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Camera Lucidae

Top: Camera lucida by ‘CARPENTER 24, REGENT STREET LONDON’, in red morocco case (slightly scuffed)= £260 (5) Camera lucida in fishskin Case, unsigned, condition good, noting very good old repair to fishskin=£320 (6) Camera lucida by ‘STANLEY, GREAT TURNSTILE, LONDON’ oxidised brass, no case, condition good.=£140 Bottom: Camera Lucida by ‘CARPENTER & WESTLEY, REGENT STREET LONDON, no case, condition good=£240 Read More...

Silver 3 draw telescope – Worthington and Allan.

Silver plated telescope with a mahogany barrel measuring 7.5 inches long (closed) and 21.5 inches fully drawn with a 3.5 cm doublet lens. Lacking lens cap. Very clear when viewing. Damage free lenses. Top quality. Worthington & Allan were successors to Mathew Berge of the Ramsden work shop. They worked from 1821- 34. Read More...

Sextant and case, smaller than normal size – George Whitbread.

This brass sextant is approximately 3/4 or 2/3 the normal size of a standard sextant. All mirrors and shades are good and damage free, the silver scale reads from -5 to 155, the arc engraved, ‘G. Whitbread, London’. George Whitbread worked from 1828 – 77. Contained in mahogany case with 3 telescopes; two have the initials ‘H.B.A.’ engraved on them. The other, ‘C.E.M.’.   . Read More...

Drum Microscope in case with accessories.

A lacquered brass drum microscope, circa 1880, standing 10 inches (26 cm) high when racked down with 6 good bone slides, stage forceps, stage magnifier, forceps, live box etc.  Case 27.5 x 14 cm. Small veneer loss to back corner. Read More...

~SELDOM SEEN-THE NELSON LAMP by SWIFT~

Slightly modified from the original as the previous owner probably found the Swift metal chimney with it’s 3 x 1 inch aperture too restrictive (original chimneys are available as parts). The European chimney gives consistent light in all directions making it more useful for condensing light using the bullseye lens and also for note making/ drawing using one lamp instead of two. Standing 18 inches tall on a 3 1/2 inch leaded, round brass base, it is a rare modification Read More...

FINE DOLLOND TELESCOPE AND STAND

SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DHL, ETC. FULLY TRACKED.  Contact Email:  [email protected] TO CONVERT TO CELESTIAL MODE REMOVE THE FIRST DRAW WITH EYE-PIECE CELLS THEN PUSH IN CELESTIAL FITTING. EYE-PIECES  80 & 100 TIMES MAGNIFICATION. Read More...

A large apothecary cabinet and contents.

A large mahogany case containing a comprehensive range of medical items. Circa 1900 with some additional, later items including, bottles, labels, weights, scales, tinctures and other apparatus. The case measures  15 (H) x 15 (W) x 13.5 (D) inches. Damage to the rims of two bottles. Post in the U.K. £30 or collection / courier can be arranged. Post to U.S.A. will be approximately £150. Read More...

House or travel medical pharmacy chest 19 century

House or travel pharmacy chest 19 century Beautiful mahogany cabinet, one side can be slid out behind which there is a small drawer containing a scale. the 9 square bottles are empty with original old labels and are completely intact further there is a beautiful engraved scissors and 2 unknown things in the side pocket, see the pictures With the working key  Dimensions 20 X 17 cm and 18 cm high Will be very well packaged and sent by registered mail     Read More...

FINE LONDON MADE GYROSCOPE

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

Wooden stethoscope, turned fruit wood.

19th century stethoscope, 17.5 cm long. The large end 6.5 cm diameter. No cracks / damage. Read More...

ANTIQUE BRASS SECTOR BY DOLLOND. LONDON

POSTAGE ARRANGED, FULLY TRACKED.     Contact, Email:   [email protected]  Read More...

THOMAS WRIGHT BRASS PROTRACTOR & SCALE RULE

POSTAGE ARRANGED, FULLY TRACKED.     Contact Email:  [email protected] Read More...