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Place of Origin: North American
Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit
Compass In Original Mahogany Box
Located in New York, NY
Brass and steel survey transit and compass in the original mahogany box. Made by J.C Ulmer Co. Good condition with appropriate wear from age. One availa...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Medical Floor Model Scale by Detecto
By Detecto Scale Company
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century Modern design floor model doctors scale made in the USA by Detecto, circa 1950's. The scale is in very good, original clean and ready to use condition, it is missing the horizontal height bar. This example includes a vertical grab knob , which is something I have never seen before.
Originally from a doctors office, perfect to complete a stylish MCM bathroom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Super Rare 1880s Spoon Top Conformatore
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a wonderful example of 1800s inventiveness. We believe this is American made and ie signed and dated 1888. This is only the second example we have ever found. We will only se...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1940s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Ericsson Mint Green COBRA Vintage Rotary Dial Phone 1950s
By L.M. Ericsson
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
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plastic
American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American nautical mahogany yacht binnacle with a hinged locking oval glass viewing port, original removable brass side light burner with font, brass carrying handle, and fitted with ...
Category
1890s American Empire Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Format Box Camera, circa 1915
By Eastman Kodak
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
Early 20th Century North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
Art Deco Styled Industrial General Electric Medical Sun Floor Lamp
By Canadian General Electric
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Art Deco Industrial floor sun lamp was made by General Electric of Canada is approximately 1940, most likely for the medical industry. The lamp is done with a heavy stepped meta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Surveyor
s Pole and Logging Measuring Stick c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Original yellow 72" surveyor's pole and one logging measuring stick. The logging measuring stick is numbered on 4 sides and has a flat brass base that originally allowed it to...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Eames Office radio for Emerson
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice radio design by the Eames office. Model 578A.
Mahogany veneer case with plastic face and dials.
Category
1940s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera
Located in Peekskill, NY
When have you ever seen one of these? This is a first for me. This very unique camera came out of an important 2 generation New York Collection. This was a custom built double exposu...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
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 North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs
Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880
By Riggs
Brothers
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany ship binnacle with a brass-mounted dome helmet, internal dry compass by Ritchie of Boston, flanking removable burners with the original fonts and resting on an octa...
Category
1880s American Empire Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Estate American Surveyor
s Transit Level in Original Fitted Oak Box, 1930s-1940s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate American surveyor's transit level in original fitted oak box and signed "BOSTROM- BRODY mf6, Atlanta GA.", circa 1930-1940s. Model #4, Serial #47....
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
Bronze Sculptural Thermometer, Long Bodied Lady, Artist Signed and Dated 1911
Located in Petaluma, CA
It wasn't easy trying to title this bronze in one sentence. The first thing about it to my eye is the wonderful whimsy displayed. The fact that it's a thermometer just adds to the jo...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
$1,137 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Push Button Genie Telephone in Peach
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very sleek & cool styling in this Genie telephone. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear retains the great color of it's early days. Not tested.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique American Iron Balance Weighing Scale with Weights
Located in Queens, NY
"American (early 20th Century) balance weighing scale Set on a concave rectangular cast iron beveled base with twist mid-section topped by a pointed finial. One chain beam balance fi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate
By Young Son
Marlow
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No chips or cracks to the Stoneware tray. Heavy item about 60 lbs. Seems to be working, but you will need counterweights to use it, that will go on the metal tray.
Ironstone stone...
Category
19th Century High Victorian Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early medical school demonstration model. The horse skull on its own very interesting. It shows a professionally done cutaway of the skull showing the teeth below the gum ...
Category
Late 19th Century Industrial Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bone
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 Industrial North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Canvas
$2,600
Antique Wood Moulding Plane Wooden Carpenter
s Tool 1800
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique wood moulding plane wooden carpenter's tool. Circa the 1800s.
Dimensions: 9.38 W x 3.25 H x 1.5 D
Please visit take a look at our listings, we ha...
