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Period: Mid-20th Century
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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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Post War Japanese Opera Glasses With Mother of Pearl; in Orig. Carry Case C.1955
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very well precision made mid 20th century opera glasses manufactured in Japan (marked); they are still very operable today and working very well. Although categorized as "opera glass...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Mother-of-Pearl

Sputnik Space Age Table Weather Station, Relative Hygrometer, West Germany, 60s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury Modern Space Age Weather station made by Huger in the 60s, consisting of a thermometer, hygrometer and barometer made in West Germany the weather station is made of a chro...
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German Space Age Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Steel, Chrome

1930s Educational Model Depicting the Belly of the Woman Immediately After Birth
Located in Milan, IT
Educational model depicting the belly of the woman immediately after birth with a part of the placenta. 1930's, sold by the Hygiene Museum in Dresden...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Vintage 16 Gallon Pegasus Mobil Oil/Grease Drum Barrel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage 16 Gallon Pegasus MOBIL Oil/Grease Drum Barrel. Vintage unrestored condition. Dimensions: 27.63 H x 15 Diameter. Delivery within 200 miles from...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Metal

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 Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Vintage Wood Geloso Television GT1014, 1950s, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
This GTV1014 was one of the first 21-inch b / w televisions produced by Geloso. It uses the intercarrier system as an audio-video medium frequency. The chassis is mounted inside th...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Wood

Antique Estwing Geological Rock Hammer Leather Handle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Antique Rock Hammer Leather Handle Geology Pick Hammer Vintage Tool attributed to Estwing. 12.5 long x 7 w x .75 unsigned Original vintage condition Refer to all im...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Metal

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.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Silver Plate

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...
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Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century English Inlaid Burlwood Barometer / Thermometer
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century English Inlaid Burlwood Barometer / Thermometer. Clean vintage condition. Measures 8.5" in width, 33" in height and 2.25" in depth.
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English Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Wood

Fotex Mini Tripod with Case, Vintage 1960s
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Vintage Fotex Mini Tripod with Case – 1950s-60s Retro Camera Accessory. This is a beautiful vintage FOTEX mini tripod, complete with its original black leatherette carry case. Likely...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Steel

Mid-Century Georgian Style German Wall Barometer
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s decorative Georgian Style wall Barometer from West Germany. 28" tall.
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German Georgian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Wood

1940s Antique Surveyors Wood Tripod Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Solid Wood Tripod Surveyor Camera Base Decorative item 44 h x 19 w x 20 d Preowned unrestored Refer to images
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Wood

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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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Seeburg Styled Wall Mount Jukebox Diner or Soda Shop Tune Selector
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This early wall-mounted coin operated jukebox tune selector is completely unmarked, but being attributed to the Seeburg Corporation of the United States in circa 1955 in the period M...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Atomic structure for educational use of carbonic acid Czechoslovakia 1950s.
Located in Milan, IT
Struttura atomica ad uso didattico dell'acido carbonico (H2CO3) in metallo, sfere in bachelite verniciate rosso e nero. Czechoslovakian manufacture of the 1950s. Good condition sign...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Molecular structure of metal diamond and black painted bakelite spheres
Located in Milan, IT
Molecular structure of metal diamond and black-painted Bakelite spheres. Czechoslovakian manufacture of the 1950s. Measures 23x20 x20 cm - 9x7.9x7.9 inches. The last photo is the gif...
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Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Detailed Anatomical Ear Model Made in East Germany by Somso
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the midcentury Organon Auditus Anatomical Model by Somso, a true masterpiece in the world of anatomical models! This amazing model, made in former East Germany, features ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Plastic, Wood

Mid-20th Century Encased Botanic Flower Samples
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Encased Botanic Flower Samples Dimensions in inches: H 5.5” x W 3” x D 0.8” Age: Mid 20th century Origin: EU Condition: Aged Ov...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Resin

Unusual Mesmerizing Hand Built Hypnotic Wheel, by Melvin Powers, 1951
By Marilyn Powers
Located in Buffalo, NY
Melvin Powers is considered the king of hypnosis in this country. His first self published book entitled hypnotism revealed is still in print and first published in 1949, He self pub...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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 Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Modern Table Rotary Phone SIEMENS AUSO SIP S62 Lino Saltini 1960s Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Rotary Table Telephone S62 designed by Lino Saltini in 1962 for Telecomunicazion Siemens AUSO. This example is from the 4th edition of the phone out of ten editions of the same model...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

1950s Vintage Vornado Gray Electric Window Wall Fan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Industrial Gray Electric Window Fan 18 h 37 w (open) 25.5 w closed x 9.5 d Preowned unrestored vintage condition. Missing circle with label in center ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

FER model logarithmic circular slide rule H 39 n. 1675 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
FER model logarithmic circular slide rule H 39 No. 1675 from the 1930s, Italian Patent No. 1680, housed in its original round-shaped wooden box like the instrument, complete with in...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

German Vintage Leather Tape Measure, Orange Brown 1940s, Germany
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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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Egg Timer, English, Brass, Glass, 3 Minute Sand Countdown, Mid-Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage egg timer. An English, brass and glass 3 minute sand countdown, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Charming vintage timer set w...
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British Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

A collection of mid-20th century teaching aid resin encased water plants
Located in London, GB
A collection of mid-20th century teaching aid resin encased water plants Dimensions in inches: H 4” x W 2.5” x D 1” Age: Mid-20th century Origin: Unknown Condition: Fair Overview ...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Resin

Aircraft Design Wind Tunnel Scale Model of a Late 1960s GAC-100 Airliner
Located in London, GB
A 1/10 scale wind tunnel model of a GAC-100 Commuter airliner. Wingspan: 7ft (214 cm) The model is constructed out of laminated mahogany, and is built to the highest standards,...
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

Vintage Stereoscope Bar Parallax, Scientific Instrument, JM Glauser, London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage stereoscope bar parallax. An English, brass scientific instrument for measuring depth in aerial photographs or maps, by JM Glauser & Sons of London, dating to the m...
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English Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Balance, English, Mahogany, Scientific Scales, Stanton Instruments, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage analytical balance. An English, mahogany cased set of scientific scales by Stanton Instruments of London, dating to the mid-20th c...
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British Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Swiss Chef Food Chopper Dicer Cutter Slicer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Swiss chef food fruit vegetable veggie chopper. Zylyss stamp Swiss made 9.5 h x 3 diameter Unrestored original vintage condition preowned Patin...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Antique Brass Scale
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A classic, antique scale with an Italian Portofino marble base and hand-crafted fluted brass stem that catches the light perfectly. The tiered marble base has small, charming brass f...
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Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rope Twist Carved Oak Nautical Barometer
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century barometer with porcelain face with merchants name A Black & Co., Nautical Optician, Glasgow. Carved rope twist case with brass bezel. Brass hanging tab. Nice ...
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European Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Danish Art Deco Desk Armillary - Sundial in Brass Onyx Marble, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish armillary sphere - sundial raised upon two architecturally shaped blocks of red/maroon onyx marble. It has a small bronze plaque saying in Danish 'Do as I, count only the l...
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Danish Art Deco Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Marble, Brass

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman s Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. A German, nickel draughtsman's tool case by Schcenner, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1930. Fine German instrument set in fold-out carry case Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout Silver nickel presents a lightly tarnished appearance, commensurate with age Presented within a textured carry case with four fold design 8 pieces offering the essential tools for the travelling draughtsman Comprises a pair of compass, two bow compass and ruling pen...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Nickel

Carl Zeiss cold war era 10 x 50 periscope binoculars
Located in London, GB
A cold war era Carl Zeiss Oberkochen 10 x 50 periscope binoculars, German, circa 1965. Specifications: 10 times magnification, coated optics, objective diameter 50 mm, grey filter and drop down grid. Original transport case. (included protective feet pads and rubber eye guards). Dimensions of the case: 29 x 18 1/2 x 11 inches. (73 x 47 x 28 cm). Mounted on an adjustable height tripod. Height of periscope in photographs: 77 inches. This model of Zeiss periscope...
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German Industrial Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brass Wall Barometer, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Brass Barometer, 1950s Working and in good condition.
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder by Casella Co of London
Located in London, GB
A mid twentieth century Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder, by Casella & Co, London. Pattern: Mk III C 45- 65 (latitudes 45° – 65°, North or South). 4 inch glass sphere. Serial number: 6962 Marked: CASELLA LONDON MADE IN ENGLAND 6962 For similar Casella sunshine recorders see the collections of: Science Museum, London. OBJECT NUMBER:1995-820. The National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy, Torpedo Bay, New Zealand. The Campbell–Stokes sphere is used to record sunshine. It was invented by John Francis Campbell in 1853 and modified in 1879 by Sir George Gabriel Stokes. The original design by Campbell consisted of a glass sphere set into a wooden bowl with the sun burning a trace on the bowl. Stokes’s refinement was to make the housing out of metal and to have a card holder set behind the sphere. C. F. Casella and Co: Established in 1810 as Tagliabue and Casella. Incorporated as a limited liability company, C. F. Casella and Co, in 1910. Circa 1930: C. F. Casella and Co Ltd., of Regent House, Britannia Walk, London, N1 7ND - Makers of anemometers, anemographs, barometers, barographs, hygrometers, hygrographs, radiation instruments, rain gauges...
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English Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Botanic Model of Solarum Tuberosum Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical model, depicting a Solarum Tuberosum flower, pale pink color, made out of papier machè, plaster and wood, hand painted. Extremely detailed. Paravia, Milan, Italy...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

