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Period: 20th Century
Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early 20th century boat compass by American Maker. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its origina...
Category

North American Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Olivetti Divisumma 18, designed by Mario Bellini, 1973
Located in Firenze, IT
The Divisumma 18 is a portable electronic calculator made by Olivetti in 1973 through which the company entered the portable electronics market. Thanks to the design of Mario Bellin...
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Surgical instrument: forceps, late 19th century, United States 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A surgical instrument from the late 19th early 20th century. An iron tong. SS White Maker, H.C. distributor Kern. American manufacturing. Philadelphia, United States circa 1900.
Category

American 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Modern Ericsson Mint Green COBRA Vintage Rotary Dial Phone 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern Ericsson "COBRA" mint green vintage rotary phone 1950s. This phone was made in Ohio and is in very good condition with no issues. It does dial out but does not ...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Botanic Model of a Red Grape Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a red Grape flower, Vitis Vinifera, Anipelidee. Made of metal, paper, plaster, galalith and wood. Extremely detailed. Paravia, Milan,...
Category

Italian 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Botanic Model of Solarum Tuberosum Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical model, depicting a Solarum Tuberosum flower, pale pink color, made out of papier machè, plaster and wood, hand painted. Extremely detailed. Paravia, Milan, Italy...
Category

Italian 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Anatomical model for class of the lungs and heart, Germany 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Rare anatomical model for class, depicting human lungs and heart, made out of painted plaster, mounted on a black fruit wooden base. By Louis M. Meusel, Germany circa 1920.
Category

German 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Fruitwood

Paravia Magnetism and Electricity Cassette with Original Instruments, 1960su2028
Located in Milano, IT
Paravia, scientific instruments, vintage educational kit, 1960s, Norstedts, magnetism, optics, thermology, mechanics, applied electricity, top vintage lab, educational set, experimen...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Magnets

Carl Auböck Magnifier, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck bowl, Austria 1960s. The measurements given apply to the magnifier. The cover measures 1-7-14cm.
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Horn, Leather, Glass

Teak and Brass Nautical Ship's Clinometer
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome brass and teak ship's clinometer with a black melamine type background. An brass embossed clipper ship at the top. Used to measure the degree of healing on a boat, or on l...
Category

Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Antique Contin Typewriter from the, 1940s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French antique Contin Typewriter from the 1940s This is a Contin Continsouza Paris, Modèle A n 24 - 1940s, the typewriter is good tidy condition, as a show piece, it all seems to...
Category

Industrial 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Collection of Nine Swedish Apothecary Jars from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of nine Swedish apothecary jars from the early 20th century. These antique jars from Sweden were once used to hold an apothecary's (or pharmacists) wares and chemicals. ...
Category

Swedish 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Brass Electric Fan, by Frost & Co
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th century brass electric fan, by Frost & Co A very stylish good looking piece, with aluminium blades and metal cage This piece looks to be...
Category

Industrial 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Large Format Box Camera, circa 1915
Located in Hudson, NY
This large format box camera was made by the Folmer & Schwing Division of Eastman Kodak in Rochester NY. The case constructed of mahogany in a rich old red finish has many original details and was being used as a working camera until around 1960. See photo 5 for a retrofitted aftermarket shutter lens that was its last upgrade and done professionally to make the antique camera...
Category

American 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Eclectic Dutch Barometer With Thermometer From the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Eclectic Dutch Barometer With Thermometer From the Early 20th Century An original barometer and thermometer set in an oak wood frame. The thermometer ...
Category

Dutch Art Deco 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Deco Era Weber-Costello 12 Inch Desk World Globe with Turned Wooden Base
By Weber
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small Art Deco era desk World globe was made by the Weber-Costello Co. of Chicago Heights Illinois of the United States in 1921 in the period Ar...
Category

American Art Deco 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Ancient anatomical model of the hand, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting the hand swinging on a fork supported by a black lacquered wooden base. Made of plaster and finished entirely in colour. Ital...
Category

Italian 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Vintage Anatomical Pull Down Chart 'Osteology, GH Michel Company
By G.H. Michel Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Anatomical Pull Down Chart 'OSTEOLOGY ,GH Michel Company,Black background,amazing color contrast.Beautifully screened printed,linen backed.S...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Linen, Paper

