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John Smeaton, The Miscellaneous Papers of John Smeaton, Civil Engineer, &c. F.R.S., Comprising His Communications to the Royal Society, Printed in the Philosophical Transactions (London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown), 1814 4to; pp. viii, 208 [12 plates, two double-page] The very scarce supplement to Smeaton’s collected Reports, complete in and of itself, featuring his papers on scientific instruments and experiments. This volume was printed in a smaller edition than the first three volumes of the Reports (only 504 copies), and Read More...

28 Apr

Cupping Set by Solomon Maw

By Fletcher

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A good quality cupping set by Solomon Maw, 11, Aldersgate Street London, with working six blade scarificator, oil bottle, burner and six cups, four with chamois leather sleeves. Read More...

22 Apr

Stephen Houghton Folding Gold Balance

By Victor Burness

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For weighing sovereigns and half sovereigns, nice clean instruction label in the box, good working order Read More...

22 Apr

MARINERS PORTABLE COMPASS.

By MikeRead

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

20 Apr

EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRUITWOOD PERSPECTIVE.

By MikeRead

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POSTAGE ARRANGED, FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

18 Apr

Admirals Fitzroys Royal Polytechnic Barometer

By BarryHodson

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Oak Admiral Fitzroys Royal Polytechnic Barometer signed Joseph Davis & Co London.The Barometer has a Centigrade and Fahrenheit Thermometer and is dated circa 1880.The barometer has a decorative pierced inner frame with good rack & pinion pointers. Read More...

14 Apr

Letter Scale with Weights on Green Onyz Base

By BarryHodson

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Nice Set of Letter Scale with Original Weights on Green Onyz Base. Read More...

14 Apr

Genuine Mahogany RAF Fusee Wallclock 14

By BarryHodson

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Mahogany RAF Fusee Wallclock with 14″ Dial, movement stamped E W Elliot 1941,notes glued to inside side door Romney House Drawing Office room 174.The back of the case is stamped Elliot and M the A is rubbed out for AM Air Ministry.The clock has been serviced and working fine. Read More...

14 Apr

Small Halden Calculator(Circular Slide Rule)

By BarryHodson

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Small Halden Calculator(Circular Slide Rule) in the original Case with Instruction Booklet all in good condition.The case measures 2.625″ square Read More...

11 Apr

~GOOD POCKET TELESCOPE WITH DECAGONAL BARREL~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good decagonal (10 sided) pocket telescope with oaken barrel and early knurling of the brass c.1800. 16 cm. closed, 24 cm. open, it has sliding protective lens covers to both ends. Unsigned. Excellent, powerful optics. 2.5 cm. diameter. Small bruise to ocular cover. Read More...

11 Apr

Inclinometer

By Scientific Inspirations

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A lacquered brass inclinometer, 5 inches long, the bubble level being 4.75″, with intact cross sights. The scale is divided to 90 degrees with increments to one degree. No case. Read More...

09 Apr

R. Willis Patent Rolling Pin Parcel Scale

By Fletcher

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An example of R. Willis Rolling pin scale for weighing parcels up to postage value of 32 pence or a weight of one pound. Marked on the pan ‘R. Willis Patentee, Manufactured by Josh & Edm Ratcliffe St. Pauls Square Birm.’ Dull unpolished brass finish. Good overall condition noting that the detachable weight is missing, and one wood side panel missing Read More...