The Rational Past: Scientific, Industrial and Technical ARTIFACTS and ANTIQUES
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026
September 25th-27th
Scientific, Technical and Industrial Artifacts and Antiques. Come explore the history of calculating, engineering, surveying, medicine, drafting, measuring, laboratory and various skilled creative trades through fascinating instruments and tools. Other items of interest such as antique coins, miniatures, unique jewelry and small tools will also be available. Take a time machine and travel back to view the actual devices Makers use to create our modern world.
Bobbie Roberts
Bobbie's professional background is in graphic design and illustration. She started the business back in 1994. In 2010 daughter Jo, who holds a degree in history and has a love of pop culture, hit on the idea of bringing these unique pieces to a wider audience. As antique and collectible dealers we are constantly intrigued and delighted by the various items that comprise this area of collecting. We do not specialize in a particular segment within the field but have a huge range of items carefully inventoried. The pieces for sale or rent have been selected because they are well-made, inventive, historic, aesthetic or just plain interesting. Over the years we have had the fun and satisfaction of helping to prop many film, TV and even theme parks. We pride ourselves in offering fair value and try to clearly identify and describe each piece.
