Soothsayer’s crystal ball, on faceted glass base.
3” diameter. Overall height with base: 3 3/4”
Small, focus-adjustable brass magnifier used for cartography. Elegant desk accessory with good magnification capabilities. Magnifies 6x.
Dimenstions: 1.5” x 1.5” x 1.5”
SMALL BRASS COMPASS ON DECORATIVE 18” CHAIN
Compass measures: 1” $49
BRASS PERPETUAL CALENDAR ON 18” CHAIN
Calendar measures: 1-¾” $49
BRASS HOURGLASS ON 18” CHAIN
Hourglass measures: 1-¾” $49
BRASS MAGNIFYING GLASS ON 18” SUEDE CORD
Magnifying glass measures: 1-¾” $35
BRASS TELESCOPE ON 19” CHAIN
Telescope measures: 3” $49
SMALL HARMONICA ON 19” CHAIN
Harmonica measures: 1-¼” $49
This elegant, spiral staircase that floats unsupported, is inspired by one from the Renaissance.
All wood and hand-made.
11” x 8”
Beautifully detailed bronze replica with rings representing the Heavens and signs of the Zodiac. Elegantly turned base.
15” x 8” x 8”
SMALL BRASS COMPASS KEYCHAIN
Compass measures: 1-¼” Total length: 4-½” $39
BRASS PROPELLER KEYCHAIN
Propeller measures: 1-½” Total length: 4” $25
BRASS HOURGLASS KEYCHAIN
Hourglass measures: 2” Total length: 4-½” $25
LARGE BRASS COMPASS KEYCHAIN
Compass measures: 1-½” Total length: 4” $25
BRASS NAUTICAL COMPASS KEYCHAIN
Compass measures: 1” Total length: 3-¾” $25
BRASS ANCHOR KEYCHAIN
Anchor measures: 2-½” Total length: 5-½” $25
Hand-cranked Flip-O-Scope do-it-yourself kit that includes 24 cards.
Our Flip-O-Scopes feature:
Edweard Muybridge’s 1872 sequence proving that as a horse gallops, all 4 hooves are in the air at one time.
The “False Maria” from Fritz Lang’s 1927 dystopian film, “Metropolis”, with energy rings cycling upward.
Cinema’s first kiss! Captured from an early film by Thomas Edison.
Charlie Chaplin as The Tramp pirouetting in his 1916 film, “Floorwalker.”
Chaplin’s classic “dance of the rolls” from his 1925 film, “Gold Rush.”
Bandit drawing and firing pistol, from the historic 1903 film “The Great Train Robbery.”
Swimming octopus as black tentacles against teal ocean depths.
“How Do You Do?” - Ostrich with gentleman tipping hat, made using Edweard Muybridge’s ostrich photography.
Sturdy craft box and parts included. Assembly quick and easy, with instructions included.
Soviet USSR “FED-2” 35MM camera with rangefinder. Circa 1961. Equipped with Industar-26m lens - f2.8/52.
6” x 3” x 3”
Camera is untested; selling as-is.
Kiev Type 3A Soviet rangefinder 35mm camera. Circa 1954-1959. Equipped with Jupiter-8m 2/53 lens.
5.5” x 3.5” x 3”
Camera is untested; selling as-is.
Kodak Brownie Bullet bakelite camera with strap. Also known as the “Holiday” due to its popularity as a vacation camera. Circa 1953-60. Kodak Dakon lens. Uses 127 film.
3” x 3” x 4”
Camera is not tested; selling as-is.
Midcentury German 35mm camera by Ihagee Dresden. Circa 1959-1960. Includes a Meyer Optik Görlitz trioplan 2.9 / 50 lens with microscope lens extension for micro photography. Collapsible viewfinder.
5” x 5” x 5.5”
Camera is not tested; selling as-is. Leather has some peeling at corners.
Rare “Moment” Russian replica Model 95 Polaroid camera. Lens: 135mm, f6.8. Circa 1952.
