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Period: 20th Century
PRELUDE - Vintage Compact Binoculars/Opera Glasses - Japan - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
PRELUDE - Vintage travel size folding binoculars for bird watching or the opera - 3 x 25 m/m magnification - adjustable focus - Japan - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a full hunter pocket watch.
The dial is lucky enough to ha...
Category
British Edwardian Antique 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique National Cash Register Co. Brass Candy Store Cash Register 313 1029359
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique National Cash Register Co. Brass Country Store Cash Register 313 1029359 c1910
Measures - 21" x 10 1/4" x 16"
An antique country store cash register by National Cash Regist...
Category
20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century articulated medical human skull
Located in London, GB
19th Century articulated medical human skull
Dimensions in inches: H 7.5” x W 8” x D 5.5”
Age: 1900
Origin: Unknown
Condition: Good
Overview
This example would have originally bee...
Category
Victorian Antique 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Natural Fiber
Post War Japanese Opera Glasses With Mother of Pearl; in Orig. Carry Case C.1955
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very well precision made mid 20th century opera glasses manufactured in Japan (marked); they are still very operable today and working very well. Although categorized as "opera glass...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Cold War Japanese Defence Agency 15x80 Binoculars with Illumination Control
By Kowa
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Japanese Type 65 Naval Binoculars (1984) by Kowa – With Full Illumination Controls
This outstanding set of Type 65 8cm twin-eye naval binoculars, manufactured by Kowa Co., Ltd. in Ap...
Category
Japanese Industrial Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Sputnik Space Age Table Weather Station, Relative Hygrometer, West Germany, 60s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury Modern Space Age Weather station made by Huger in the 60s, consisting of a thermometer, hygrometer and barometer made in West Germany the weather station is made of a chro...
Category
German Space Age Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1930s Educational Model Depicting the Belly of the Woman Immediately After Birth
Located in Milan, IT
Educational model depicting the belly of the woman immediately after birth with a part of the placenta. 1930's, sold by the Hygiene Museum in Dresden...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plaster
Brass and Bakelite telescopic acoustic cornet England early 1900s
Located in Milan, IT
Telescopic acoustic cornet made of brass and Bakelite , English manufacture of the early 1900s.
The principle of its operation is based on the reflection of sound on the inner walls,...
Category
Antique 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Dentist Chair Type III, Series 3266 by J. Corno, Union Frimor, France, ca 1920
Located in Delft, NL
A dentist chair Type III, series 3266 by J. Corno, Union Frimor, France ca. 1920
The heavy chair has the color in a mahogany look with gold line. The chair has leather headrests a...
Category
French 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Vintage 16 Gallon Pegasus Mobil Oil/Grease Drum Barrel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage 16 Gallon Pegasus MOBIL Oil/Grease Drum Barrel.
Vintage unrestored condition.
Dimensions: 27.63 H x 15 Diameter.
Delivery within 200 miles from...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage WWII telescope, an English brass terrestrial instrument by Ottway & Co of London, dated 1945 and marked with the military broad arrow.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.
A striking and substantial example of British wartime optical engineering
Crafted in brass, displaying bright golden tones throughout the draw tube and sun shade
Single draw tube design with smooth motion and pleasing tactile presence
Main barrel dressed in a later textured outer cover, adding visual distinction and grip
Engraved with 'Ottway & Co – London – 1945' to the main draw
Clearly marked with the military broad arrow and original serial number
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display
Ideal for collectors of WWII memorabilia...
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wood Geloso Television GT1014, 1950s, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
This GTV1014 was one of the first 21-inch b / w televisions produced by Geloso.
It uses the intercarrier system as an audio-video medium frequency. The chassis is mounted inside th...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Wood
Small Antique Opera Monocular, German, Brass, Leather, Viewing Scope, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique opera monocular. A German, brass and leather cased viewing scope, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Charming and petite, with a useful origina...
Category
German Victorian 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Veterinarian Syringe c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Antique metal veterinarian serum syringe with two needle attachments and original box and label. Engraved on both sides.
CREATOR O.M. Franklin Serum Company.
DATE O...
Category
Industrial 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique Brass And Glass National Cash Register Size No. 347 - For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ornate antique brass and glass National Cash Register, size no. 347, circa early 20th century.
Primarily brass, with ornate neoclassical details, wood base/drawer, and glass panels.
...
Category
American Industrial 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Other
Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
Optical microscope signed F.lli Koristka Milano n. 42870 produced between 1920/30, of chromed and black painted brass, three-magnification turret, consisting of a stand and a plate w...
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
The original Pocket Poco was manufactured by the Rochester Optical Co. from approximately 1893 to 1905. Designed as a small compact camera, the camera took 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (qu...
Category
American Victorian 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Antique Pocket Field Microscope, English, Brass, Instrument, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique scientist's field microscope. An English, brass, pocket instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Appealing brass ...
