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Style: Victorian
Period: 20th Century
1900s Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting the Human Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1900s Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting the Human Head A rare brochure illustrating the anatomy of the human head. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of several layers of th...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human ...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human o...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Viennese enamel opera glasses, c. 1900. The gilt metal opera glasses, having hand painted barrels of a couple wearing 18th Century costume, playing music in garden settings. The hand...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Enamel

Kinora monochrome motion picture viewer, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
A Kinora monochrome motion picture viewer on folding dark oak base. Circa 1905. Marked: THE KINORA REGISTERED TRADE MARK PATENTED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Optical Glass, Oak

Early 20th Century Boxed Pair of Crown Castle Quality Straight Razors Germany
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 20th Century Boxed Pair of Crown Castle Quality Straight Razors With Decorative Bakelite Handles Made and Ground In Germany From a Gentleman's Priv...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Bakelite

Collection of Friedrich Ziegler wax model human heart development forms
Located in London, GB
Collection of Friedrich Ziegler wax model human heart development forms A rare collection of 4 wax models of the human heart, showing its early development to full size. The hand-col...
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Early 1900s German Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Natural Fiber

Floor Standing Globe On A Turned Hardwood & Brass Stand Model No 16
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 American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Aneroid Barometer & Thermometer
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1900 aneroid barometer and thermometer. Made in England, carved oak case, banjo shaped with white porcelain dials, beveled glass cover, on barometer. Thermometer works...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Walnut

Set of 19th Century Dental Hygiene Tools
Located in London, GB
A set of 19th century dental hygiene tools. A set of 19th century dental hygiene tools, encased in a faux leather red box with brass latch and lined with a worn green velour Material. Its original mirror is still in place with folding back velour cover. Size of inches: H 0.75” x W 2.75” x D 2.5 Completely solid in structure and form, with natural wear and patination across all surfaces due to age. In overall presentable condition considering its age and years of use. The tools are worn on the edges, god knows how many mouths its been in. The House of Antiques...
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Early 1900s British Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Metal

RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this amazing suite of original natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting pieces, the list is as follows 1:- POM 17615 PINGUICULA 2:- POM 17600 VENUS FLYTRAP...
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20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

W.& T. Avery Brass/ Cast Iron Beam Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a W & T Avery makers brass and cast iron beam scale. The top of the pillar, is adorned with cast iron scrolls and a heart. There is one brass pan a...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Iron

Wood Frame Hour Glass or Sand Timer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Over 20 inches tall, a wonderful wood framed hour glass or sand timer. A compliment to the library, console table, shelves or as a bookend - a great piece t...
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20th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large, Good Condition and Stylish Antique English Victorian Oak Wall Barometer
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning design and top quality executed antique barometer. This late 19th-early 20th century, English manufactured wall barometer has everything that makes an antique worthwhile. F...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Scientific Visual Aid, Bone Cut of the Human Elbow
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique visual aid of a longitudinal bone cut of the elbow. Genuine bone mounted on cardboard with hand-painted structure of muscles, bursae and tendons. With German explanation. ...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bone

Antique Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting the Human Skeleton
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare 19th century anatomical wall chart depicting the human skeleton. On the sides On the sides are detailed description in German language. The wall...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Antique American Mother-of-Pearl and Silver Overlay Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
Antique magnifying glass, circa 1900. Tapering mother-of-pearl handle overlaid with silver scrollwork. Circular lens in metal frame. Handle ma...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

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.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Antique Foldable Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting Human Musculature
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Foldable Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting Human Musculature The rare 19th century anatomical wall chart depicts the human musculature and inter...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting the Human Lymphatic and Blood Vessels
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare 19-carat anatomical wall chart depicting the human lymphatic and blood vessels. On the sides with detailed description in German language. Print...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Foldable Anatomical Wall Chart Depicting Human Musculature
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare 19th century anatomical wall chart depicting human musculature and internal organs. With removable multicolored human organs like lung, heart, l...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Vintage Factory Barometer, English, Oak, Banjo, Official, Factory Act 1937
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage factory barometer. An English, oak banjo barometer, officially marked in compliance with the Factory Act 1937 and dating to circa 1940. Select oak displays fine ...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Oak

Early 20th Century Dr Auzoux Paris Papier Mache Teaching Aid Tooth
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Dr Auzoux Paris Papier Mache Teaching Aid Tooth A dated circa 1921 Dr Auzoux Paris Papier Mache Teaching Aid Tooth example. Hand crafted with painted label detail...
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1920s French Vintage Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

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Early 1900s Bronzed Terracotta Christ Sculpture Religious Bust, Signed S. Marton
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Le Corbusier: Furniture and Interiors 1905-1965 by Arthur Ruegg (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Le Corbusier, one of the world's most important and influential architects and accomplished visual artist, also created a vast oeuvre of interior and furniture designs. The chaise-lo...
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20th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Edwardian Diminutive Post Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The oak box with brass Royal Georgian plaque on top, pick up times on the front. The brass lock and key affixed to the door.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses' Mid-Century Italian Design 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
A splendid pair of 'lorgnettes' (long-handled opera, or theatre, glasses). Lorgnettes, eye glasses held in place by long handles rather than resting on the bridge of one's nose, were...
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1930s Italian Vintage Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Anatomical Model an External and Inner Ear, France 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for class, depicting an external and inner ear, made out of painted papier mache’ mounted on black painted wood. France circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Red Architecture in Monochrome Book
Located in New York City, NY
A visual exploration of red's vivid role in global architecture over the centuries. From the earliest structures to today's contemporary creations, red has been one of the most tradi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Red Architecture in Monochrome Book
Red Architecture in Monochrome Book
H 11.38 in W 9.88 in D 1 in
1980s Vintage Local Motion Artwork Surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Vintage 1980s Local Motion surfboard. Features neon airbrushed tribal artwork design with glass-on on thruster (tri-fin) setup. A great example ...
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1980s Australian Vintage Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood

Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of stunning miniature binoculars, or opera glasses, crafted from brass and clad in iridescent mother of pearl inlaid pieces. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, t...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Brass and Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
H 2.76 in W 4.34 in D 1.78 in
1920s Whiting Sculptoscope Coin Op Stereo Card Viewer
Located in Peekskill, NY
Original whiting sculpt scope coin-operated stereo card viewer from the 1920s. Deposit a penny, pull trigger and look through the viewer to flip through st...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Motion and Beauty: The Book of Nanna Ditzel by Henrik Sten Moller (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A hardback book published in 1998, which looks at the life and work of Nanna Ditzel, a much sought after Danish Furniture designer of the second half of the 20th century. She studied at The Danish School of Arts & Crafts and The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. In the early years she worked and designed with her husband Jorgen (who died in 1961), After the death of her husband she started designing furniture for children...
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20th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Luxury Victorian French Lorgnette Opera Glasses Marked "Iris, Paris", circa 1885
By Iris, Paris
Located in Incline Village, NV
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Early 20th Century Dr Auzoux Paris Papier Mache Teaching Aid Tooth
Located in London, GB
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1920s French Vintage Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Early 20th century Azoux anatomical model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Azoux anatomical model An Azoux anatomical model depicting a horse’s leg. This rare carved wooden model is painted with egg-tempura and finished with lacquer. The...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Early 20th Century Scientific Teaching Aid Example Seed Pod
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Scientific Teaching Aid Example Seed Pod An unusual example of an early 20th century European scientific teaching aid seed pod example. Made from plaster with in...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Plaster

Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Early 20th Century Bausch and Lomb Jug Handle Microscope
Located in San Mateo, CA
Bausch and Lomb jug handle microscope. This microscope has three objectives. The microscope is 4.25 inches deep, 7 inches wide and 13 inches tall. This...
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1910s American Vintage Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Iron

Tippensee Planetarium, circa 1910
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 20th century planetarium orrery, hand operated displaying the phases of the earth, moon and sun, nice condition. Hand operated.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Brass

Tippensee Planetarium, circa 1910
Tippensee Planetarium, circa 1910
H 14 in W 24 in D 7 in
19th Century English Copper Surgeon Sign
Located in London, GB
19th century English copper surgeon sign. 19th century Copper surgeon trade sign, in the name of C.Stanley Steavenson of Charing Cross London. Size...
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Early 1900s British Antique Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Copper

1900s Polished Nickel French Duck Lobster Press Culinary Cooking Matfer Bourgeat
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very good working shape. There are no cracks or chips to the iron. This item came from very old Washington DC French Cooking School Teachers Estate. Wheel diameter is 10 inches. In the history of world cuisine, French chefs have been accused of being many things, but rarely ever "shy." The French tradition holds dear the notion of not only using every part of an animal, leaving nothing edible to waste, but also of celebrating certain dishes that that often make more squeamish diners fold their napkins away and politely excuse themselves from the table. Used to create the most spectacular entree in classical French cuisine, the duck press is a device and method of preparation that was invented by a man named Machenet in Paris at the dawn of the 19th century, quickly becoming popular among the culinarily elite. The contraption, and its corresponding dish, canard à la rouennaise (or, "duck in blood sauce") was later adopted by Chef Frèdèric of the restaurant La Tour d' Argent (or "Silver Tower...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Iron, Nickel

Early 20th Century prosthetic articulated arm
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century prosthetic articulated arm A good clean example of an early 20th Century English medical prosthetic articulated arm. Made by Blatc...
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1920s British Vintage Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Wood

1900s Antique Silvered Nickel French Duck Lobster Press Culinary Cooking Tool
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very good working shape. There are no cracks or chips to the iron. This item came from very old Washington DC French Cooking School Teachers Estate. Wheel diameter is 10 inches. In the history of world cuisine, French chefs have been accused of being many things, but rarely ever "shy." The French tradition holds dear the notion of not only using every part of an animal, leaving nothing edible to waste, but also of celebrating certain dishes that that often make more squeamish diners fold their napkins away and politely excuse themselves from the table. Used to create the most spectacular entree in classical French cuisine, the duck press is a device and method of preparation that was invented by a man named Machenet in Paris at the dawn of the 19th century, quickly becoming popular among the culinarily elite. The contraption, and its corresponding dish, canard à la rouennaise (or, "duck in blood sauce") was later adopted by Chef Frèdèric of the restaurant La Tour d' Argent (or "Silver Tower...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Iron, Nickel

19th Century Victorian Brass Telescope On A Stand, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th Century Victorian large brass telescope from an English country manor with 31/2inch refracting lens, both large and fine focus, the latter b...
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20th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

20th Century Victorian Chest of Coach Makers Tools, C.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Metal

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