Medical & Science, Red Cross Posters WW era

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To start the day we present a wonderful collection of Medical and Scientific Instruments. This sale includes a large group of medical and dental items, a very important collection of calculators and slide rules, office items such as early check punches and registers and pre-1950 spy and surveillance equipment Among the many highlights are a previously unrecorded 19th c. Ohio-made "Kwik Calculator", "McFarlanes Calculating Cylinder", " Higgins Patent [mechanical] Calculating Triangle", "Wheilon Calculometer, "Bair-Fulton American Calculator”, a “Pascaline Calculator”, etc; as well as a number of 19th-century and 20th-century slide rules including several special purpose rules for artillery, brewing and more esoteric applications. The office machine section includes check protectors such as the Abbott Automatic Check Perforator, Lightning Check Punch and the United States Check Punch, etc., plus an early mechanical envelope sealer. Pencil sharpeners are also present and among them are a: "Perfect Pencil Pointer" and a" Jupiter Pencil Mechanical Sharpener". Among the medical lots are Civil War-era amputation sets, a scarce cased Ammoniaphone, a number of rare ophthalmic items including a "Dr. Culbertson's Prisoptometer", many unusual quack devices, porcelain enemas, Anesthesia, ENT and urological instruments. Finally, the surveillance equipment section contains an FBI "black bag" and a cased US Army 1944 Signal Corps listening device. Something for everyone who collects science and technology! In addition we have a single owner collection of Red Cross Posters, Postcards and Ephemera, Early Medical related Books and more.
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Medical Book Lot.51 - Medical Book Lot.
Philip Weiss Auctions
Approx. 12 volumes. Includes Bell. The Great Plague in London in 1665, Winslow Anatomy, Ralph's Domestic Medicine. etc. Nice Lot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (480.00 + 86.40BP) = 566.40
 
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Medical Book Lot.52 - Medical Book Lot.
Philip Weiss Auctions
12 volumes. Includes 2 copies of Trench Fever, Jurgen Thorwald. Science and Secrets of Early Medicine. etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (220.00 + 39.60BP) = 259.60
 
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Lot of 8 Medical Reprint.53 - Lot of 8 Medical Reprint.
Philip Weiss Auctions
Includes volumes from the Classics of Medicine series.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (55.00 + 9.90BP) = 64.90
 
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Lot of 11 Medical Books54 - Lot of 11 Medical Books
Philip Weiss Auctions
Includes History of the American Field Service in France 3 volumes, and 8 others,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 13.50BP) = 88.50
 
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Lot of Medical and Civil War Books.55 - Lot of Medical and Civil War Books.
Philip Weiss Auctions
13 volumes with an emphasis on the Civil War and Civil War Medical material including The Southern Side or Andersonville Prison and others.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (220.00 + 39.60BP) = 259.60
 
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Lot of Medical Books.56 - Lot of Medical Books.
Philip Weiss Auctions
12 volumes includes The History of Urology in 2 volumes 1933. Excellent Lot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (95.00 + 17.10BP) = 112.10
 
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Medical Book Lot. 11 volumes57 - Medical Book Lot. 11 volumes
Philip Weiss Auctions
Includes Timbrel. Practical Observations on the Management of Ruptures Bost. 1809, Sir Charles Bell, The Hand 1837. Abernethy Lectures on Surgery
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (440.00 + 79.20BP) = 519.20
 
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Medical Almanac Lot.58 - Medical Almanac Lot.
Philip Weiss Auctions
Approx. 16 Almanacs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (110.00 + 19.80BP) = 129.80
 
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Medallic History of Medicine. Bronze Set.59 - Medallic History of Medicine. Bronze Set.
Philip Weiss Auctions
Limited Edition Set of 60 Bronze coins in original Album plus extra empty album.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (850.00 + 153.00BP) = 1,003.00
 
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Medical Paper and Ephemera Lot.60 - Medical Paper and Ephemera Lot.
Philip Weiss Auctions
Includes album of Medical Drug Advertisements, Red Cross Medals and more.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (60.00 + 10.80BP) = 70.80
 
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Medical lot.61 - Medical lot.
Philip Weiss Auctions
Lot includes Red Cross Pins, Clara Barton Memoriam book signed by Stephen E. Barton on cover, Red Cross Postcards. Nice lot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (120.00 + 21.60BP) = 141.60
 
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Medical School Admisssions tickets.62 - Medical School Admisssions tickets.
Philip Weiss Auctions
Lot of 22 tickets 19th century. Examine, great lot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (725.00 + 130.50BP) = 855.50
 
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Medical Book Lot.63 - Medical Book Lot.
Philip Weiss Auctions
Includes An Atlas of Human Anatomy in parts not complete, Gardner Iconograms with plates, Baltimore Medical College Photo album circa 1890's ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (130.00 + 23.40BP) = 153.40
 
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Medical Photo Lot.64 - Medical Photo Lot.
Philip Weiss Auctions
Lot of 2nd generation World War 1 Photos 8 x 10 photos of Army Medical Examinations. Interesting. Approx. 50 pictures.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (260.00 + 46.80BP) = 306.80
 
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Stereoscopic Studies. Anatomy.65 - Stereoscopic Studies. Anatomy.
Philip Weiss Auctions
8 boxed volumes each with 30 or so images plus one volume the Stereo Clinic.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 72.00BP) = 472.00
 
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Pascaline Calculator in Rosewood Case65A - Pascaline Calculator in Rosewood Case
Philip Weiss Auctions
Great example of a Pascaline Mechanical Calculator. Made for adding currency. There is a series of square openings along the top of the casing, und
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (19,000.00 + 3,420.00BP) = 22,420.00
 
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K&E 84" Demonstration Slide Rule66 - K&E 84" Demonstration Slide Rule
Philip Weiss Auctions
Patented June 5, 1900 Length: 84"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Lot Of Three Calculating Machines67 - Lot Of Three Calculating Machines
Philip Weiss Auctions
Includes all metal "Comptometer", Victor Adding Machine (Bakelite--damaged), and c.1920 payroll adding machine.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (20.00 + 3.60BP) = 23.60
 
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WW2-Era  Astro Compass Mk. II68 - WW2-Era Astro Compass Mk. II
Philip Weiss Auctions
Cased with instructions--in unused conditions. Used by pilots and navigators to determine accurate true heading by the sun or stars in arctic regi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (70.00 + 12.60BP) = 82.60
 
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WW1-Era Printed Cloth Triangular "BANDAGE"69 - WW1-Era Printed Cloth Triangular "BANDAGE"
Philip Weiss Auctions
"BANDAGE FOR FIRST AID IN ACCIDENT" . 47" length at base. Printed with images of the bandage being used in a variety of situations ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (55.00 + 9.90BP) = 64.90
 
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19th Century Painted Wooden Sign70 - 19th Century Painted Wooden Sign
Philip Weiss Auctions
"OPTICAL DEPARTMENT". Wood appears to be pine with gold lettering on black background. 42" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to Edison .. for (35.00 + 6.30BP) = 41.30
 
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United States Check Punch71 - United States Check Punch
Philip Weiss Auctions
C. 1891.In original wood case. "This particular punch, patented in 1888. is one of the finest of its kind. Numerals are punched separately an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (420.00 + 75.60BP) = 495.60
 
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Abbott Automatic Check Perforator72 - Abbott Automatic Check Perforator
Philip Weiss Auctions
with original wood case. Abbott Machine Company Chicago, IL. "Patented April 3, 1889"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to Edison .. for (220.00 + 39.60BP) = 259.60
 
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Nestler Rechen-Walze73 - Nestler Rechen-Walze
Philip Weiss Auctions
This paper covered computing roller (length of roller: 13.25" ) on metal frame is.superficially "similar to the Thacher but unlike the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Dr. Stoll's Ionization Device74 - Dr. Stoll's Ionization Device
Philip Weiss Auctions
in original case. Early 20th c. quack device. Length of case:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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Large Framed Phrenology Print75 - Large Framed Phrenology Print
Philip Weiss Auctions
PHYSIOLOGY, PHYSIOGNOMY & PHRENOLOGY", Second half of 19th c. Image seen is approx. 19.5' x 25", overall framed piece approx. 25...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (20.00 + 3.60BP) = 23.60
 
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White's Physiological Mannequin76 - White's Physiological Mannequin
Philip Weiss Auctions
"New and Improved White's Physiological Mannequin James T. White Publisher, New York & London." C1890. Cardboard in wood fold-ove...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (320.00 + 57.60BP) = 377.60
 
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Large X-Ray Tube Holder Wood w/Cast-Iron Stand77 - Large X-Ray Tube Holder Wood w/Cast-Iron Stand
Philip Weiss Auctions
An early and scarce piece of x-ray equipment! Height approx: 58.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (45.00 + 8.10BP) = 53.10
 
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Boulitte Tensiographe78 - Boulitte Tensiographe
Philip Weiss Auctions
Early 20th c. blood-pressure device: "TENSIOGRAPHE DE. G. BOULITTE" . In original case. For measuring arterial pressure
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (60.00 + 10.80BP) = 70.80
 
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The Roche Electric Hygiene Machine79 - The Roche Electric Hygiene Machine
Philip Weiss Auctions
Early 20th century quack device: "The Roche Electric Hygiene Machine" Cased. Patient stood on foot pads aftrer turning on battery and ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (85.00 + 15.30BP) = 100.30
 
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The Wheilon Calculometre80 - The Wheilon Calculometre
Philip Weiss Auctions
Wheilon Manufacturing Company, Boston, USA, no. 141". Glass covered paper in wood frame. Only a small number of these were produced and very ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 216.00BP) = 1,416.00
 
