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THBLarge Group of Various Antique Scientific Tools, Scopes, Measuring
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LiveFeb 13, 2025
Join us for our exceptional Americana, Historical & Native American Antiques Auction Including swords from the Deep River Historical Society, tools, medical and scientific from The Ron Meloni Collection and Native American from a Stonington, Connecticut Estate. Lots include antique swords, tools, quilts, fine & folk art, early furniture, textiles, and medical antiques, alongside authentic Native American artifacts. Each piece tells a story of craftsmanship, culture, and heritage. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of America’s past. New England Auctions info@newenglandauctions.com
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- Lot Description
A lot of Scientific tools with a variety of applications. Mostly very well made, some in boxes, some in leather cases. To include: A fine 19th century boxed set of compass and scribing tools. Bone handles to 4 dividers. The plush lined box has a compartment in the top that houses a horn protractor (some insect damage). The bottom is comprised of 2 sections (top section lifts out). Includes some extra small tools. There is some surface rusting to some of the tools. The box has a brass name plate in the top "F.L. Clerc". (H 2-3/4" W 9-3/4" D 6"). The Lifeguard Periscope (H 4-1/2" W 4-1/2" D 2") Accordians out to 24", English. Folding wood, metal, and glass pericope, (H 6-3/4" W 2-3/4" D 1-3/4" folded), opens to about 30". Other scope attachments for camera, microscope, and a "Nervo-Scope" hand held tool in a faux leather case (carry strap missing). A German made microscope base attachment in a plush lined fancy case. C Reichert. Wein. Appears complete. (H 3-3/4" W 5-3/4" D 5-1/4"). 3 very finely made scribes in worn, but complete leather cases. One by Bates, London. One by Stanley Holborn, W.C. One seems unmarked. (2-3/4" long; 3-7/8" long; 7" long -one hook missing from one clasp). One fine bone and brass folding ruler (open 12" folded 6"). One Mark IV Balloon Filler, comprised of 3 threaded brass discs, 1 brass washer, and 1 brass nozzle. All in a mahogany box. (H 1-1/2" W 4" D 3-1/2"). 10 other draftman's tools and misc.boxed set of 3 glass filtration funnels, with spiggots, a boxed set of capped glass tubes with spools wound with various strings, two infusers consisting of pressed glass bases, metal tubes for gas flow(?) and one with a cobalt colored glass bulb at the top, and the other with an amber colored bulb. Other items include infusion apparatuses, thermometers, and a Matica DoctroVac Facial Machine (Patent Pending) having a heavy porcelain base with attached electric motor and stainless attachment A mixed bag, but some fine tools.
Condition: Mostly Very Good. Imperfections and wear as expected. Some pieces may be incomplete. Please examine photos.
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