I acquired this original case of German made prosthetic eyes from an ocularist that also collects fine samples of historical eyes. These eyes are the work of great sculptural ability to mimic the natural look and feel of each patient needing a prosthetic eye. Each piece is hand made and worked on in layers detailing the veins and color to match the patients eye.

This particular case is from a German prosthetic maker and features an array of eyes that date from the early 1900’s through the 1950’s .

10 of these in the collection are early 1900’s glass samples and the rest are 1950’s acrylic showing the same realism and evolution of prosthesis production.

Sold as a set

Case measures 4.5” x 7.75”

This small light box is made by American Optical. I believe it is used to check lenses during the making and shaping process. The box has a toggle switch on the side and uses small candelabra type bulbs. Makes a nice night light or a small viewing instrument with a loupe armature attached. Beautiful wear to the wood with some natural character of age old use.

Measures: 6” x 6”x 6.5”H

This wind tunnel model is unusual in that it has the original mounting bar that they used as they were creating the aircraft. From what I have researched it is most likely an X-type model prototype. The model is made of steel and aluminum with signs of bondo type sculpting compound used to shape certain areas as they were testing the aerodynamics. The mounting bar has all the small wires that were attached to the craft to collect data. This model is most likely from the late 1950’s—quite a heavy piece the model and base together weighs 85 lbs. I have acquired other wind tunnel testing components listed separately. All of these came from a collector and were acquired from NASA AMES wind tunnel testing facility.

Last picture shows scale of the model next to a 6’ tall manikin wearing the Apollo LCVG garment ( listed and sold separately)

Measures: Base is 14” x 9.5” x 1.5” H overall height of piece on stand is 44.5”

The Burton field lamp was used in WWII on the field so it had to be light and compact. The lamp has the classic olive drab paint and I adapted it to a stand. The lamp makes a great ambient lamp and I have added a dimmer switch to control the output of the lamp from very bright to a nice glow. Has signs of distress on the chrome reflective surface but adds a nice worn in touch.

Measures: 14.5” W x 14” H

This unique heavy duty magnifier lamp dates from around the 1940’s. It has been cleaned up and rewired. The base is custom made and has a lab clamp that holds the magnifier. There are several sweet spots for the magnifier and you can adjust it as you would like or take it off the stand for hand held use. Makes a nice ambient light or can highlight an object . Comes with a dimmer to control light intensity .

Measures as shown—18” H with a 5” x 8” base

Articulating brass and Aluminum arm adds a nice accent

Some wear and oxidation and signs of age old character

Vecabe’ produced these beautiful dental models in the 1920’s that were used for training purposes. Each tooth is fired enamel and is held by a pin system that aligns perfectly to make a correct bite. The model is silver plated and has signs of oxidation but when you take the teeth out you can see the original luster. The top of the mouth flips in a horizontal position and it is held by the rear of the stand. This piece is serial 12163 (with original matching numbered box) and these unique training models are very scarce and hard to come by.

This extra special set—the first I have acquired complete with original box with many teeth of varying procedures done in silver and gold (I believe it is brass and some white metal) . There are so many attachments for the teeth such as partials done in various metals and filling work of many types — also several false teeth. All of these pieces are specific to this training set and can fit the mouth to simulate the needed procedure for study . The box is in great shape with clean blue velvet which is a striking display when opening the box. The mouth can change ‘looks’ as desired from perfect to a well abused mouth.

Dr. Galeski was responsible for producing eye prosthetics in America during the 1940’s. Prior to that the U.S relied on the Germans for prosthetic glass eyes. Needless to say Dr. Galeski is an innovator in acrylic prosthetic production and it is quite rare to get a selection of these historical eyes. These eyes come inside an aluminum box with eye openings. The box can be displayed on a table top or stands up for display.

Contains four unique eyes in varying blues with minute details of veins, hand coloring, and various states of production

Measures: 5” W x 5.25” H x 1.25” D