Science and Technology

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RR Auction's December Science & Technology sale chronicles the history of scientific advancement in the 20th century, boasting a broad array of important autographs, artifacts, hardware, objects, and ephemera. The auction opens with memorabilia from the career of Otto Berg, a pioneering space scientist who experimented with the V-2, conducted important research on cosmic dust, and had an experiment deployed on the moon during Apollo 17. Other highlights include an original Apple-1 Computer, a WWII-era Engima Machine, and autographs of Charles Darwin, Nikola Tesla, Albert Einstein, and Steve Jobs. A special section of toy robots from the collection of camera artist Andres Serrano is also featured.
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Simtronix Environmental Monitoring System Sensor181 - Simtronix Environmental Monitoring System Sensor
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Large Simtronix Environmental Monitoring System submersible sensor, measuring 33.5Àù long and 8Àù in diameter, used to measure t...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Microdyne Spectrum Display Unit for Telemetry Receiver Spectrum Display182 - Microdyne Spectrum Display Unit for Telemetry Receiver Spectrum Display
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Microdyne 1161-S(A) Spectrum Display Unit for a telemetry receiver, measuring 7Àù x 2Àù x 16.5Àù, marked on the side a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Thunder Scientific Humidity Sensor183 - Thunder Scientific Humidity Sensor
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Humidity sensor manufactured by the Thunder Scientific Corp. of Albuquerque, marked as "Model 2300H1T21, Serial 2633." The main black box ...
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Time Code Generator184 - Time Code Generator
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Time code generator by the Electronic Engineering Company of California, approximately measuring 19" x 7" x 18.5" and weighing 26 pou...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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W-P Instruments Window Discriminator Window185 - W-P Instruments Window Discriminator Window
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Window discriminator panel useful for nuclear and photon counting, manufactured by W-P Instruments of New Haven, Connecticut, measuring 19À...
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Autogen Biofeedback System186 - Autogen Biofeedback System
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Large biofeedback monitoring system built by Autogenic Systems, Inc., designed for guided hypnosis and relaxation sessions, similar to a polygraph tes
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Geodimeter Automated Integrated Survey Instrument187 - Geodimeter Automated Integrated Survey Instrument
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Geodimeter Automated Integrated Survey Instrument (AISI), Type 1, and accessories, housed in two 13Àù x 10Àù x 19Àù he...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Laboratory Analytical Balance by Sartorius-Werke188 - Laboratory Analytical Balance by Sartorius-Werke
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Amazing, beautifully made laboratory analytical balance, measuring approximately 15Àù x 20Àù x 13Àù, built by Sartoriu...
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Wild Heerbrugg T2 Theodolite189 - Wild Heerbrugg T2 Theodolite
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Wild Heerbrugg T2 theodolite built in Switzerland, circa 1950s, housed in its original 6.75Àù x 14Àù x 6.75Àù carrying...
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Gygan Robot by Dr. Peter Fiorito (c. 1957)190 - Gygan Robot by Dr. Peter Fiorito (c. 1957)
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Huge vintage circa 1957 humanoid aluminum robot named 'Gygan,' also known as 'Cygan' or 'Mr. Moto,' designed and built by Dr...
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
 
 
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Vintage Seated Humanoid Robot (c. 1950s)191 - Vintage Seated Humanoid Robot (c. 1950s)
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Massive seated humanoid robot by an unknown maker, circa 1950s (possibly earlier), crafted from steel, aluminum, and wood. The robot measures approxim
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Vintage German-Built Robot192 - Vintage German-Built Robot
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Attractive vintage German-built robot, standing 36Àù tall on a 15.75Àù x 16.75Àù base, featuring: a rectangular head w...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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Astro-One Robot by Metal House from the collection of Andres Serrano193 - Astro-One Robot by Metal House from the collection of Andres Serrano
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Desirable circa 2000s battery-operated "Astro-One" walking tin toy robot, made in Japan by Metal House, standing at 12Àù tall. T...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Chrome Smoking Robot by Schylling from the collection of Andres Serrano194 - Chrome Smoking Robot by Schylling from the collection of Andres Serrano
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Exceptional circa 2000 battery-operated "Chrome Smoking Robot" walking tin toy robot, made by Schylling as part of its collector's ser...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cosmo Robot by Schylling from the collection of Andres Serrano195 - Cosmo Robot by Schylling from the collection of Andres Serrano
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Adorable circa 2011 wind-up "Cosmo Robot" tin robot toy, made in China by Schylling, standing at 10Àù tall. The cute and colorfu...
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Mechanical Roby Robot by Ha Ha Toy from the collection of Andres Serrano196 - Mechanical Roby Robot by Ha Ha Toy from the collection of Andres Serrano
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Attractive circa 2000s wind-up "Mechanical Roby Robot" tin robot toy, made in China by Ha Ha Toy, standing at 9Àù tall. The blac...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Meteor Genie Space Evil Robot by Metal House from the collection of Andres Serrano197 - Meteor Genie Space Evil Robot by Metal House from the collection of Andres Serrano
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Sought-after circa 2000s battery-operated "Meteor Genie" or "Space Evil Robot" walking tin toy robot, made in Japan by Metal Hou...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Mickey Mouse Robot from the collection of Andres Serrano198 - Mickey Mouse Robot from the collection of Andres Serrano
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Iconic circa 2010 "Mickey the Robot" plastic toy, made in China by Mattel/Disney, standing at 10.5Àù tall. The toy features a cl...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Thunder Robot by Schylling from the collection of Andres Serrano199 - Thunder Robot by Schylling from the collection of Andres Serrano
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Nice circa 1990s battery-operated "Thunder Robot" walking tin toy robot, made by Schylling as part of its collector's series, standing...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Vintage Attacking Martian Robot by Horikawa from the collection of Andres Serrano200 - Vintage Attacking Martian Robot by Horikawa from the collection of Andres Serrano
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Classic circa 1960s–70s battery-operated "Attacking Martian" walking tin toy robot, made in Japan by Horikawa, standing ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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