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**VINTAGE ROTATING ANODE MEDICAL X-RAY TUBE**
Up for sale is a spectacular Vintage Rotating Anode Medical X-Ray Tube. This mid-century scientific instrument features an incredibly complex internal mechanism, including a heavy tungsten/copper rotor disc assembly suspended inside a beautifully blown glass vacuum envelope. It is a quintessential piece of medical history that looks incredible as a standalone sci-fi prop, industrial artifact, or curiosity cabinet display.
**UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS & MARKINGS**
While there is no external printed or baked-on glass manufacturer stamp, the internal metal element features precise, authentic hand-etched factory markings reading "359" and "5-2". These were inscribed at the laboratory or factory during production to serialize or match components before final vacuum sealing.
**ITEM SPECIFICS**
* **Type:** Rotating Anode X-Ray Tube
* **Era:** Late 1940s to 1960s
* **Markings:** Hand-etched production numbers "359" and "5-2" on internal collar
* **Materials:** Blown Glass, Tungsten, Copper, Steel
* **Country of Manufacture:** USA
**CONDITION DETAILS**
* **Cosmetic:** Excellent vintage condition. The glass envelope is clear and free of cracks, fractures, or major structural chips. Internal components show an authentic vintage patina from historical diagnostic usage.
* **Functional:** Sold strictly AS-IS for parts, restoration, or decorative display only. The unit is completely untested and non-functional.
* Please look closely at all high-resolution images to verify all internal details and overall glass condition before offerding or buying.
**SHIPPING & HANDLING**
This fragile item will be packed with professional care using heavy-duty bubble wrap and a robust box-within-a-box shipping method to guarantee it arrives safely at your doorstep. Fully insured transit will be provided.