I am offering an unidentified piece of early telegraph or telephone technology. I don't know its original purpose except that it was some sort of switching device. As the wooden rotor is turned using

 

Very Large Bronze COMPASS/DIVIDERS, ca. late 17th C., about 19 in long. Spectacular display piece.

 

This worked the last time I had it out and played with it. Simple kit , no real paperwork except an interesting note of purchase.( 1949 ?) Model# 2 Case is in good condition with leather handle intact

 

Offered at auction, one of a classic early series of microscope slides prepared by John Wells c. 1960. Wells was the founder of Biosil, and passed away early in 2011 after a long and celebrated career

 

A miniature mining oil lamp supplied with the following notes by the previous owner: "Mine Lighting. Oil Lamp. English pressed brass. c. 1875. Fuel: Lard oil or sunshine. Mark: Stamped in large diamon

 

you are bidding on two antique medical surgeons instruments good if you are trying to complete a civil war surgeons kit they are early and do have some rust as stainless steel was not invented yet

 

HERE ARE 30 NARCOTICS MEDICINE BOTTLE LABELS IN REAL GOOD CONDITION. . ALL SAY EITHER==NARCODIC, OPIUM , MORPHINE OR CODEINE ON LABELS. THESE ARE OLD AND ORIGINAL NOT REPRODUCTIONS==A REAL NICE NARCOD

 

THIS IS A GEORGIAN LONDON POCKET SCALPEL MEDICAL INSTRUMENT, IT MEASURES APROX 4" LONG CLOSED AND 6.5" OPEN,THERE IS SOME MINOR WEAR AND SLIGHT DAMAGE OTHERWISE IN QUITE GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION. POSTA

 

Closet find. Not much known of item but it looks unused. Comes with original dated guarantee. Untested 

 

THESE CAME OUT OF A STORAGE UNIT CLEAN OUT. THEY SEEM TO BE WORKING CORRECTLY. THE ONE EAR PIECE HAS BEEN CUT ON (PHOTO 7). READS USMC JAPAN. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME.