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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Reynold's Envelope Sealer99 - Reynold's Envelope Sealer
Philip Weiss Auctions
Patented January 4, 1910. Large, chain-driven office machine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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Farmar's Rule100 - Farmar's Rule
Philip Weiss Auctions
"the Standard Rule for the Entire Wine and Spirit Trade" F.C. Farmar, Essex. Length: 20.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 4.50BP) = 29.50
 
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Five Porcelain Drug Jars101 - Five Porcelain Drug Jars
Philip Weiss Auctions
French, c1880. Some wear to labels. Height of each is approx. 10.5" to tip of lid.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Large Cased Ophthalmologist's Trial Lens Set102 - Large Cased Ophthalmologist's Trial Lens Set
Philip Weiss Auctions
Large set by "F.A. HARDY & CO. MAKERS 1903 CHICAGO". Case is approx. 21" x 15"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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18th Century Pewter Bed Pan103 - 18th Century Pewter Bed Pan
Philip Weiss Auctions
with unidentified maker's marks on base. Diameter: 10.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (45.00 + 8.10BP) = 53.10
 
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Egusier Enema Pump104 - Egusier Enema Pump
Philip Weiss Auctions
Late 19th century . Metal tank with marbelized finish. In good working order.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (55.00 + 9.90BP) = 64.90
 
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Ammoniaphone105 - Ammoniaphone
Philip Weiss Auctions
in original box with instructions.c1890, As the London Museum notes:" The Ammoniaphone was invented by Dr Carter Moffatt and manufactured b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (170.00 + 30.60BP) = 200.60
 
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Early Opthalmic Test Device106 - Early Opthalmic Test Device
Philip Weiss Auctions
Likely used to measure adaptation, i.e., may measure visual acuity at various illumination levels. C. 1860. Likely Continental. Height:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (120.00 + 21.60BP) = 141.60
 
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Large Konseal Filling & Closing Apparatus107 - Large Konseal Filling & Closing Apparatus
Philip Weiss Auctions
in original case. J.M. Grosvenor Co. ,Boston.C1900 pharmacy capsule making device. Length of case: 17.5" x 10"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Placido's Disk108 - Placido's Disk
Philip Weiss Auctions
Maker: Giroux Paris. C1900 Used for measuring astigmatism. Stand may be a replacement. Diameter of disk: 8.25"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Pasteur Inkwell On Stand109 - Pasteur Inkwell On Stand
Philip Weiss Auctions
An early 20th century French desk model inkwell with a finely modeled bronze bust of Pasteur (signed by sculpture "E. Leron Jeau") and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (475.00 + 85.50BP) = 560.50
 
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Cased Set of Levi's Metallic Splints110 - Cased Set of Levi's Metallic Splints
Philip Weiss Auctions
These turn up as individual examples or in small groups;hard to find a cased set. Various U.S. patents 1881-88.Many with original colored labeling.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to johnseier for (190.00 + 34.20BP) = 224.20
 
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Two Early 20th Quack Devices111 - Two Early 20th Quack Devices
Philip Weiss Auctions
in their original cases
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
 
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Dr. R. Bayeux 's Oxygenateur112 - Dr. R. Bayeux 's Oxygenateur
Philip Weiss Auctions
with tank. "Oxygenator Precision Dr. Bayeux", Wood and nickel-plated brass. Maker: Jules Richard, Paris, second quarter of the 20th cent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (70.00 + 12.60BP) = 82.60
 
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Auction Catalogs Scientific, Medical, & Related113 - Auction Catalogs Scientific, Medical, & Related
Philip Weiss Auctions
Two cartons containing large lot of catalogs from Christie's,Sotheby's, etc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (110.00 + 19.80BP) = 129.80
 
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Lot Of Obstetrical Instruments114 - Lot Of Obstetrical Instruments
Philip Weiss Auctions
ecraseur, pelvis measure, two-valve vaginal speculum with checkered-ebony handles,etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (85.00 + 15.30BP) = 100.30
 
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Tesseract and Wessex (Dr. David Warren) Catalogs115 - Tesseract and Wessex (Dr. David Warren) Catalogs
Philip Weiss Auctions
Large lot. Wonderful reference works
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (60.00 + 10.80BP) = 70.80
 
