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Place of Origin: American
American Country Style Weather Vane
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19th Century) wrought iron weather vane with serpent with arrow tongue
Category

19th Century Country Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Large 1920 s Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Ear Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
Large 1920's Vintage scientific anatomical human 3D ear model. Large 16" scale and wonderful antique patina!
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1920s Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber, Wood

Early Eye Glass Trade Stimulator - Test Your Own Eyes Optometer
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early eyeglass trade stimulator... TEST YOUR OWN EYES. Its an Optometer that has a dial on the right of the device. Turn the dial and there is a double geared carousel wit...
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Early 20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Antique Kendrick Davis K&D Inverto Staking Jewelry Watch Tool Set
Located in Norwalk, CT
A very unusual Jewelry and watchmakers tool, makes for a great curiosity item for the shelf!
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Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Oversized Industrial Pyrex Glass Bell Jar With Large Side Arm
By Pyrex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oversized Industrial Pyrex glass bell jar is certainly a unique and an impressive art object. At 29" height and 20.5" diameter this bell jar, dome, clouche can be used any way y...
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Early 20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Surveyor s Pole and Logging Measuring Stick c.1940
By Keuffel and Esser Co. 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Original surveyor's pole and one logging measuring stick. The other wider all wood yellow surveyor pole is fixed. The logging measuring stick is numbered on 4 sides and has a ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Ashtray Advertising a Philadelphia Dealer in Artificial Human Eyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An odd obscura collectible in the form of a rare, antique brass advertising ashtray. The ashtray is engraved with "H.E. Baldwin - Philadelphia / A...
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19th Century Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage American Copper Liquor Still
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (early 20th Century) copper liquor still component with threaded removable top. Natural patina
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20th Century Rustic American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Set of Three Copper Moonshine Funnels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3 funnels acquired from a moonshine still in Tennessee. Due to these being used in a still we assume they are safe for food products, and most certainl...
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Early 20th Century Country American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Frankstein Wall Art Throw Switch Slate Brass New Haven Mfg Co
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Bolt it on the wall for decor on set on a table for conversation. A large example by New Haven Manufacturing Co. of Connecticut, c.1890s. L 14.5 x W 5.5 x Thk 3 in
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1890s Industrial Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Slate, Brass

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Linen, Paper

A late19th-Century dental extractor, United States 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
An instrument for dental use. A late 19th early 20th century dental extractor. An iron forceps used in tooth extraction. White Maker, H.C. distributor Kern. American manufacturing. P...
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Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Vintage, Commercial Grade Tri Pod by Samson
By Eastman Kodak
Located in New York, NY
High quality vintage camera trim pod by Samson. The trim pod is adjustable in various ways, including height ( 42- 73.5 in ) in addition the camera platform tilts and can be related ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antique Set Four Cast Iron Wheels Phoenix Caster Co
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Metal Wheels Cast Iron Casters Phoenix Caster Co IN Wheel 2.75 h x 3.5 w x 3 d set of four Preowned unrestored vintage Refer to images for...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

1938 Pull Down Anatomy Chart, Denoyer-Geppert, Artist P.M. Lariviere
By Denoyer-Geppert
Located in Buffalo, NY
1938 pull down anatomy chart, Denoyer-Geppert. Artist P.M. Lariviere. KL3 circulatory system. Stunning image, screenprint on linen.
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1930s Industrial Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Linen

Art Deco Wood Propeller Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco wood propeller with barometer.
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1950s Vintage Heat Therapy by Sperti Faraday UV Infared Sun Lamp Cincinnati OH
By Sperti 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage 1950s Vintage 1950s 1950s Sperti Faraday UV Infared Sun Lamp for Heat Therapy and Sunshine Benefits Untested Sometimes deemed a medical science...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Circa 1870 American Toleware Card Perpetual Calendar Circa 1870 John Heath
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful toleware and card perpetual calendar, circa 1870 possibly slightly earlier, as there are a number of dated handwritten notes on fronts and backs of the monthly inserts, ...
Category

