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Period: Mid-20th Century
Antique Vintage Scale Weight, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique scale weight made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Plaster Anatomical Skull Model
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting vintage plaster anatomical skull model. This great plaster skull bust model is in very good condition and dates to the 1940s. A real conver...
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Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Botanic Model of a Carnation Flower, Paravia Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a Carnation flower, Dianthus Silvaticus, Cariofillacee. Made of metal, paper, plaster, galalith and wood. Extremely detailed. Paravia...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Early 20th Century Anatomical Plaster Medical Torso Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century anatomical plaster medical torso figure This early 20th century life size anatomical medical torso would have originally been used as...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Midcentury French Anatomical Medical Teaching Display, circa 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A midcentury French anatomical medical teaching device of the human body. The organs and muscles are numbered and the skull has Roman numerals. One glass eye. The piece has re...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic, Wood

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...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Botanic Modelof a Primrose Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a flower of Primrose, Acaulis, Primulaceae. Made of metal, paper, plaster, galalith and wood. Extremely detailed. Paravia, Milan, Ita...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Antique Brass Scale
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Immerse yourself in the elegance and charm of yesteryear with this exquisite antique brass scale, a true testament to craftsmanship and beauty. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Marble, Brass

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...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1960s Smith Corona Skyriter Portable Typewriter with Vinyl Case
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Smith Corona Skyriter portable typewriter with the original tan vinyl case. Circa 1960s Despite its lean lines, lightness, and s...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1930s Wrist Military Compass in the Shape of a Watch Antique Surveyor Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wrist military compass in the shape of a watch in brass, bakelite and leather strap. English manufacture from the 1930s used by English army officers...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Shop Window Lamp Sign for an Optometrist, USA1950
Located in Milan, IT
Globe-shaped light a shop window sign for optometrist in celluloid, with painted eye, and brass base support. The electrical system has been reprogrammed. United States of America, ...
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American Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by Dirigo of Seattle Washington. The entire gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrumen...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rope Barometer. French Work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very unusual barometer is made of rope. This is a French work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rope

Botanic Model of Wallflower, Paravia Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a flower of orange Wallflower, Cheirantus Cheiris, Cruciferous. Made of metal, paper, plaster, galalith and wood. Extremely detailed....
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Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

20th Century Made in Japan Brass Opera Binocular, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice opera binocular from the 50s in its original fabric pouch and box. Made of brass. Removable handle using a small key. Adjustment of the view thanks to a wheel at the fron...
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Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by Dirigo of Seattle Washington. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fi...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by Star Compass of Boston. The gimballed yacht compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This Classic marine instrument is fi...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Stich Leather Hanging Barometer Westen, Germany, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice round hanging Barometer, surrounded with stitch Brown Leather. Made in Western Germany in the 1960s. Good working condition.
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by Wilcox Crittenden of Middletown Connecticut. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine i...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by Star Compass of Boston. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted t...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Fuller's Calculator, English Scientific Instrument, Stanley, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Fuller's Calculator. An English, mahogany and brass cased scientific instrument by Stanley of London, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Quality mathematical instrument of superb collector interest Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Brass and paper cylinders show appealing colour Presented within a mahogany box, showing fine grain interest Beautifully turned screw...
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British Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by Wilcox Crittenden of Middletown Connecticut. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This Classic marine i...
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North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by Wilcox Crittenden of Middletown Connecticut. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine i...
Category

North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic twentieth century boat compass by American maker Wilcox Crittenden of Middletown Connecticut. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic...
Category

North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rustic Wooden Spool of Thread, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic wooden spool of thread, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Large 1950s Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Eye Eyeball Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
1950's Vintage scientific human 3d eyeball model. Hand-painted with wonderful original patina!
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber

Wood and Brass Apothecary Scale, 1950s
Located in Felino, IT
Precision apothecary scale, 1940s-1950s. Wooden base with drawer, brass instruments. Original set of weights included. Functioning.
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European Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Scientific Electrostatic Van de Graaff Electrostatic Generator Apparatus
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage Van de Graaff electrostatic generator apparatus by the Sargent Welch Scientific Instrument Company. This appears to be a manual version with our the ...
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American Machine Age Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Aluminum

Botanic Model of Inflorescence, Flower Head, Italy, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical schematic model by Prof. T. Ferraris, didactic use, of a type of inflorescence specimen, the Simple Flower Head, made with hand-painte...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Three-Dimensional Anatomical Midcentury Wall Plaster Sculpture, Germany, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury three-dimensional anatomical plaster painting representing human respiratory system, provenance Hygiene Museum Dresden with museum sticker ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Modernist Atomic 1950s Television by Olympic, Tambour Doors "rocket tuner"
By Olympus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super Rare! Modernist Atomic 1950s Television by Olympic, Tambour doors "new rocket tuner" Probably one of the best designed T.V'S I...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Wood, Mahogany

