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Mahogany Marine Barometer on Brass Gimbal Signed Bate London,the barometer has a silvered Scale thermometer and silvered scale register.with a ebonized system cover.Robert Brettall Bate was instrument Maker to Her Majestys Excise and Customs,He was celebrated for his Nautical instruments and Marine Baroeters. Read More...

16 Oct

Early 20th century telescopic hearing aid

By Van Leest Antiques

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Telescopic ear trumpet hearing aid of plastic. A similar one is held in the collection of the science museum group and is fabricated by Eschmann Bros. and Walsh, 1901-1950. Length: 35 cm. Read More...

15 Oct

~GOOD COMPOUND MONOCULAR MICROSCOPE by BATE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A 30 cm. tall compound monocular microscope with 3 objectives, stage forceps, live box insert, etc. on round weighted base in original case by R. B. Bate with trade label (21 Poultry) in the lid of the mahogany case measuring 21 x 17 x 6 cm. deep (functional lock and key). Well used with 80% original golden lacquer and 50% silvering to the 4 cm. one sided mirror, this microscope has good optics, excellent internal rack and and pinion to Read More...

14 Oct

Schyrle telescope circa 1780

By Scientific Inspirations

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The lens of 7/8″ diameter which is screwed-on the objective cell with protective outer slider. The taper barrel is fruitwood, the single draw is constructed in 4 segments. It has ‘rope effect’ brass work to the end cap, ojective slider and collars. Measurements: 10 inches closed, 16.5″ open. It gives a good, clear image. No cracks or dents. The lenses are damage free. Read More...

14 Oct

~GOOD GEORGIAN SUNDIAL ON OAK PLINTH-VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A very good c.1800, 4 inch dia. sundial in brass with broad shoulders and plain gnomen. Early engraving with wheat ear decoration, 8 cardial points, inner hour ring divided into quarter hours and outer ring divided into 5 minute increments. Roman numerals used for hours of the day from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Northern latitude). Gnomen angle is 50 degrees. No bruises, no screw out of place, small area of old verdegris. Finely crafted, no name evident. 6 x Read More...

14 Oct

~VERY GOOD, LARGE, SIMPLE MICROSCOPE-JEWELED BEETLE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A large Victorian simple microscope-bug viewer, insectoscope with fully rotateable jewelled beetle (perfect mount) in brass and glass container with adjustable, threaded eyepiece. Standing 8 cm. tall with a diameter of 4.5 cm. Bright brass with imperfections visible in glass. All original, perfect optics and the specimen is fully intact. Fine knurling of the brasswork. Glass insert in base for light entry. 2-3X magnification. No case but a fine Victorian novelty. Read More...

13 Oct

FINE LOUIS CASELLA FLOW METER

By MikeRead

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

12 Oct

VERY LARGE LOUIS PASCHAL CASELLA Y-LEVEL.

By MikeRead

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

12 Oct

Small magnifyer for measuring microscope slide samples.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A small hand held instrument which would appear to be for measuring microscope slide samples or similar. The tube body is just 25 mm long and has an adjustable eye-piece lens (signed ‘C. Baker, London’). It focusses via the eye-piece which can be turned inwards or outwards on its fine thread. The other end holds a small glass in a cell which has fine etched gratings; one reads to 1/10 mm and the other cell reads 1/100. The small nickel Read More...

12 Oct

GALLERY OR LIBRARY GLASS’S

By MikeRead

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

09 Oct

~FINE HUGHES ARTIFICIAL HORIZON-AS NEW~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine black glass 5 x 5 inch artifical horizon with twin bubble levels by Hughes c. 1870. Unused and perfect in every respect, this instrument of navigation was essential when a horizon could not be ascertained due to inclement weather. A pleasing combination of bright and anodised brass, it has three leveling screws to ensure that both right angled bubble levels were centered. Black glass to accommodate/facilitate mercury within a bright brass framework. The mahogany case is near perfect with Read More...

08 Oct

~FINE GEORGIAN GREEN CARD PRISMATIC COMPASS by SCHMALCALDER~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine and rarely used, patented green card prismatic compass by Schmalcalder in it’s original leather case c.1812. War issue, serial number 765B (on lid and instrument), this instrument is complete, functional and near perfect. The one to own for the compass collector or connoisseur of war memorabilia, this 7 cm. round compass has features not seen on later models. Signed “Schmalcalder’s PATENT, 82, Strand, London” in flowing script, the green paper card unlocks and floats flawlessly on it’s pivot Read More...