UK and Ireland Archives - Page 23 of 93

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I can only describe this Swift & Son Paragon monocular microscope as a No. 2 (student model) due to it’s diminutive stature. Standing only 12 inches tall (15 inches fully racked). it is constructed from bright and anodised brass c.1910. Simply yet extensively accessorised, it boasts 6 signed Swift objectives ranging from 1 inch to 1/12 of an inch (repeat on 1/6-later addition-will look for anything missing i.e. 1/2 or additional eyepiece). The 1/12 inch is marked as oil Read More...

07 Aug

Coxeter’s Civil War Era Bullet Extractor

By M and R Gordon

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A fine example of Coxeter’s bullet extractor. Unsigned but identical to the example shown in the 1870 the Coxeter & Son’s catalog. The instrument was introduced by Coxeter at an earlier date. An example can be found in Weiss’s 1863 catalog. It was used for extracting Minnie balls not musket balls. The Coxeter catalog cut shows the instrument with a Minié ball in place. British instruments were used by both sides during the American Civil War. For a discussion Read More...

07 Aug

Surveying compass – J.H. Steward.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A blackened brass late Victorian 4 inch diameter surveying compass, signed to the lid, ‘J.H. Steward, 406 & 457 Strand, London’, with folding prism and sighting bar, the prism with lens cover and two sun filters. A button under the sighting arm locks the dial in place. Nice condition. In leather case. With threaded lug underneath for tripod mounting. Read More...

06 Aug

Artificial Horizon – Negretti & Zambra. Lacking bottle.

By Scientific Inspirations

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An antique late Victorian artificial horizon for sextant navigation by Negretti & Zambra and in it’s original fitted wooden case : the instrument comprising a shallow cast iron tray with a small pierced hole to one corner (for decanting) and a brass ‘tent’ shaped cover with twin sloping glazed panels, one edge signed ‘Negretti & Zambra London’, and all in it’s original fitted mahogany case with lock (no key) and twin catches, circa 1800s. Please Note – the mercury Read More...

06 Aug

Small size – Portable astronomical telescope with equatorial mount.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A brass astronomical / surveyors telescope with an equatorial mount, no makers marks, in original fitted wooden case (no key). The base has a small threaded hole for mounting (no stand present), a revolving prismatic compass with transit lock and push up prism, and connects to the lower arm via a thumbsrew pivot and an adjustable ‘arrangement’ below. The lower arm has twin tiny bubble levels and is connected to a counter weighted upper arm, on which, the telescope in Read More...

05 Aug

~NICE SCREW BARREL MICROSCOPE-COMPLETE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Although the case may be newer, this screw barrel microscope is fully functional and very complete c. 1820. Wonderful roping of the brass, sure and tight rack and pinion focussing, great optics (object lens has chips to edge but outside of the optical center), 6 numbered objectives (4 capped, all beads intact), 6 numbered bone sliders (all specimens present), turned bone handle, forceps (tines missing), aquatic vial with stopper, brass wet cell slider (some glass inserts absent) and 50% original Read More...

01 Aug

An unusual Watson circular dissecting microscope retailed by William Heath, circa 1860-70s’

By Le Zograscope

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

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...