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”

I had a nice grouping of crash test manikin parts that I salvaged from a person that had tossed many away! I have since sold the legs, heads, and components, but I managed to save an actual mold that was used to cast the heads. It was a super thick heavy mold of a half head and was the only one saved.

I made a test cast of the part in aluminum. This head is from an actual production mold from a crash test manikin facility that is now defunct and demolished . I added a vintage prosthetic eye to the opening to add a little bit of romanesque statuary aesthetic. The eye is set with an industrial strength epoxy for minimal secure hold. Looks great in the library on a stack of books.

There are three in stock

sold individually

Blue Eye

Brown Eye

Hazel Eye

Measures: 8.5” H X 3” D

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”

Vault of the heavens large lucite globe (36” diameter) consist of a 6” earth at the center that is suspended on a shaft that can be controlled by a knob at the bottom. The universe sphere is printed with celestial bodies through and technical markings to set coordinates to the earth. A valuable tool that is often used in naval training to show how one can find positions using the stars.

This model is quite a rare sized one— mainly made for institutions like schools or government offices. Although some of the smaller sizes can be found locating a 36” globe is quite tough to find, especially this earlier 1963 model.

I had to locate some missing components for this globe to complete it and now it is restored . The acrylic base is an authentic Farquhar base for a medium globe but works well for this larger globe (as a static display)—this is the only part that slightly different than its intended base but I like that it is acrylic and matches the globe.

Some scuffs on the outer acrylic but typical with age and not distracting from the object. The acrylic sphere is in very good condition and can come apart in two halves if disassembly is needed. Some metal components have signs of oxidation and have been lightly oiled to condition the metal . Comes as shown.

Measures 36” Diameter

If purchasing please contact for as shipping quote as this piece will have to be handled carefully —local pickups are welcome

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