1860s Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Tin

Mid-Twentieth Century Aluminum Gyroscope Compass Scientific Tool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Manually manipulated blue and silver anodized aluminum gyroscope composed of two gimbal rings, a central rotor, spine axle, frame and base (ca. late 1940s/early 1950s, USA). The rotor in this case is a cube representing azimuth - the angle between North, measured clockwise around the observer's horizon, and a celestial body (sun, moon). Hence, the presence of both "N" and "E" compass directions on the rotor. The gimbals denote "elevation" and "roll." Interesting piece which serves as both scientific tool and modernist decorative object...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Electric Company Meter Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a wonderful piece of suburban folk art and mid-century Americana. It is a vintage 'bench made' table lamp incorporating an actual working electric company meter. When the l...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1950s Gas Station Object Gulf Oil Tin Bug Spray Can Advertising Graphics Prop
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Gulf Oil Corporation Spray Can USA, c.1957 Spray can with red, white, green, and blue text on white label and insect graphics. Round blue removable cap. No leaks, No holes. Dia 3 x H...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

1800s Cast Iron Farm Well Hand Pump with Handle Piston
Located in New York, NY
1800s farmhouse and Industrial style cast iron hand pump. Unknown working condition but great look. Sold as is. Please note, this item is located in our Scranton, PA location.
Category

19th Century Industrial Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Log Caliper, Made by William Greenleaf Company, Belmont, MA
By William Greenleaf
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large caliper for calculating the number of board feet a log will yield. The central wood shaft engraved with multiple scales on each of the four sides with a large metal mounted c...
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Early 20th Century Rustic American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Pair of American Brass Nautical Taffrail Log Spinners, Negus, NY, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass nautical taffrail log spinners, Late 19th century. Stamped by brothers Thomas Shufeldt Negus, Jr. (1828-1894) & John Davidson Negus (1833-1890) manufacturers and merchants of chronometers and other fine marine instruments...
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1880s American Empire Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A late19th-Century dental extractor, United States 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
An instrument for dental use. A late 19th early 20th century dental extractor. An iron forceps used in tooth extraction, one of the two handles, is curved to allow grip during tooth ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

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

Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver and Bakelite Telephone Child s Toy Baby Rattle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique figural telephone child's baby rattle is presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1930 in the period Art Deco style. The toy rattle is composed of a mold...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Sterling Silver

NYC Subway Test Brake Handle
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed subway test brake handle made of cast iron with a red enamel handle. These handles were used in the New York City subway system. Made by Hafco. Good condition with surface ...
Category

20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Junction Tube for Pyrex, 1930s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Sculptural junction tube made of laboratory-grade Pyrex glass.
Category

20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
By Hands Sons
Located in Charleston, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
Category

1880s American Empire Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

3-D Gastro Intestinal Model by CENCO
By Central Scientific Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960's medical office or classroom model diagram of the anatomy of the human G-I system. Wall plaque in hand painted plaster relief. Element...
Category

1960s Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Antique 19th Century American Solid Silver Draughtsman s Extending Ruler c.1897
By Udall Ballou
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century American solid silver "Draughtsman's tool" 12 inch ruler. What is rather special about this piece is it is approx 4.5 inches long and extends out. Marked on the ...
Category

19th Century Other Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver

Rare Charles and Ray Eames Sphere s "Mathematica world of numbers" 1961 Exhibit
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super rare. The spheres in this image are components of one of the exhibits... originally aquired from an IBM employee. Mathematica: A World of Numbers…and Beyond, is the title of...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stone

American Victorian Brass Scale
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian green painted iron and brass scale with 2 brass trays.
Category

19th Century Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

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...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Gimballed Brass Boat Compass by Dirigo
Located in Norwell, MA
Gimballed brass boat compass by "Dirigo" of Seattle, Washington. With fleur-de-lis pointing north. Fitted to a birch box with lid. Circa 1975. Overall Dimensions: 5" H x 8" L x 8"...
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1970s Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Ashcroft Ships Revolution Counter
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Revolution Counter by Ashcroft Mfg. Co New York. 8 inch face inscribed New York Ship building Co. Camden, N.J. USA. Nickel plated over brass with n...
Category

