Inventions & Technology PART 2
Listing ID#: 907945
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Union, IL 60180 Full Address Available on Thursday, Nov 12 |
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Donley Auctions Contact: Randy Donley Phone: 815.923.7000 Email: info@donleyauctions.com Website: donleyauctions.com EstateSale.com ID#: 7972 View company information and listings |
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INTRODUCTION
These Terms and Conditions of Sale govern all auctions conducted by Donley Auction Services ("Donley Auctions"), including those conducted online, via absentee bid, by phone, and in person. Donley Auction Services acts solely as an agent for consignors. Any announcements made by the auctioneer on the day of the auction take precedence over any printed, digital, or online information. 1. BINDING CONTRACT By registering and bidding, you enter into a legally binding contract and agree to accept all terms and conditions outlined herein. " COMMUNICATION CONSENT: Registration grants Donley Auction Services permission to contact you via email or text message regarding invoices, upcoming auctions, and company updates. " MEDIA RELEASE: By entering the auction premises, all attendees, bidders, and guests consent to being photographed, filmed, and/or audio-recorded. Registration and/or attendance constitutes irrevocable permission for Donley Auction Services to use your likeness, voice, and image in any promotional, marketing, digital, or broadcast media worldwide without compensation. 2. BUYER'S PREMIUM & FEES A standard base Buyer's Premium is added to the hammer price of every lot. If you use an online bidding platform, a platform fee is added to your total based on the system you choose: Base Buyer's Premium " Credit Card Payment: 22.5% " Cash, Check, or Wire Transfer: 18.0% (reflects a 4.5% cash discount) Online Platform Fees Added to your base Buyer's Premium: " In-House or Phone Bidding: o No additional platform fee. " Donley Auctions Online Platform (bid.donleyauctions.com): o Add 3% platform fee. " Third-Party Online Platforms (e.g. LiveAuctioneers, AuctionZip, Proxibid, HiBid): o Add 5% external platform fee. " Invaluable Online Bidding Platform Invaluable manages its own sliding-scale platform fees independently. (Note: Invaluable's exact fee is displayed on your bidding screen before you confirm your bid.) Your total cost is your base Buyer's premium plus Invaluable's platform fee: " Invaluable Platform Fee Structure: o Lots priced at $200.00 and under: Flat s$10.00 fee o Lots priced from $200.01 to $9,999.99: 5% fee o Lots priced at $10,000.00 and over: Capped at $500.00 3. DISCLAIMER: MULTIPLE BIDDING PLATFORMS Donley Auctions utilizes multiple synchronized bidding platforms. To ensure fairness, bidders must acknowledge the following: " COMPETING BIDS: Absentee bids placed on one platform will compete actively with live bids and pre-bids from other platforms. " REAL-TIME DELAYS: Electronic platforms are subject to internet latency. Even if your screen indicates you are the high bidder, the auctioneer may have already accepted a competing bid from the floor, phone, or an alternate platform. " TIE BIDS: In the event of a tie bid or identical bid amounts, the Auctioneer retains sole discretion to accept the first bid recognized by the clerk. This includes pre-bids or absentee bids placed days or weeks in advance; early electronic submission timestamps do not grant automatic priority or preference over other active bids. " RECOMMENDATION: To secure your items, bidders are strongly encouraged to bid LIVE or enter a true maximum absentee bid amount. 4. ITEM DESCRIPTIONS & CONDITION ("AS IS") " ALL SALES FINAL: All property is sold AS IS, WHERE IS. There are absolutely no refunds, exchanges, or returns for any reason. " NO WARRANTIES: Donley Auctions makes no representations or warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The bidder is the sole judge of value, condition, age, authenticity, and origin. The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is free from wear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. " INSPECTIONS & REPORTS: Descriptions and photos are courtesy estimates. Items valued under $1,000 are collated only upon explicit request. We strongly encourage in-person inspection during previews. Off-site bidders assume responsibility for requesting a formal condition report via email (Info@DonleyAuctions.com) prior to bidding. Donley Auctions is not responsible for errors or omissions in catalog descriptions. " COPYRIGHTS & IMAGE USE: o NO TRANSFER OF RIGHTS: Buying a physical item does not transfer any copyright or reproduction rights to the purchaser. o OUR PHOTOS ARE PROTECTED: All photographs, graphics, and descriptions in our catalogs are the exclusive intellectual property of Donley Auction Services and our photographers. Purchasing an item does NOT grant you the right to use our photos for resale listings, commercial marketing, or personal use. o ARRANGEMENTS REQUIRED: If you wish to utilize any auction photographs, you must contact our office prior to use to request permission and make formal arrangements with the photographer. o DONLEY PROMOTIONAL RIGHTS: Donley Auction Services retains the permanent, unrestricted right to feature images and descriptions of all sold lots in past auction archives, on social media, and in future promotional or broadcast materials. 5. BIDDING MECHANICS & RESERVES " RESERVES: Certain lots may be subject to a confidential minimum price (reserve). The auctioneer reserves the right to open bidding below the reserve and bid on behalf of the seller up to the reserve amount. " UNRESERVED LOTS: For lots without a reserve, bidding generally opens at half of the low estimate. If no bid is received, the auctioneer may pass or reverse-bid until an opening bid is established. " PASSING OF TITLE: The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. Title passes immediately upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, at which point the buyer assumes full risk, liability, and responsibility for the lot. " DISPUTES: The auctioneer has final, absolute discretion to resolve active bidding disputes or re-offer a lot. In all post-sale disputes, the Tie Bid policy outlined in Section 3 applies, and Donley Auction Services' official sale record is definitive. 6. PAYMENT POLICY " INVOICING TIMELINES: o DONLEY PLATFORM, IN-HOUSE, & MOST THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS: Invoices are transmitted via email shortly after the sale concludes, typically within one hour of the auction's conclusion. o LIVEAUCTIONEERS DELAYS: Due to additional manual steps required by LiveAuctioneers' "LiveShipping" program, these invoices cannot be sent the night of the sale. Bidders utilizing LiveAuctioneers will receive their invoices via email, typically within 1 to 2 business days following the auction. " PAYMENT DEADLINES: Payment or payment confirmation is due within 24 hours of receiving your invoice. " CASH/CHECK DISCOUNT VERIFICATION: To qualify for the discounted cash buyer's premium, you must contact our office at 815-923-7000 within 24 hours of receiving your invoice to confirm your intent to pay via Cash, Cashier's Check, Money Order, or Wire Transfer. Wire Transfers incur a $15 fee. Cashier's Checks and Money Orders must be sent via Priority or Express Mail with tracking. " AUTOPAY & PRE-AUTHORIZATION: For platforms utilizing automated payment systems (e.g., LiveAuctioneers, Proxibid), the card provided at registration may be automatically charged 72 hours post-auction if alternative payment has not been finalized. Bidders grant Donley Auction Services irrevocable pre-authorization to charge the card on file for the full invoice amount, including premiums, taxes, and fees. " SALES TAX: A 7.5% Union, IL sales tax applies to all Illinois residents and all in-person pick-ups. Applicable state sales taxes will be collected for out-of-state online buyers as required by law, unless a valid, signed resale certificate is filed with our office before the auction begins. " HIGH-VALUE PURCHASES: All invoices exceeding $10,000, or any invoice containing Coins and Currency, must be settled exclusively via Wire Transfer, Cash, or Certified Funds. " FIREARM LICENSE COMPLIANCE: A signed Federal Firearms License (FFL) is required for all firearm purchases within 2 days of the auction conclusion, regardless of the vintage (excluding most antiques and verified Curios & Relics eligible items). If a valid C&R license is not held, a standard FFL must be provided. Email all licenses directly to Shipping@DonleyAuctions.com with the customer's full name in the message body. " DECLINES & CHARGEBACKS: If a credit card is declined, an alternative valid payment method must be provided immediately. Disputing a valid credit card charge for auction purchases constitutes a material breach of contract. The bidder will be held liable for all legal, collection, and administrative fees incurred by Donley Auction Services in resolving the matter. 7. NON-PAYMENT & REMEDIES If an invoice is not settled in full with cleared funds within 5 business days of the auction date, Donley Auction Services reserves the right to exercise any or all of the following remedies: " LATE FEES: Assess a late fee of 1.5% per 15 days on the outstanding balance. " ACCOUNT DISPUTES: File a "Non-Paying Bidder" dispute with the respective bidding platforms, which may result in a permanent blacklist across global auction networks. " RESALE & DEFICIENCY: Cancel the sale or resell the property at public or private auction. The original defaulting buyer remains liable for any financial deficiency, plus handling charges and commissions from both sales. " LEGAL ACTION: Initiate legal proceedings for the recovery of the total balance due, including accumulated interest, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees. " SECURITY INTEREST: The purchaser grants Donley Auction Services a security interest in any of their property currently in our possession, which may be retained as collateral until all debts are satisfied. 