J H Bunnell Telegraph Key & Sounder on Wooden base

Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Scientific Pre 1900: item #746686
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A wonderful antique telegraph key with sounder on a wood base that was made by J. H. Bunnell & Co. N.Y. which was probably used in an old railroad station. The silver plate is engraved with J. H. Bunnell & Co. N.Y. 20 OHMS. Key is marked Patented Feb. 15. 1881 and J. H. Bunnell & Co. N.Y. on the brass key base. Brass base is marked Patented Feb. 15. 1875. This is an estate fresh telegraph key that was dusty from storage as we acquired it. We gave the wood a quick wipe with a damp cloth.... Click for details

Sundial Miniature

Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Scientific Pre 1960: item #740168
#SUN-01

Small Sundial, two pieces. Wooden base and metal sundial. This piece is 15 cm high. The price is INCLUDING shipping / handling Fee. We will send this lot by Registered Spanish (Air)Mail Correos. *No insurance available.

C1900 Wooden Cased USA Lactometer for Milk Testing

Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Scientific Pre 1910: item #735164
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Housed in a 10.5 inch wooden, cylindrical case, this glass, 9.25 inch long measuring device remains in excellent condition.

Called a Lactometer or Galactometer, this piece is a simple instrument used in testing the richness of milk. Milk is poured and allowed to stand until the cream has formed, then the depth of the cream deposit in degrees determines the quality of the milk.... Click for details

Scientific Weight &Measures Scale, Christian Becker Inc

Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Scientific Pre 1940: item #688489

Scientific Weight &Measures Scale, Christian Becker Inc, c 1936

This unique piece is in a rectangular form and composed of a high gloss mahogany, glass and, bakelite fixtures. The piece was intended for element, compound and, alloy measurement. The glass enclosure provided an untainted environment for the specimen. The interior scale mechanism is gorgeous and, is still functioning. One of the exterior control ... Click for details

Vintage Boots Pharmacy Scale and Weights

Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Scientific Pre 1930: item #659832
#2946

Delightful, decorative and very Useful! The Vintage "Boots Pharmacy" Set of Scale and Weights! Heavy Black Cast Iron Base with the legendary Boots emblem. It has two brass trays and 4 weights. Perfect for your kitchen! A great conversation pieces, as well as a great kitchen tool!

Measures 12 3/4" across base.

Vintage English Scales with Weights

Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Scientific Pre 1930: item #659806
#2945

A Charming Set of Vintage Scales and Weights! Perfect for your kitchen to use and display! Painted Gold Cast Iron Base, With White Enamel Tray. Set of 4 Black Iron weights. Measures 12 1/2" across.

Vintage English Set of Scales and Weights - Avery

Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Scientific Pre 1920: item #659763
#2967

A delightfully Handsome Vintage English Set of Scales and Weights by Avery! Two brass trays on a heavy cast iron base painted black and green. Set of 4 weights. Measures 14" across. A great addition for your kitchen. Use it often and a great conversation piece!

RARE 1900 Stein Cosmetic Co THEATRICAL Make Up Powder

Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Scientific Pre 1910: item #620198
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Offered are four, EXTREMELY RARE, unopened, 8 ounce tins of Circa 1900, theatrical make up manufactured by The M. Stein Cosmetic Company of New York City-- the preeminent maker during this time period of theatrical face powder used by stage actors off and on Broadway!

These tins display absolutely wonderfully as they feature a fabulously detailed ART NOUVEAU styled blue and cream colored lithograph on the cover! The si... Click for details

Rare1930 Pittsburg COAL MINE AIR SAMPLING KIT +contents

Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Scientific Pre 1940: item #580543
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This AIR SAMPLING KIT is from a recently retired physician's personal collection. He stated that this kit was used in the coal mines of Pittsburgh, PA., prior to being given to him for display in his office.

The kit was used to sample the air quality or purity in the coal mines, and thus, the safety of the air levels that the miners were exposed to. The box and contents appear to be from the early 1930's period. Contai... Click for details

Vintage HALF ROUND VERNIER PROTRACTOR in CASE c1910-20

Vintage Arts: Instruments and Implements: Scientific Pre 1920: item #441942
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A high quality vintage 8" half round vernier drafting protractor in its original case c1910-20. This model is unsigned except for 8" MADE IN U.S.A. below the crosshaired glass pivot. It has a sliding scale with a vernier scale on the extended arm, and it measures 14-1/2" with the arm. It is high quality and appears to be nickel plated, and it has black markings. The black paper covered box has a green velvet interior and silver plated slide clasps, and this precision drafting instrument is i... Click for details