Dimensions - Extended: 5” x 9” x 10” Closed: 5” x 3” x 10”
Camera is not tested and sold as-is. Missing logo plate at top, leather has some marks.
Vintage Zeiss Ikon Box-Tengor camera for 120 roll film. Circa 1938-1950. Goerz Frontar-Achromat lens.
4.5” x 4.5” x 3.5”
Camera is not tested; selling as-is.
Pre-war 1930s German 120mm Baldax folding camera by Balda. 6×6 model with Compur shutter & Meyer Gorlitz trioplan 2.9 / 7.5cm lens.
Dimensions when fully extended: 3.5” x 4” x 5.5”
Camera is not tested; selling as-is.
Vintage handheld exposure meter. Made by the German company Werralux. Circa the 1960s-70s.
A collector’s guide to vintage film cameras spanning 50 years. Over 550 illustrations with accompanying descriptions of the history, use, technical specs, and more.
288 pages. Published 2018.
A pop-up history of rail travel—from the first steam engine to the futuristic bullet train.
Each of these wind-up toys has a distinct personality. Sparklz and Awika spark when they move. Bonga can climb over things. Katita and Pintacuda have the jitterbug moves down. We have to maintain a clear space on the floor of the shop for these little guys.
You will be amazed by the magnification power of this tiny, pocket microscope. Be sure to turn on the LED light and make contact with whatever you are examining. Comes with its own leatherette case.
Dimensions: 1” x 1-1/2” x 3/4”
The magnifying glass slips into its protective cover. It’s so lightweight, you can carry it in your pocket or backpack. Always a handy item to have!
Dimensions: 2”D
Sold as set
Propel your cannonball over castles and forts with this wooden kit. Flings objects over 15 feet!
Designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Recommended for 14+ .
Measures 10” x 10” x 6”
Jointed wire limbs and ribcage with glazed twine hanger. Option of gold or natural.
Dimensions: 7” length x 2” width (plus 4” twine)
This beautifully illustrated bingo game features 64 species of birds from around the world.
Unique interactive kinetic clock sculpture by Stephen Kowalski.
When the momentary switch button is pushed, the vintage steam engine parts turn wheel and piston to produce a captivating kinetic experience.
Vintage 1920s mantel clock with enamel dial is battery operated. Batteries can be replaced behind the removable backplate.
Dimensions: 18”H x 9” W x 10” depth. Dial is 5.5” D
Machine age styling to this vintage clock and kinetic sculpture by Stephen Kowalski.
When wound, the pre-WWII tin plane rotates slowly clockwise around dial every 12 hours.
1920s watchman’s clock comes with key to set and wind.
Dimensions: 15.5” H x 5” base D. 5.5” dial D. Plane extends 5” up from top of clock when at noon.
“Time Bomb” kinetic sculpture by Stephen Kowalski. Created with a rare 19th century cast iron clockmaker’s repair stand and vintage wood “bomb”.
When wound with key (included), the “bomb” rotates slowly around dial.
This is a kinetic piece and does not tell time.
Dimensions: 14”H x 8” W. 5” dial D. 6” base D.
Vintage watchman’s clock and kinetic sculpture by Stephen Kowalski.
After key winding, the antique Spirit of St. Louis plane will very slowly rotate clockwise around dial. Key is included.
Dimensions: 15” H x 5” base D, 5” dial D. Plane extends 4” up from top of clock when at noon.
Amazing vintage clock kinetic sculpture by Stephen Kowalski.
When wound, vintage toy submarine rotates slowly clockwise around dial.
Vintage watchman’s clock is set and wound with key (included).
Dimensions: 18” height, 10” width, 6” depth, 6” dial diameter, 5.5” base diameter
Striking vintage clock and kinetic sculpture by Stephen Kowalski.
We were able to trace the history of the German tin toy plane that rotates slowly around the clock face after being key wound (included).
Tin plane is marked “GeLy,” for toy manufacturer Georg Levy, which operated from 1920 – 1971 in Nuremberg, Germany. This model is pre-WWII.
Dimensions: 13.5” H x 6.5”D base. Dial 5.5”D. Plane extends 3” above clock when at noon.
Inspired by split-flap displays at airports and train stations, our Flip Clock makes the passage of time, fun! Two of the four black rubber “feet” are adjustable and 2 “C” batteries are included.
Metal construction. 8”H x 8-½”W x 7”
These zany, articulated robots come on a 30“ silver plated chain (small and large size) or an 18" snake chain (teeny tiny size).
Silver and brass plate, and polymer clay. Made in the USA.
Three sizes:
Teeny tiny (2-1/2"H x 1"W) $75
Small (3”H x 2”W x 1”) $105
Large (5”H x 2” W x 1”) $110-$115
Left to Right (A: Large, B: Small, C: Teeny Tiny, D & E: Small, F: Large)
Three portholes and a slot.
8”H x 4”W 2-½ lbs
Pictured next to other inventory for scale:
Small Sand Cast Bronze Rocket: 4-½”H x 1-½”W
Bronze Spaceman: 3"H x 2-1/2"W x 1"D
Exclusive to jAdis, this tiny cast metal robot has lots of muscle and can dangle just about anywhere or tuck in your pocket or stand on its own! Handmade packaging adds to the whimsy.
Created by Justin Capebianco.
2”H x 2-½”W
A collection of the writings of scientist and engineer Nikola Tesla, over the course of 10 years of his career. This book is a reprint of a nineteenth century publication, during Tesla’s lifetime. Includes text from his articles, scientific papers, and other research.
497 pages
Dimensions: 9.25” x 6” x 1.5”
Art Deco style bakelite transformer used to adjust lights and voltage of cautery gun in surgery room. Marked on the back: “National Electric Instrument Co., Long Island, New York Made in U.S.A. 110 Volt Alternating Current No. 2 Heavy Duty Transformer 50-60 Cycle 200 Watts.” Rubber cord has a few cracks.
5” x 9” x 7.5”
Vintage panel box with on/off switches, indicator lights and dials. No markings and we have no idea what it does, but it looks great!
8” x 10” x 9”
“For engineers, electricians, all electrical workers, mechanics and students”
Copyrighted in 1942. Nicely illustrated with articles on radio, sound, the telegraph, vacuum tubes, and the telephone. Wonderful embossed red leather cover. Fair condition.
7” x 5” x 1”
Copyrighted in 1917 by Theo. Audel & Co., New York. This 10 volume set with many schematics and illustrations provides information on everything from the movement of dynamos motors to A.C. switchboards to motion pictures to railways. In fair condition.
Set of 10 volumes: $150
7” x 5” x 1”
1970s vacuum gauge for testing thermal conductivity. Weston dials. Wood case with leather strap.
8” x 9” x 8”
Sold individually.
A. “Westinghouse Amperes” marked “Direct Current”. Black metal case.
6” x 7.5” x 5.5”
B. “Westinghouse Kilovolts” Black metal case
5” x 6” x 5.5”
C. “JBT 33-FP Frequency Meter” and marked “J.B.T. Instruments, Inc. New Haven, Conn. USA”
3.25” x 2.5” x 6”
D. “Weston Model 281” Volts D.C. Black bakelite
5” x 5” x 2”
Beautiful old radio transmitter tube on porcelain base $110
4.5” x 3.5” x 9.5”
Bulb with tip on porcelain base $125
4.5” x 4.5” x 7”
Old bulb on porcelain base $125
3” x 3” x 5.5”
Four beautiful old gauges:
McIntosh Chicago. Milliamperes. Patented July 18, 1899. Wood mounted. $350 5” x 5” x 2.5”
The Dayton Pump & Mfg. Co. Dayton, Ohio U.S. Gauge Co. N.Y. Patented Sept. 1908. $150 5” x 6” x 1.5
W.R. Ladewig, Los Angeles, CA $75 (brass) 3” x 4” x 1.5”
Beede Meter Volt Ammeter $50 2” x 2” x 1”
A radiometer contains a partial vacuum and has vanes which spin on a spindle when exposed to intense light. Invented in 1873 by Sir William Crooke. This version is on a turned wood base and has electrodes which, when attached to a power source, emit colorful “lightning” effect to the interior of the bulb. Vintage.
