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The circular base of the microscope has an orifice in its center where a flat mirror mounted on an adjustable bracket is engaged. From this base rise three S-shaped columns which support a shelf that is also circular. From this shelf extend three other small columns, also in the shape of an S, which support the body of the microscope in which the optical tube slides. The tube is adjusted by a rack. In good condition. Identical model, collection Read More...

09 Dec

Sextant in original box from the 19th Century

By Eppursimuove

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Sextant in original wooden box, from the 19th Century. Optics are complete. For further information and photos don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you. Read More...

09 Dec

Rayskin Monocular Telescope Single Draw DOLLOND London C.1780

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Rayskin Monocular telescope single draw DOLLOND London With two positions 1 near 2 Far Green Rayskin in very good condition and original optical cover. Optical in very good condition and working well Read More...

09 Dec

Set of troy weights with wooden box

By Eppursimuove

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Set of seven troy weights, complete, in a wooden box with blue velvet lining. From the end of the 19th Century. For further information and photos don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you. Read More...

09 Dec

Set of avoirdupois stacking weights by De Grave & Co, London

By Eppursimuove

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Set of nine avoirdupois stacking weights by De Grave & Co, London – Borough of Halifax 1894 Complete and with mahogany case in very good condition. For further information and photos don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you. Read More...

06 Dec

Dalton’s atomic theory of matter (PMM 261)

By Landmarks of Science

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DALTON, John. A new system of chemical philosophy, Vol. I [Parts I & II]. Manchester: S. Russell for R. Bickerstaff; Manchester: Russell & Allen for R. Bickerstaff, 1808-1810. First edition of the first volume of Dalton’s classic work on the atomic theory of matter. Although a second volume was published 17 years later (though only the first part), the discussion of atomic theoy is, in fact, confined to the final chapter of the first volume. “Dalton reconstructed Newton’s speculations Read More...

05 Dec

SOLD – Miniature sextant by Mathew Berge.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – Rare 2.5 inch radius brass sextant signed on the cross bar, ‘M Berge, London’. The scale reads from 0 -140. The mirrors are very good. Total length 3.25″ and also 3.25″ from end to end of the scale. No damage. Excellent condition. No case. Read More...

04 Dec

A silver and shagreen telescope etui by Ribright, mid-18th century,

By Alpha et Omega

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A silver and shagreen telescope etui by Ribright, mid-18th century, Dimension: length 10cm (4”), diameter 2.45cm (1”) ca. 1750 The silver cylindrical tube covered with green shagreen with an eyepiece to the top end with adjustable cover stamped RIBRIGHT OPTICIAN FECIT LONDON, the base with other lens also with cover (operated by a lever), the cylindrical case with lid opening up to reveal the interior case stamped BY EY KINGS ROYAL PATENT and instruments including a pair of scissors in silver and steel, a knife in Read More...

01 Dec

Cased Wright & Newton Projection Microscope.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased Wright & Newton Projection Microscope. This item is C. 1886 and is of the second form. The scope also has some accessories including 3 Objectives with matching brass cases. The Objectives are: 8/10 In, 1 ½ In and 4/10 In. Also, additional Eyepieces are included. The scope stands 13” tall and the case dimensions are 15.5” (39.3 cm) long, 8.75” (22.2 cm) wide and just over 6” (15.2 cm) deep. The red and yellow bands seen on the Read More...

01 Dec

Early Dollond Telescope one draw C.1770

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Early Dollond Telescope one draw C.1770 Signed dollond on the lens protector Read More...

30 Nov

Small surveying cross.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A small lacquered brass surveying cross, the body measuring 2.25″ long and with the handle attached, 4.25″. In original card case. Read More...

29 Nov

Cased Smith, Beck & Beck Universal Binocular and Monocular Microscope.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased Smith, Beck & Beck Universal Binocular and Monocular Microscope. This microscope is serial numbered 3842 and this places year of manufacture about 1864. This Microscope has accessories including several eyepieces, Monocular body tube, three objectives on a spring-loaded nose cone, ABBE condenser, Parabolic Condenser, livebox and camera lucida. Double sided substage mirrors are in very good condition. Microscope is signed “Smith Beck & Beck London 3842 Universal Microscope”. The Binocular Body tube is signed “Wenham’s Binocular”. Binocular focusing Read More...