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Offered for sale is a collectable example of an antique monocular brass microscope by quality makers J Swift & Son of London termed the Histological & Physiological model. See copy of a 1906 advert for this exact model in the listing photos. The instrument is numbered 10473 on the underside of the tripod and this model was specifically designed to meet the needs of medical students and students undertaking general biological investigations. This example will most likely date to Read More...

19 Mar

Standard Gauging Scale For Cylindrical Measures by De Grave Short & Fanner

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A late 19th century four fold boxwood and brass Standard Gauging Scale For Cylindrical Measures by De Grave Short & Fanner of London. The front of the gauge is marked: DIAMETER and is subdivide 0-10-20-30-40-50-60-70. The reverse is marked DEPTH, with the scale subdivided 0-10-20-30-40. Length folded: 16.5 cm. Length unfolded: 61 cm. De Grave of London was established in the 18th century, circa 1767, by Charles De Grave and produced weights, scales and measures. From 1817 to 1844 the business was known as De Read More...

17 Mar

THE GUNTER “RECONNAISSANCE PROTRACTOR”

By TESSERACT

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With a Myriad of Scales for Chart and Map Making, English, c. early 20th century, stamped with the signature of Edward Gunter, Lt. Col., registered #270665. The 6″ (15 cm) long boxwood rule has beveled edges to the front, and is stamped both sides with a wealth of scales and equations for chart and map making, especially in surveying. Included are a rectangular protractor, linear reduction scales including with transversals, numerous map conversions including “Normal Scale of Slopes for Read More...

17 Mar

EXQUISITE MONOCULAR OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY

By TESSERACT

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Iridescent Elegance in “ye King’s Royal Patent” English, mid-18th century, signed “Ribright Optician Fecit London” and “By ye King’s Royal Patent,” and numbered “557.” Of cylindrical shape, 4-1/8″ (10.5 cm) long (closed), the instrument is made of silver, beautifully hand engraved with patterns of foliage, and inset with 24 hand engraved shaped lozenges of iridescent greenish mother-of-pearl. The ends are set with lenses (stopped down to 5/16″ diameter and equipped with dust slides) forming a Galilean monocular system giving Read More...

17 Mar

Large binocular microscope by J. Swift & Son.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Signed on the foot, ‘J. Swift & Son, 81 Tottenham Court Rd, London’ with 4.5 inch circular glass covered stage with brass slide holder, large sub stage diaphragm and 6 cm plano concave mirror. There is rack and pinion focus to the binocular tube and also the eye-pieces. The case appears to have a home made wooden structure to hold a microscope slide case which has been converted and holds: 1″ Swift objective in canister. 1/4″ ” ” ” “ 1/8″ ” Read More...

17 Mar

Trephine neurosurgery set – Gardner, Edinburgh.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A fine scottish trephine neurology set circa 1860. Very nice condition, no cracks etc. In fitted leather case with two fastening hooks ( 22 x 13 cms ). Read More...

15 Mar

SOLD – Binocular Microscope & case, J. B. Dancer

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – A binocular / monocular microscope dated 1861 and signed in script, ‘J. B. Dancer Optician, Manchester, No.310′ and to the binocular body tube Registered June 27th 1861 No.4380’. The tripod foot has 2 columns terminating in trunnions to the limb, with a large plano-concave mirror on a sliding collar, mechanical stage with X-Y control bayonet fitting to underside of stage, with rack and pinion course focus, with interchangeable binocular/monocular body tubes, the binocular tubes with Dancer’s own design Read More...

15 Mar

~NEAR PERFECT SMITH AND BECK REVERSE CLAW MONOCULAR~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Described as a student (No.3), second class bearing serial number 931, this monocular microscope is a pleasing combination of bright and anodised brass. Rarely used and housed in it’s original mahogany case, this 14 inch model is mechanically and optically perfect. Signed Smith and Beck, 6 Coleman Street, London, the early serial number would indicate a production date of 1855 with two oculars and a cased 1 1/2 objective. There are a few empty slots in the box for forceps Read More...

13 Mar

Beautiful 19th century home or travel pharmacy, cabinet

By Early Science

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Beautiful 19th century home or travel pharmacy, cabinet made of beautiful mahogany the drawer is lockable with a pin the cabinet is lockable with the original key all bottles and further accessories in good condition ,Dimensions 18 X 16 cm and 20 cm high.Will be packed very carefully and sent by registered mail. Read More...

13 Mar

Three 19th century pewter medicein spoons

By Early Science

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Three 19th century pewter medicein spoons all nicely marked see the detail pictures in nice and original condition with nice patina price for the 3 together € 145. Read More...

13 Mar

Pewter 19 century baptismal syringe or medicein syringe

By Early Science

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Tinnen 19-eeuwse doopspuit of medicein-spuit dit merkwaardige instrument werd in de 19e eeuw gebruikt door de vroedvrouw of huisarts in katholieke landen om een kind te dopen met wijwater in de baarmoeder waar het gevaar bestond dat het dood en ongedoopt zou worden geboren Ook gebruikt om medicijnen te injecteren. In totaal 28 cm lang, en volledig in originele staat Read More...

12 Mar

Four Pairs of Spectacles

By Fletcher

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Four pairs of spectacles. 43. Steel frame green tinted sunglasses £130 44. Strong concave lens spectacles steel frames £50 45. Brass frames with sliding arms £50 46. Unmarked silver frames in tortoiseshell £130 Read More...