Very Large Steel Calipers with Maker s Stamp

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...

Renaissance Hunting Cranequin, Dated 1589 — With Maker’s Mark in Shield Origin: Southern Germany or Flanders Date: 1589 (engraved) Material: Forged iron, turned hardwood handle Lengt...

ABOUT Antique wood and steel ram's horn cabinet maker's wood scraper. CREATOR E.C. Atkins & Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1905-1910. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Steel, Boxw...

This is an antique copy of the Cabinet Maker's Drawing Book by Thomas Sheraton. An English, bound reference guide, dating to the Georgian period, published 1793. Highly influential ...

What is an ophthalmotrope? An ophthalmotrope is an apparatus for demonstrating the movements of the eye and the action of the different muscles which produce them, consisting essentially of a model eyeball to which are attached strings and pulleys to duplicate the line force of the muscles. We think this example is most likely French from the early 20th century. The base is marble with paw feet. It’s also quite large at well over 3 foot tall. This instrument is very complete. It also includes additional parts to set the mechanics up in a different way. In the pictures above the strings are attached to a keyboard. The alternative replaces the keyboard with string guide with a dozen hanging tubular weights. This is one of the largest and most decorative examples we have seen. I have only seen pictures of ophthalmotropes and never one this fine and complete. It’s as rare and impressive show piece. This item was also used in the movie Knives Out,

This beautiful and sturdy copper umbrella stand is a true masterpiece of Brutalism. It's a classic piece of furniture, lovingly handcrafted in the styles of Mid-Century Modern and Br...

Fine antique clinker built pond yacht. Expertly planked hull. Canvas covered deck is painted green. Nice suit of linen sails. Fully rigged. Many brass fittings gaff rigged with a fly...

Very large and impressive fossil of an ammonite mollusk measuring 12 by 12 1/2 by 4 inches and weighing over 20 lbs, dating from the Devonian period to the end of the Cretaceous period.

A set of graduated calipers from the Ross of London optical company, mounted on a later wall hanging backboard. Each caliper with various markings. Ross of London was a maker o...

Steel stamp coinage Joan Mirò for Arphila 75 commemorative stamp. Ref. Yvert et Tellier FR 1395; Stanley Gibbons FR 2034; Unificato FR 1811 Original minting by the artist with ...