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A collection of monocles and pince nez. Good theatre props! Monocles £35 each Pince nez £25 each Read More...

~VERY FINE SWIFT BACTERIOLOGICAL MONOCULAR-TRAVIS STAGE~

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Standing 16 inches tall (fully racked with graduated tube extended) and 11 inches racked down, this bacteriological model has seen little use. 99% golden lacquer and anodized brass, this model features the Patented Travis roller stage sliding on grooves in the stage with measuring grid at the terminus. Mechanically and optically perfect with 3 oculars and 2 objectives ( 2 inch and 2/3 inch in canisters). Wonderful Abbe-type substage with iris for light control from the perfect double sided Read More...

10 Mar

A Simple Microtome by Lizars, Glasgow

By Fletcher

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A nineteenth century simple brass lacquered microtome by Lizars, Glasgow. I good condition, noting considerable spotting to the lacquer. Some original wax in the chamber. Read More...

10 Mar

The Transparent Solar System

By Fletcher

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A single card sheet from Reynold’s Astronomical Diagrams. The transparent solar system displaying the planets with their orbits, as known at the present day. Published by James Reynolds, 174 Strand london. Translucent paper backing when held up to the light. Condition Fair. Some losses to corners and a small tear at the top. Read More...

10 Mar

SOLD – Antique No. 1 Binocular Microscope by John Benjamin Dancer, Manchester – c1865, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a collectable example of a mid to large size antique binocular brass microscope by quality English makers John Benjamin Dancer of Manchester. The instrument is numbered 350 and bears the details of its makers and serial number on the instrument foot. It looks to me to be a very nice example of a Dancer Best No. 1 binocular and is in pretty remarkable condition considering its age at around 160 years. There’s also a b&w Read More...

10 Mar

Gregorian library telescope signed “George Sterrop Maker”, 18th Century

By Eppursimuove

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Gregorian (reflecting) brass library telescope with screwable tripod, signed “George Sterrop Maker”. London, 18th Century. For more info and/or photos don’t hesitate to contact me. Read More...

09 Mar

~GOOD ROSS ECLIPSE MONOCULAR-COMPLETE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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With the exception of some sticky residue on the top of the base, this instrument is in amazing condition for it’s 150 year old age. Standing 11 inches tall (14 inches fully racked), the bright golden lacquer is 95% intact. Having an unusual factory stage insert (for opaque/mineralogical? work), the stage clips are extra deep to accomodate this blank insert sitting atop the the original with Abbe-type substage with iris. Flawless operation of all components. Perfect double sided mirror, fine Read More...

07 Mar

Weighing Coins by Michael Crawforth

By Fletcher

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The only book available on ‘English folding Coin balances of the 18th and 19th Centuries’ I have 200 copies of this book so priced at give away £5 each, with discount for multiple copies. Published by Cape Horn Trading Company Ltd. in 1979. Read More...

06 Mar

PACKING AN ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT: WOMEN TAKE CHARGE

By Boris Jardine Rare Books

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EPPS, James (1773–1839) Autograph letter signed, to John Lee (1783–1866), giving details of the packing up of an astronomical instrument to be sent to the Cape, 9 July 1839 3pp., bifolium; 188 x 231mm (folded) A highly unusual and digressive letter, from James Epps assistant astronomer to John Lee, giving details of how to pack an instrument to be sent to the Cape of Good Hope, a matter in which Epps’ wife has the final say. Epps was a self-taught astronomer, who became Read More...

06 Mar

Neptune observed by its discoverer, Cambridge Observatory MSS

By Boris Jardine Rare Books

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COUCH ADAMS, John; GRAHAM, Andrew [University of Cambridge Observatory], a small archive of original manuscript observations from the University of Cambridge Observatory, 1866-1867 Various paginations; three sets of observations Very good condition, with only minor age-toning to the paper Including observations of stellar occultation, the diameter of the Sun and Jupiter, and the position of various planets, notably including Neptune, of which Adams was co-discover in 1846. Another set of observations of a comet uses the famous Northumberland Equatorial telescope, which is Read More...

04 Mar

A large and brass pantograph By Elliott, circa 1830

By Le Zograscope

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A large brass pantograph by William II Elliott, signed “Wm Elliott 227 High Holborn London”, circa 1830-833. William II Elliott was active between 1804 and 1849 but was only at 227 High Holborn for a few years between 1830 and 1833. A pantograph is a drawing instrument used to reproduce a pattern to an exact scale, enlarged or reduced. This model is absolutely complete with all its parts, accessories and especially its 6 wheels. A handwritten note, apparently autographed by Elliott, inside Read More...

26 Feb

Two day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer

By Hatchwell Antiques

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Two day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer Ltd, St. Albans, England, circa 1966. 4 inch silvered roman dial, minute tracking, and power reserve in 8 hour increments. Serial number: 25812 Dial signed: Thomas Mercer Fusee movement. Mahogany 3 part case with brass gimble, handles, and mounts. Locking arm and tipsy key. Case with brass retailer’s label: C.L. Malmsjö & Co. of Gothenburg. Felt lined mahogany deck box with leather strap. (29 x 26 x 22 cm). Height: 17.5 cm. Width: 19 cm Depth: 20 cm. Thomas Mercer Ltd: established 1858 makers of chronometers, Read More...