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Well used but NOT abused, this fully functional polarising binocular microscope was one of only a handful of binocular microscopes made by Browning over his 50 year career. Ross pattern claw foot tripod design, square mechanical and fully rotateable stage with substage parabolic condenser, every aspect of this microscope works smoothly and clearly. Standing 16 inches tall (over 20 inches fully racked up), the original lacquer is spotty and worn on working surfaces (I suspect it was stored in a Read More...

24 Dec

Cased Charles Baker Microscope with number 1 stand.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased Charles Baker Microscope with number 1 stand. The microscope is C. 1858-1860. It has several accessories other than what is mounted on the scope and include: 3 eyepieces, 2 objectives stored in the brass cases that are marked 1/2 In C. Baker, London and 1 In C. Baker, London, and a live box. There is also one empty objective case with the lid marked 1/8 In C. Baker, London. There may be other accessories, but one of the Read More...

24 Dec

MINIATURE GOLD WORKING ANEROID POCKET BAROMETER WITH ALTIMETER , PILLISCHER, LONDON ,EXCELLENT C1880

By Opticalworld

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ALL IN WORKING CONDITION ( polythene test). FULLY OPERATIONAL IN GOLD ,EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD COND. SUSPENSION POST INCORPORATING KNURLED CROWN FOR ADJUSTING THE ALTIMETER. WITH SUSPENSION LOOP. PROVENANCE : the exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum,Merton,Devon Read More...

22 Dec

Cased J.B. Dancer Microscope

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased J.B. Dancer Microscope. Only accessories are stage mounted forceps and slide. The base appears to be cast as the texture is rough. The sliding part of the stage slides smoothly. Single sided mirror is in very good condition. The objective is marked “J.B. Dancer Manchester” and microscope is C. late 1800’s. Case is in good condition structurally but is missing the handle that would have been mounted on the top. Case has no key. Microscope stands 13” (33 Read More...

22 Dec

Cased J.B. Dancer Microscope

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased J.B. Dancer Microscope. This microscope has a few accessories stored in the case including stage mounted forceps holder, small round case containing some compound, objective marked “J.B. Dancer Manchester 2 INCH”, a slide and a substage mounted rotating diaphragm. The objective mounted on the microscope is marked: “J.B. Dancer Manchester 1/4”. Coarse and fine focusing work smoothly and double-sided mirror is in good condition with each side possessing some crazing. The stage moves smoothly in both X and Read More...

22 Dec

A Victorian Leather Hole Cutter

By JP Antiques

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This Leather Cutter was made in Victorian Times. The cutting circle is still sharp. It has a small nick. Otherwise, it is in good condition. It stands at 25cms tall. Read More...

22 Dec

1900’s Mother Of Pearl Opera Glasses with Extending Handle.

By JP Antiques

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These Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses are in great condition. The lenses are scratched or chipped, and visually they are good. The arm extends to 25cms long. The mother of pearl is perfect. they 9.8 cms wide. Read More...

21 Dec

Ornate Brass Marble & Malachite Postal Scales.S.MORDAN & Co LONDON Makers

By JP Antiques

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These Decorative Scales Have engraving on all of the brass work. There are 5 weights – the smaller 2 not looking original . The marble & malachite is in good condition too. On the back of the brass balance scales is the maker name — S.MORDAN & Co. LONDON. The base is 20×12.5cms. The overall height is 14cms. Read More...

21 Dec

J.A.P. Harding monoplane (Bleriot) model, c. 1910

By Van Leest Antiques

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A model of the British built copy of the French Bleriot XI airplane. The Bleriot monoplane was an important early aircraft because of its inventor’s notable exploits and the aircraft’s role in early training and reconnaissance in world war I. It first achieved fame in 1909 when its designer, Louis Bleriot of France, piloted one on the first flight across the English Channel. During the early days of World War I, both the French and British used two-seat Bleriots Read More...

19 Dec

POCKET MICROSCOPE BY WILLIAM YULE WITH ACCESSORIES, ( forceps, live box ) GOOD COND. ref 222

By Opticalworld

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THE STURDY BOX HAS MINOR SPLITS AND THE CLOSURE IS MISSING (6.25 in. x 4.25 in. x 2 in. ) SEE PHOTOS. MICROSCOPE IS IN GOOD CONDITION, RATCHET SMOOTH. Read More...

16 Dec

Late 19c Thermometer

By Victor Burness

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Good condition and in good working order Read More...

14 Dec

SOLD – seven draw baleen covered telescope – Thomas Rubergall.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – A 7 draw telescope with a multi coloured baleen covered barrel, signed on the first draw, ‘Tho’s Rubegall. Opt’n to H.R.H. the Duke of Clarence, 27 Coventry St., London’. The telescope measures 4.75″ closed and 23″ when fully open with a 1.25″ crown / flint glass objective lens. No dents, the draws open nice & smoothly and the telescope gives excellent clear views. The lenses are damage free. Thomas Rubergall worked from 1800 – 1854 and had Royal Appointments to Read More...