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Civil War Era Wooden Leg Splint116 - Civil War Era Wooden Leg Splint
Philip Weiss Auctions
plus several Wallace 1885 patent 'PERFECTION PROCESS PLASTER OF PARIS FRACTURE DRESSING " Cardboard with metal frames. Two sizes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (55.00 + 9.90BP) = 64.90
 
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Higgins Patent Calculating Triangle117 - Higgins Patent Calculating Triangle
Philip Weiss Auctions
Extremely rare example of early conversion calculator . Finely made in brass and mahogany. Special purpose device for calculating and comparing p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (320.00 + 57.60BP) = 377.60
 
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Slide Rule for Calculating Paperboard Equivalents118 - Slide Rule for Calculating Paperboard Equivalents
Philip Weiss Auctions
Boxwood and brass with two slides." Aston and Mander 1917 Ltd Makers" Length: 14"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (80.00 + 14.40BP) = 94.40
 
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Large Hemmi Bamboo Calculating Slide Rule119 - Large Hemmi Bamboo Calculating Slide Rule
Philip Weiss Auctions
in original case and box with instructions. Length: 19.25". Box shows some wear; rest in excellent condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (240.00 + 43.20BP) = 283.20
 
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Quixsum Adding Machine120 - Quixsum Adding Machine
Philip Weiss Auctions
US patent June 10,, 1924. Large manual adder with four calculating disks.("Fractions", "Inches", "Feet", "Hundr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (975.00 + 175.50BP) = 1,150.50
 
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Kwick Calculator121 - Kwick Calculator
Philip Weiss Auctions
Extremely rare. Manufactured by Waddel W.W. Works Greenfield, Ohio, "Patent applied for". Previously unrecorded calculator with two rol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 288.00BP) = 1,888.00
 
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Loga Calculator122 - Loga Calculator
Philip Weiss Auctions
Paper covered calculating cylinder on metal frame with cloth protective cover.Similar to Nestler . Roller is approx. 17" long, overall 18.5&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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WW1 Artillery Slide Rule123 - WW1 Artillery Slide Rule
Philip Weiss Auctions
by Mavitta, Birmingham, 1916. "SLIDE RULE MARK VI" Leather case coming unstitched. Slide rule in excellent condition.Length: 18.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (45.00 + 8.10BP) = 53.10
 
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Bearing Rate Slide Rule124 - Bearing Rate Slide Rule
Philip Weiss Auctions
Mark I MODEL PATTN. NO. 0552-160219" Wood case. Length: 16.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 4.50BP) = 29.50
 
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Lot of 4 Calculating Machines125 - Lot of 4 Calculating Machines
Philip Weiss Auctions
"DENOMINATOR", "TODD VISIBLE ADDING MACHINE", MARBEL'S BLOOD CELL CALCULATOR" and " LIGHTNING"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (65.00 + 11.70BP) = 76.70
 
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Auction Catalogs for Scientific, Medical, & More126 - Auction Catalogs for Scientific, Medical, & More
Philip Weiss Auctions
Two cartons containing large lot of catalogs from Christie's,Sotheby's, etc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (110.00 + 19.80BP) = 129.80
 
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New Safety127 - New Safety
Philip Weiss Auctions
check protector, register, punch. Patented October, 1907.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to Edison .. for (70.00 + 12.60BP) = 82.60
 
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Lightning Check Punch128 - Lightning Check Punch
Philip Weiss Auctions
Rare check punch/register/protector made by THE LIGHTNING CHECK PUNCH CO, BRIDGEPORT, CONN". A number of patents, the first on January 7, 189...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to edison .. for (230.00 + 41.40BP) = 271.40
 
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Lot of Four Check Protectors129 - Lot of Four Check Protectors
Philip Weiss Auctions
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to Edison .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Perfect Pencil Pointer130 - Perfect Pencil Pointer
Philip Weiss Auctions
Patented in 1890. Details of this pencil sharpener can be found on original paper label,which is on base.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (230.00 + 41.40BP) = 271.40
 
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Jupiter Pencil Mechanical Sharpener131 - Jupiter Pencil Mechanical Sharpener
Philip Weiss Auctions
A Black-Painted Iron "Jupiter" Pencil Pointer, Guhl's Patent, Swan Pencil Co., Nuremberg, late 19th/early 20th Century, 13.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (190.00 + 34.20BP) = 224.20
 
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US Automatic Pencil Sharpener132 - US Automatic Pencil Sharpener
Philip Weiss Auctions
Pat. Oct. 15, 1907
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 36.00BP) = 236.00
 
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Lot of Two Check Writers:133 - Lot of Two Check Writers:
Philip Weiss Auctions
NEW ERA CHECK WRITER" (also sold as Smith Check Writer). c1915 and "S&P CHECK WRITER" pat. Feb 19, 1895
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to Edison .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Chicago Check Perforator134 - Chicago Check Perforator
Philip Weiss Auctions
Chicago Check Perforator Patented 1889 B.F. Cummins Company Bonn Brothers, Sole Agents Chicago, IL
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (45.00 + 8.10BP) = 53.10
 
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Beebe Indelible Check Protector135 - Beebe Indelible Check Protector
Philip Weiss Auctions
Patented Feb. 11,1896 and Feb. 16, 1897
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to Edison .. for (190.00 + 34.20BP) = 224.20
 
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Automatic Check Punch136 - Automatic Check Punch
Philip Weiss Auctions
writer, protector. Patented Feb. 24, 1885 & April 7, 1885. In Oak case. Japanned decoration.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to Edison .. for (230.00 + 41.40BP) = 271.40
 
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Two Small Skeletons137 - Two Small Skeletons
Philip Weiss Auctions
Not actual bone and incomplete. Examine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (15.00 + 2.70BP) = 17.70
 
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FBI "Black Bag"138 - FBI "Black Bag"
Philip Weiss Auctions
(c. 1940) containing a variety of surveillance equipment
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 45.00BP) = 295.00
 
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WW2 Signal Corps Surveillance Equipment139 - WW2 Signal Corps Surveillance Equipment
Philip Weiss Auctions
"SOUND DETECTOR SET AN/PNR-1" War Department 27 September 1944. Speak-O-PhoneSound Detector
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Pen Register Telegraph Register140 - Pen Register Telegraph Register
Philip Weiss Auctions
Bunnell&Co., NY. In case. Case is approx. 13" x 10.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (60.00 + 10.80BP) = 70.80
 
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K&E Slide Rule141 - K&E Slide Rule
Philip Weiss Auctions
in leathercase. Length: 20.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 4.50BP) = 29.50
 
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The Cooper 100 Inch Slide Rule142 - The Cooper 100 Inch Slide Rule
Philip Weiss Auctions
STANLEY LONDON BRITISH MADE". Approx. 10" x 7-3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 126.00BP) = 826.00
 
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Mixed Lot of Medical/Pharmacy Glass143 - Mixed Lot of Medical/Pharmacy Glass
Philip Weiss Auctions
urinal, finely etched nebulizer bottles , etc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (65.00 + 11.70BP) = 76.70
 
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Lot of Three Early 20th Century Schematic Eyes144 - Lot of Three Early 20th Century Schematic Eyes
Philip Weiss Auctions
used for training ophthalmologists including the Fischer model.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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Extremely Rare & Early Stereoscopic Device145 - Extremely Rare & Early Stereoscopic Device
Philip Weiss Auctions
used by ophthalmologists in the treatment of heterotropia and heterophoria. Wood and brass.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 18.00BP) = 118.00
 
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c.1930 British Optical Association Celluloid Sign146 - c.1930 British Optical Association Celluloid Sign
Philip Weiss Auctions
8.75"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (130.00 + 23.40BP) = 153.40
 
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Quack Electro-Galvanic Device147 - Quack Electro-Galvanic Device
Philip Weiss Auctions
similar to the Davis and Kidder model but by J. Neff, 622 Cherry St. Phila.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (70.00 + 12.60BP) = 82.60
 
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Two Early 20th Century French Douche/Enema Pumps148 - Two Early 20th Century French Douche/Enema Pumps
Philip Weiss Auctions
in their original cardboard boxes with great graphics. What remains of tubing is brittle and fragile
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (90.00 + 16.20BP) = 106.20
 
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