Sold2023Antique English Brass Ship's Sextant J CoombesEnglish Early 20th c. Marine Sextant by Optical Instrument Maker J. Coombes, Devonport. Engraved makers name on arc. Bespoke box measures 10 x 10.5 x 5 inches H.See Sold Price
Sold2019English marine navigation instrumentA ship's improved double sextant in a fitted leather and brass campaign style case with two separate optical eye pieces. Henry Hughes & Son's. Fenchurch St., London. 3149. Early 20th C. Dia.of sextantSee Sold Price
Sold2023Group of Optical Related ItemsGroup of six optical related items. 19th-early 20th century. Including - three ophthalmoscopes, rare pair of spectacles, an unidentified instrument by Baker (London) possibly for ocular testing, and aSee Sold Price
Sold2022Hartl Optical Disc on Cast Iron Tripod, early 20th CenturyHartl Optical Disc on Cast Iron Tripod, early 20th Century, designed by Prof. Hans Hartl (1858-1939) Reichensberg, Austria and manufactured by Central Scientific Co., Chicago, USA; the instrument demoSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Collection of Twelve Waterman Writing InstrumentsA Collection of Twelve Waterman Writing Instruments Early 20th Century and Later comprising a No. 58-Red Hard Rubber fountain pen with #8 nib (lacking lever), silver-cased No. 52 1/2 fountain pen withSee Sold Price
Sold2018A GROUP OF TWO MARITIME BRASS NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS,A GROUP OF TWO MARITIME BRASS NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, consisting of a rolling parallel ruler by W.H. Harling Ltd., London, patent number 160100, height: 1", width: 18 1/8", depth:See Sold Price
Sold2023Surgical Instruments,Surgical Instruments,early 20th century, various curettes, forceps, clamps, two scalpels, etc, including a surgeon's headband mirror (a/f), leather dissection kit rollSee Sold Price
Sold2023Lute Stringed Musical Instrument and Leather CaseAn antique artisan made carved wood mandolin stringed musical instrument, produced early 20th Century, or possibly earlier. Red brown varnished wood with pear-shaped body and bowled back, comprising nSee Sold Price
Sold2015A Projection Microscope Intended for an Optical Bench,A Projection Microscope Intended for an Optical Bench, Early 20th Century. Having provisions for heating or cooling the specimen stage with compressed air or other gases. H:11 1/2 x W: 7 X D: 6 in. PrSee Sold Price
Sold2020The Glass Eye Gilded Brass TelescopeDESCRIPTION: A gilded brass telescope by The Glass Eye Company standing on a tripod with adjustable optics. Marked "The Glass Eye USA" and "Fine Optical Instruments" CIRCA: 20th Cent ORIGIN: USA DIMENSee Sold Price
Sold2018Stringed Instrument Chocolate Mold, Early 20th CenturyStringed instrument chocolate mold, early 20th Century German. Exceptional form. (May be wall mounted invisibly with magnets). 8 h x 3 1/2 w Early 20th century Please note that this lot has a confidenSee Sold Price
Sold2024AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT THUMB PIANO EARLY 20TH CAn African musical wooden instrument of the early 20th century thumb piano. The object is carved from wood by hand, and the metal plates on the top of the instrument are of different lengths to createSee Sold Price
Sold2024Group of 10 Miniature Jade Carved Instrumentgroup of 10 Chinese miniature jade carved instrument, dated to early 20th C, includes :Chinese lute, Guqin, Erhu, Suona horn, Sheng and such, carved with jade and agate or other precious hardstone, alSee Sold Price
2019The Glass Eye Gilded Brass TelescopeDESCRIPTION: A gilded brass telescope by The Glass Eye Company standing on a tripod with adjustable optics. Marked "The Glass Eye USA" and "Fine Optical Instruments"Â CIRCA: 20th Cent ORIGIN: USASee Sold Price
Sold2024Antique Harry B. Jay Company Columbia Model TrumpetDESCRIPTION: Antique Columbia model trumpet by the Harry B. Jay Company, a Chicago producer of brass musical instruments in the early 20th Century. PIece is etched on bell with floral and foliage desiSee Sold Price
Sold2023Twelve gilded silver and lapis miniature musical instruments, Russian or Italian, early 20th C.,Twelve gilded silver and lapis miniature musical instruments, Russian or Italian, early 20th C., including one lyre, one harp, mandolins, violin, lute and other stringed instruments, all on round lapiSee Sold Price
Sold2022Gilbert "Optical" Advertising Wall ClockGilbert "Optical" Advertising Wall Clockearly 20th centurypainted wood case win the shape of an opticians eye, 8-day spring driven brass time only movement, dial marked "Patent Pending&See Sold Price
Sold202120th Century Guitar20th Century Guitar A lovely early-20th century instrument with contrasting trim and central inlaid vertical strip on the back. Hairline cracks on back extending from lower bout up. The Meisel CollectSee Sold Price
Sold2015A Model of a Watts Governor on a Max Kohl, A.G.A Model of a Watts Governor on a Max Kohl, A.G. Chemnitz, Instrument Stand, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Ball diameter: 1.04 inches. H: 13 1/2 W: 6 1/4 ins. Proceeds to benefit the Case Western ReserSee Sold Price
Sold2021S.S. Stewart "Jazz Baby" Folk Art decorated BanjeaurineS.S. Stewart "Jazz Baby" Folk Art decorated Banjeaurine guitar musical instrument in original case. Early 20th century. Wonderfully decorated in inks with art deco lettering and folk art drawings. 24"See Sold Price
Sold201620th C Appalachian Folk InstrumentItem: Appalachian musical folk instrument with unusual cutouts Date: Early 20th century Origin: Appalachian region Materials: Wood with old leather repair Dimensions: 28 x 5.75 x 2.75 inches Please noSee Sold Price
Sold2022Hohner Piano Accordion w Orig Case & Instruction BookThis is a vintage Hohner accordion musical instrument dating to the early 20th century. This estate find is accompanied by the original carrying case and a booklet of instruction. The leather strap onSee Sold Price
Sold2018BORDEN ELECTRIC TYPE F2 GROUNDMETERAn early 20th century instrument in oak dovetailed case, various attachments and the original leather carrying case. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everytSee Sold Price
Sold2016Large lot of (optical) scientific instrumentsLarge lot of instruments; including optical instruments, a spy glass, early camera lenses, an early microscope, several compasses; 10 pieces all togetherSee Sold Price
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2 days LeftCollective HudsonFine Antique Japanese Shibayama Silver and Enamel Cane/Walking Stick, Late 19th to Early 20th$850(2 bids)
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