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Period: Mid-20th Century
An old ophtalmology device, Italy 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
An old Italian ophthalmological device with a table with backlit letters, to test eyesight. Sbisa, company founded in Florence in 1869. Case in wood and glass. The electrical system ...
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Wood
Tellurium mechanical/electrical model of the solar system Phiwe Italian 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Tellurium, i.e., mechanical/electrical model representative of the solar system, made of metal with green and gray hammered paint, lithographed tin globe, plastic Moon, and metal bas...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Polaroid 100 Land Camera and Leather Case c.1963-1966
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century Polaroid Automatic 100 Land Camera with original clam shell case with leather handle. The camera folds easily out and in and the bellows appear to be intact. The...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
German Anatomical Muscular Bust Model
Located in Brooklyn, NY
German, anatomical, plaster model of a cross-section of a bust, depicting the muscular and circulatory systems.
Category
German Industrial Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plaster
Antique Teaching Aid Median Incision of the Human Head, Ca. 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great antique hand-painted and hand lettered anatomical model. A median incision of the head for class. It is made of wood, papier maché and plaster, manufactured by SOMSO or PHYWE...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plaster, Wood
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 ...
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Baume Mercier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Original Leather Band
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ladies wristwatch was made by the well known Baume et Mercier of Switzerland in approximately 1970 in their period Mid-Century style. The watch and lugs are composed of eighteen...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
Gold Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful wall thermometer in ceramic by Mithé Espelt. Abstract decors with gold glaze and pockets of molten glass
Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2020)
Born in...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage German Brass Barometer with Zodiac Symbols, Mid-20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage German Brass Barometer with Zodiac Symbols, Mid-20th Century
A sculptural convergence of meteorology and mysticism, this mid-century German barometer offers both scientific p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Shock Therapy McIntosh Polysine Generator Quck Medical Device
Located in Norwalk, CT
A very interesting piece having to do with the treatment of mental health in america. this machine dates to the 1940s or earlier, its missing and of the...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
$3,600 Sale Price
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
American Industrial Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Canvas
$2,600
Machine Age bakelight Ribbonaire Fan Designed by W.O. Langille for Singer, 1931
By Singer Sewing Machine Co., W. O. Langille
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...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Fabric, Bakelite
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
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Hand Held Magnifying Glass with a Turned Wooden Handle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hand Held Magnifying Glass with a Turned Wooden Handle
A lovely piece for your study in good vintage condition with a chunky turned handle
Th Glass is 10” long, the lens is 4” in di...
Category
Adam Style Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
20th Century Japanese Pair Of Naval Bridge "Big Eye" Binoculars By Nikon c.1940
By Nikon
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...
Category
Japanese Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Russian Electromechanical Wheel-Based Cipher Machine Fialka M 125
Located in Madrid, ES
M-125 Fialka-electromechanical wheel-based cipher machine
USSR rotor-based cipher machine
M-125, codename Fialka (Russian: ??????), was an el...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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
American Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
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 Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Slate
Anatomical model of a chiken, Germany 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
A life-size anatomical model of a chicken, with separable anatomical parts, for educational use. Made of painted plaster, wooden and metal base. Somso, Germany circa 1930.
Category
German Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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 Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Small wood and brass wall-mounted aneroid barometer in the shape of a rudder
Located in Milan, IT
Small wood and brass wall-mounted aneroid barometer in the shape of a six-ankle rudder. Signed SB Smiths British Made Instrument of the 1950s. This is an instrument whose pressure-s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Anatomical model: a decomposable eyeball, SOMSO, Germany circa 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
Anatomical model for schools, educational use, depicting a decomposable eyeball, complete in all its parts, made out of polyvinyl chloride, plaster, glass and painted paper, metal ho...
Category
German Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Solid Brass Case Inspectors Clinometer Mark I
Located in Norwell, MA
British Admiralty Mark I clinometer in a varnished wood box by E.R. Watts & Son, London, 1937. This instrument provides a highly accurate reading in degrees from dead level to 45 deg...
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century 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 Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Era Assorted Medical Doctor
s Field Examination Instrument Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage medical doctor's instrument set is unsigned, except for a few numbers on several of the pieces, but presumed to have originated from German...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Shop Wrapping Paper Dispenser, Mid Century Retro Paper Roll Cutter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Shop Wrapping Paper Dispenser, Mid Century Retro Paper Roll Cutter
An unusual and very useful item, it has a green tubular metal frame with broad spanned feet for stability, ...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Thermometer by Mithé Espelte with Flower Motif
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall thermometer in ceramic by Mithé Espelt. Typical flower decor with the numeral indication of the temperature.
Marie Thérèse Espelt, aka. Mithé Espelt (1923-2020)
Born in the...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Ceramic
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
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Botanic Model of a Red Grape Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a red Grape flower, Vitis Vinifera, Anipelidee. Made of metal, paper, plaster, galalith and wood. Extremely detailed. Paravia, Milan,...
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Wire
1930s Germany Botanical Model of the Lamium Purpureum Flower
Located in Milan, IT
Educational model of the Lamium purpureum L. (false purple nettle) flower made of painted papier mâché with a Bakelite base from the 1930s, German ma...
Category
German Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Parchment Paper
Vintage Taper Maker, English, Brass, Shipwright
s Woodworking Tool, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage taper maker. An English, brass shipwright's woodworking tool, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Midcentury crafting to...
Category
English Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
W. Ottway
Co Ltd Brass Power 7 Telescope on Wooden Tripod Stand
By W. Ottway
Co. LTD.
