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SOLD – The chapter ring measures 2.5″ ( 6.5 cm ) across, the dial is signed, ‘Watson & Son. 318 High Holborn, London’. With bubble levels folding latitude and gnomon bars and three levelling screws. Contained in original moroccan case with almanac chart. Read More...

20 Oct

Proportional dividers in case by Stanley.

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Nickel silver, 6 inches in length. In original padded case. Read More...

20 Oct

A FINE COMPOUND MICROSCOPE by Pillischer ¾ 19th

By Alpha et Omega

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A FINE COMPOUND MICROSCOPE by Pillischer ¾ 19th A Compound Microscope signed: “M. Pillischer London” Nr. 467 Complete with 2 objectives in canister and original case. Dimension: 33cm (13”) high Case: 16×17.5x19cm (6 ¼”x7”x7 ½”) Mint condition (please note some desilvering on the mirror). Moritz PILLISCHER (w1851-1887) was a renowned instrument maker in the Victorian era. He gained Prize Medal in 1851, 1855 and 1862. He had shop in 398 Oxford Street, London (1851-53) and in 88 New Bond street (1854-1887). Known to have sold: Read More...

18 Oct

FINE MESSUM NAUTICAL PROTRACTOR RULE BY CARY

By MikeRead

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

17 Oct

A large Equinoctial Compass Sundial by Cary. Sharkskin case.

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A very nice equinoctial compass sundial by Cary, London, the chapter ring measuring 4.25 inches across ( 10.5 cm ). It has a folding latitude bar and gnomon bar; the silvered dial with finely engraved compass rose with outer degree markings, two bubble levels and jewelled needle with locking bar. All with original lacquer and silvering. Contained in original shark skin case with 4 fastening hooks. Read More...

16 Oct

Vintage W. Watson & Sons Ltd – Bactil Monocular Brass Microscope – c1930, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Watson Bactil Monocular – circa 1930 Wide-body Model in Lacquered Brass Finish with Matching Numbers Offered for sale is a superbly engineered vintage original Bactil model microscope by W. Watson & Sons Limited of London. It dates to 1930 based on the sequential Watson production number of 46144, which is engraved onto the main optical tube. This inter-war example is in all-original condition as far as I can tell and has clearly been pretty well looked after by its former custodians. Read More...

15 Oct

A HANDSOME DOLLOND TELESCOPE, 2/2 18th

By Alpha et Omega

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A good “Dollond London” four-draw tubes refracting telescope in green ray skin (shagreen) and green vellum tubes with brass fittings. Dimension: 28cm (11”) close; 102 (40”) fully extended Conditon: very good, few scratches to inner tubes. Complete with dust-cap (objective cap missing). It gives fine erect images with its singlet objective lens. John (1706 – 1761) and Peter (1730- 1820) Dollond were British makers of optical and astronomical instruments who developed an achromatic (non-colour-distorting) refracting telescope. Read More...

15 Oct

A “MAGAZINE” CASE OF DRAWING INSTRUMENTS

By Alpha et Omega

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A “MAGAZINE” CASE OF DRAWING INSTRUMENTS A “magazine” case of 35 drawing instruments of fine mahogany with lid inlay with brass cartouche engraved “A P”. Inside are 5 fitted tiers lined with red velvet which contain 35 instruments for architectural purpose. Compasses, ruling pens, proportional compasses (one signe Butterfield), parallel rules, scales, protractors, etc. A full-set composite “magazine” case from the early 19th century in perfect condition. Case: 27x21x12 cm (10 ½”x8 ¼”x4 ¾”). Functional key. Total weight 3.6 kg FEEL FREE TO ASK FOR DETAIL Read More...

14 Oct

Universal compass sundial – Springer, Bristol.

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Mahogany cased 4″ x 4″ ( 10 x 10 cm ), the chapter ring and dial both signed, ‘J. Springer, Bristol’, with silvered chapter ring and latitude bar. The needle locks in place when the lid is closed. One of the bubble levels is dry. Small piece of wood missing from the front of the case. Joshua Springer worked from 1759 – 1809. Read More...

14 Oct

A SILBERRAD POCKET GLOBE 1815

By Alpha et Omega

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A signed: “SILBERRAD 34 ALDGATE LONDON 1815” pocket globe. A 2 ¾” (7cm) terrestrial pocket globe made up of twelve hand-coloured engraved gores, the equator graduated in hours twice and degrees, the ecliptic graduated in days with symbols for the houses of the Zodiac, the Meridian of London graduated in degrees, the oceans showing trade winds and Cook’s Track, the continents delicately coloured in green, pink and yellow, no North Canadian coastline, China with Great Wall, South Africa labelled Country Read More...

13 Oct

Three draw brass telescope – Rowley, Brighton.

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A three draw brass telescope with a leather covered barrel, signed on the first draw, ‘Rowley, 128, St James St., Brighton’. It measures 8″ long when closed and pulls out to 23.75″. It gives good, clear images when viewed through with damage free lenses. Thomas Rowley is recorded working from St James Street from 1839 – 45. Read More...

12 Oct

Large telescope and tripod – Armstrong, Manchester.

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A large brass telescope on a collapsable tripod which has variable height fixings. Signed on the back collar, ‘Armstrong, Manchester’. The company worked from the mis 19th century until taken over in 1968 by Dollond & Aitchison. Thomas Armstrong was the main optician to the Royal Eye Hospital in Manchester. The main lens has a diameter of 3 inches giving a sharp image with a magnification of 44 x. The length to focus is 53″ (134 cm). In very good condition throughout Read More...