6” x 5” x 9”
The Indianapolis was a 1930s scale model race car that was sold as a promotional toy and was non-powered. Our replica boasts a solid airplane aluminum body.
Dimensions: 12” L x 5” W x 3” H
An homage to French Art Deco car makers Delahaye, Delage and Talbot-Lago in the mid to late 1930s, by the Mullin Automotive Museum. Cars are documented with bold photography, detailed historical accounts and rare archival materials. A loving tribute to an influential period in car design defined by elegant, streamlined forms. Signed by Peter Mullin and his wife, Merle.
Published 2011. 247 pages.
Dimensions:
12” x 10” x 1”
A simple celebration of the ingenuity, style, technical audacity and beauty of the car. Highlights over 150 car models with stunning imagery, interesting historical facts, technical specs and other information about each model. Great introduction covering the decline of classic car design in the modern world.
By Quentin Willson. Published 2001. 576 pages.
Dimensions:
11.5”L x 9.5”W x 2”D
The Bantam Midget is a replica 1930s model race car or Spindizzy used by hobbyists. The front bar would be attached to a center pole by a cable on an oval banked wooden track and the model could reach up to 70 mph. The cars were powered by model airplane engines. Our version has a hinged hood with visible engine (not motorized). Beautifully detailed and high quality green enamel coating with engine-turned aluminum dashboard and wire spoked wheels.
Dimensions: 19”L x 8.75”W x 7”H
1950s reproduction Lockheed Constellation model for Pan Am Airlines suspended over hand-made 1950s replica globe.
10” × 10” × 12”
The Spad was a successful single-seat fighter plane during World War I. Its high speed, maneuverability, and climbing rate made it an essential part of the Allied materiel. Lightweight wood frame is covered with sheer silk fabric and the cockpit is intricately detailed. Some assembly required.
Measures 24” x 30” x 10”
1950s reproduction Lockheed Constellation model suspended over half globe showing the Pan Am Atlantic network.
10” × 10” × 7”
A replica of the 1937 ill-fated, largest rigid airship ever constructed which caught fire over Lakehurst, New Jersey. Made of lightweight wood frame and treated silk covering.
Dimensions: 23” D x 44” L
Nickel-plated model of DC-3 aircraft with lucite propellors. The DC-3 was used for both passenger and military service from the 1930s through the end of WWII. Produced by Santa Monica’s own Douglas Aircraft Company. 11” x 14.5” x 7”
Sand-cast aluminum and bronze “Aero” car, made by a small foundry in the Midwest, with a nod to Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion car. 10” x 3” x 4”
Becton-Dickinson milk fever outfit, patented 1906. Milk fever is a metabolic disorder that occurs in dairy cows shortly after calving, caused by sudden drop in blood calcium levels. The kit includes milking tubes, carbolated cotton, gauze bandage and other accessories. Comes with original instructions.
Dimensions: 8.5”L x 4”W x 2.75”H
Anatomical illustrations. Circa 1845. Individually printed stone lithographs.
All illustrations have foxing and/or stains.
Dimensions of each sheet: 10” x 12”
A rare copper container for alcohol during Prohibition (1920-33). The container has 2 loops from which a leather strap would hang from the shoulders, and a third loop for a belt. The curved shape allows for the container to be wrapped against the ribcage, and then concealed under the smuggler’s jacket. With cork stopper and functioning spigot.
A selection of 3 lined, softcover notebooks celebrating the beauty of vintage educational charts.
The notebooks are slim and beautifully bound with orange thread stitching.