Category
1880s American Classical Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Vintage American Original Paint Scale Makes a Great Kitchen Decorative Object
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique American Scale would make a great Kitchen Decorative Accessory still in its beautiful Original Paint. Howe Scale Company became internationally recognized for their innovativ...
Category
1920s Country Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel, Iron
1940s Plaster Anatomical Heart Model on Wood Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Instructional, anatomical, plaster, heart model on 7" diameter wood base, circa 1940s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Nautical Double Gauge Bubble Clinometer on Teak Back Plate by Conn. Valley Ind.
Located in Nantucket, MA
A double gauge bubble clinometer with precision glass tubing and nickel face mounted on a teak back plate. These tilt gauges were used on vessels to measure the angular slant of the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Chrome
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
1940s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Prosthetic Foot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage authentic prosthetic foot. Interesting piece of medical history. Great vintage condition.
Category
1960s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rubber
$375 Sale Price
46% Off
US Navy Mark 74 Aiming Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
1943 United States Navy Telescope. Used primarily as part of the Mark 16 Aiming System on 50 caliber anti-aircraft gun mounts. Fitted with three sun filters...
Category
1940s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
American Victorian Metal Stereoscope
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Victorian-style wood and etched metal stereoscope.(PRICED EACH)
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
$950 / item
Solid Brass Ships Telephone On Pedesta
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished brass ships telephone on pedestal. Meticulously polished andl lacquered head by Hose-McCann Telephone Co, Inc., Brooklyn New York. Type A, model WTP, with phone insid...
Category
1920s Vintage North 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"...
Category
1970s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Nineteenth Century Ships Octant
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships octant from circa 1850 with an engraved scale to 100 degrees. With peepsight, mirrors, colored lenses, etc. Fitted to a step up box. Some old repairs and replacement wood to li...
Category
1850s Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
By S.T. Dupont, Honeywell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare item from the L.D. Caulk Co. of Milford Delaware. New old stock, New in box. A true Relic from yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object. Temp rises w...
Category
1920s Industrial Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Anatomical Eye Model by New York Scientific Supply Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Anatomical, composition, organ model of the eye by New York Scientific Co., Inc disassembles into six pieces deconstructing the eye and its nerves. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Composition
American Brass Telegraph Mounted on Circular Mahogany Base Bendix NY, Circa 1930
By Bendix Corporation
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass ship's double engine order telegraph mounted on circular mahogany base. E. O. T. has been electrified and has a faint bell ring when changing positions. Bendix Corpor...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Wire
American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass
Located in Hudson, NY
This large American Victorian standing magnifying glass is encased in a carved and turned walnut frame and is adjustable to height with a wooden screw set device. Made circa 1880 the...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
1950s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1930s Industrial Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Linen
Antique 1920s Emerson Type 29648 Three Speed Brass Blade Desk Fan Works 16"
By Emerson Electric
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1920's Emerson 16 inch three speed desk fan with black enameled body and brass fan blades. The Emerson Electric Mfg Co - New York / St Louis - Volts 110 - Type 29648 - Cycles 6...
Category
Early 20th Century Machine Age North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
1950s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris
By Polaris
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat compass in binnacle with hinged lid, sidelight, brass hook, etc. Very fine condition. Gimballed compass is by Polaris. Great piece.
Overall dimensions: 11"H x 7"D x 8"L. 5 po...
Category
1890s Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
7 Foot Industrial Giant Slide Ruler by Pickett in the 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A giant vintage industrial slide ruler that was manufactured by Pickett in the 1960s for schools and teaching . It works and slides and has ring holes to m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Schoolhouse North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
Circa 1920s Torsion Balance Co, New York "Class A" Scale
By Torsion Balance Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s Torsion Balance Co, New York "Class A" Scale. Glass
nickel plate metal case. According to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, which has an identica...
Category
Early 20th Century Other North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
Antique Painted Red Cast Iron Scale
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming cast iron antique early 1900s scale with original red paint and a large brass tray. The weight is fixed, moving from side to side. The red paint...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , Canadian War Museum
By Metal Art
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , as seen in the Canadian War Museum .. Amazing industrial design, great color , patina. Retains original label (see photo) dated...
