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Collectibles: Scientific and Mechanical Instruments (7 items) |
This catalog was last updated on 13-Aug-2008 and is scheduled to be updated on or about 31-Aug-2008 |
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As the title indicates, this listing broadly includes instruments of various sorts, many which don't really "fit" on any of our other lists. If we find there is interest in this area we will endeavor to expand this listing.
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M1214W
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Scientific & Mechanical Instruments: Alarm Box Safe. Iron box w/handle. 11-1/2" x 9" x 6". Lid opens to show 3-section tin tray, each section capable of holding paper money flat. Below the tray is an alarm system connected to a brass "ball" in the floor of the box. If the box is lifted, ball will set off alarm. Needs some work & battery to get it operational. Made by Trusty Alarm Safe Co., N.Y. Probably later 19th Century. 10 lbs.
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$65.00
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LK1917
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Scientific & Mechanical Instruments: Oxwall Pocket Spring Balance Scales. Made in Germany. Up to 25 pounds. Brass colored facing has some wear, otherwise fine.
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$14.00
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K4742
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Scientific & Mechanical Instruments: The New Gem Microscope by Bausch & Comb Optical Co, Rochester, NY. Approx. 7-1/4" high. Magnifies 75 to 300X. In very good condition except mirror has discoloring. In original near mint box. Accompanied by two 1933 Microscope Experiment booklets, 20p each illus. by r J. D. Corrington for the Bausch & Comb Optical Co. Nice, heavy instrument.
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$80.00
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LK2668
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Scientific & Mechanical Instruments: The Handy New Kalkometer. Boasted as the "practical adding machine that everyone can afford!" Has tin housing, 5-1/2" x 3-1/4" designed to fit in the palm of your hand. Instructions sheet & suede or leather carrier included. You use a stylus (not included) to move the columns, being able to add or subtract figures up to 99,999,999. To reset the "machine" pull the clearing bar quickly up until zeros appear in all answer windows, then replace. Definitely pre-calculator. Undated but marked "made in USA" which means something. Never have seen one of these before.
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$30.00
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CH0091A
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Scientific & Mechanical Instruments: ELECTRICAL REVIEW. A Weekly journal of Electric Light, Telephone, Telegraph and Scientific Progress. Feb 19, 1887. Interesting articles on the electric light, Monsieur Trouve's improved electric boat, etc. plus many pages of illustrated advertising. 28p
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$30.00
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CH0092A
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Scientific & Mechanical Instruments: ELECTRICAL REVIEW. A Weekly journal of Electric Light, Telephone, Telegraph and Scientific Progress. June 9, 1888. The work of a typlical telephone exchange is featured, plus the Van Rysselberghe System in Switzerland, electric light news, a doll with a phonograph inside it, and some great looking advertising. 22p.
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$30.00
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LK5098
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Scientific & Mechanical Instruments: Tin container. Hinged lid w/lid illustration showing Standard Broad Vision Goggles. The Standard Safety Equipment Co, Chicago, Ill, Newark, N.J. The metal framed, glass lense goggles are inside, minus the canvas head strap. Overall dimensions of tin is 3-1/8" long, 2-1/4" wide and 2-3/8" high.
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$18.00
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