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English brass power telescope on wooden tripod stand stamped “W. Ottway & Co. Ltd." marked 'Power 7 telescope,For HIGH ANGLE gun, No. 1600, 1941 Patt No. G350." Very good over...
Category
English Mid-20th Century 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
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rubber
$375 Sale Price
46% Off
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
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Botanic Modelof a Primrose Flower, Paravia, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A botanical maquette for didactic use, depicting a flower of Primrose, Acaulis, Primulaceae. Made of metal, paper, plaster, galalith and wood. Extremely detailed. Paravia, Milan, Ita...
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Rope Barometer. French Work by Adrien Audoux
Frida Minet, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very unusual barometer is made of rope. This is a French work by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. circa 1950.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Rope
$1,731 Sale Price
25% Off
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 ...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Italian Illuminated Optometric Table, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Italian Illuminated Optometric Table, 1960s
Complete and in good condition. Electrical system to be checked.
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Volta
s electrophore, demonstrator of the flow of electrons Italy 1960.
Located in Milan, IT
Volta's electrophore, demonstrator of the flow of electrons from inert materials to conducting materials. Taking the instrument composed of a disc of conductive metal and a handle of...
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
20th Century English And American Brass And Oak Navy Ship Barometers Set 3
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of three English and American 20th century barometers. They are carved oak and brass by a variety of makers including Taylor Made. US Navy barometer has a few chips.
Category
English International Style Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Ericsson "COBRA" Ivory Vintage Rotary Telephone Sweden 50s
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern Ericsson "COBRA" ivory vintage rotary phone, Sweden 50s. This phone was made in Sweden and is in very good condition with no issues. It does dial out but does no...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plastic
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
Canadian Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Ericsson Mint Green COBRA Vintage Rotary Dial Phone 1950s
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
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plastic
20th Century Soviet Cold War Anti Aircraft Binoculars c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An impressive set of highly polished Cold War-era anti-aircraft binoculars from the former USSR, crafted in the 20th Century. Accompanied by a sleek and adjustable metal tripod, thes...
Category
Russian Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Pigeon Timer By German Maker In Oak Case
Located in Norwell, MA
Oak cased pigeon timer with clock face that is marked made in Germany. 7 jewel clock by Benzing. Keu is present. Varnished oak dove tailed box. Everyone...
Category
European Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Polished Oak Barograph and Barometer by Negretti
Zambra, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian polished oak cased barograph with bevelled glass panels.
Brass base plate stamped ‘Regent, Jewelled movement supporting the ten vacuum chambers linking the ink pen pointer ...
Category
English Edwardian Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
American Industrial Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Vintage Allbrit Polar Planimeter, English, Scientific Instrument, Stanley, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Allbrit polar planimeter. An English, adjustable scientific instrument by Stanley, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Comprehensive scientific instrument set
Displays a desirable aged patina
Presented in a carry case with a rich blue velour lining
Ideal for measuring on maps or drawings
Rotating measurement scales in good order
Replete with small magnifying loupe...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Molecular structure of sodium chloride (NaCl) salt for educational use 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Molecular structure of salt, sodium chloride (NaCl) for educational use in satin-finished metal painted yellow, bakelite spheres painted green and gray.
Bon état. Measures 24.2x24.2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
English wall barometer with a square shape made of oak from the 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Square-shaped English aneroid wall barometer made of oak wood from the 1940s. Good working condition.
Measures cm19x5x19 - inches 7.5x1.9x7.5.
The last photo is the gift box.
This i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Antique Mobil Dentist Rinsing Sink Stainless Steel, Belge
Located in Mortsel, BE
Elevate your space with this Antique Dentist Rinsing Sink crafted from stainless steel, showcasing Belgian craftsmanship. This unique piece is a testament to the bygone era of dentis...
Category
Belgian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Rolling Rule English Brass Scientific Instrument, Navigation, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage rolling rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Attractive period instrument
Displays a desirable aged patina
Solid brass shows mellow golden hues
Used to draw parallel lines on navigation charts
Replete with the Ministry of Defense arrow mark and 160100 patent number
Oak faced box...
Category
English Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ken A Vision Microprojector In Aluminium, 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage microprojector from 1950s. Produced by Ken-A-Vision company. Original labels still attached. The item is in pure aluminium which looks really great. The flowing des...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
$500 Sale Price
50% Off
PAXMAN and ULTRANOMIC brass boiler plates
Located in London, GB
"PAXMAN" and “ULTRANOMIC” brass boiler plate, Paxman Davey & Co, Colchester, England, circa 1930.
PAXMAN width: 13 inches - 33.5 cm.
ULTRANOMIC width: 19 inches - 48 cm.
Paxman...
Category
English Industrial Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Thermometer by Taylor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Antique Thermometer Taylor
stamped by maker
6.5 h x 1.75 w x .75 d
Original vintage
Refer to images provided
Category
Industrial Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Spanish, Bronze Balance Scale with Green Painted Wooden Stand
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish bronze balance scale with green painted wooden stand.
Category
Spanish Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
American Industrial Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Chrome
Torricellian batten barometer on mahogany board Mario de La Pierre Turin
Located in Milan, IT
Torricellian mercury stick barometer on mahogany wood board, signed Dr. M. De La Pierre Torino, from the 1950s, complete with atmospheric pressure reading nonius.
Measures 7.5x4.8x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Didactic Resin Anatomical Model of an Enlarged Jaw, Germany, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Didactic anatomical model of an enlarged jaw, mounted on a wooden board with hooks for hanging. In evidence the circulatory system, the roots of the teeth, and two caries. Made in ha...
Category
German Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Resin, Wood
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