Auction details
Medical & Scientific Instrument Collection
11:00 AM PT - Sep 1st, 2006
offered by
Garth's Auction Inc.
Delaware, OH 43015

Auction Description
Auction Terms & Conditions
Buyer's Premium
20% up to 50000
15% above 50001
Bid Increments
| From | Increment |
Auction House Preview
PREVIEW TIMES: Wednesday, August 30, 10:00 to 5:00 P.M. EST Thursday, August 31, 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST Friday, September 1, 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. EST Saturday, September 2, 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. EST NOTE: The preview ends at the start of the auction, and the stage will be closed at that time.
470 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
IMPRESSIVE BRASS MICROSCOPE. The scope has an engraved label "R & G. Beck, London". The dovetailed fitted case has tw... |
3,000 - 6,000 |
18 Bids
|
| 2 |
|
BLOODLETTING KIT. Mahogany case with fitted interior. Kit includes four blown glass cupping balls of various shapes w... |
750 - 1,500 |
13 Bids
|
| 3 |
|
APOTHECARY CHEST. Mahogany case with fitted top compartment and single drawer. The top has sixteen similar glass bott... |
350 - 700 |
7 Bids
|
| 4 |
|
DENTAL CABINET. Walnut with maple and bird's-eye veneer drawer interiors. Three-tiered cabinet used to store dental i... |
400 - 800 |
16 Bids
|
| 5 |
|
BRASS BALANCE SCALES. Set of scales on a wooden base with five weights. The cross bar is marked "W & T Avery Ld., To ... |
400 - 800 |
2 Bids
|
| 6 |
|
APOTHECARY CASE. Mahogany case with two doors above a dovetailed drawer. Brass fittings. The doors are slotted for b... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
4 Bids
|
| 7 |
|
PORCELAIN PHRENOLOGY HEAD. Transfer labeled "Phrenology by L.N. Fowler" as well as "Ludgate Circus, London" and "Ente... |
600 - 1,200 |
9 Bids
|
| 8 |
|
FOUR MONAURAL STETHOSCOPES. Two are pictured. Varnished wood, 7"l. and two-part ebonized wood, 6 1/2"l. Also a tall w... |
250 - 500 |
28 Bids
|
| 9 |
|
RARE SEAGOING SURGEON'S KIT. Walnut case with brass hardware and a fitted interior including lift-out tray. Approxim... |
6,000 - 8,000 |
25 Bids
|
| 10 |
|
SURGEON'S CASE. Rosewood veneer case with brass hardware. Fitted interior with two lift-out trays is lined with purp... |
200 - 400 |
5 Bids
|
| 11 |
|
BLOODLETTING KIT. Mahogany case fitted with six blown glass cupping balls, a stoppered vial (one is missing), brass ... |
600 - 1,200 |
17 Bids
|
| 12 |
|
TWO CASED MONOCULAR MICROSCOPES. Both are brass with ivory specimen slides. Each case has a threaded socket in the l... |
250 - 500 |
15 Bids
|
| 15 |
|
TWO SPHYGMOMANOMETERS. The larger is marked on the case "Baumanometer the Auper-Sphyg". Includes pressure cuff. Spl... |
150 - 300 |
1 Bid
|
| 16 |
|
TWO ANATOMICAL MODELS. One is wax and shows the structure of the human face in profile. The shadow box case is label... |
200 - 400 |
7 Bids
|
| 17 |
|
THREE MEDICAL PIECES: Pictured is a Tonometer in a fitted case. Marked "Germany". Case is 61/4"l. Also a Urine Suga... |
100 - 200 |
1 Bid
|
| 18 |
|
TWO SPHYGMOMANOMETERS. Both are Baumanometers. The larger is a "Desk Model" with pressure cuff. Wooden case, 13 3/4... |
150 - 300 |
8 Bids
|
| 19 |
|
STAFFORDSHIRE LEECH JAR. Fluted bands in sea green with a gilt and sea green label "Leeches". Molded finial and aca... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
41 Bids
|
| 20 |
|
APOTHECARY KIT. Mahogany case with fitted interior. Two doors and two dovetailed drawers hold eighteen various glass... |
600 - 1,200 |
6 Bids
|
| 21 |
|
FOUR GLASS MEDICAL ITEMS. Pictured is an apothecary jar with a reverse glass label (minor damage), 12 1/2"h. Also a ... |
150 - 300 |
5 Bids
|
| 22 |
|
PORCELAIN APOTHECARY JAR. White with plain hand painted label in black "Ungt. Zinci". Cylindrical with fitted lid. 1... |
150 - 300 |
1 Bid
|
| 23 |
|
THREE GLASS MEDICAL BOTTLES. Clear with paper apothecary labels. 9 3/4"h. including stopper; aqua with a molded labe... |
200 - 400 |
4 Bids
|
| 24 |
|
CIRCULAR DISSECTING BRASS MICROSCOPE. Brass frame marked "Watson & sons 313 High Holborn, London". Mahogany case has... |
150 - 300 |
16 Bids
|
| 25 |
|
