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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
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Officer of the Watch telescope. An English, brass single draw terrestrial or marine spyglass by Ross of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A ...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Vintage Double Concave Magnifying Glass with Louis Vuitton Upholstered
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique magnifying glass marked B-L Z S. It is marked B-L Z S on the frame oppositethe handle. In 1908, the Bausch & Lomb company, already a...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
German Vintage Leather Tape Measure, Orange Brown 1940s, Germany
By Hermès
Located in Andernach, DE
Highest quality and minimalistic design tape measure in a solid leather casing.
Around the late 1930s to 1940s, Germany.
Sturdy seams and leather remind of Hermès and is decorative i...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Desk Tabletop Rotary Restored Telephone By Monogram Black with Trim
By Monogram
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Monogram Art Deco desk tabletop telephone with metal accents in excellent antique condition with minimal wear. Restored with new cords. See all pics
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael
1635-1724
Located in Madrid, ES
Compass with pocket sundial, with case. Bronze. BUTTERFIELD, Michael (1635-1724). Paris, circa 1700.
Pocket sundial made of engraved metal, with a gno...
Category
Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Other
Field level no. 148 by Pasquale Cittelli. Italy first half of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Field Level No. 148, instrument for architects or engineers, made of brass and glass. Complete with original oak box. Includes a folding and extendable oak tripod and a tubular canva...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Physical Therapy Tractolator Intermittent Traction Apparatus Chair 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Quirky quack medical device, called a Tractolator, which is a chair designed to stretch the neck and spine by having the patient sit in the chair with their head placed in the harnes...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Chrome
London Mid-19th Century Vanity Kit Set Sterling Silver
Located in Brescia, IT
Not easy to find this original box, with this kit set composed of 8 pieces for nail manicure. A piece to collect or to add in a wunderkammer.
In sterling silver, all marked.
With ce...
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Mid-19th Century British Baroque Antique Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$382 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Canvas
$2,600
Antique Zoological Wall Chart
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Pfurtscheller wall chart
Overall Dimensions: 53" x 56"
Chart Dimensions: 50 1/2" x 56
Materials: Paper & Linen.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Linen, Paper
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
Located in Middleburg, VA
A captivating piece of pre-cinema history, this 19th-century German "magic lantern" image projector is an evocative relic from the dawn of visual storytelling. Crafted circa 1890, th...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin
Sundial with Compass and Case, Bronze, Bion, Nicholas, Paris, 18th Century
By Nicholas Bion
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial with compass and case. Bronze. BION, Nicholas. Paris, 18th century.
Polygonal sundial with a bird-shaped gnomon and engraved triangular piece, which presents, on one side, ...
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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Other
Antique Ophthalmoscope Gowllands ‘May ophthalmoscope improved’. England, 1940.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Gowllands Ophthalmoscope "May's Improved Ophthalmoscope". Wooden box covered with paper. The top is stamped in gold 'MAY'S OPHTHALMOSCOPE'. Inside the box is divided into com...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Sundial and Compass with Case, Schrettegger, Johan, Augsburg, Germany, Ca 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
Sundial and compass with case. Bronze. SCHRETTEGGER, Johan. Augsburg, Germany, around 1800.
Sundial with a polygonal shape made of bronze, engraved with plant elements on the front,...
Category
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Other
1938 Pull Down Anatomy Chart, Denoyer-Geppert, Artist P.M. Lariviere
Located in Buffalo, NY
1938 pull down anatomy chart, Denoyer-Geppert. Artist P.M. Lariviere. KL3 circulatory system. Stunning image, screenprint on linen.
Category
1930s American Industrial Vintage Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Linen
Microscope cloth counting glass by Casartelli
Located in London, GB
Microscope cloth counting glass by J. Casartelli & Son of Manchester. Circa 1910.
In original black leather case with satin and velvet lining.
Marked: J. CASARTELLI & SON SALFORD.6...
Category
Early 20th Century English Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Erskine Barber Shop Shaving Brush Tool
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage ERSKINE 200 Sterilized Barber Shop SHAVING BRUSH Nylon Bristles
Rubber Stamped Sterile 200
4.5 tall x 1.38 diameter
Preowned original vintage...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nylon, Rubber
A Boxed Sikes Hydrometer by Riddels Limited, Belfast
By Riddels Limited
Located in Austin, TX
A boxed hydrometer (Serial No. 16234) with all parts, includes thermometer, ten weights and float, in a fitted wooden case.
Top plate marked: "Sikes' Hydrometer, Riddels Limited. Be...
Category
19th Century British Antique Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Copper
Machine Age bakelight Ribbonaire Fan Designed by W.O. Langille for Singer, 1931
By W. O. Langille, Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ribbonaire Bakelite Electric Fan designed by W.O. Langille in 1931 for the Singer Sewing Machine Company. Aerodynamic Design that pivots front to back to angle the breeze. Unique des...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Fabric, Bakelite
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Scientific Instruments
Materials
Linen, Paper
Louis XVI Style Barometers and Thermometers by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
A companion pair of Louis XVI style barometer and thermometer finely decorated with gilt bronze acanthus leaves and seeds on green velvet, each with a polychrome decorated enamel pla...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Fabric Scientific Instruments
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Enamel, Bronze
$8,377 Sale Price / set
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