Antique the Vetter Co Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in Original Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique The Vetter Co. Ideal Planetarium Model 1930s in original case. Item features an original metal case, brass and metal construction, original label, very nice antique item...
Category

Art Deco 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

W. Ottway & Co Ltd Brass Power 7 Telescope on Wooden Tripod Stand
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English brass power telescope on wooden tripod stand stamped “W. Ottway & Co. Ltd." marked 'Power 7 telescope,For HIGH ANGLE gun, No. 1600, 1941 Patt No. G350." Very good over...
Category

English 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

XXL Loupe
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
XXL Loupe with a handle as a horn, circa 1960 This loupe magnifies wonderfully and is an eye-catcher on the coffee table!
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An impressive set of highly polished Cold War-era anti-aircraft binoculars from the former USSR, crafted in the 20th Century. Accompanied by a sleek and adjustable metal tripod, thes...
Category

Russian Other Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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.
Category

American Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Orrery – Tellurium by Paravia, Torino (1900, Italy)
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare and collectible orrery (tellurium) produced by the renowned Italian maker Paravia, Torino in 1900. This finely crafted planetary model illustrates the Earth-Sun-Moon system, dem...
Category

20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO Quirky scales to keep your weight personal, the weight registered by the scales can only be correctly vie...
Category

Industrial 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Anatomical model: an external and inner ear, Germany early 20th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for class, depicting an external and inner ear, made out of painted papier plaster, mounted on a black painted plaster rectangular base. Sold from Paravia, Italy, to...
Category

German 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

1930s Hand-carved Pharmacy Stone Mortar
Located in Marbella, ES
1930s Hand-carved Pharmacy Stone Mortar
Category

Spanish 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stone

Silvered Fire Suit
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm guessing that this industrial safety garment dates to the mid 20th century. We had a custom made museum quality display stand created for this item and it just comes alive. This ...
Category

American Industrial 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Canvas

Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte with Bird Decor
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful wall thermometer in ceramic by Mithé Espelt. Typical decors of birds, flowers and leaves in different shades of pink glaze. Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Ram's Horn Cabinet Maker's Wood Scraper c.1905
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wood and steel ram's horn cabinet maker's wood scraper. CREATOR E.C. Atkins & Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1905-1910. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Boxw...
Category

Industrial 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Era Assorted Medical Doctor's Field Examination Instrument Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage medical doctor's instrument set is unsigned, except for a few numbers on several of the pieces, but presumed to have originated from German...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stainless Steel

Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting a decomposable eyeball, complete in all its parts, made of plaster, glass and painted paper mache, metal hooks, holding on a ...
Category

German 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Swedish Modern Ericsson "COBRA" Ivory Vintage Rotary Telephone Sweden 50s
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern Ericsson "COBRA" ivory vintage rotary phone, Sweden 50s. This phone was made in Sweden and is in very good condition with no issues. It does dial out but does no...
Category

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

A pharmacy mushroom model: Boletus Chrysenteron, Italy 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A pharmacy model of a specimen of Boletus Chrysenteron mushroom, made in painted plaster, on a green oval-shaped plaster base with moss and hay. Italy circa 1950.
Category

Italian 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

A pharmacy mushroom model: Rhodocollybia Butyracea, Italy 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A pharmacy model of a specimen of Rhodocollybia Butyracea mushroom, made in painted plaster, on a green oval-shaped plaster base with moss and hay. Italy circa 1950.
Category

Italian 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Woman Figurine Lady Sewing Tailor Tape Measure
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming small figurine of a lady that functions as a tape measure. This vintage piece was commonly found on a sewing table and has both centimeters as well as inch measurements...
Category

German Folk Art 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Early 20th Century English Telescoping Surveyors Measure
Located in Burton, TX
Telescoping surveyors measuring staff made of wood with brass fittings. Marked 'Houghton-Butcher Mfg. Co. Ltd., London 1918 No. 1.173'. Lovingly care...
Category

English 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Tellurium mechanical/electrical model of the solar system Phiwe Italian 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Tellurium, i.e., mechanical/electrical model representative of the solar system, made of metal with green and gray hammered paint, lithographed tin globe, plastic Moon, and metal bas...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Wall-Mounted Large Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Spa Belgium by Valentine Engel High quality mechanism with Jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual de...
Category

Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Detailed Anatomical Ear Model Made in East Germany by Somso
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the midcentury Organon Auditus Anatomical Model by Somso, a true masterpiece in the world of anatomical models! This amazing model, made in former East Germany, features ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Antique Glass Display Dome
Located in Norwalk, CT
A wonderful glass display dome great to keep sculpture or collections safe and look more interesting than just on a shelf.
Category

American Late Victorian 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Antique Pulley Hook in Metal, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Metal Pulley Hook, by unknown manufacturer, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Metal ...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Gold Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful wall thermometer in ceramic by Mithé Espelt. Abstract decors with gold glaze and pockets of molten glass Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2020) Born in...
Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass navigational or astronomical instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Perfect for bird watching, l...
Category

British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1950s Vintage Vornado Gray Electric Window Wall Fan
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

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Pair of Steampunk Brass Industrial Architectural Pressure Gauges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super cool pair vintage General Electric pressure gauges. Each brass and glass gauge houses an aluminum faced dial marked for the General Electric Co. Perfect for a steam punk set...
Category

American Steampunk 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1960s Bathroom Scale by Hanson in Lemon Yellow Lime Green Dot Mid-Century Mod
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very hard to find Psychedelic Era bathroom scale in wonderful condition, for decor or gentle uses. In the manner of a Verner Panton or a Josef Albers de...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co
Located in Montreal, QC
Large Antique Solid Brass Library Telescope by Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co Marked: '' 63 Farringdon Rd London EC. Broadhurst, Clarkson and Co''
Category

British Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Modern Table Rotary Phone SIEMENS AUSO SIP S62 Lino Saltini 1960s Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Rotary Table Telephone S62 designed by Lino Saltini in 1962 for Telecomunicazion Siemens AUSO. This example is from the 4th edition of the phone out of ten editions of the same model...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Large 24 Piece Antique Mechanical Drafting Set & Original Fitted Metal Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial antique mechanical drafting set most likely originates from Germany and dates to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwa...
Category

German Edwardian 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique Agfa Ansco Readyset Traveler Folding Camera c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique Readyset Traveler folding camera. The body of camera is covered in a luggage canvas with a a pop out view finder and it folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This ...
Category

Industrial 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

A pharmacy mushroom model: Morchella Rotunda, Italy 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A pharmacy model of a specimen of Morchella Rotunda mushroom, made in painted plaster, on a green oval-shaped plaster base with moss and hay. Italy circa 1950.
Category

Italian 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

FER model logarithmic circular slide rule H 39 n. 1675 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
FER model logarithmic circular slide rule H 39 No. 1675 from the 1930s, Italian Patent No. 1680, housed in its original round-shaped wooden box like the instrument, complete with in...
Category

Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

A pharmacy mushroom model: Cortinarius Violaceus, Italy 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A pharmacy model of a specimen of Cortinarius Violaceus mushroom, made in painted plaster, on a green oval-shaped plaster base with moss and hay. Italy circa 1950.
Category

Italian 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Mid-Century Modern British Ilford Selo Photography Film Store Display
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This store display was made for the English film manufacturer, Ilford to advertise their Selo film line during the 1960s in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The frame of the disp...
Category

English Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1940s English The Viking Scale & Weights by F. J. Thornton & Co. Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1940s The Viking scale & weights by F.J. Thornton & Co Ltd, Wolverhampton, UK. Cast iron black painted with gilt manufacturer's information & emblem. Brass weight & dry goods holders...
Category

English Industrial Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

1900s French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This early 1900s French Metal Scale is an evocative piece of history that marries function with rustic charm. Featuring a robust metal frame with an aged, weathered patina, the scale...
Category

French 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Rococo Style Carved Walnut, 1910s
By A. de Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Belgium by A. de Lambert. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design...
Category

Belgian Rococo Revival Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

VINTAGE Optometrist Eye Chart Light Box Cabinet, eye exam
Located in Buffalo, NY
VINTAGE Optometrist Eye Chart Light Box Cabinet, eye exam .. Tested and working, could use re-wiring..
Category

American Industrial Vintage 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Didactic Dr. Auzoux Molding, Internal Organs + Starfish Transversal Cut
Located in Leuven , BE
Moldings labeled "Auzoux 9 rue de l'Ecole de Médecine Paris 6e". Dimensions: Internal organs 54 x 36 Starfish 42 x 43.5.
Category

French Antique 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

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