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E-Z drug testing kit, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1998

Public Health & Hygiene

1998

Terrestrial globe by Willem Janszoon Blaeu

Astronomy

1599

Stjerneborg Observatory

Johannes Blaeu

1634 (print); 1581-1587 (observatory)

Dutch celestial globe, 1625

Astronomy

1625

Incomplete aerial telescope, 1686-1691

Astronomy

1686-1691

F. Casartel, alcohol thermometer, 1720-1750

Meteorology

1720-1750

Hydrometer set in wooden case by J.F. Van Deene, A

Experimental Chemistry

1882, 1899

Set of 9 nested brass cup weights and 15 small flat weights for a Mark of 8 ounces, both for weighing gold and silver from the Castlereagh Collection for Amsterdam (Netherlands).

nested brass cup weights

Weighing & Measuring

1800-1818

Apothecary's sign featuring arms of the city of Amsterdam

Pharmacy-ware

1650-1800

Apothecary's sign from Amsterdam in form of lion supporting the city's arms and mortar, made in Amsterdam, 1650-1800

Apothecary's sign, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1650-1800

Pharmacy-ware

1650-1800

Set of 9 nested brass cup weights and 15 small flat weights for a Mark of 8 ounces, both for weighing gold and silver from the Castlereagh Collection for Amsterdam (Netherlands).

nested brass cup weights

Weighing & Measuring

1800-1818

Hydrometer by W. Geissler, Amsterdam, 1881.

Experimental Chemistry

1881

Large combined solar and compound microscope in la

Microscopy (Wellcome)

1801-1825

Brass mariner's compass in gimbals set in mahogany box

Navigation

1775-1850

Set of 11 brass nested cup weights equal to 4 Marks from the Castlereagh Collection for Amsterdam (Netherlands).

Nested cup weights, brass

Weighing & Measuring

1800-1818

Ampoule of influenza vaccine, with instructions, in original carton, by N.V. Phillips - Duphar, Dutch, 1967

Influenza vaccine

Public Health & Hygiene

1967

Weights from the Castlereagh Collection for Rotterdam (Netherlands). Set of 10 brass nested cup weights in decorated hinged case for eight Dutch Marks.

Weights from the Castlereagh Collection for Rotterdam (Netherlands

Weighing & Measuring

1800-1820

Cylindrical bottle with metal cap over stopper containing quinine sulphate powder prepared by Amsterdamsche Chinine Fabriek, Amsterdam, Holland, 1860-1910

Bottle containing quinine sulphate

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1860-1910

Circumferentor by J.M. Kleman and Son of Amsterdam

Surveying

1771-1800

Case for semicircular single-arm protractor

Mathematics

Hydrometer by J.F. Van Deene, Amsterdam, 2nd half

Experimental Chemistry

1851-1900

Pocket refracting telescope with tripod stand, by

Optics

1782

Bronze bell shaped mortar, inscribed with the name

Pharmacy-ware

1727

Tin of Pelargon infant milk powder, by Nestlé, Dutch, 1980

Tin of 'Pelargon' infant milk powder, by Nestlé, Netherlands, 1980

Nursing & Hospital Furnishings

1980

Hydrometer by J.F. Van Deene, Amsterdam, 1899.

Experimental Chemistry

1899

Iron mount or stand for apothecary's sign in form of lion, made in Amsterdam, 1650-1800

Iron mount or stand for apothecary's sign, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1650-1800

Pharmacy-ware

1650-1800

Money-changer's scales, in pearwood case 5 1/8"x2 5/8"x1 1/8". Coloured label of " Johannes Linderman, Amsterdam" with scales and numerous weights in drawer

Money-changer's scales, in pearwood case 5 1/8"x2

Weighing & Measuring

1620-1640

Scales for weighing precious stones, etc., in black pearwood case 5"x2 3/4"x1 1/8", with the coloured label of "Jan Linderman, Amsterdam" inside lid with the original scales weights, and silver forceps, with shovel end on which is engraved "L", c.1620-40

Scales for weighing precious stones, etc., in blac

Weighing & Measuring

1620-1640

Weights and original correspondence from the Castlereagh Collection for Rotterdam (Netherlands). Set of 10 brass nested cup weights in decorated hinged case for eight Dutch Marks.

Weights and original correspondence from the Castlereagh Collection for Rotterdam (Netherlands)

Weighing & Measuring

1800-1820

Single lens reflex camera, "Loman's Patent Reflex Camera" for quarter plates, manufactured by Loman and Co., Amsterdam, 1889. Overall (deployed): 205 mm x 190 mm x 185 mm.