Category
1940s Industrial Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Vintage Silver Magnifying Glass with Antler Horn Handle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We love seeing this sitting atop antique books on a coffee or side table as well as functional on a desk in an office. Fantastic patina on this vintage magnifying glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Silver Plate
Lufkin Rule Co Vintage Logging Scale Rule Stick Log Scaling Measuring
By Aaron Lufkin Dennison
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage logging measuring scale rule stick log scaling by Lufkin Rule Company. Wood and brass.
Dimensions: 36' L x 2.75" W x 1.25" D
Please visit take ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
MId-Century Modern Vintage PET Radio Evaporated Milk Advertising
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage PET evaporated milk radio. Vintage mId-century modern advertising, Chrome plated antenna, tested and currently working.
Dimensions: 3.75" H x 3" d...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plastic
Unusual Early American Quack Medicine Thompson-Plaster Electric Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Thompson-Plaster electrical cabinet, by Physician's Specialty Company, Leesburg, Virginia, United States.
The historic turn of the late 19th / early 20th century quack medicine machine used a violent ray electrotherapy apparatus as a cure-all, claiming to cure numerous ailments, cancers, and more.
Featuring the original oak framed glazed glass-covered marble top for use with 'medical' instruments, atop quartersawn oak chest fitted with three graduated drawers, opening to reveal various associated equipment and supplies, including blown glass evacuated tube implements of varying shapes and for different therapeutic uses. High-quality solid wood case, rising on castors. Signed, retaining the original manufacturer plaque. Museum quality.
Provenance / Acquisition:
Reportedly purchased by Dr. Slaughter, of Goldthwaite, Texas, May, 1903.
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas. Day 2 of 3, Important Estates catalog. 2021
Similar examples can be found in select museum collections and exhibitions, including Loudoun Museum, Leesburg, Virginia. Holmes Medical Museum, Foley, Alabama.
Dimensions: (approx)
40.75" High, 26" Wide, 17.5" Deep
Condition:
Excellent original antique condition. Museum quality. Unknown if complete. Wear consistent with age and use.
A scarce example of medical quackery...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble
Antique Pyrene Brass Fire Extinguisher Vintage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique Pyrene brass fire extinguisher. Vintage, made in the USA.
Decorative item. It has a hook that will allow it to hand into the wall. Untested. Sellin...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th century John Chatillon
Sons Painted Red Cast Iron and Brass Scale
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming cast iron John Chatillon & Sons scale with original red paint and a large brass tray. The weight is fixed, moving from side to side. J. Chatillon & Sons is stamped on the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Kilgore Authentic Anatomical Preparation Human Skull
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Prepared by legendary medical supply company Kilgore International, this is an advanced anatomical reference human skull!
An exceptional authentic vint...
Category
1950s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bone
Vintage Toledo Solid Steel Graduating Weights c.1930-1950
By Toledo Scale Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original set of solid steel, chromed calibrating weights. Stamped Toledo on each. Two 10 lb, one 5 lb, one 2 lb and one 1 lb set in a solid Bakelite tray.
CREATOR Tol...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Wood Compass Shop Carpenter Tool Decorative Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an Antique Wood Compass Shop Carpenter Tool.
Dimensions: 33 H x 17 W , 58 open radius ( I can draw a circle up to 154" in diameter) wood is 1 thick
Please v...
Category
1960s American Classical Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
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!
Category
1920s Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rubber, Wood
$250 Sale Price
74% Off
Country Small Brass Coffee Grinder
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (20th Century) small brass small square coffee grinder with drawer.
Category
20th Century British Colonial North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1890 Small Antique Nautical Brass Pelorus Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y
Located in Milan, IT
Antique small brass Pelorus, signed Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y., made in the late of the XIX century. It has a sight system with a compass card with eight winds and goniome...
Category
1890s Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Distortion Optical Mirror Concave Curio Fairground Circus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare late 19th century distortion mirror, with a concave plate
Housed in its original softwood well carpentered frame with faux rosewood finish
The thick plate has some pitti...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mirror, Pine
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 North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
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