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3 German Brendel models of different stages of Claviceps purpurea, an ergot fungus that grows on the ears of rye and related cereal and forage plants. From left to right: 1) Labelled “Arrhenatherum elatius (L.)….”, height 26 (probably mislabeled) 2) Labelled “Claviceps Purpurea, Tul. Mutterkorn, 2. Reifes…” height 37 3) Labelled ““Claviceps Purpurea, Tul. Mutterkorn, 1. Sclerotium”, height 39 cm Hand painted plaster on wooden base, in great condition with no major defects, just a light wear of the time Read More...

27 Feb

Signed Rudolf Wasserlein, Berlin Stativ 1A Microscope C 1870

By Orlando Microscopes

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Signed Rudolf Wasserlein, Berlin Stativ 1A Microscope C 1870 with case, two objectives and two eyepieces. The case is in good condition but no key. There are no other accessories with this microscope other than the two eyepieces and two objectives. Case dimensions are 10 inches x 6.25 inches x 4.5 inches tall (25.4 cm x 15.875 cm x 11.43 cm). Read More...

02 Feb

Steam Engine Demonstration Model for Projection by Max Kohl Germany

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, an early twentieth century steam engine educational demonstration model for projection by Max Kohl, Germany. Appearing in Max Kohl’s voluminous catalogues of the period, this rare and unusual demonstration model is comprised of a marble base engraved to the maker, “Max Kohl AG Chemnitz” with a brass cut-away model of the inner workings of a steam engine secured to the base. A painted cast iron pillar to the side supports the operating handle and rod to which the Read More...

30 Jan

Very Large Victorian Winters Pattern Electrostatic Machine

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, an enormous Late Victorian Winters pattern electrostatic machine. The machine is comprised of a single twenty-one inch diameter glass plate supported by upright struts on a cherry wood base, with a thick glass spindle and brass and wood handle for manual rotation. To one side is a smaller wooden strut which supports two removable leather padded shoes which are sprung at the back to create a small amount of tension to the plate when it is put in motion. Read More...

16 Jan

Late 18th Century wooden simple microscope

By Eppursimuove

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The cardboard case has a wooden top and bottom and is covered with printed paper. It contains a simple microscope in the shape of a stand of walnut supporting a pillar surmounted by a lens in a wooden mount. The specimen is held on a pin to the side and is focused by bending the pin. Measurements: height 9cm; case: 9,5cm, diam.: 3,5cm For further photos and informations feel free to contact me. Thank you. Read More...

06 Jan

Opera Glasses

By Fletcher

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Gilt Metal opera glasses by Lemaire Paris in good condition, noting loss of silk to interior=£100 Pocket opera glasses by Busch Winett, brown painted metal with chamois case=£70 Frodsham patent opera glasses unsigned=£190 Aitchison Patent No.24883 with original leather case=£280 Read More...

04 Jan

Coin Scales

By Fletcher

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Solomon Henry Patented Coin scales sold by Mr. Pinchbeck in original Fishskin case-smal amount of damage to label-Patent No.1080 Date 12 September 1774=SOLD Semicircular fishskin cased coinscale=£200 German Coin scale by Johann Caspar Mittelstenscheid-early nineteenth century-one weight missing=SOLD Coin scale by SHARP marked also with serial number 138 two weight missing- allegedly made from mulberry tree in Shakespeares garden=£240 Read More...

27 Dec

Military Wehrmacht WW2 unit Areometer 1936 fa Leitz-Bergmann Berlin

By Early Science

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Military Wehrmacht WW2 unit Areometer 1936 fa Leitz-Bergmann Berlin in a box. Use: For brake fluids on guns, coolant on machine guns and cooking bath fluids for field kitchens ) complete and in Good condition, rare, with the original description. Dimensions box 38 X 11 X 6 cm The tin drum contains unused paper control sticks Will be well packaged and sent by registered mail Read More...

22 Dec

Lutter Tongue depressor, C 1900

By Van Leest Antiques

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Lutter Tongue depressor or forceps, C 1900. Polished Steal and signed by the joint. Length 15 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

08 Dec

Set of Riefler Drawing Instruments

By Fletcher

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A set of Riefler drawing instruments, marked on the case ‘C. Riefler,Nesselwang & Munchen. Complete but the case mildly scruffy Read More...

08 Dec

Lot 19th-century microscope parts and accessories

By Gilgamesh

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Items include parts of an 1840s drum microscope, condensers, substage and supra-stage prisms, Nicol prisms, shutter discs, livebox, and more. Read More...

28 Nov

Late 19th / early 20th century projection microscope attachment for magic lantern by Zeiss

By Gilgamesh

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Probably based on Manson’s Patent Lantern & Table Microscope, which was awarded a silver medal at the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Exhibition in 1884. This Read More...