Loman's Patent Reflex Camera

Photographic Technology

1889

Vintage silver gelatin print by J. Allan Cash, titled "K.L.M. planes lined up on Schipol Airport". Photograph produced for the "Travel with Your Camera" exhibition of Cash's work at Kodak House, Kingsway, London, from March 19-April 3, 1958.

K.L.M. planes lined up on Schipol Airport

Photographs

1950s

Vintage silver gelatin print by J. Allan Cash, titled "K.L.M. planes lined up on Schipol Airport". Photograph produced for the "Travel with Your Camera" exhibition of Cash's work at Kodak House, Kingsway, London, from March 19-April 3, 1958.

K.L.M. planes lined up on Schipol Airport

Photographs

1950s

Silver gelatin print by J. Allan Cash, mounted on cardboard. Image shows K.L.M. planes lined up on the tarmac at Amsterdam Schipol Airport.

K.L.M. Planes at Schipol Airport

Photographs

1940s-1950s

Jigsaw puzzle: Illustration of "Waterloo in Wartime" poster by Helen McKie. Produced by Hausemann en Hotte nv, Amsterdam for W.H. Smith. 1,000 pieces

Waterloo in wartime jigsaw puzzle

Toys & Games

[Book] Beschryving der nieuwlyks uitgevonden en geotrojeerde slang-brand-spuiten en haare wyze van brand-blussen : tegenwoordig binnen Amsterdam in gebruik zynde, behelzende wijders aanwijzing van 't verschil ... / door der zelver inventeur Jan van der Heiden en Jan van der Heiden de Jonge. 1735. [Dutch book on fire-fighting appliances].

[Book] Beschryving der nieuwlyks uitgevonden en ge

Printed Books

1735

Tin of Nan, infant milk powder, by Nestlé, Dutch

Tin of Nan infant formula

Nursing & Hospital Furnishings

Semicircular single-arm protractor in case: by J.M. Kleman and Son, Amsterdam, early 18tyh century. Diameter 6 11/ 16" divided to 1/2 degrees, reads by vernier to 1 minute of arc

Semicircular single-arm protractor in case: by J.M

Mathematics

Vintage silver gelatin print by J. Allan Cash, titled "K.L.M. planes lined up on Schipol Airport". Photograph produced for the "Travel with Your Camera" exhibition of Cash's work at Kodak House, Kingsway, London, from March 19-April 3, 1958.

K.L.M. planes lined up on Schipol Airport

Photographs

1950s

Silver medal commemorating cholera commission of Amsterdam, designed by I.P.Schouberg, Dutch, 1832

Silver medal commemorating cholera commission of A

Wellcome Medals

1832

Case of Dutch Jeweller's Scales and Carat weights of Amsterdam dated 1676. Case size 6 1/ 2"x3 5/8"x1 1/8". (Lid inscribed in old Dutch lettering:- "Made by Jacob Drielenburch in the halsteech Gold-weight for Amsterdam 1676)

Case of Dutch Jeweller's Scales and Carat weights

Weighing & Measuring

1676

Bottle of Kalzana lime food, cased, by A. Wulfing, Amsterdam, [Netherlands], from Tyler's shop, Kensington, c.1950

Bottle of Kalzana lime food, cased, by A. Wulfing,

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1940-1960

Engraving and letterpress. Meet-Konstige Vertoning Van de Grote en Merk-Waardige zons-Verduistering by S. Panser 1748. Amsterdam

Meet-Konstige Vertoning Van de Grote en Merk-Waardige zons-Verduistering

Art

Print. Spoorweg en Telegraaf. No.27. HJ van Lummel, inv. ; Treshing & Co. hof - lith. Amst.[erdam]. n.d. [c1845]. Lithograph, col., 46.5x59.5cm. Scene of train across viaduct to railway and telegraph station, used as backdrop to depiction of telegraph apparatus

Spoorweg en Telegraaf

Art

1845

Engraved, hand coloured map of Europe showing the track of the solar eclipse of 1706: Eclipseos Solis Totalis cum mora d 12 Maji 1706 by J.G. Doppelmayr and S. Moolen. Engraved by P.Schenk, Amsterdam c1706.59x65cm.

Map of Europe showing the track of the solar eclipse of 1706

Pieter Schenk

1706