Jakob Maul (1866-1953) founded a metal works factory in 1912 at Zell in Odenwald not far from Frankfurt. He was born the son of a winegrower from the Rheinhessen region of Germany that lies on the left bank of the river Rhine. At the age of 45, he started a metal works factory to produce various types of scales but during the second world war the factory was bombed and production ended. Production for the manufacture of scales resumed in 1948. In 1953 at his death Jakobs son Fritz Scharmann an engineer who had been working with his father since 1923 took over the management of the Maul companies. In 1970 the production responsibilities for Philip J Maul was taken over by Porti Office Equipment who was based in Hamburg. The company has undergone several integrations with subsidiary companies. Today the company has diversified into different areas one of which is manufacturing solar scales. An original postal scale made in Germany before the Second World War and regarded today as a collector's item. It is significant as it is a snapshot into the past and how everyday vintage items were used and interacted within society in the 1930s.Antique German Jacob Maul "Concav" brass postal or letter scale, quadrant type, with pendulum, measuring up to 9ozs. The scale has a level-adjusting screw.The balance is marked "CONCAV" and graduated in imperial ounces to 9 ozflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, scale, quadrant scale, postal weight, 9 oz, philip jakob, maul, scale manufacturer, german industry, weighing instrument, inclination scale

Schonwald Germany Ansett on base of cup

This compass was used to determine directions using a free-moving magnetised needle, indicating north and south. W Hartmann was a compass maker located in Hamburg Germany some of his compasses are marked “Gehna” and “Nautica”. There is no information available regards W Hartmann, his successor in the business was “Georg Hechelmann” a marine instrument maker of which Gehna is an acronym of his name. In 1874 he patented an improved version of “Lord Kelvin Thomson’s” compass design of a paper rose with magnets hung on silk threads. It appears he worked in his shop from around 1878 until probably 1905. The company he founded "Gehna" is today a substantial international marine corporation and is still based in Hamburg. A rare example of an early binnacle and compass probably used on a sailing vessel. It is a significant item not only for it’s rarity but also because it demonstrates the progress of marine navigational instrument development in the late 19th century. The item was made by an early pioneer and innovator of marine navigation and instrument making. Compass and Housing; the brass housing, with side light box, insides a fluid dampening gimble compass. The maker is W Hermann/Georg Hechelmann, of Hamburg, Germany. The inscription ioncludes the number of the compass.Made by W Hartmann/Georg Hechelmann of Hamburg, No 7208flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, compass and housing, w hartmann, binnacle, georg hechelmann, navigational instrument, ship compass

Black Cloth WW1 German Tally Band Gold lettering.Koninlklyke Marine

Small lustre ware vase made in West Germany in tones of brown, gold and lemon.West Germany 923 65domestic equipment, ornaments, vase

Possession of POW at war campGrey metal oval shaped badge with fastening pin on back. Features in centre is an army tank, under which is a square with "50" in it. At the top of the badge is the German Eagle with the German swastika attached. tatura, numismatics, badges

Elbow length gloves, beige/milky coffee colour, pattern of bands of 8mm stocking stitch offset to each other continuously down the gloves.6 Artificial Silk Made in Germany.costume accessories, glove accessories

Silhouetted against the skyline, left of centre is the water tower. Right of centre is the rooftop of the Star Hotel Coloured postcard photograph showing a view of Rutherglen from across Lake King.Printed in space for stamp: "Printed in Germany"rutherglen, water tower, star hotel, lake king

1 Case with zipper: 1 Battery holder; 2 globes; 4 plastic ends; 1 May ophthalmoscope head: 1 metal viewer attachment.Case: "HEINE", "GERMANY" Instrument: "ANAX", "GERMANY" Head: "HEINE", "Miroflex", "Anax" "C-00. 13. 102"

Death certificate for a German Soldier mounted in plain black wooden frame.certificate reads ' Hermann Halbeisen Grenadier 4th company 424 Grenadier Regt. died 27 May 1944'certificates german, german 1944

World War 1 German bayonet for the Model 1898 Mauser Rifle.Weyersberg Kirschbaum, 8C - IE Solingen

Black and silver box accordion Meteor Accordion, registered, made in Germany

German Mauser Bayonet model 98 / 05 . Standard WW1 issue.H,. Mundlos & Co Magdeburg. Deutsche Maschinefabrik A - G Duisburg

The Grinton Collection. Captured German guns at the “Place de la Concorde” France Refer Cat No 1280 for Jack Grintons service details. Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a collection of at least ten guns (German) in a plaza, one soldier in the foreground and buildings in background. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 3: Trip of a Lifetime". "E. Captured German guns at the Place de la Concorde".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, france

Letter opener with pocket knife in xylonite handle / engraved on pocket knife ' Jowika , made in Germany , picture of a bird on a branch.Jowika , made in Germanypersonal effects, keyrings & knives, jowika , made in germany

Created to supply training and recognition of friendly/enemy aircraftExpanded the skills of recognition for air crew, ground crew and defence activities.Medium bakelite German Junkers 88 aircraft model, coloured black including hole for suspension and mobility.German Junkers 88. 9.42

Possession of Internee at Camp 3 Tatura. Laminated copy of bank note c1930 German mark value 100000. Light mauve coloured wash, picture of head and shoulders of a gentleman (encircled). Details printed in Gothic (German) script. Original note in safe.R.B.D 100000 MARK|(No.)T.01630879banking, camp 3, tatura, commerce, john ran, german currency

19th century German dress bayonet. 28 cm blade, brass handleCoat of arms on handlebayonet, dress, german

Said to have been brought home by Private Sweatman 22nd Battalion AIF. WWI German uniform belt buckle, rectangle shape made from alloy GOTT MIT UNS with crown

Small German Bisque vase, white and gold fluted container with diamond decoration, flowers at base and figure of a girl on side wearing a gold hat and shoes.3224 Germanyornaments, ceramic, vase, di518