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The Operay Multibeam was first invented in the 1930's as the first shadowless surgical light. It was quite sought after in operation amphitheaters . This lamp had a short production run since its powerful arc would react to gasses in the operating room and cause explosions. Its successor was encased making it explosion proof.
The mechanism consists of a bulb on the inside that reflects off six tiny concave mirrors that act as the focus to direct the beam through the lenses bouncing off the mirror plates and creating a singular focus.
This piece was removed from an old hospital that had been demolished in Akron, Ohio. It was stored in the basement for many years and retains the original paint, which is rare to see as they typically painted them over the years. It has some new wiring and is fully in original condition with the mirrors in excellent condition. The pitch control knob still controls the position of the lamp with ease. The only little part not on the lamp is the access cover in the bottom but it does not affect the function at all.
Drop from flush mount to the bottom of the axis is 25”. The light can be positioned in many angles as needed—the original color is a metallic pale green tint.
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A very rare precision model from NASA / Langley of Project Mercury Space Capsule (1958-63). This piece is in very nice condition and shows normal wear. The piece consists of three pieces : Capsule, Booster Rocket, and escape tower. A historic piece of early NASA spacecraft design that doesn’t come around very often. Most likely very few of these were made and the last one to come up for auction was sold at Bonhams in 2009 (picture shown for reference) . This model does not come with the wooden case. Measures 12.5” H with a 3” wooden base
See auction copy below for reference:
Model of the Mercury spacecraft, stainless steel and brass, 12½ inches tall. Includes the escape tower rocket assembly, with four rocket nozzles attached to the base of the rocket casing. The escape tower lattice structure seemingly brass painted black. The entire escape rocket assembly attaches to the spacecraft's top section with metal studs. 3-inch circular wood base…
This model most likely was made by the same team of machinists who milled stainless steel Mercury spacecraft wind tunnel models for tests at the NASA-Langley Research center during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
