Preparation of a blow fly's proboscis (mouthparts), by Charles M. Topping (1799-1874). Topping was widely known for his great skill in preparing this classic specimen. The slide, coverslip and papers

 

A very nice early 20th century French microscope having a Brass and laquered body fixed to a steel base with the mark DEPOSE. The lenses are in good condition as is the mirror with no cracks or losses

 

French early 20th C treen boxed medicine bottle with original label ,all in good condition ,no splits & lid screws on well. Bottle 6 inch tall 1.5 inch diameter, case 7 inch tall.

 

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I PURCHASED THESE BOTTLES YEARS AGO FOR MY COLLECTION. I RECENTLY MOVED AND HAVE MUCH SMALLER SPACE SO TIME TO SEND THEM OFF TO A NEW HOME. THEY ARE IN MINT CONDITION ONLY THE SPTS CAMPHOR HAS A SMALL

 

I really have no idea what this very large Brass Instrument is ??? Possibly Medical .. Mechanical .. Automobile Related or even Scientific ? When the plunger is pulled out measures a huge 22 1/2 ins l

 

Miscellaneous eye cup caps from early transits. Sizes vary from about 9/16" thread dia. to 1". Payment by Paypal to be received within two days of close of auction. USA buyers only.

 

Vintage Miner's Tin Lunch Pail West Virginia Coal Mining Up for auction is a miner's lunch pail with tray and cup. Has a bail handle with wooden turned handle. Made of pressed tin metal. 8 1/4" tall i

 

Zeiss Condenser from Ultraphot 2 microscope. Iris movement perfect with no corrosion at all Lenses immaculate Unit is in excellent cosmetic condition. Please refer to photos for more information. Sold

 

Circa 1890. French device invented by Stanislas Limousin in 1850 for masking the taste of bitter medicine powders. The device made rice flour shells (cachets) to hold the disagreeable tasting drug. Ca