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»MAC – Mechanical Analogue Computer«, 1958
First tapeoperated computer in the world, for flight simulation, by Air Trainers Link Ltd., Aylesbury, UK. Size: 64 x 77 x 24 in. / 163 x 195 x 61 cm. –Another example is on exhibition at the Science Museum, London. – (Euro 10.000 – 20.000 / US$ 13,000 – 26,000)
»Superheterodynette Receiver« by Radio L.L., Paris, c. 1922
»Magnetic Detector« by Marconi’s Wireless Telegraph Co., London, c. 1908
Early radio wave receiver for Morse code. A good example of the iconic „Maggie“ made famous by its service upon the R.M.S. Titanic. –
(Euro 8.000 – 15.000 / US$ 10,500 – 20,000)
Extremely rare! – (Euro 8.000 – 12.000 / US$ 10,500 – 16,000)
131st Specialty Auction
»Office Antiques«
»Science & Technology«
»Fine Toys & Automata«
14 + 15 November 2014
»Edison Mimeograph Typewriter No. 1«, 1894
»The Fitch Type Writer«, 1891
Very rare collector’s item by the ingenious inventor. (Euro 8.000 – 12.000 / US$ 10,000 – 15,000)
One of the most sought–after collector’s items. (Euro 10.000 – 15.000 / US$ 13,000 – 20,000)
Giant rarity: Detector + Morse Receiver, c. 1910
Open-topped Motor Coach
by Bing, c. 1900
The first toy automobile by this maker, lg. 8 1⁄2 in. – (Euro 5.000 – 8.000)
Compact laboratory experimental unit
for very early wireless data transfer! – (Euro 5.000 – 8.000 / US$ 6,500 – 10,400)
One of a collection of 75 Tin Motorcycles
Example shown by Johann Distler KG, Nuremberg, c. 1920. – (Euro 2.500 – 3.500)
Rare French Piano-Form Radio Receiver by Ducretet, Paris, 1926 (Euro 4.000 – 5.000 / US$ 5,200 – 6,500)
Giant »Signum« Mercury Arc Rectifier, c. 1930
8-Air »Meloton« Barrel
Organ by Cocchi, Bacigalupo & Graffigna, Berlin
(Euro 5.000 – 7.000 / US$ 7,000 – 9,500)
Coin-Operated »Regina Hexaphone« Phonograph, c. 1915
Excellent and complete working condition! (Euro 8.000 – 10.000 /
US$ 10,000 – 13,000)
Height: 70 cm / 27 1⁄2 in. – Ø 22 cm / 8 3⁄4 in. – (Euro 1.200 – 1.800 / US$ 1.600 – 2,300)
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»Bébé-Júmeau Lioretgraphe«, c. 1895(!)
Fully illustrated bilingual (Engl.-German) COLOUR Catalogue available against prepayment only: Euro 28.– (Europe) or Euro 39.– (approx. US$ 50.– / Overseas)
(Bank draft, cash or by Credit Card with CVV and expiry date: MasterCard/Visa/AmEx)
Extremely rare phonograph doll in excellent condition, with superb celluloid cylinder of lovely laughing child’s voice. – (Euro 5.000 – 8.000 / US$ 6,500 – 10,000)
»Singing Bird Automaton« by Charles Bruguier, c. 1835–40 (Euro 20.000 – 30.000 / US$ 25,000 – 40,000)
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18-inch Steiff Soldier
Character Doll, c. 1910
A rare felt doll from early Steiff production, – (Euro 1.800 – 2.500)
»Portrait of President Vladimir Putin«, 2014
Contemporary political automata by Christian Bailly, Paris, based on the classic model „Pierrot Ecrivain“ by Gustave Vichy, Paris from the 1890s. Depicting the Russian President signing the treaty of the incorporation of the Crimea into the Russian Federation on 18 March 2014. – Absolute unique piece! –
(Euro 25.000 – 35.000 / US$ 30,000 – 40,000)
»MITS Altair 8800«, 1975
Musical Gold Repeater Pocket Watch, possibly Piquet & Meylan, with Sur-Plateau Movement
World’s 1st minicomputer!!
(Euro 3.000 – 5.000 / US$ 4,000 – 6,500)
(Euro 8.000 – 12.000 / US$ 11,000 – 16,000)
»Hermes-Peugeot, Paris«, c. 1990
Very rare and soughtafter bicycle. (Euro 2.000 – 4.000 / US$ 2,800 – 5,000)