8. SHIPPING POLICY CRITICAL: Donley Auctions In-House Shipping costs are not included in your auction invoice. Shipping is handled as a separate transaction through our fulfillment partner, Shipping Saint. " LIVEAUCTIONEERS OPT-OUT REQUIRED: If you are bidding via LiveAuctioneers, you must select "Arrange Your Own Shipping" or "Local Pickup" during their checkout process. This action explicitly alerts our warehouse team to pack your items internally. " THIRD-PARTY SHIPPING LIABILITY: If you fail to opt out and instead pay LiveAuctioneers directly for their automated shipping, your items will be turned over to their external carrier network. Donley Auctions disclaims all liability for third-party packing methods, transit times, rates, or any damage/loss incurred during transport. " THE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING PROCESS: Once your auction invoice is settled in full, our shipping department will custom-pack your items. When your package is ready, you will receive a separate shipping invoice via text and email from Shipping Saint containing your tracking number and a secure payment link. " FULFILLMENT TIMELINE: Please allow 2 to 4 weeks from the date your auction invoice is paid for our shipping department to securely pack your items. We handle a high volume of fragile goods, and careful packing takes time. " OVERSIZED FREIGHT RESTRICTIONS: We do not pack or ship furniture, items weighing over 100 lbs, or excessively large or fragile freight. Buyers are entirely responsible for hiring independent third-party freight carriers. A list of recommended local haulers is available upon request. " INTERNATIONAL RESTRICTIONS: Single items valued over $2,499 cannot be shipped via standard domestic carriers (USPS/FedEx) to international destinations. These must be managed by an international customs broker arranged entirely by the buyer. " FIREARM & HAZMAT RESTRICTIONS: Firearm shipments may not include tracking information due to carrier and security regulations. California residents must provide an FFL for ammunition purchases. We cannot ship ammunition to Alaska or Hawaii. Under no circumstances can Donley Auctions pack or ship primers, reloading components, or any form of black powder. 9. LOCAL PICK-UP & STORAGE FEES " BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Buyers electing local pickup must contact Shipping@DonleyAuctions.com within 24 hours of receiving their invoice to schedule an appointment. You must notify us within this 24-hour window to decline shipping; otherwise, you may be charged for any packing materials and labor already expended on your lots. " STORAGE DEADLINES: Due to strict warehouse space constraints, all items must be retrieved or shipping arrangements finalized within 5 days of the auction. " STORAGE PENALTIES: Items left uncollected after 5 days will incur a storage fee of $20 per day, per lot. Items left uncollected after 30 days will be legally deemed abandoned and may be sold or disposed of without notice to recover storage costs. 10. AUCTIONEER DISCRETION Donley Auction Services maintains absolute authority over the auction process. We reserve the right to refuse admission to the premises, reject any registration, deny bidding privileges to any individual, withdraw or re-catalog items prior to sale, or extend/restart an auction in the event of technical disruptions or unforeseen operational events. 11. LIABILITY & LEGAL VENUE " LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: If a purchased lot is stolen, lost, damaged, or cannot be delivered in its original condition prior to pickup or shipping, Donley Auction Services' maximum liability shall be limited strictly to the actual financial amount paid by the purchaser for that lot. " SEVERABILITY & GOVERNING LAW: These Conditions of Sale are governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Illinois. Any legal actions or proceedings arising from these terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts of McHenry County, Illinois. If any provision is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms shall continue in full force and effect. CONTACT US " GENERAL INQUIRIES: Info@DonleyAuctions.com " SHIPPING & LOGISTICS: Shipping@DonleyAuctions.com " OFFICE PHONE: 815-923-7000 |
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Spanning an astonishing array of human achievement, this catalog features world-class surveying and scientific instruments�led by precision pieces like the 1915 Bausch & Lomb Engineer's Transit (Lot 1005) and the WWII David White Navy Aero Theodolite (Lot 1008)�alongside early photographic treasures such as rare daguerreotype tokens and portraits (Lot 1160). Bidders will also discover an exceptional gathering of vintage communications and telegraphy equipment, stunning antique scientific demonstration kits, bicycle history highlights like the high wheel bicycle (Lot 1415b), and breathtaking architectural salvage and cinematic memorabilia, including iconic hand-painted posters from the Chicago Theater (Lot 1429) and a magnificent ceiling medallion from Chicago�s Nortown Theater (Lot 1440). 1005 Bausch & Lomb No. 55 Engineer's Transit This is an exceptional "Engineers" Model No. 55 transit/tachymeter produced by the Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. of Rochester, NY, dating to approximately 1915. This precision instrument features a 5.5-inch horizontal limb, a 5-inch vertical circle, and ... 1006 Cooke, Troughton & Simms T65 & Tripod This remarkable ensemble features a Model T65 "Tavistock" optical theodolite, precision-engineered by Cooke, Troughton & Simms of York, England, circa 1935, paired with a professional wooden surveying tripod. A masterpiece of British instrumentation,... 1008 Inter-War David White Navy "NOL" Aero Theodolite This rare WWII-era "Theodolite - Shore" (Aero-1928-USN) is a sophisticated piece of naval history manufactured by the David White Company of Milwaukee, WI. A standout feature of this unit is the "NOL" stamp on the base, identifying it as property of ... 1011 Vintage Dietzen Surveying Wooden Tripod This mid-century surveyor's or engineer's tripod was manufactured by the Eugene Dietzgen Company in Chicago, Illinois. Crafted with solid hardwood legs and robust brass hardware�including top wing-nut fasteners, an upper threaded mounting head a... 1015 Cooke Troughton & Simms Theodolite w/ Case A remarkable example of British precision engineering, this 1935 Cooke, Troughton & Simms, Ltd. transit theodolite (Serial No. 35079) was manufactured in York, England. Featuring a 5-inch horizontal limb and a 5.25-inch vertical circle, this instrume... 1019 Antique C.L. Berger & Sons Survey Tripod This is a remarkably well-preserved example of American precision engineering: an antique surveying tripod manufactured by the esteemed C.L. Berger & Sons of Boston, Massachusetts. Featuring the iconic "CLB" logo on the cast metal head, this piece da... 1020 Wooden Surveyors Tripod Crafted in the early 20th century, this classic hardwood surveyor's tripod features robust brass hardware fittings, heavy-duty metal ground spikes, and a circular wooden top mounting plate. Bearing an inventory stencil mark reading "10" along one upp... 1022 Brass & Wood Surveyor Tripod An impressive early 20th-century field surveying tripod crafted from solid hardwood with brass fitting hardware, wing nut tensioners, and iron-shod metal tips. Designed with classic split-leg architecture and a 5.5-inch round wooden top plate bearing... 1023 Antique W. & L.E. Gurley Surveying Tripod This classic piece of engineering history is a split-leg wooden surveying tripod crafted by the renowned W. & L.E. Gurley of Troy, N.Y., a titan in precision instruments since the mid-19th century. Featuring robust hardwood legs with a deep patina, t... 1024 Keuffel & Esser Co. NY Antique Tripod This impressive piece of engineering is a vintage professional surveying tripod manufactured by the renowned Keuffel & Esser Co. (K&E), likely dating from the early to mid-20th century. Established in New York, with manufacturing centers in Hoboken, ... 1026 Keuffel & Esser Brass Alidade w/ Case This exceptional Keuffel & Esser Co. high post plane table alidade, Model 5205, is an outstanding piece of late 19th-century engineering history. Produced circa 1892 in New York, NY, this instrument features a heavy brass construction with a dark bra... 1029 David White Co Surveying Tripod This classic early-to-mid 20th-century surveyor's tripod was manufactured by the David White Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as indicated by the cast lettering around the top aluminum threaded collar. Crafted with sturdy split-leg hardwood timber co... 1030 Warren-Knight Wooden Surveyor Tripod This professional-grade surveyor�s tripod was manufactured by the Warren-Knight Co. of Philadelphia, PA, a firm renowned since the early 20th century for precision engineering. Constructed from durable, honey-toned hardwood with robust cast-iron... 1032 Vintage Dietzgen Surveyors Grade Rod Set This is a professional-grade surveying kit featuring a heavy-duty folding leveling rod and a specialized spring-loaded sighting or mounting base. The primary rod is a classic Dietzgen 6562, crafted from durable hardwood with brass hinges and a bold, ... 1033 Antique German L. Tesdorf Surveying Level his exceptionally fine late-19th-century scientific instrument represents a peak era of precision European engineering. Manufactured by the renowned firm L. Tesdorf in Stuttgart, Germany, this scientific surveying transit/level features a beautifully... 1039 Heath & Co. Antique Artificial Horizon This exceptional piece of maritime history is an antique navigational artificial horizon produced by the renowned Heath & Co. of London, England. Used to provide a reliable reflective surface for sextant observations when the natural horizon was obsc... 1040 1932 Keuffel & Esser Surveying Sextant This exceptional pre-war scientific instrument is a 1932 surveying sextant manufactured by the renowned Keuffel & Esser Co. of New York and Hoboken, New Jersey. Expertly constructed from black-finished metal and brass, the precision apparatus feature... 1047 Bausch & Lomb Precision Level & Case This is a museum-quality precision optical level manufactured by the Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. of Rochester, N.Y., circa 1913. Bearing serial number 9724, this instrument dates to the prestigious "Triple Alliance" era, a short-lived but significant p... 1048 WWII British Military Mark IV Theodolite This Mark IV Tacheometer (Theodolite), manufactured by Watts, Freeman & Son (W.F.S.) around 1944, is a rugged piece of Allied field gear marked with the British Broad Arrow and pattern number B 966. Finished in a non-reflective dark charcoal gray, th... 1050 Cooke, Troughton & Simms Theodolite W/Case This historically significant "Mountain Theodolite," serial number 30009, was manufactured by the renowned firm of Cooke, Troughton & Simms, Ltd. of London and York. A masterclass in British optical engineering, this 1940-era precision instrument fea... 1052 Hildebrand Strassburg Theodolite & Case This precision surveying instrument is a remarkable artifact of early 20th-century German engineering, manufactured by the renowned Hildebrand-Wichmann-Werke of Freiberg and Berlin. The set includes its original light-wood transport case�complet... 1053 Tamaya & Co. Japanese Transit Level This is a precision-engineered Japanese surveying transit, manufactured by the renowned Tamaya & Co. of Ginza, Tokyo, dated 1955. A true centerpiece for any collection of scientific instruments, it features a classic black-lacquered finish with polis... 1056 E.R. Watts & Son London Transit Theodolite W/Key This precision E.R. Watts & Son Ltd. (London) transit theodolite, serial no. 31274, is a superb example of mid-20th-century British engineering. Finished in a functional military-style olive drab, the instrument features high-quality brass and steel ... 1059 Bausch & Lomb "Gavatt" Dumpy Level W/Case This professional-grade Engineer�s Dumpy Level, Model 114, known as the "Gavatt," was manufactured by the renowned Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. of Rochester, NY, circa 1915-1920. A staple of early 20th-century American infrastructure projects, this... 1060 Tamaya & Co. Japanese WWII Theodolite This rare WWII-era Japanese theodolite, manufactured by the renowned Tamaya & Co. in Ginza, Tokyo (Serial No. 31), is a precision surveying instrument modeled after the German Hildebrandt design. During the 1930s and 40s, Tamaya served as a primary o... 1061 1920s Soviet Tochnaya Mekhanika Theodolite This exceptional surveying instrument, manufactured between 1920 and 1925 by the Tochnaya Mekhanika (Precision Mechanics) trust in Moscow, represents a fascinating era of early Soviet industrialization. The compass face bears the markings H.K.Z.C. U.... 1062 Stanley "Eltham" 1949 British Theodolite This is a remarkable example of post-WWII British precision engineering: a Stanley "Eltham" theodolite, instrument No. 5143, dated to approximately September 1949. Manufactured by W.F. Stanley & Co. Ltd. in New Eltham, London, this transit instrument... 1069 Large-Format Prismatic Surveying Compass W/Case A high-precision, professional-grade Prismatic Surveying Compass (Schmalcalder-type), likely of British or American manufacture circa 1890-1920 This large-format instrument was designed for topographical mapping, civil engineering, or military reconn... 1075 Antique Brass Three-Arm Station Pointer This exquisite maritime navigation instrument is an antique brass three-arm station pointer, also known as a station pointer or protractor, resting securely inside its original fitted wooden velvet-lined case. Popularized in the late 19th and early 2... 1077 Vintage Hand Level Survey Instrument Vintage Surveying Hand Level used by surveyors to determine horizontal alignment and measure grade, features a telescoping metal tube containing an internal bubble level mechanism, includes a sturdy, stitched brown leather case, marked with a "3", 5.... 1078 Antique Brass Topographic Leveling Survey Device Antique Brass Topographic Leveling Survey Device, a miniature alidade or expedition level used for topographic surveying and mapping, designed for portability includes the telescopic sight with spirit levels and adjustment knobs, separate piece at th... 1085 1938 US General Land Office Wall Map An impressive 1938 wall map of the United States, including territories and insular possessions, issued by the United States Department of the Interior, General Land Office under Secretary Harold L. Ickes and Commissioner Fred W. Johnson. Engraved by... 1093 Antique Central Scientific Co. Vacuum Pump An exceptional late 19th to early 20th-century scientific laboratory apparatus, this manual vacuum pump was manufactured by the Central Scientific Co. of Chicago, Illinois, as verified by its original brass maker's plate. A gorgeous example of turn-o... 1100 Antique German Physics Demonstration Kit This exceptional late 19th to early 20th-century German scientific demonstration apparatus is a spectacular find for any collector of early physics and laboratory history. The comprehensive set includes a classic Cavendish-style split brass sphere mo... 1107 Antique Spencer Brass Microscope w/ Case An early 20th-century scientific monocular microscope manufactured by Spencer Lens Co. of Buffalo, New York (serial number 33904), crafted with a black japanned cast iron horseshoe base and arm, brass adjustment knobs, body tube, and objective lens, ... 1108 Antique Oak Full-View Commercial Display Showcase An impressive, high-quality antique commercial display showcase featuring a robust oak frame with an appealing prominent grain structure. Designed for maximum visibility, this floor-standing cabinet features a full-view design with glass panels on al... 1115 Vintage Bell System KS-8455 Line Loop Tester Vintage Bell System KS-8455 Line Loop Tester, marked "KS8456" on leather case, an analog ohm and DC voltmeter used historically by telephone company linemen, utilized for checking telecommunication lines for resistance, insulation faults, shorts and ... 1115 Leeds & Northrup Light Beam Galvanometer Leeds & Northrup Light Beam Galvanometer, Model 2420, Serial #160826featuring an integrated No. 2194 light source assembly, served as an ultra-sensitive scientific laboratory tool to detect and measure minuscule electrical currents, bounces a focused... 1115 Leeds & Northrup Wheatstone Resistance Bridge Leeds & Northrup Wheatstone Resistance Bridge, manufactured in Philadelphia, PA, Model 4340, Serial #187127designed primarily for laboratory and educational environments, operates on the Wheatstone bridge principle to accurately measure electrical re... 1115 Antique Weston Model 324 Galvanometer This exceptional Model 324 galvanometer is a master class in late 19th-century engineering, manufactured by the Weston Electrical Instrument Co. of Newark, N.J. Bearing a very early serial number of 215, this instrument features foundational patents ... 1117 Bausch & Lomb Professional Brass Microscope This late 19th-century monocular microscope, manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. of Rochester, NY, is a premier "Professional" model bearing patent dates of October 3, 1876, and October 13, 1885. The instrument features a heavy "Y" shaped tripo... 1119 Bausch & Lomb Binocular Microscope & Case This professional-grade Bausch & Lomb binocular microscope (serial number 243882) dates to 1935, representing a prime example of pre-WWII optical engineering from Rochester, New York. Finished in a classic black enamel with chrome accents, it feature... 1120 Vintage Rallie & Boston Exercise Machine Lot This captivating pair of historical fitness items bridges late 19th-century American innovation with 1930s British wellness trends, making it an exceptional lot for collectors of early medical technology, quackery, and physical culture memorabilia. T... 1126 Bausch & Lomb Petrographic Microscope in Case Bausch & Lomb Petrographic Microscope in Case, typically used for examining geological samples like rocks and minerals features a rotating stage for analyzing crystal orientation and specialized polarizing filters, housed in its original wooden carry... 1135 Antique Fortin-Type Stick Barometer This is an exceptional piece of scientific history: an antique Fortin-type mercury stick barometer mounted on a handsome oak plaque, dating from the early to mid-20th century. The instrument features a brass protective housing, an integrated glass th... 1139 Antique Medical Exam Table & Stool A remarkable piece of early 20th-century medical history, this articulated examination table and accompanying stool exemplify the heavy-duty industrial craftsmanship of early clinical furniture. Constructed with a robust white-painted cast-iron and t... 1140 Fairbanks Cast Iron Scale An exceptional early 20th-century doctor's office or medical balance scale manufactured by Fairbanks, featuring a tall cast iron pillar support, dual notched brass balance beams with poise counterweights, and classic cream-painted finish over heavy c... 1142 Antique Cast Iron Dental Exam Chair This early 20th-century antique medical or dental examination chair features a heavy cast-iron frame finished in vintage white enamel, wide sweeping armrests, a circular spun metal seat, and a slatted backrest. It comes equipped with a fully adjustab... 1144 Universal Therapeutic Floor Lamp Step back into early 20th-century medical history with this vintage "Universal Therapeutic Lamp" Model A (No. 9903), manufactured by Paul E. Johnson in Chicago, Illinois. Featuring a large white-enameled dome shade mounted on an adjustable scissor-ar... 1148 Bioptic Telescope Glasses Bioptic Telescope Glasses, low-vision optical device, consists of miniature telescopes mounted onto a pair of standard prescription glasses, dual-vision system allows the wearer to look through the lens for regular, wide-angle viewing, by slightly ti... 1149 Antique Victorian Wicker Baby Carriage W/Parasol This exquisite late 19th-century Victorian baby carriage features an intricately woven natural wicker body adorned with decorative heart-and-scroll openwork, spindle details, and turned finials. Built on a sturdy bentwood and iron frame with large wi... 1149 1920 Cozy Baby Carriage Co. Kozekar This remarkable "Kozekar No. 1" baby carriage is a brilliant survivor of 1920s American design, manufactured by the Cozy Baby Carriage Co. of Minneapolis, Minnesota. A fascinating piece of historical juvenile transit, it features its original brown v... 1160 2 B.D. Maxham Daguerreotypes Same Man a 1/9 plate and a 1/6 plate dag of a well dressed and very handsome young man. The 1/9 plate has a matte stamped B.D. Maxham in VG condition mounted and framed under glass along side an advertisement for Maxham's Daguerrean Palace. The 1/6 plate dag ... 1176 Scovills Brass Daguerreotype Token Brass token for Scovills 101 Williams St., N.Y. makers of Daguerreotype materials. In good condition with reed edge. Measures 1" diameter. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1179 Scoville Daguerreotype Materials Brass Token Brass token for Scoville Mfg 57 Maiden Lane, N.Y. makers of Daguerreotype materials. In VG condition with reeded edge. Measures 1" diameter. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1180 Scoville Daguerreotype Materials Brass Token Brass token for Scoville Mfg 57 Maiden Lane, N.Y. makers of Daguerreotype materials. In VG condition with reeded edge. Measures 1" diameter. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1185 Fitzgibbon's Brass Daguerreotype Token Brass Dag token for Fitzgibbon Daguerreotype Gallery. over Nicholson's Grocery Store No. 1 4th Street, St. Louis MO. In VG condition with reeded edge. Measures 1" in diameter. See photos. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1187 Root & Co. Brass Daguerreotype Token Brass Dag token for Root & Co.363 Broadway. In good condition with reeded edge. Measures 1" in diameter. See photos. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1189 Root & Co. Brass Daguerreotype Token Brass Dag token for Root & Co.363 Broadway, N.Y. In good condition with reeded edge. Measures 1" in diameter. See photos. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1190 Root & Co. Brass Daguerreotype Token Brass Dag token for Root & Co.363 Broadway, NY. In VG condition with reeded edge. Measures 1" in diameter. See photos. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1191 M.A. Root's Copper Daguerreotype Token Copper Dag token for M.A. Roots Daguerrean Gallery140 Chestnut St. Philadelphia. In VG condition with plain edge. Measures 1" in diameter. See photos. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1194 Root & Co. Brass Daguerreotype Token Brass Dag token for Root & Co.363 Broadway, N.Y. In VG condition with reeded edge. Measures 1" in diameter. See photos. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1197 Root & Co. Brass Daguerreotype Token Brass Dag token for Root & Co. Daguerreotype Gallery 353 Broadway New York. In VG condition with reed edge. Measures 1" in diameter. See photos. Root & Co. Daguerreian Gallery was a premier mid-19th-century photography studio located at 363 Broad... 1202 Cabinet Card of Lillie Langtry Lillie Langtry (1853�1929) was an iconic British society beauty, stage actress, and savvy businesswoman who became one of the most famous women of the Victorian era. Universally nicknamed "The Jersey Lily", she successfully leveraged her immense... 1202 Photo of Wells Fargo & Co. New York Office A 4 X 5mounted on board B&W photo of 4 people in an office with one of them being a woman seated by a typewriter. On the reverse is an oval ink stamp for W.F. & CO'S EXPRESS Cashiers Office New York Depot OCT 12 1898. The Wells Fargo office in New ... 1204 Vintage Arnold Steam Sterilizer Vintage Arnold Steam Sterilizer, produced by Wilmot Castle & Co, originally patented as a grain steamer, but was widely used for sterilizing medical, dental and laboratory instruments, features a cylindrical cover embossed with "The Arnold Steam Ster... 1221 13 Stereo View Cards of Rivers & R.R. Bridges 13 vintage stereo view cards of rivers , waterfalls, and railroad bridges by photographers L.E. Walker, Kilburn Bros., C.L. Pond, J.A. Rider, and others. See pictures. See photos. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1224 11 Stereo View Cards of Minnehaha 11 vintage stereo view cards of Minnehaha by photographers M. Nowack, S.P.Cox, Zimmerman, Beal, and others. See pictures. See photos. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1226 9 Stereo View Cards of Children 9 vintage stereo view cards of children by photographers Kilburn Bros., j. Davis, Weller, and others. See photos. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1230 6 Stereo View Cards of New York 6 vintage stereo view cards of New York by photographers A.J. Fisher, J. Cremer, G.W. Thorne, and others. See pictures. See photos. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection. 1235 Victorian Hair Wreath Shadow Box Memento This striking piece is a premier example of 19th-century Victorian mourning and sentimental art, featuring an intricately woven human hair wreath mounted on a vibrant red velvet background within a custom-built shadow box case. The assembly includes ... 1237 Ernst Plank Magic Lantern Vintage Ernst Plank magic lantern housing missing the lamp and lens. Metal in VG condition. Measures 12" tall including removable chimney, 9" long, 5" wide. From the Allen Koenigsberg collection 1247 Glass Magic Lantern Slides Russo-Japanese War This collection of 15 antique glass magic lantern slides depicts military scenes, portraits, and naval engagements, largely focused on the Russo-Japanese War (circa 1904�1905), along with depictions referencing the Boer War ("Buren Krieg") and C... 1257 1Vintage Charles G. Bush Tabletop Kaleidoscope (2) Manufactured by renowned American optical maker Charles G. Bush during the late 19th-century Victorian parlor craze, this fine tabletop kaleidoscope features a textured, leatherette-wrapped cylindrical metal tube mounted on a turned wooden tripod sta... 1288 Vintage 1920 Edison Mazda Lamp Booklets This exceptional trio of early 20th-century industrial literature offers a fascinating glimpse into the nascent era of incandescent light bulb manufacturing. The lot includes two September 1920 internal manuals detailing lamp parts and defect inspect... 1289 Thomas Edison Ephemera & Booklet Lot This fascinating historical lot celebrates the life and legacy of legendary American inventor Thomas Edison, anchoring on a 1933 "Menlo Park" Edison Institute booklet from Dearborn, Michigan, and a Haldeman-Julius "Little Blue Book" No. 1514 titled T... 1290 1931 Thomas Edison Memorial Booklets This exceptional pair of commemorative booklets offers a poignant look at the immediate legacy of America's greatest inventor, issued just after his passing in October 1931. The first piece, titled The Life of Thomas A. Edison in Word and Picture, fe... 1292 MESCO Telegraph Sounder & Key An early 20th-century telegraphy set featuring a brass sounder manufactured by the Manhattan Electrical Supply Company (MESCO) mounted on a finished wooden base, alongside an unmounted telegraph key assembly. Stamped "MESCO" on the main arch frame an... 1296 Western Electric Morse Telegraph Relay An early 20th-century Western Electric 4-C telegraph Morse relay instrument, manufactured in New York, NY, stamped "MORSE RELAY 4-C 150 OHMS" on the upper composition mounting plate and cast "WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY N.Y.R.S. 3 28" on the underside o... 1298 J.H. Bunnell Telegraph Key & Sounder An excellent late 19th to early 20th-century telegraph key and sounder combination mounted on a finished wooden base, manufactured by J.H. Bunnell & Co. of New York, USA. The unit features heavy brass components, a steel lever, terminal posts, dual e... 1299 Signal Electric Telegraph Learner Set This vintage telegraph learner set was manufactured by the Signal Electric Mfg. Co. in Menominee, Michigan, dating from the early to mid-20th century. Designed for training in Morse code operation, the assembly features a brass straight key and an el... 1302 Antique Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Register Antique Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Register, stamped "P-29516-P1" on the cast iron bracket, plate on back stamped "95" Serial # and "96" Assembly #, early production unit indicates this rare unit was part of the very first batches built after Game... 1305 Edison Phonoplex System Book (c.1892) An original circa 1892 trade catalog titled "Edison Phonoplex System of Telegraphy," published by the Edison Phonoplex company of New York. The 37-page softcover booklet details Thomas Edison's induction telegraph system, featuring diagrams of telegr... 1307 Western Electric Oak Wall Telephone This classic turn-of-the-century hand-crank wall telephone features a rich oak cabinet with a slant shelf writing surface, dual black ringer gongs, a nickel-plated transmitter mouth-cone, a side crank handle, and an attached side ear receiver. Manufa... 1310 Oak Wall Phone Chicago Telephone Co. Elkhart, IN This turn-of-the-century hand-crank wall telephone features an oak cabinet construction complete with a brass hand crank, integrated writing shelf, top bells, earpiece, and transmitter mouthpiece. Internal inspection reveals the original generator ma... 1316 Western Electric Oak Wall Phone An early 20th-century quarter-sawn oak wall-mounted hand-crank magneto telephone, Model 317, manufactured by Western Electric Company of Chicago, Illinois. Features a flat-top oak cabinet with an integrated writing shelf, cast metal transmitter arm, ... 1318 Kellogg Modified Oak Crank Wall Phone Manufactured in Chicago, Illinois, by the Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Company during the early 20th century, this antique oak wall telephone represents a classic example of early American telephony history. Built with a quartersawn oak cabinet, dual... 1326 Vintage Kellogg Breastplate Telephone Mic Early 20th-century hands-free operator or dispatcher chest transmitter manufactured by the Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co. in Chicago, Illinois. Features a contoured painted metal breastplate base, an adjustable horn mouthpiece mounted to a metal ba... 1327 Vintage Western Electric Switchboard This vintage Bell System telephone switchboard console, manufactured by Western Electric, represents early-to-mid 20th-century telecommunications history with its dark cabinet, intricate array of patch cords, jacks, switches, and included operator he... 1333 McKay Mailing Machine Labeler An early mechanical mail labeling machine by McKay Mailing Machines Co. of Chicago, Illinois, featuring a heavy black-enameled cast iron base with original gold pin-striping, top-plate gold leaf branding, and intricate chain-drive mechanics operated ... 1334 Vintage Burroughs Adding Machine Stand An exceptional early 20th-century electric adding machine produced by the Burroughs Adding Machine Company of Detroit, Michigan. Featuring a clear glass-paneled metal housing that showcases its intricate internal mechanical clockwork, a full key colu... 1335 Vintage Burroughs Adding Machine W/Stand An authentic early 20th-century Burroughs adding machine featuring a crinkle-black cast metal housing, full key layout, hand-crank operation, and paper tape carriage, mounted on its original tubular metal rolling stand with attached wooden side shelf... 1336 Cribben & Sexton "Hero" No. 114 Stove An ornate Victorian-style cast-iron parlor stove marked "HERO" and "NO 114" on the front body and base skirt, manufactured by Cribben & Sexton Co. of Chicago, Illinois. Features intricate Victorian scrollwork, cabriole legs, front draft door, top lid... 1340 Antique Mahogany Birdcage Tilt-Top Table This exceptional mahogany tilt-top table stands as a classic testament to late 18th to early 19th-century Chippendale-inspired design, featuring a beautifully grained, solid mahogany round top supported by a traditional four-column "birdcage" mechani... 1340 Vintage Wolf Form Co. Boys Dress Form This is an exceptional find: an authentic full-body vintage "Boys" dress form manufactured by the legendary Wolf Form Co. of New York City. Featuring a canvas-covered body with structural stenciling and the company�s iconic metal crest on the ch... 1348 Two Vintage Brass Heart Padlocks Two vintage cast brass heart-shaped padlocks featuring municipal and transit markings. One lock is stamped "BOARD OF EDUCATION" across the front face with a drop-key cover, and the second lock features a drop-key cover with an attached steel chain cl... 1350 5 Adlake Padlocks, Chicago RTA - No Keys This collection features five vintage railroad switch padlocks manufactured by the Adams & Westlake Company (Adlake) of Chicago, Illinois. Four of the padlocks are mid-to-late 20th-century cast aluminum alloy models marked "B N" (Burlington Northern)... |
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