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Celestial globe by Willem Janszoon Blaeu

1603

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

1998

Terrestrial globe by Willem Janszoon Blaeu

1599

Ultraviolet light for colour matching and fluorescence

1960-1980

3D Printed "Constructionist" bracelet

2013

Case of Dutch Jeweller's Scales and Carat weights

1676

Silver medal commemorating cholera commission of Amsterdam

1832

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

1882, 1899

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

1950s

Spoorweg en Telegraaf

1845

Dutch celestial globe, 1625

1625

Scientific Publication: ‘The Effective Action for Wormholes’

1991

Incomplete aerial telescope, 1686-1691

1686-1691

Large combined solar and compound microscope in large case

1801-1825

Bronze bell shaped mortar

1727

Hydrometer by W. Geissler, Amsterdam, 1881.

1881

Hydrometer by J.F. Van Deene

1851-1900

Scales for weighing precious stones

1620-1640

Money-changer's scales

1620-1640

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

1980

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

1950s

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

1950s

K.L.M. Planes at Schipol Airport

1940s-1950s

F. Casartel, alcohol thermometer, 1720-1750

1720-1750

Stjerneborg Observatory

1634 (print); 1581-1587 (observatory)

Scientific Publication: ‘Naked and thunderbolt singularities in black hole evaporation’

1993

Brass mariner's compass in gimbals set in mahogany box with handles and lead weight to improve stability at sea

1775-1850

Circumferentor by J.M. Kleman and Son of Amsterdam

1771-1800

Circumferentor, Dutch, 1701-1800

1701-1800

Apothecary's sign featuring arms of the city of Amsterdam

1650-1800

Pocket refracting telescope with tripod stand

1782

Loman's Patent Reflex Camera

1889

Waterloo in wartime jigsaw puzzle

Table clock in tortoiseshell case by Fromanteel and Clarke

1695-1696

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

Nested cup weights, brass

1800-1818

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

1800-1818

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

1800-1818

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

1800-1820

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

Influenza vaccine

1967

Cylindrical bottle with metal cap over stopper containing quinine sulphate powder prepared by Amsterdamsche Chinine Fabriek, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1882-1910

Bottle containing quinine sulphate

1882-1910

Watch, verge movement

Watch, verge movement

1767

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

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

Bottle of Kalzana lime food

1940-1960

[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 geotrojeerde slang-brand-spuiten en haare wyze van brand-blussen

1735

One book: Helmont "Ortus Medicinae", Amsterdam, 1652. New edition.

Helmont "Ortus Medicinae", Amsterdam, 1652, New edition,

1652

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

Tin of Nan infant formula

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

1706

Watch, verge movement

Watch, verge movement

1700

Scales and weights, brass, in wooden box. 17th century, Amsterdam, Holland. B2393

Dutch scales and weights, 17th century

1645

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. Kleman and Son