1920s Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Early 20th Century Late Victorian American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Anatomical Plaque by New York Scientific Supply Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand painted, plaster, anatomical plate by New York Scientific Supply Co. depicting the musculature and circulatory systems of the face and head on a wood plaque.
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Vintage Resuscitation Male Dummy Training Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage resuscitation man's head. Open mouth connected to tubes that would raise chest for CPR training. Resuscitation dummies were invented in th...
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Mid-20th Century Steampunk American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber

Late 19th Century Physics Teaching Wheel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These educational wheels, with copper and black painted surfaces, were used by Physics teachers in the late 19th century. Please note we have two of these wheels available. One i...
Category

19th Century Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Brass

Art Deco Rock-Ola "Loboy" Porcelain Enamel Coin-Op Penny Scale
By Rock-Ola
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beginning in the Late 19th Century, the penny scale offered a means for passersby to quickly check their weight without going to the trouble of seeing a doctor; simultaneously - and perhaps more notably - they provided an irresistible opportunity for businesses to advertise and earn extra revenue. Penny scales quickly became a platform for creativity in advertising and design, as machines competed to attract the attention of customers on the street. This scale - the "LoBoy" model - was produced by the jukebox manufacturing company Rock-Ola in the 1930s and features a Classic skyscraper-inspired Art Deco Silhouette in black and white porcelain enamel. The mirrored glass display features instructions ("Stand Still - Keep Clear") as well as a reference chart which provides 'healthy' weights for men and women by height. The scale itself has been modified to function without needing to deposit a coin. This piece would make a super unique and functional addition to any retro bathroom!
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Copper and Brass Fresh Air Diver s Pump with Wood Handle
Located in Norwell, MA
Diver's pump for shallow water use which feeds air to the diver's helmet. Highly polished and lacquered, with wood handled plunger. Handles have been sanded and varnished. Great divi...
Category

1940s Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry handle, side light, brass hooks, etc. Circa 1920. Overall Dimensions: 7"H x 7" L x ...
Category

1920s Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Ship s Binnacle by Baker Lyman of New Orleans, Louisiana
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's binnacle with maker's plate from Baker Lyman Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. Wonderfully restored binnacle with gimballed compass and interior lighting. Overall dimensio...
Category

1930s Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Exquisite Boat Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht compass fitted to a very fine varnished binnacle box with brass hinges and glass door. Also fitted with a varnished brass sidelight wit...
Category

1890s Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Venetian Equipment Corps. Sterilizer Cup
Located in Norwalk, CT
A cup and metal holder by Venetian Equipment Corps. The cup reads "Sterilizer" and depicts a star in red.
Category

Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Heavy Wall Glass T Junction Tube for Pyrex, 1930s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural junction tube fashioned of laboratory-grade Pyrex glass.
Category

1930s Industrial Vintage American Scientific Instruments

Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by William Greenlief
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass, lumber caliper by William Greenlief used to measure the amount of timber from a tree features a sli...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak and Brass Lumber Caliper by E. S. Lane, Upton ME
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Turn of the 20th century, oak and handcrafted brass hardware, lumber caliper by E.S. Lane, Upton ME used to measure the amount of timber from a tree fea...
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Early 20th Century Industrial American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

c. 1899 NOS Complete Japanned Copper Dental Drill
Located in Dekalb, IL
This immaculate and incredibly rare piece of dental history originates from the office of Dr. Harry Wood - formerly located at 205 Huron Street in Berlin, WI. This complete dental drill set comes with everything - including the ornate japanned copper swing arm...
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1890s Industrial Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Cast Iron Mortar from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cast iron mortar with a bas-relief band in the center.
Category

19th Century Industrial Antique American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Scientific Handblown Glass Vacuum Dome
Located in Norwalk, CT
A really neat way to display something amazing this is a really thick quality piece of handblown glass from the early 1900s.
Category

Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments