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Museum: Large Equinoctial inclining sundial George ADAMS C 1765. Engraved in hour circle G Adams London. Compass set into base plate Degree scale and height cardinal points rose highly decorated with floral designs On the back many latitudes for Europeans cities. The hour circle hinged to North side of base plate divided clockwise3.45 am – 8.45 pm numbered III-XII,I-VIII Circular arcs decorated with a wheat sheaf design support the gnomon,Pierced brass gnomon, folding flat when not in use. Latitude arc hinged to East side of Read More...

04 Feb

Three draw telescope and case by Dollond.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A very nice three draw telescope with a black enamelled barrel, the first draw is engraved, ‘Dollond, London. 5380’. It measures 10 inches long when closed and opens to 29 inches in length with a doublet main lens of just over 1.5 inches (4 cms). The first draw is constructed into 3 segments with a four lens arrangement, with an internal light stop fitted into the first segment; an arrangement thought to be based on the 4-lens eyepiece designed by John Read More...

30 Jan

Early Pillischer microscope (1860)

By Viafora

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Early awsome microscope made in London about 1860 by Moritz Pillischer. It has number 717 stylishly engraved in to the rear of the stand and comes with its’ case. There are no cracks or chips to the brass and the microscope has retained all of its’ original lacquered finish. There are the usual scuffs, marks and scratches you expect from a used item of this age. The drawtube moves up and down smoothly with its’ rack and pinion mechanism and the Read More...

29 Jan

FINE SET OF VICTORIAN GUNMETAL PUBLIC HOUSE MEASURES

By MikeRead

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28 Jan

RARE MINIATURE THEODOLITE BY LOUIS PASCHAL CASELLA.

By MikeRead

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27 Jan

Early Wooden Telescopes, in Unusual Sizes

By TESSERACT

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SMALL POCKET TELESCOPE, English, early to mid-18th century. SOLD IMPRESSIVELY LARGE EXAMPLE OF THE LIGNUM TELESCOPE, English, c. early to mid-18th century, measuring 9″ (23 cm) overall of beautiful lignum vitae with brass end caps with dust slides (the brass now dark brown). The telescope separates in the middle for focusing. The eye lens is plano-concave with ground periphery, and gives fine erect images, small but of moderate magnification. Condition is excellent. Over the years we have had several English Read More...

27 Jan

The Dollonds’ Remarkable Split-Image Telescope

By TESSERACT

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“DESCRIPTION DE LA LUNETTE ACHROMATIQUE, AVEC LE MICROMETRE OBJECTIF ACHROMATIQUE DIVISE, FAITS PAR PIERRE ET JEAN DOLLOND, OPTICIENS DE SA MAJESTE, DANS LE CIMITIERE DE ST. PAUL, A LONDRES,” English, c. 1775, being a rare example of the separately published 20 page booklet describing Peter and John (II) Dollond’s refractor with its micrometric split-objective, that being a triplet achromat of 3-1/2 feet focal length. The large fold-out plate shows the instrument with its fine stand, long control rods, extra Read More...

27 Jan

FINE CARY DOUGLAS REFLECTING PROTRACTOR

By MikeRead

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25 Jan

A Silver 18th century, pair of Spectacles with extending arms.

By JP Antiques

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These spectacles with their original leather case – are in great condition. There is no Hallmark – although they are certainly silver. The green lenses are in good condition too. `The arms slide well . Read More...

25 Jan

6 x Silver Toothpicks.

By JP Antiques

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3 x earlier Toothpicks have various coloured stones in their end. 4 x have sliding mechanisms. 2 x have twist mechanisms. Read More...

21 Jan

FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN PLANISPHERES

By TESSERACT

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The Earth viewed from above the North and South Atlantic, English, c. mid-19th century, the 3-1/2″ (9 cm) diameter disks inked very finely in manuscript, with full hand-coloring to the land. They are mounted to fine pressed paper mats showing beautiful floral patterns, backed by wood panels, and set behind ripply glass in ebony frames with geometric ridging, each frame 10-3/4″ x 13″ (27 x 33 cm) overall. Condition is excellent throughout. The projections of the earth are centered Read More...

21 Jan

EDWARD MASSEY TOWING LOG

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DPD, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...