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Plaster, Wood

Vintage Surveyor s Level, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Engineering, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage surveyor's level. An English, brass scientific instrument with enamelled finish, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Appe...
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British Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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 Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Silver

1940
s WW2 Binoculars.
1940
s WW2 Binoculars.
$7,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Huger West Germany Meteobar skeleton design years 60 rare real fine barometer
Located in Biella, IT
Huger West Germany meteobar design in years '60 rare and real fine skeleton barometer the barometer is in brass and is perfect vintage and original, working condition
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Victorian Cloissone Magnifying Glass
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian-style magnifying glass with a cloisonne porcelain handle.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter s Glasses, Leather Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pair of binoculars. A Scottish, enamelled brass racecourse spotter's binocular with leather case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Fascinating set of ...
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Scottish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Paravia Applied Electricity Original Components Cassette - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Paravia, scientific instruments, vintage educational kit, 1960s, Norstedts, magnetism, optics, thermology, mechanics, applied electricity, top vintage lab, educational set, experimen...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Magnets

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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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Large certified precision ruled diffraction grating by Bausch Lomb
Located in London, GB
A large certified precision ruled diffraction grating by Bausch & Lomb of Rochester, New York. 600 grooves / mm Blaze angle 28 degrees, 41 minutes. Radius concave Serial number: 88...
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American Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

1950s Anatomical Teaching Model of Normal Size Depicting Flat Foot "Pes Planus"
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical teaching model of normal size depicting flat foot "pes planus" the model highlights the alteration of the foot characterized by valgus and a reduced plantar vault. The s...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Decorative Blue Marianne Brandt Avantgarde Bauhaus Letter Scale, 1930s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic light-blue sheet metal postal letter scale from the1930s in blue, designed by Marianne Brandt, executed by Ruppel Werke, Ruppelwerk in Gotha, G...
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German Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal

Botanical Model in Enlarged Section of a Moraceae Syconium, Italy, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Model in enlarged section of the Moraceae syconium (fig for example is a sicon). The model is made of painted plaster and almost certainly made by Paravia in the 1930s. Measures cm 3...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Zeiss Ikon Contina Camera with Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Prontor SVS. Zeiss Ikon Contina 35mm RF style camera with a 45mm f/3.5 Novar-Anastigmat prime lens. Cosmetically in great co...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Large Painted Plexiglas Terrestrial Globe, France circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Important relief earth globe representing the oceans and the continents. The globe is made of painted plexiglas, fixed to the marble base by a brass axis. France around 1950.
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a lovely cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in th...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cased Monocular, French, Field Viewing Scope, Optical Interest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased monocular. A French, enamelled brass and leather viewing scope, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Delightful field monocular, with 8 x 30 magnificat...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1930s Educational Model Papier Maché and Plaster Decipting a Baby Borning
Located in Milan, IT
Educational model, papier maché and plaster, decipting a baby borning. 1930s-1940s, sold by the Hygiene Museum in Dresden. Very good condition. Measu...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Tesla Telephone Set With Original Maker’s Mark, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
This elegant vintage telephone set by Tesla showcases the original maker’s stamp on the underside, confirming its authenticity. Its streamlined curves and timeless design reflect mid...
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

1940s Antique Wood Clamps Rustic Carpentry Tool
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair of antique wood clamps .Prior use to build boats Dimensions: Largest 63 L x 5.25 D x 1.25 W Short 48 L x 5 W x 1.5...
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Rustic Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Palethorpes Butcher’s Balance Scales, Advertising Sausages
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Palethorpes Butcher’s Balance Scales, Advertising Sausages Palethorpes’ Butcher’s Scales with Brass Bell Weights The scale has a brass weight plate on one side and a Painted glass ...
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Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

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