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Period: 1940s
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...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1940s English The Viking Scale Weights by F. J. Thornton Co. Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1940s The Viking scale & weights by F.J. Thornton & Co Ltd, Wolverhampton, UK. Cast iron black painted with gilt manufacturer's information & emblem. Brass weight & dry goods holders...
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English Industrial Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

1940 s WW2 Binoculars.
Located in Aspen, CO
Nikon marine binoculars mounted on a wooden period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely Original optics in a distinctly Japanese straight-body instrument with 15mm x magnification with 80 mm objective naval lens that have been originally restored in a time-consuming process to reveal a crystal clear Image.A one of a kind pair of Nikon binoculars...
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Japanese Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Silver

1940
s WW2 Binoculars.
1940
s WW2 Binoculars.
$7,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Terrestrial Globe Published in 1940s by Girard Barrère et Thomas, Paris
Located in Milan, IT
Terrestrial globe published in the 1940s by Girard Barrère et Thomas 17, Rue de Buci Paris. Turned wooden base, papier mâché sphere covered with paper printed by engraving on copper ...
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French Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

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. Perfect in an ...
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Other Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

French 1940 s Equestrian Brass Mercury-in-Glass Thermometer
Located in Hanover, MA
Even Maria Pergay would have to respect the quality and artfulness of the brass-work on this wall hanging in the form of a stirrup suspended from a buckled harness made of hand rivet...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

British Admiralty Pattern Clinometer Inspectors Level
Located in Norwell, MA
World War II Bristish inspectors Mark III admiralty pattern clinometer by Watts and Son, London, England. The heavy brass relic is in a fitted hardwood case. The instrument consists ...
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European Vintage 1940s 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 yacht compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This Classic marine instrument is fi...
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North American Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale
Located in Ferndale, MI
Art Deco period penny scale by Mills Novelty co. Period green porcelain pedestal with cream colored foot hold.
Category

American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

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...
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North American Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Eames Office radio for Emerson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A nice radio design by the Eames office. Model 578A. Mahogany veneer case with plastic face and dials.
Category

American Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century geometric teaching aid encased examples
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century geometric teaching aid encased examples Dimensions in inches: H 4” x W 4” x D 4” Age: 1920 - 1940 Origin: EU Condition: Aged Overview A collection of seventeen ...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare set of Japanese naval bridge “big eye“ binoculars by Nikon manufactured during WWII by Tokyo Kogaku Kikai (Tokyo Optical Company). They have been expertly cleaned and hand pol...
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Japanese Other Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Belgian Black Board, Chalkboard
Located in Udenhout, NL
Early 20th Century Belgian Black Board, Chalkboard, in a good state.
Category

Belgian Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Slate

VINTAGE Optometrist Eye Chart Light Box Cabinet, eye exam
Located in Buffalo, NY
VINTAGE Optometrist Eye Chart Light Box Cabinet, eye exam .. Tested and working, could use re-wiring..
Category

American Industrial Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer Sculptural Enameled Iron Stainless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage co...
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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stainless Steel, Enamel, Iron, Chrome, Steel

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 1940s 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 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1940s Chiropractor Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 1940s chiropractor bench; chrome and green vinyl with a Lucite handle.
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Unknown Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Original Vintage Scale from the 20th Century Designed by Berkel
Located in Udenhout, NL
Original personal scale from 1946 designed by Berkel in Belgium. (Made in Brussels.) Very nice Industrial decorative object.
Category

Belgian Industrial Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Italian Nautical Graphometer with its Original Wooden Box Genoa, 1940s
By CAIM, Genova 1
Located in Milan, IT
Brass, copper and lead graphometer complete with the original wooden box signed CAIM Genova Via S. Sabina two of the 1940s. Measures of box 28 x 29 cm H 24. CAIM Genoa was company ac...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Modern Painted And Giltwood Sunburst Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Painted and Giltwood Sunburst Barometer. This unusual French mid century modern star shaped barometer is executed in a beautiful shade of red with gilt wood accents. Th...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Antique Salter Family Scales No 50 a Well Loved and Used Family Scales
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Salter Family Scales  No 50 A well loved and used Family Scales, made by Salter, the cast iron body is in Dark green with Gold highlights, it has...
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Industrial Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Seldom seen Industrial Military "Field" Dental Chair , Canadian War Museum
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...
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Canadian Industrial Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

German Medical or Tanning Lamp, Wood and Bakelite, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
German medical or tanning lamp. Transport handle and external thermometer. Three settings of the lamps. Eight porcelain lamp holders and four light bulbs. Current 220 volt Woo...
Category

German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Porcelain, Bakelite, Wood

Italian Midcentury Anatomical Educational Torso
Located in Weesp, NL
Educational midcentury Italian anatomical torso produced in the 1940s by Produzione Scientifica Paravia known for its accurate anatomy models. Measures: H. 67 x W. 34 x D. 26 cm. ...
Category

Italian Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Composition

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...
Category

European Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 p...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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

American Vintage 1940s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

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