Sargent-Welch Vintage Molecular Models Set Rockwell Sabeliner jet There is an incised vine

There is an incised vine pattern running up the sides of the black handle

14 1/2" tall with handle

I am guessing they are quite old

with the popcorn beads ranging from approximately 1 to 1 1/2" in diameter

iconic design objects

Sargent-Welch Vintage Molecular Models Set Rockwell Sabeliner jet There is an incised vineYes, these would be useful for teaching (or, in my case re learning!) the basic principals of atomic structure, but I bought them just because I think they're quite fun to construct great looking colorful tabletop sculptures with! This set does not include an instruction book, but I know that the different color wooden spheres are meant to represent different elements hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, etc. These can be configured into molecules