6” x 8-1/2”
Signed “Baker, 244 High Holborn, London”. Charles Baker was in business from 1851-1909 and sold a variety of scientific instruments. This very large (19” fully extended) binocular microscope was made around 1870. It has the original lacquer, fine focus knobs, mechanical stage with lateral movement, optical condenser with variable iris diaphragm and 2-½” plano-concave mirror. Missing stage assembly. 7” x 5.5” x 17”
Each of these titles is packed with information and illustrations. Written for the lay person.
Hardcover and approx. 400 pages per book.
6-1/2” x 7-3/4” x 1-1/2”
Brass field microscope with beautiful wood box. Made in England circa 1880s. Can be disassembled to fit into velvet lined box. Dimensions: 5” x 3.5” x 1” (box) and 4” x 1.5” (microscope mounted)
Nickel plated measuring tool circa 1900 with calibrated scale and inscribed “convex” and “concave”. When looking through the eyepiece, one would slide the “count the dots” metal disc until in focus. Elegant and rare piece. 12” x 3.5” x 2”
This Bausch & Lomb microscope has all the bells and whistles. Three objectives and micrometer stage. Many fine adjustments. Excellent original condition. 5” x 7” x 16”
Marked “A.O. Co.” (American Optical Company). Dating from the 1920s, these were used to determine the correct diopter. An interesting piece of optical history. 5” x 3.5”
Vibrant teal front cover illustration of a camera lens. With articles on the US Minicam boom (portable cameras), Marshall Field & Co., The Great Labor Upheaval, Electric Auto-Lite car manufacturing and more. Large format, heavy volume.
Some slight bends to corners.
14” x 11” x 1/2” 228 pgs.
Pre-WWII issue on The Japanese Empire, complete with beautiful maps and graphs, as well as articles on everyday life and history of the Empire. Superb cover illustration by Antonio Petruccelli and more of his graphics within.
Large format volume. 14” x 11” x 1/2”. 198 pgs.
Spectacular cover illustration of the Hayden Planetarium Zeiss Projector. With articles on interstate trucking companies, gold prospecting, Doubleday Book Publishers, Jews in America, gypsum and more.
Small tear at bottom of cover.
Large format. 14” x 11” x 1/2”. 184 pgs.
With articles on Pan Am Airways routes and seaplanes, agriculture and FDA, elite girls’ boarding schools, Colgate-Palmolive, U.S. Steel and more. Features Illustrations of the Twin Cities by Ludwig Bemelmans.
Has some paper loss to cover and a small tear. Some interior pages bent.
Large format. 14” x 11” x 1/2”. 228 pgs.
Christmas Issue with articles on Rockefeller Center, Anaconda Copper, Doll making, Gas Masks and Tobacco Industry branding, among others.
14” x 11” x 1/2” 236 pgs.
Excellent condition, large format publication with articles on Campbell’s Soup, the Grasslands and climate, Africa, Western Union, Modern Interior Design, Machine Tools, among others.
14” x 11” x 1/2” 208 pgs.
This issue features articles on the American Natural History Museum, Koppers industry, Nash-Kelvinator refrigeration, Air Safety.
Foxing on inside cover
14” x 11” x 1/2” 208 pgs.
Fully illustrated large format publication with articles on Walgreen, Women in Business, the Army, the New Deal.
14” x 11” x 1/2” 158 pgs
Rare promotional brochure for Los Angeles and environs. Slim hard cover with 13 fold-out pages with detailed lithographs of notable structures and landscapes. Circa 1886.
Dimensions: 5”W x 6”L
Very beautiful multi-color city map of Vienna from around the turn of the last century. Sold as-is, please examine photos.
Dimensions: 23”W x 21.5”L
Local pickup preferred, but shipping could be arranged. Inquire for more information.
Field surveyor’s compass on hand-turned mahogany base. Fitted with a lock to hold the dial when not in use.
Overall dimensions: 1.5”H x 2.75”W. Compass diameter: 1 1/3”
Please note penny for scale. This is a very small item, but beautifully made.