Category
British 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with shell.
This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use....
Category
French Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Military Terrestrial Telescope, Canadian, Officer Of The Watch, CKC, WW2
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage military terrestrial telescope. A Canadian, chromed brass naval Officer of the Watch refractor by the Canadian Kodak Company, dating to the WWII period, circa 1940...
Category
Canadian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Copper German Perpetual Desk Calendar c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original German perpetual desk calendar. Change the day of the week and date by pressing the Bakelite handle on the side. A knob in the back allows you to adjust the date t...
Category
German Art Deco 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Copper
Vintage Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage laboratory microscope. A German, enamelled metal scientific instrument by Carl Zeiss Jena, dating to the late 20th century, circa ...
Category
German Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Estwing Geological Rock Hammer Leather Handle
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Antique Rock Hammer Leather Handle Geology Pick Hammer
Vintage Tool attributed to Estwing.
12.5 long x 7 w x .75
unsigned
Original vintage condition
Refer to all im...
Category
Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
1950s Olympic Tape Measure Peoples Republic of China
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Tricle Bakelite Olympic Tape Measure
made Peoples Republic of China
Cover made from dappled rich dark tricle bake-lite
includes gilt brass fittings and cloth tape.
5.25 dia...
Category
Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Underwood Champion Portable Typewriter c.1946
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A vintage portable Underwood Champion Four bank typewriter in grey finish and original case. This typewriter is very clean and in good working order. It has smooth typing and ...
Category
Industrial 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Antique Ladies Sampler Magnifier, English, Brass, Magnifying Glass, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies sampler magnifier. An English, walnut and brass magnifying glass, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A quality example with bright magnification an...
Category
British Edwardian 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Hand Crank Candlestick Phone Wall Telephone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Hand Crank Candlestick Phone Wall Telephone. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 9" W x 12" D.
Category
Unknown Victorian 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
Vintage Silver Magnifying Glass with Antler Horn Handle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We love seeing this sitting atop antique books on a coffee or side table as well as functional on a desk in an office. Fantastic patina on this vintage magnifying glass.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Wooden Carved Black Forest Weather Station with Deer
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Wooden Carved Black Forest Weather Station with Deer
A large Black Forest antique wall barometer with an ornate carved wooden frame featuring detailed hunting motifs. The desi...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Antique Engine Indicator, Scottish, Scientific Instrument, Dobbie McInnes, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mechanical engine indicator. A Scottish, brass scientific instrument by Dobbie-McInnes of Glasgow, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Presenting a gr...
Category
Scottish Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Kodak Vigilante Junior Six-20 Folding Camera c.1940-1948
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An Art Deco Kodak Vigilante Junior Six-20 Folding Camera with a leather wrapped body, chrome accents and flip out view finder. Folds neatly to 1.5 i...
Category
Art Deco 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique World Globe From Fleet Street London 1923 on Wooden Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique Terrestrial Geographia of Fleet Street London 12"inch World Globe on handcrafted Wooden Three Legged Base 1923
Made 55 Fleet Street, London
Beautiful desktop globe, showcas...
Category
British Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Rosewood and Mahogany Putty Knives
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A set of antique putty knives with Rosewood, Mahogany and brass handles.
CREATOR Embee, Red Devil
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1920-1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel...
Category
Industrial 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
1940s Antique Surveyors Wood Tripod Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Solid Wood Tripod Surveyor Camera Base
Decorative item
44 h x 19 w x 20 d
Preowned unrestored
Refer to images
Category
Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Vintage Anatomical Model, Man and Woman, 80s 90s Curiosity
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptional Human Anatomy Model from the 80s, 90s.
Male and Female Figures on a black stand.
The outer casting, such as the individual intestines a...
Category
Unknown 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plastic
Antique The Standard Computing Scale Co Dry Goods General Store Countertop Scale
By Standard Computing Scale Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique The Standard Computing Scale Co. Porcelain Enamel Dry Goods General Store Scale with Beveled Glass Mirrors. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 18" W x 20" D.
Category
Unknown Art Deco 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
1920s 35 Zeiss-Ikon 35 Cm Cinema Projector
By Zeiss Ikon
Located in London, GB
A late 1920s 35 mm Zeiss-Ikon cinema projector.
Lens: Neokino 52.5/110 by Emil Busch A.-G. Rathenow.
Original black paint.
Lamp house contain...
Category
German 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Encased Botanic Flower Samples
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Encased Botanic Flower Samples
Dimensions in inches: H 5.5” x W 3” x D 0.8”
Age: Mid 20th century
Origin: EU
Condition: Aged
Ov...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Resin
Antique English Nickel Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903 - WW1 Military Issue
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased World War One issued compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a full hunter pocket watch. The front is stamped with the war off...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
French 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Shell
Antique Eastman Kodak 3A Folding Pocket Camera with Leather Case
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Collectible antique 1920s Kodak film camera in hard leather case.
