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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...

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...

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...

12 Mar

Monocles and Pince Nez

By Fletcher

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

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...