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Netherlands, 17 C.
Mortar and pestle, baroque, The Netherlands, 1638. Bell shaped, two carved handles, and two floral friezes. On the upper part circular inscription: LOF * GODT * VAN * AL * Ao * 1638 (Praise God by all, in the year 1638), 11 cm
Germany, 19 C. 2 half
The rare spectrometer by „Franz Schmidt & Haensch", Berlin, end of 19. century. Constructed of lacquered and ebonized brass, it features a brown enamelled tripod base made of cast iron. The main assembly consists of a central pillar mounted on the tripod base, supporting a drum that holds the prism and three tubes
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Russia, 20 C. 2 half
Catalog of the Medical Devices, Equipment and Instruments, Krasnogvardeets. The 1968 catalogue of medical products made by the Soviet Krasnogvardeyets Association in Leningrad. Tracing its origins to the early 18th century and its links to Nikolay Pirogov, the article highlights the development of Soviet medical technology, including surgical instruments, diagnostic devices, and artificial organ systems. The catalogue provides valuable insights into medical manufacturing and international trade in the USSR.
FIRM
Germany, Berlin
Founded in 1864 in Berlin, SCHMIDT + HAENSCH has established itself as a pioneering force in the development of precision optical instruments and analytical technologies. With a deep-rooted heritage in fine mechanics, optics, and engineering, the company has continuously contributed to scientific advancement and industrial innovation across multiple sectors.
England, London
The Allen & Hanburys Ltd., is a distinguished pharmaceutical, baby food and medical devices company. It was founded in 1715 by Silvanus Bevan, a Welsh apothecary and Quaker, as Plough Court Pharmacy at Plough Court, Lombard Street, London. Later Allen and Hanbury families expanded its operations and in the beginning of 20th century it was leading manufacturer of infant foods, malt preparations, and medicated pastilles. Later it focused on research, analytical control, and the production of galenical preparations, pills, tablets, and surgical instruments, including stainless steel operating tables and baby scales. In 1958, Allen & Hanburys was acquired by Glaxo Laboratories Ltd., which later became part of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). The Allen & Hanburys name continued as GSK's specialist respiratory division until it was phased out in 2013.