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The microscope is a binocular “Ross bar-limb” type, This type has a square section which pivots about the uprights, to which is attached the stage and racked substage. It was designed by Andrew Ross in 1842. Lacquer is original, all moving function well.Tilt very firmly set. The microscope has detachable “Wenham” binocular tubes, which can be used for stereo-microscopy by using an achromatic prism above the objective lens to split the light beam. The nosepiece on the instrument also Read More...

27 Nov

A small Jones most improved microscope by Hillum, London

By Hansord Antiques

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A neat example of a compound microscope by Hillum, London in the original fitted mahogany case with a pretty complete set of accessories, signed on the foot. Read More...

26 Nov

A Silver Coloured Metal Gibson Spoon

By Fletcher

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A silver colured metal (tests as Silver but without hall marks) Gibson spoon, in good condition, marked with initials for owner, FWAB Read More...

26 Nov

An Orrery Lantern Slide

By Fletcher

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An Orrery lantern slide in good condition Read More...

26 Nov

A Large Brass Chondrometer by Corcoran

By Fletcher

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A large brass chondrometer or corn scale by Corcoran, conforming to Act of Parliament 1 January 1826 Read More...

25 Nov

“Iron” Microscope Powell & Lealand (c.1848)

By Viafora

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This is an example based on the Lister frame, made by Powell & Lealand and retailed by Carpenter. It is known as the \\\”Student\\\” or \\\”Iron\\\” as the stem and frame are made of black iron. Although most of these examples only have coarse focusing, this one also has fine focusing. The focusing screw activates a pinion which acts on a rack which is built inside the body tube itself. Ross and, especially, Dancer, used the same focusing system Read More...

25 Nov

C1800 Agate Pocket Tinder Box

By M and R Gordon

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A fine c1800-agate-p0cket tinder box. The striking surface is steel and the frame holding the stone is brass. Very good overall condition, noting a barely visible hairline on the the top surface. The horizontal white line across the top of the second image is flash refection–see images. The box would have contained a flint and some bits of cotton rag for tinder. Length of box: 4.5cm. The next-to-last image shows three similar tinder boxes and is taken from Cacciandra Read More...

24 Nov

Smart Pair of Opera Glasses by The London Stereoscopic Company

By Fletcher

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A smart pair of folding opera glasses by The London Stereoscopic Company, 106 & 108 Regent St. W. Covered in tan leather with silk side panels. Read More...

24 Nov

Eighteenth Century Compass Dial

By Fletcher

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An Eighteenth Century Compass Dial, unsigned, with feathered decoration, brass. Compass rose, paper on inside of lid, condition good Read More...

24 Nov

Late 18th Century Large Ebony Parallel

By Fletcher

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A late eighteenth century large ebony parallel, with brass hing, in good condition noting one small brass peg missing. Read More...

23 Nov

Marine telescope – W. Gregory, Strand.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A single draw taper barrelled marine telescope signed, ‘ W. Gregory, 51 Strand, London’ Extended, it measures 25.5″ (65 cm) and when closed 19.25″ (49 cm). The main lens has a clear aperture of 4.3 and gives a clear, sharp image. It comes with a later wooden display stand. Circa 1835. Read More...

23 Nov

SOLD – Marine telescope by Harris & Co,

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – A single draw marine telescope with a leather covered barrel with attached brass badge reading, ‘Harris & Co, London’. The company worked from 1813 – 1839. Extended, it measures 27″ (69 cm) and when closed 19″ (48 cm). The main lens has a clear aperture of 1.25″ with a magnification of 18 x. It gives a clear, sharp image. There are eye sliders at each end. It comes with a later wooden display stand. Read More...