Botanic Model of Inflorescence, the Corymb, Italy, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical schematic model by Prof. T. Ferraris, didactic use, of a type of inflorescence specimen, the Corymb, made with hand-painted plaster co...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

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 ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Universal Model CE-616 Turquoise AM Band Portable Radio & Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This radio was made by Universal of Canada and dates to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. This radio is a six transistor AM band portable radio done with a turquoise plastic molded...
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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Iron, Walnut Spotlight, Cinema Floor Spot Lamp by Clémançon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey-black, vintage Mid-Century Modern French spotlight made of handcrafted lacquered iron, designed and produced by Clémançon in good condition. Th...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

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...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stainless Steel

Botanic Model of Inflorescence, the Spiga, Italy 1930
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanic didactical model of one type of inflorescence specimen, the Spiga, made out of hand painted colored plaster gems, wooden branches and pa...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Botanic Model of Inflorescence, the Raceme or Cluster, Italy, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical schematic model by Prof. T. Ferraris, didactic use, of a type of inflorescence specimen, the Raceme or cluster, made with hand-painted...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

A botanic model of inflorescence, the Simple Umbrella, Italy 1930
Located in Milan, IT
A rare botanical schematic model by Prof. T. Ferraris, didactic use, of a type of inflorescence specimen, the Simple Umbrella, made with hand-painted p...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Scale from Salter N 50
By George Salter & Co. Ltd
Located in Roma, IT
Bilancia degli anni '40/'50 funzionante in ghisa e piastra in ottone Bella patina funzionante, quadrante smaltato in buone condizioni Corpo in ferro
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English Industrial Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Iron

British Royal Navy Ship’s Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship’s compass on gimbal mounted into a brass binnacle housing. The nameplate reads pattern 0183, and serial number 14313-B. The compass car...
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European Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pigeon Timer By German Maker In Oak Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Oak cased pigeon timer with clock face that is marked made in Germany. 7 jewel clock by Benzing. Keu is present. Varnished oak dove tailed box. Everyone...
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European Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Set of 5 Vintage Traditional Snow Measuring Poles, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of five vintage snow measuring poles, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age an...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1960's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Eye Eyeball Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
1960's Vintage Scientific Biocraft Human 3D Eyeball Model by Denoyer-Geppert of Chicago, Illinois. Hand-painted with wonderful original patina!
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber, Plastic, Wood

1950s Vintage Tricle Bakelite Olympic Tape Measure Peoples Republic of China
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Tricle Bakelite Olympic tape Measure Peoples Republic of China Wonderful vintage tape measure has a cover made from dappled rich dar...
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Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Paravia Collection 100 Rocks, Educational Material, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Collection 100 Rocks, Teaching Material, Italy 1950s Geology teaching board "Minerals and Rocks" G.B. Paravia Scientific Collection - Turin The ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Rock Crystal

Italian Mid-Century Medical Laboratory Bed Brown Leather and White Metal, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Medical laboratory bed brown leather and white metal, 1940s Medical laboratory bed with cream white painted metal structure. The backrest, footrest and seat are ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1950s Swiss Chef Food Fruit Vegetable Chopper Switzerland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Swiss chef food fruit vegetable chopper. Made in Switzerland, Fruit-vegetable chopper. Vintage, pre-owned. Patina present. Clear plastic has s...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Large 1940s Vintage Industrial Apothecary Laboratory Teaching Scale Balance
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare 1940's vintage large-scale teaching scale/balance. Scale stands a massive 50" tall and was originally used as an instructional scale in a Purdue University lab (hence the large ...
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American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Iron

Three-Dimensional Midcentury Anatomical Wall Plaster Sculpture, Germany, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Midcentury three-dimensional anatomical plaster painting, provenance Hygiene Museum Dresden with museum sticker label, Germany 1950s. Please note tha...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Set of Two Rustic Wooden Spools of Thread, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic wooden spools of thread, by unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Era Bludworth Marine Port Pilot Loop Nautical Radio Direction Finder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage nautical direction finder was made by Bludworth Marine Mfg. of the United States in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The case is composed of me...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Gucci Rare Barometer and Clock Year 1960 Vintage Design
Located in Biella, IT
Gucci rare barometer and clock year 1960 vintage design. Measure h 17 inches x L12" x deep 3".
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Vintage Scientific Botanical Plant 3d Educational Leaf Cross-Section Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
1940's leaf cross-section model by Denoyer-Geppert of Chicago, Illinois. Model stands 19" tall and features Hand-painted details with excellent original...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber

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