SURGEON'S KIT. Fitted mahogany case marked "S. Maw, Son & Thompson, Aldersgate St. London" as well as several instru... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
12 Bids
|
| 26 |
|
SMALL SURGEON'S KIT. Eleven instruments, some with ivory handles, including a saw and Liston knife blade with inter... |
500 - 1,000 |
11 Bids
|
| 27 |
|
TWELVE MICROSCOPIC PHOTOGRAPH SLIDES. Three are by J.B. Dancer (John Benjamin Dancer, English 1812-1877), "With the... |
600 - 1,200 |
14 Bids
|
| 28 |
|
SLIDE DISPLAY CASE. Mahogany with a glass paneled door and brass handle. Inside are twenty fitted trays lined with d... |
200 - 400 |
11 Bids
|
| 29 |
|
ATMOSPHERIC MEASURING DEVICE. Blown glass globe on a balance scales with a brass covered lead weight on the other e... |
200 - 400 |
12 Bids
|
| 30 |
BRASS MICROSCOPE LAMP. Marked "Bockett Microscope Lamp, Collins London". Wick advance on oil lamp is marked "Hinks ... |
350 - 700 |
16 Bids
|
|
| 31 |
|
SURGEON'S KIT. Civil War era. Mahogany case with brass hardware. The fitted interior is lined with green velvet and ... |
3,000 - 6,000 |
17 Bids
|
| 32 |
|
TWO ELECTRIC DEVICES. Pictured is a "Davis & Kidder's Patent Magneto Electric Machine" with a mahogany case. Include... |
200 - 400 |
3 Bids
|
| 33 |
|
PORCELAIN "LEECH" JAR. Dark moss green ground with a crown and banner label. The dome lid has four sets of air hole... |
250 - 500 |
48 Bids
|
| 34 |
|
THREE FRAMED PRINTS. Modern alchemy prints published by the Fisher Scientific Company. "Search for the Alchemical Fo... |
50 - 75 |
8 Bids
|
| 35 |
|
DOCTOR'S EXAMINING TABLE. Labeled "Manufactured By W. D. Allison Co. Indianapolis, Ind. U.S.A.". Walnut reclining t... |
300 - 600 |
12 Bids
|
| 36 |
|
COUNTERTOP REVOLVING DISPLAY CASE. Oak with four single pane glass sides, one of which is hinged. Three-tiered round... |
200 - 400 |
14 Bids
|
| 37 |
|
TWO MEDICINE KITS. Both have labeled pill vials with cork stoppers. The smaller is marked "E. Gould & Son, Chemists.... |
200 - 400 |
18 Bids
|
| 38 |
|
SLIDE CASE. Mahogany case with a glass paned door. The interior has two drawers and twelve trays with bone knobs th... |
250 - 500 |
14 Bids
|
| 39 |
|
BOXED GROUP OF SLIDES. Approximately 140 prepared specimen slides, many with colored paper labels. Mahogany case wit... |
300 - 600 |
10 Bids
|
| 40 |
|
BLOOD LETTING KIT. Brass scarificator marked "Savigny & Co.", silver plated teapot shaped lamp, glass vial and six g... |
400 - 800 |
17 Bids
|
| 41 |
|
BLOOD LETTING KIT. Two brass scarificators, the smaller marked "Weiss 62 Strand, London"; small brass oil lamp; glas... |
800 - 1,600 |
9 Bids
|
| 42 |
|
ENEMA KIT. Double action pump marked "Weiss Patent 62 Strand, London" with an ebony handle. Accessories include thr... |
300 - 600 |
5 Bids
|
| 43 |
|
THREE MEDICINE BOTTLES. Pictured are an amber "Dr. J. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters" bottle. Rim flakes. 9 1/4"h. and... |
150 - 300 |
4 Bids
|
| 44 |
|
IVORY DOCTOR'S LADY. Unusual large size. Age splits. 12 1/8"l. With pierce carved wooden stand. |
500 - 1,000 |
21 Bids
|
| 45 |
|
IVORY DOCTOR'S LADY. Reclining oriental woman. 6 1/4"l. With wooden stand. |
300 - 600 |
12 Bids
|
| 48 |
|
VAMPIRE KILLING KIT. Wooden case lined with purple velvet. Fitted interior includes a small hand held crossbow of b... |
1,500 - 2,500 |
36 Bids
|
| 49 |
|
APOTHECARY SCALE. Walnut case with glass panes and two doors. One drawer below. Brass post with two pans. Labeled "... |
500 - 1,000 |
4 Bids
|
| 50 |
|
SMALL SURGEON'S KIT. Fitted wooden case has eight instruments and a glass vial of "Boilable Sutures". The scalpel bl... |
400 - 800 |
5 Bids
|
| 51 |
|
DRAFTING SET. Burl veneer case with fitted interior and lift out tray. Set of instruments, some with ivory handles, ... |
150 - 300 |
14 Bids
|
| 52 |
|
SURGEON'S KIT. Fitted mahogany and rosewood veneer case labeled "Sharp & Smith...Chicago". The interior has twenty ... |
3,000 - 6,000 |
28 Bids
|
| 53 |
|
COUNTER TOP DISPLAY CASE. Walnut and glass. Brass label states "Judkins Show Case Co. Providence R.I." Base and cor... |
250 - 500 |
16 Bids
|
| 54 |
|
UMBRELLA DISPLAY CASE. Labeled "The Oscar Onken Co. Makers of Triplicate Mirrors, Umbrella Cases, Cloak Racks and Ta... |
350 - 700 |
17 Bids
|


















