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Civil War Amputation Set in Wooden Case81 - Civil War Amputation Set in Wooden Case
Philip Weiss Auctions
"MATTHEWS 27 CAREY SAT. LONDON WC" . All knives and saw signed by Matthews.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 54.00BP) = 354.00
 
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Egusier Enema Pump82 - Egusier Enema Pump
Philip Weiss Auctions
in white enamel with blue stripes. Excellent working order.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (70.00 + 12.60BP) = 82.60
 
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Ecraseur with Checkered Ebony Handle83 - Ecraseur with Checkered Ebony Handle
Philip Weiss Auctions
19th c. gynecological instrument by "Graillot a Paris "
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (120.00 + 21.60BP) = 141.60
 
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Civil War-Era Part Amputation Set in Wooden Case84 - Civil War-Era Part Amputation Set in Wooden Case
Philip Weiss Auctions
Various makers
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (340.00 + 61.20BP) = 401.20
 
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Dr. Culbertson's Prisoptometer85 - Dr. Culbertson's Prisoptometer
Philip Weiss Auctions
C. 1890 Dr. Culbertson's prisoptometer was described in its day as" a very ingenious instrument to detect anomalous refraction" . ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Palmer Computing Scale86 - Palmer Computing Scale
Philip Weiss Auctions
Copyright entered 1843. "Palmer's Computing Scale. This is a revolving table, for solving mathematical problems", by a simple mechan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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Der Kleiner Rechner87 - Der Kleiner Rechner
Philip Weiss Auctions
(THE Little ACCOUNTANT). An early 20th century German child's calculating device with wonderful polychrome graphics.Soennecken's Verlag B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to Edison .. for (525.00 + 94.50BP) = 619.50
 
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Rapid Computer Adding Machine88 - Rapid Computer Adding Machine
Philip Weiss Auctions
in original case Patented 1893, Made by Rapid Computer Adding Machine Company, Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (180.00 + 32.40BP) = 212.40
 
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Comptator89 - Comptator
Philip Weiss Auctions
in original case. A later European-made version of the Rapid (see lot 23)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (130.00 + 23.40BP) = 153.40
 
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Moke Lightning Calculator90 - Moke Lightning Calculator
Philip Weiss Auctions
Very rare example of 'MOKE LIGHTNING CALULATOR . Early 20th c. pocket-watch-type two-side calulator : glass covered paper with metal frame. Di...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (360.00 + 64.80BP) = 424.80
 
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Sexton's Omnimetre91 - Sexton's Omnimetre
Philip Weiss Auctions
Copyright 1897 by Thaddeus Norris.Cardboard with plastic cursor. 7.25" diam approx.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (80.00 + 14.40BP) = 94.40
 
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Aero Patent Calculator92 - Aero Patent Calculator
Philip Weiss Auctions
"AERO PATENT THE HAGUE, HOLLAND" Paper and plastic in self-contained metal case. C1930. Opened approx. 10.5" x 4.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (65.00 + 11.70BP) = 76.70
 
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Aero Patent Type Calculator92A - Aero Patent Type Calculator
Philip Weiss Auctions
Very similar to #92 but used for chemical production processes. Case stamped "MADE IN HOLLAND. Opened approx. 10.5" x 4.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (130.00 + 23.40BP) = 153.40
 
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Sabielny Summator93 - Sabielny Summator
Philip Weiss Auctions
C1921 Small nine-place adding machine with tooth-racked drive. Black metal in original case. Resembles RAPID and SUMMATOR
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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B.U.G.  Calculator94 - B.U.G. Calculator
Philip Weiss Auctions
in case. AKA "SUROT". German, c1920. similar to Rapid and Compator
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (130.00 + 23.40BP) = 153.40
 
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Wilson's Cylindrical Calculator for Rule Work95 - Wilson's Cylindrical Calculator for Rule Work
Philip Weiss Auctions
Two paper rollers in wood and glass case. Copyright October, 1895. Length: 8.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (480.00 + 86.40BP) = 566.40
 
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Tachylemme C.L. Chambon Inventuer Brevete, S.G.D.G96 - Tachylemme C.L. Chambon Inventuer Brevete, S.G.D.G
Philip Weiss Auctions
c1876. Four rollers in glass and metal case. . This instrument shows the daily interest on sums of money at various rates..Length: 7"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (675.00 + 121.50BP) = 796.50
 
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Extremly Rare Check Protector97 - Extremly Rare Check Protector
Philip Weiss Auctions
punch/writer with lever handle Unusually large . No maker evident. Found in New England
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (70.00 + 12.60BP) = 82.60
 
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Safe Guard Instant Registered Check Writer98 - Safe Guard Instant Registered Check Writer
Philip Weiss Auctions
Safe Guard Corp, Lansdale Pa, Early 20th century
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (40.00 + 7.20BP) = 47.20
 
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