With original leather case stamped made in Belgium.
Antique No. 3A Special Autographic Folding Pocket Model C Kodak with Zeiss Kodak Anastigmat Lens 6.3.
The 3A Folding Pocket Kodak, Eastman Kodak...
Category
American Art Deco 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
Antique 1920s Emerson Type 29648 Three Speed Brass Blade Desk Fan Works 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1920's Emerson 16 inch three speed desk fan with black enameled body and brass fan blades. The Emerson Electric Mfg Co - New York / St Louis - Volts 110 - Type 29648 - Cycles 6...
Category
American Machine Age 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, architect's or cartographer's instrument case by Wichmann, dating to the early 20th c...
Category
German Edwardian 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
American Art Deco Radio
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco radio in wooden case.
Category
American Art Deco 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Fine Pair Cased French Opera Glasses c.1910
By Chevalier Opticien Paris
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of French Opera glasses clad in alternating Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell and Abalone shell, creating a striped / two-tone design.
They are in full working order, ...
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Greta Garbo Limited Edition Mont Blanc Ballpoint Pen with Pearl
By Montblanc
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Greta Garbo Limited Edition Mont Blanc Ballpoint Rollerball pen with pearl.
Montblanc honors Greta Garbo in the form of another mystical writing i...
Category
German Art Deco 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Resin
Very Large Ophtalmotrope
Located in Peekskill, NY
What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the eye and the action of the different muscles which produce them, consisting essentially of a model eyeball to which are attached strings and pulleys to duplicate the line force of the muscles.
We think this example is most likely French from the early 20th century. The base is marble with paw feet. It’s also quite large at well over 3 foot tall. This instrument is very complete. It also includes additional parts to set the mechanics up in a different way. In the pictures above the strings are attached to a keyboard. The alternative replaces the keyboard with string guide with a dozen hanging tubular weights. This is one of the largest and most decorative examples we have seen. I have only seen pictures of ophthalmotropes and never one this fine and complete. It’s as rare and impressive show piece.
This item was also used in the movie Knives Out,
Category
French Industrial 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Microscope in Original Box, circa 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Antique travel microscope in unrestored found condition. The brass should be polished and the glasses cleaned.
All parts appear to be complete, no guarantee, see photos.
Category
French 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
A botanic model Brendel, Germany 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical model of the Brendel, Conium maculatum N.60 (Umbelliferae). The round base in ebonized wood holds the botanical model which reveals the flower of the Hemlock. Brende...
Category
German 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Molecular structure of metal diamond and black painted bakelite spheres
Located in Milan, IT
Molecular structure of metal diamond and black-painted Bakelite spheres. Czechoslovakian manufacture of the 1950s. Measures 23x20 x20 cm - 9x7.9x7.9 inches.
The last photo is the gif...
Category
20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Small Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Spyglass, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique three draw telescope. An English, brass terrestrial spyglass, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Compact yet elegant, this diminutive instrument...
Category
British Late Victorian 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Keuffel & Effer Co. military transit surveyor. It consists of a compass and a telescope. Inside the center of the compass is hallmarked Keuffel & Esser. Also over the front...
Category
American Industrial 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Binoculars with an antique finish. Gold-plated metal, other. 20th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Binoculars with an antique finish. Gold-plated metal, other.
These metal binoculars, crafted with an antique gold finish, feature a hanging loop and a vintage look reminiscent of c...
Category
Unknown Other 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Other
7 Foot Industrial Giant Slide Ruler by Pickett in the 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A giant vintage industrial slide ruler that was manufactured by Pickett in the 1960s for schools and teaching . It works and slides and has ring holes to m...
Category
American Schoolhouse 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
1970's Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars & Tripod
By Nikon
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An iconic piece of Japanese military-grade optics, this pair of Nikon 20×120 binocular telescopes represents one of the most highly regarded large-format observation instruments of t...
Category
Japanese Industrial Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Mid-Century Georgian Style German Wall Barometer
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s decorative Georgian Style wall Barometer from West Germany. 28" tall.
Category
German Georgian 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Mushroom Botanical Scientific Specimen Models by Somso Germany 1950s
By Somso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage models of botanical scientific specimen depicts mushrooms native to Central Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools or as showpie...
Category
German Folk Art 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Composition
Pair WW1 Binoculars and Case, British Officer's Issue - A Tubeuf, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
The binoculars are clad in a lovely embossed leather remaining in excellent condition, now over 100 years old and a true antique. They have integral sun shades. When closed up they ...
Category
French Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Surgical instrument: a scalpel, late 19th century, United States 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A surgical instrument from the late 19th early 20th century. An iron scalpel. With brass handle. Tiemann & Co, American manufacturing. New York, United States circa 1900.
Category
American 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
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