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A good example of this unusual English dissecting microscope developped by Watson and Son and here signed “W. Heath Plymouth” ei William Heath in Plymouth who was active during the late 1850s’ and mid-1870s’. Comparing the present Heath’s example with the Watson examplepreserved in the Science Museum : https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co118623/simple-dissecting-microscope-by-watson-simple-dissecting-microscopes There is no dubt both was manufactured by the same maker, Watson & Son in London. The present Heath example is in general good condition retaining a good part of its blackening underneath Read More...

31 Jul

Weiss’ Dr. Butcher bone saw c. 1850

By Van Leest Antiques

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A butcher’s type amputation saw signed ‘Weiss London’ of c. 1850. The turned bow is signed ‘2’ meaning this is blade one of two, the other blade is missing. Dimensions: 13.2 x 32 cm. Find out more on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

31 Jul

HENRY HUGHES STAR GLOBE

By MikeRead

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

28 Jul

Early 19th century single draw mahogany telescope with a fake signature

By Victor Burness

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Good working order Read More...

27 Jul

EIGHT DRAW WILLIAM LADD TELESCOPE.

By MikeRead

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27 Jul

Oak Stick Barometer signed J.Hughes ,London

By BarryHodson

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Superb Oak Stick Barometer signed J Hughes London,the barometer has bone scales with bevel glass fronting the scales and thermometer,the barometer dates circa 1880. Read More...

27 Jul

LARGE SIX INCH THEODOLITE BY STANLEY

By MikeRead

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26 Jul

Mechanical fireplace blower, 19th century

By Early Science

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This curious and attractive device is a mechanical fireplace blower, an article made in the 19th century that has survived to our days in very good conservation and working condition This is a mechanical item that works when a crank is turned; when moved, the air comes out of the mouth of the brass tube. The blower is made up of wooden and brass pieces, all of them very well preserved. . the blower is attached to the wooden Read More...

26 Jul

Dental Dentist tool 18th

By Early Science

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Dental Dentist tool 18th 13,5 cm -5,5 inch Read More...

25 Jul

John Blagrave’s ‘universal’ instrument

By Landmarks of Science

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BLAGRAVE, John. Baculum Familliare, Catholicon sive Generale. Baculum familliare, catholicon siue generale : A booke of the making and vse of a staffe, newly inuented by the author, called the familiar staffe. As well for that it may be made vsually and familiarlie to walke with, as for that it performeth the geometrical mensurations of all altituded, longitudes, latitudes, distances and profundities: as many myles of, as the eye may well see and discerne: most speedily, exactly and familiarly Read More...

25 Jul

John Collins’s treatise on the use of the quadrant

By Landmarks of Science

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COLLINS, John. The sector on a quadrant: or A treatise containing the description and use of four several quadrants … [including “The description and uses of a great universal quadrant” & “The description and uses of a general quadrant”]; also an Appendix touching reflected dyalling from a glass placed at any reclination [by John Lyon]. London: J. M. for George Hurlock et al., 1659. First edition, second issue, with cancel title dated 1659. A quadrant is an astronomical calculating device showing a projection of the heavens. By the end of the seventeenth century it was one of the most common astronomical instruments. This volume is actually a combination of four separate works, the last two separately paginated. The first three are by Collins and describe various configurations of quadrants. The final work, an appendix by John Lyon, describes how sundials Read More...

25 Jul

Dolland solar compendium microscope

By Hansord Antiques

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An early 19th century compendium microscope by Dolland in original mahogany fitted case, with good lacquer throughout sold as seen in the images. Read More...