This colorful picture display salutes the achievement of a Swedish apothecary-chemist and his discoveries...especially oxygen.

The self-framed picture is constructed of a quality thick card board and has a built-in easel on back for displaying. The picture can also be easily framed (my choice). Perfect color throughout - no fading - glare due to photo. Measures approx. 21" long x 17.75" wide. Dates to the 1950's to early 1960's.

The contents include copious information on such as: ETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSTIC INDICATIONS, DISEASE PROGRESS & PROGNOSIS, TREATMENT, REMEDIES and much more.

These texts are two of a series of medical books published in the 1880's by the WILLIAM WOOD & COMPANY, 27 Great Jones Street, NEW YORK. 228 & 224 pages, respectively. Numerous black & white wood engravings with some additional drawings in color.

The sign measures just over 10 inches in diameter and is complete with its original chain hangar. The truly makes a vibrant display which is much better appreciated "in person" than in the provided photos. Some minor paint loss is present as seen in the pictures, but this does not distract from the appearance of this very nice collectible.

Measuring 13.25 inches wide x 9.25 inches high x 1 inch thick, this wonderful piece patented February 16, 1886, is in very fine condition with a warm, rich patina and color as well as all 56 of its original wooden letters! To spell a word, one slides the letters along cut out tracks in the board.

Quite visually appealing!

Condition: three of the 1/8th inch thick, round, wooden letters suffered partial breakage at one point in time, but these letters continue to remain quite structurally sound and "readable". Some tiny edge chips to the wood- quite reasonable given its age.

In utterly excellent condition with the only flaw noted being very subtle wear around the two binder holes, this version of Little Black Sambo is seldom found on today’s market given the delicate nature of its thick paper pages. This particular edition was obviously never used and sat for all of its years, untouched in a desk drawer!

In wonderful, working condition, the black man's head is attached to his body via the original, flexible, metal rod which allows the head to bob back and forth when jiggled.

Marked on the base of the ashtray "Made in Austria". Paint loss as seen in photos with no repairs or repainting!

In all original condition with absolutely no repainting, this delightful piece retains its brilliant coloration. The piece has appropriate wear to paint as noted in photographs and also shows superficial rusting here and there, again, as noted in photos.

The advertisement states: "A most significant event was the discovery of bacteria in 1675 by Antoni van Leeuwehhoek who used a primitive microscope of his own manufacture." Thus, the connection to Bausch & Lomb Optical of Rochester, New York!

van Leeuwenhoek is best known for his work on the improvement of the microscope and for his contributions towards the establishment of microbiology. Using his handcrafted microscopes, he was the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms, which he originally referred to as animalcules, and which we today refer to as microorganisms. He was also the first to record microscopic observations of muscle fibers, bacteria, spermatozoa and blood flow in capillaries. During his lifetime, van Leeuwenhoek ground over 500 optical lenses, and created over 400 different types of microscopes.

This 1950's advertisement is framed in a vintage, circa 1910, beautifully grain-painted, plaster-on-wood frame measuring 18 inches wide x 23 1/2 inches long. The frame has numerous small chips and abrasions but remains sturdy and is handsome despite its difficulties. The piece is backed with cardboard.

The print itself was subject to water at one point and has evidence of water marks on the bottom as seen in the photos. There is a superficial, inverted "V" shaped scratch in the center (again, see photos) and a rub to the left of the female's head (see photos).

Constructed of painted tin, this sign shows signs of minimal use--- perhaps it hung behind a glass enclosure. The paint is vibrant and condition outstanding. Just a few unobtrusive edge crimps and tiny areas of paint loss. Measures 26" W x 20" H.

The bowl has glaze crazing typical of an 85+ year old piece of pottery. An extremely tight hairline on one side of the bowl has been photographed for one’s perusal. It does not affect structural integrity, and the pricing of the bowl reflects this imperfection. No other flaws!