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Period: Mid-20th Century
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...
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German Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Resin, Wood

1960s Hanging Brass Temperature Thermometer Gauge
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass Temperature Gauge 1960s Modern Decorative Brass Hanging Temperature Thermometer Gauge Solid Brass and Cork 10 tall 3.5 tall with handle x 1.13 in diameter Preowned original...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Modernist Weathercock Sculpture from Pius X Church, The Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking abstract sculpture, interpreted as a modernist weathercock rooster, was originally installed atop the Pius X Parish Church in Amsterdam’s Sloterva...
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Dutch Futurist Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Lufft Sunburst Golden Brass Wall Weather Station, Barometer Thermometer, 1950s
By Lufft
Located in Vienna, AT
A round mid-century Sunburst / Starburst wall-mounted weather station from the 1950s, crafted by Lufft Germany, a renowned maker of precision instruments. This high-quality and premi...
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Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold, Brass

Vintage Wooden Level - Teak and Brass Dual Window Spirit Level - J Rabone Sons
By J. Rabone Sons
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage wooden level. Constructed with teak and brass. Dual Window spirit Level. Manufactured by- J Rabone & Sons Birmingham, England. Dimensions: 9" W x 1...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass and glass dial manometer, 1930s fluid measuring instrument
Located in Milan, IT
A brass and glass dial manometer, this is an instrument for measuring the relative pressure of fluids, consisting of a hand that rotates on a circular graduated scale from 0 to 100....
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Mushrooms Scientific Models Europe , Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare vintage set of two different types of mushrooms, show Models which are native to middle Europe. This kind of items are used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful...
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German Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Paper

1950s Wall Unit Vornado Grey Electric Window Fan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Gray Electric Window Fan 18 h 37 w (open) 25.5 w closed x 9.5 d Preowned unrestored vintage condition. Tested and working. Refer to all images please.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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 Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Scientific Model of the Non-Poisonous Snake of Natricidae Family 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Model of the European non-poisonous snake belonging to the Natricidae family. German manufacture of hand-painted rubber and plastic dated to the 1950s, from the Hygiene Museum in Dre...
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German Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber

Table or wall-mounted barometer station made of wood glass and brass 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Desktop or wall-mounted barometer station made of wood, glass and brass signed Forster from the 1950s, consisting of aneroid barometer and thermometer with centigrade scale. Goo...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

1960 Double-Deck Precision Analytical Balance by Galileo Sartorius in Glass Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Germany hand-built analytical beam balance scientific scale by Galileo Sartorius. The scale is used to measure both solid and liquid masses (10/100g capacity). Highly sensitive silver cylinders dampen the harmonic motion of the beam balance. Galileo Sartorius refers to a collaboration between the Italian company Galileo and the German company Sartorius, specifically in the production of high-precision analytical balances...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

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 Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Lufkin Rule Co Vintage Logging Scale Rule Stick Log Scaling Measuring
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 ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Wooden Botanic Model
Located in Roma, IT
A botanic didactical specimen in the manner of the famous German botanist Robert Brendel. "In the late 19th century Robert Brendel and his son Reinhold produced beautiful and accur...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Old Suspended Balance Scale in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative 1950s balance scale in Apothecary style. Its made from solid brass and comes with two brass weights and a leather suspension strop. Measurements: H/L: 75 cm (suspended),...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Germany 1950 Didactics Medical Anatomy Enlarged Model of a Human Trachea
By Deutsches Hygiene Museum Dresden
Located in Milan, IT
Didactic anatomical enlarged model of a trachea made in the 1950s, made of hand-colored cellon and mounted on a bakelite base. On a label on the base you read Deutsches Hygiene Museu...
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German Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

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

Materials

Plastic

Nice Acupuncture Model Statue Sculpture, Composition on Wood Stand Vintage 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative Acupuncture Model. Some wear with a nice patina. Made of composition, metal and a wooden stand. It is painted in different colors and co...
Category

German Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Composition, Metal

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.
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Atomic structure for educational use of metal graphite with Bakelite spheres
Located in Milan, IT
Atomic structure for educational use of graphite made metal with black Bakelite spheres. Czechoslovakian manufacture of the 1950s. Very good condition, Measures 28x28x20 cm - 11x11x...
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Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

10 demountable geometric solids in oak height 7.9 inch 1960 Vallardi Milan
Located in Milan, IT
Box containing 10 removable geometric solids made of oak wood, maximum height 20 cm -inches 7.9, housed in their original wooden box. Made for educational purposes for schools by pub...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Erskine Barber Shop Shaving Brush Tool
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage ERSKINE 200 Sterilized Barber Shop SHAVING BRUSH Nylon Bristles Rubber Stamped Sterile 200 4.5 tall x 1.38 diameter Preowned original vintage...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nylon, Rubber

Rare Antique English Mammoth Map or Library Magnifying Glass, circa 1930
Located in Bath, GB
Wow, you need to hands to lift this mammoth magnifying glass, a great look for the library and a real talking point. The handle is made from cast brass and the frame for the glass...
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English Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Lucite Hourglass Sand Timer Sculpture After Charles Hollis Jones 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury hourglass in bubble lucite with straight external lines. This fantastic item was produced in Italy during the 1970s in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones. The 15-minute sand timer...
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso (Eydam) ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso (Eydam) ca. 1950 A folding model of an ear. Used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1950. Made of wood and plaster by Somso, Ge...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

1930s Italian antique Sketch of a Campaign to Fight Tuberculosis
Located in Milan, IT
Sketch of a futurist poster, 1930’s, campaign against tuberculosis with united strength 10 cents for poor sicks with tuberculosis, for the national campaign to inform people about th...
Category

Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

1930s Italian Medical Sketch of a Campaing to Fight Tuberculosis
Located in Milan, IT
Sketch of a futurist poster, 1930s, ten cents to fight tuberculosis, for the national campaign to inform people about the prevention of this illness. Measures: cm 32 x 42, inches 12....
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

Italy 1939s Sketch Futurist Poster "Day of Two Crosses" Against Tuberculosis
Located in Milan, IT
Sketch of the futurist poster "Day of two crosses, 16th April 1939, XVII", mixed technique of pastel and water-color, for an Italian campaign against tuberculosis, to inform people a...
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Italian Futurist Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper

1950s Vintage Weight Plumb Bob Tool Level Iron Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Plumb Tool Mid Century Modern Vintage Weight Plumb Bob Tool Instrument Level Collectible level made in Iron and Wood 5.25 x 1.5 diameter Fair Condition in Or...
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Italy 1930s Ing Ferrero Double Strain Gauge Original Box Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Double strain gauge signed Brevetti F.lli Ingg. Ferrero Savona n.384583 mod E74 - S3, circa 1930, in its original box complete with accessories and magnifying glass. It is an instrument used to...
Category

Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Anatomical Model of the Human Ear Painted Plaster by Somso 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Didactic model of the human ear, painted plaster, made in 1950s by Somso, a German company active since the second half of the nineteenth century, known as an excellence in the devel...
Category

German Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

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 Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Standard Bench Made Dies Steel Stamps Wood Box
By Standard Steel Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Standard Bench Made Dies Size 5/32 Steel Stamps Wood Box Name inscribed on box. 3.5 x 3.5 x 3.75 h Preowned unrestored original vintage co...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Barometer
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a study, library, or living room wall with this elegant Louis XV style barometer, crafted in Paris, France, circa 1960. Square in format, the decorative weather instrument feat...
Category

French Louis XV Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Giltwood

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

American American Classical Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Rummy Grapefruit Soda Advertising Tin Thermometer Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Rummy Grapefruit Soda" advertising sign / thermometer, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good working condition with great color and graphics. A rare piece of soda memorabil...
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American Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Set of (14) Vintage Anatomy Charts by American Map Co. - sold individually
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of (14) Vintage Anatomy Charts American Map Co. - Circa 1950. 14 Total Charts - Sold Individually -( 14 available ) ( discounted to buy as a set ) 29" x 37" unfolded 9.5" x 12...
Category

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

Materials

Paper

Vintage Spirit Level, English, Rosewood, Craftsman s Instrument, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage spirit level. An English, Rosewood and craftsman's instrument, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. Period appeal with...
Category

English Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Paravia Cassette Mechanics Solids, Liquids and Gases, Complete - 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 Telescope Tripod, English, Oak, Bronze, Support Stand, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage telescope tripod. An English, oak and bronze support Stand, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1940. Displays a desirable aged...
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English Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

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 Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

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 Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Porcelain, Bakelite, Wood

Vintage Factory Barometer, English, Oak, Banjo, Official, Factory Act 1937
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage factory barometer. An English, oak banjo barometer, officially marked in compliance with the Factory Act 1937 and dating to circa 1940. Select oak displays fine ...
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English Victorian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Oak

1964 Ray Simpson Original Teakwood Tool Rake Grate
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Vintage Rake Tool Brush in Teakwood Modern Aluminum Grate Stamped Ray Simpson Original 1964 22.13 long x 3.88 w x 1.25 Preowned original vintage co...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Set Four Cast Iron Wheels Phoenix Caster Co
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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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

1960s Tesla Speaker Ars450, Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique and original item. A speaker used in villages as a part of a local radio in Czechoslovakia. this piece in marked as Tesla ARS 450, 25W. We were no...
Category

Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Linen, Paper

Antique Wood Flower Mold Two Hole
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Flower Mold Two Hole 8.25 w x 3 d x 1.75 Original vintage condition unrestored See all images provided.
Category

Industrial Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

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. ...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century 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 Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Collection of 12 Perspex Teaching Blocks Lenses
By Griffin George Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A collection of twelve Perspex teaching optical blocks and lenses. Various shapes, forms and blocks, convex and concave, a number are backed with a white film. Three have their...
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English Industrial Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Acrylic

Recording Copper Rain Gauge by Casella Co of London
Located in London, GB
An 8" diameter recording copper rain gauge by C F Casella & Co of London. With an internal 24 hour "Gluck" barometer recorder. Height:63 cm. Diameter: 28 ...
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English Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper

Italian Mid-Century White Metal Vertical Medical Scale by Salus, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century White metal Vertical medical scale by Salus, 1960s Vertical medical scale in white painted metal. In the upper part it has a metal b...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

A pharmacy mushroom model: Chanterle Raku, Italy 1950.
Located in Milan, IT
A pharmacy model of a specimen of Chanterle Raku mushroom, made in painted plaster, on a green oval-shaped plaster base with moss and hay. Italy circa 1950.
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Italian Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster

1950s Vintage Heat Therapy by Sperti Faraday UV Infared Sun Lamp Cincinnati OH
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

1938 Pull Down Anatomy Chart, Denoyer-Geppert, Artist P.M. Lariviere
Located in Buffalo, NY
1938 pull down anatomy chart, Denoyer-Geppert. Artist P.M. Lariviere. KL3 circulatory system. Stunning image, screenprint on linen.
Category

American Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Linen

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

American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960 A folding model of an ear. Used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1960. Made of wood and plastic by Somso, Germany. ...
Category

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

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper