s Originating from the USA, with locations in Canada and dating back to the 1940s, this is a rare and remarkable find—a complete 15-piece set of solid brass medical...
Category

20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Nickel Plated Bronze Table Top Fire Engine Bell
Located in New York, NY
This antique bronze tabletop fire engine bell with a wood base is a rare find. Its nickel-plated bronze construction exudes vintage charm, making it a...
Category

Early 20th Century North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

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 circa early 1900s tool total 9 25 the longest x 3...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Metal

Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16
By Cram's
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Crams Imperial World Globe Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16 Manufactured by George F Cram Co. Indiana, U.S.A Sizes are guesstimates
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Early 20th Century Victorian North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a great medical cabinet from the 1960s, ready to keep all your goodies safe this is a great 1960s accent item that is sure to be a one of a kind addition to your decor!
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Bronze Magnifying Glass w/ Art Nouveau Nude, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely high quality magnifying glass makes a perfect piece for the art nouveau lover, or anyone who wants to hold a beautiful object when trying to magnify something. Note the ...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Benjamin Pike & Sons (New York) Circa 1850 Theodolite
Located in Placerville, CA
This is a Wonderful Pike & Sons Theodolite (166 Broadway) complete with Box & Tripod. American made 19th century Theodolites are VERY common. Finding one in great shape with its or...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
1943 United States Navy Telescope. Used primarily as part of the Mark 16 Aiming System on 50 caliber anti-aircraft gun mounts. Fitted with three sun filters...
Category

1940s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Thompson-Plaster electrical cabinet, by Physician's Specialty Company, Leesburg, Virginia, United States. The historic turn of the late 19th / early 20th century quack medicine machine used a violent ray electrotherapy apparatus as a cure-all, claiming to cure numerous ailments, cancers, and more. Featuring the original oak framed glazed glass-covered marble top for use with 'medical' instruments, atop quartersawn oak chest fitted with three graduated drawers, opening to reveal various associated equipment and supplies, including blown glass evacuated tube implements of varying shapes and for different therapeutic uses. High-quality solid wood case, rising on castors. Signed, retaining the original manufacturer plaque. Museum quality. Provenance / Acquisition: Reportedly purchased by Dr. Slaughter, of Goldthwaite, Texas, May, 1903. Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas. Day 2 of 3, Important Estates catalog. 2021 Similar examples can be found in select museum collections and exhibitions, including Loudoun Museum, Leesburg, Virginia. Holmes Medical Museum, Foley, Alabama. Dimensions: (approx) 40.75" High, 26" Wide, 17.5" Deep Condition: Excellent original antique condition. Museum quality. Unknown if complete. Wear consistent with age and use. A scarce example of medical quackery...
Category

Early 20th Century North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Rock-Ola "Loboy" Porcelain Enamel Coin-Op Penny Scale
By Rock-Ola
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beginning in the Late 19th Century, the penny scale offered a means for passersby to quickly check their weight without going to the trouble of seeing a doctor; simultaneously - and perhaps more notably - they provided an irresistible opportunity for businesses to advertise and earn extra revenue. Penny scales quickly became a platform for creativity in advertising and design, as machines competed to attract the attention of customers on the street. This scale - the "LoBoy" model - was produced by the jukebox manufacturing company Rock-Ola in the 1930s and features a Classic skyscraper-inspired Art Deco Silhouette in black and white porcelain enamel. The mirrored glass display features instructions ("Stand Still - Keep Clear") as well as a reference chart which provides 'healthy' weights for men and women by height. The scale itself has been modified to function without needing to deposit a coin. This piece would make a super unique and functional addition to any retro bathroom!
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Camera / Enlarger Circa 1910s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Early Wooden Antique Camera / Enlarger Circa 1910s Please look at the photos, this has not been touched in decades. It is just the way you would like to find it, untouched. True anti...
Category

1910s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Fancy Silver Plate Edwardian Magnifying Glass, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is magnifying glass is about the highest quality example you can find. Silver plate over bronze and displaying beautiful cast elements. The crest, the handle, and down to the b...
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Ships Compass by John Hand of Philadelphia
Located in Norwell, MA
Wing bridge compass from a United States Navy vessel. The gray military paint has been stripped and the entire binnacle and compass have been meticulously polished and lacquered. The...
Category

1940s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in Ferndale, MI
Art Deco period penny scale by Mills Novelty co. Period green porcelain pedestal with cream colored foot hold.
Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Vintage Motorola Model 68L11 '1948' "Tape Measure" Radio
By Motorola
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This item is an exceptional unrestored vintage Motorola Model 68L11 (1948) tape measure radio in very nice condition. Complete except for dry cell battery. This unit is untested and ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Marine Compass in Box by Star Compass of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass boat compass fitted to a dovetailed wood box with rich varnished finish. Compass card is marked Star Pathfinder, Milton Mass. The entir...
Category

1950s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Leonard Bailey Wooden Block Plane Tool, United States, Early 20th Century
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Leonard Bailey Wooden Block Plane Tool, United States, Early 20th Century.
Category

20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Industrial Explosion Proof Phone by Crouse-Hinds C1955
By Crouse-Hinds
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and unusual industrial explosion proof telephone by Crouse-Hinds from the 50s. Cast aluminum with a bakelite style phone. No dial. Supposed to be from a blasting site. Untested....
Category

1950s Industrial Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Anemometer 1950 Coal Mining Vintage Science Equipment in Brass and Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical desk anemometer in brass. Very interesting scientific coal mining anemometer, made up back in the 1950's with brass and blackened steel parts...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Push Button Genie Telephone in Peach
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very sleek & cool styling in this Genie telephone. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear retains the great color of it's early days. Not tested.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Thermometer by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern-Period, sterling silver thermometer in working condition, Tiffany and Company, New York, circa 1950s. Works are made by...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Shallow Water Dive Helmet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early all rubber and glass shallow water diving helmet. These were used mostly in marinas for underwater ship/boat maintenance. Divers used th...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber

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 North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Vintage Dental Model of Mouth with Braces in Original Box by Columbia Dentoforms
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 1960/70s teaching dental model of a mouth with braces by noted company Columbia Dentoforms. Columbia Dentoforms has been making teaching models ...
Category

1960s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its original hardwood bo...
Category

1950s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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