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An antique brass microscope by M. Pillischer dating from 1890, there is brass plaque at rear of foot for M. Pillischer, London with the serial number 4367 allowing us to date the microscope accurately, it sits on a Y shaped base with plano-concave mirror, rotating wheel of stops and condenser, plane stage, rack and pinion focus in original French polished light oak case which is 26cm wide; the case has the key but it does not work the lock, Read More...

01 Aug

Antique specialist brass petrological microscope with case c1920.

By Beautiful Old England

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An antique brass Watson Service Petrological Microscope c.1920, engraved to the body tube “SERVICE” PETROLOGICAL W Watson & Sons Ltd, London 31156′ the microscope on black lacquered stand, plano-concave mirror, substage polariser, rotating stage (cracked with losses) , body with slide in/out polariser, in it’s polished wooden case. Watson’s “Service” series was highly regarded for its robust build and reliability. The petrological version included accessories such as rotating stages, polarising components, and optical features suited for geology and mineralogy. The Read More...

01 Aug

Antique Ross microscope with case and accessories, 1887.

By Beautiful Old England

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A Victorian brass microscope by Andrew Ross with original Case and accessories, the serial number is 6191 dating the microscope to 1887. A fine example of late 19th-century British optical engineering, this Ross “Eclipse” microscope, was produced by the prestigious firm Ross of London, known for their precision scientific instruments. This model dates from 1887 and remains in excellent condition, retaining its original lacquered brass finish, the foot engraved “Eclipse Ross London 6191”, and complete with its fitted polished case and Read More...

31 Jul

19th-Century Chloroform Bottle in Boxwood Case

By M and R Gordon

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19th-century chloroform bottle in boxwood case. Height of case: 6.25″ or 15cm. Base of case stamped: “3 oz”. Bottle and case in very good condition. What appears to be a crack in case is part of the wood grain. Read More...

31 Jul

~UNIQUE DOUBLE ARM CIRCULAR PROTRACTOR-ELLIOTT~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Another one off instrument, this time by William Elliott of 268 High Holborn, London c.1833-49. Six inch (15 cm.) diameter with near perfect lacquer, this instrument exhibits little nuances not seen on contemporary examples. The bronze center is a simple half moon (no glass with cross hairs), the swinging arms have only ONE steel spring on each side (screws are not bruised to indicate a pair), the engine divided and silver outer degree ring is so finely divided it is Read More...

29 Jul

Antique Speculum with obturator. 19th century.

By Beautiful Old England

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An antique rectal or vaginal speculum dating from the 19th century. The obturator slides into the speculum, it has a plate on the topside which is the depth of the thickness of the speculum wall thus when it slides into the speculum it provides an even and smooth surface for reducing discomfort during insertion; once in place the obturator was retracted using the metal ring allowing, with the help of a light source, examination of the rectum or vagina Read More...

29 Jul

ENGLISH GYROSCOPE

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, DHL, PARCEL FORCE, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

28 Jul

Cased set of silver catheters, c1880.

By Beautiful Old England

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A set of cased silver catheters by Arnold & Sons dating from around 1880, the set is complete and original and in good condition. The case is leather with some wear, hinges, lock and clasps intact and working, purple flock base and purple silk inside lid with gilt embossed ‘Arnold & Sons Smithfield London’ under the Royal Crest. The catheters are not hallmarked but test as silver, the internal rods and tops are silver plated, sizes marked on the Read More...

27 Jul

SOLD – Antique J. Casartelli of Manchester – Monocular Brass Microscope – circa 1865-70

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a good example of an antique monocular brass microscope by Manchester makers J. Casartelli, with the instrument likely to date to the 1865 to 1870 period. The condition is generally good, with only a few minor age and use appropriate signs of wear to the finish on the instrument and just the right time worn look to its lacquered finish and brass-work. This example will be quite rare and may well therefore be quite a Read More...

27 Jul

Antique microscope with case, slides and accessory lenses, 1890.

By Beautiful Old England

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A Victorian brass microscope by English maker R & J Beck in 1890, coming in it’s original mahogany case with a pull out drawer containing slides and three additional lenses, two in brass cases. This model was called the “New Star”. The slides are variously marked, “Bombus subteraneaus”, “Starch of Green Pea”, Parasite of a Dog” and “Seeds of Virginia Tobacco”. The microscope is firmly retained in place in the case by the shelf at the bottom. R & J Read More...

27 Jul

~FINE BINOCULAR HEADSTOCK + EYEPIECES-JAMES SMITH~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A once used pair of binocular body tubes plus head stock measuring 7 1/2 inches (19 cm.) in length plus a pair of 33 mm. low power eyepieces (oculars) in mahogany case with original lock and key and later carrying handle. My research has shown that this accessory could only have been made by James Smith (apprenticed to Andrew Ross) for his earliest microscopes when he went into business on his own, as the prism had to have been mounted Read More...

26 Jul

Three Boxwood Clinometers

By Fletcher

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Three boxwood clinometers, all in good condition, with original cases. All three have working spirit levels. 1. Unsigned, with fixed compass, marked ‘Rise in inches per yard.’ 2 Unsigned 3. Marked for T. B. Winter, Newcastle on Tyne, with Singer patent compass with mother of pearl dial Read More...