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The copper alloy body tube holds three lenses and the lower, narrow section of the body has an external thread to take objectives. The body is supported by a ring on an arm attached to the top of the square cross sectioned pillar. The cruciform stage has a recessed stage hole, two pinholes and a keyhole slot for accessories. The stage is mounted on a sleeve and can be racked up and down, for focusing. A pivoting arm holds the mount for Read More...

05 May

Very Rare Set of Thomason Scientific and Philosophical Medals

By Fletcher

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A complete set of sixteen scientific and philosophical electrotype medals. Consisting of Newcomen’s Steam Engine, Minerology, Chrystolography, Metallurgy, Mountains, Galvanism, Savery’s Steam Engine, Mechanics, Optics, Phrenology, Mr. Watts Single Acting Steam Engine, Chemistry,, Geology, Mr. Watts Double Acting Steam Engine, Hydrostatics, Astronomy. Phrenology and Mountains medallions are dull metal. The magnifying lens is missing, the box is very distressed. Read More...

01 May

Smeaton’s papers on scientific instruments: scarce 1814 volume in fine binding

By Boris Jardine Rare Books

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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...

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...

09 Apr

ENGLISH EARLY 19TH CENTURY GILT BRASS MICROSCOPE OPTICAL COMPENDIUM INSECTOSCOPE FLEAGLASS

By Opticalworld

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LENS FOCUSING ON A SPIKE AND AS A FLYSEYE VIEWER, MULTI FACETTED LENS, GOOD CONSITION Read More...

09 Apr

EXCELLENT CONDITION POCKET POLISHED HORN FOLDING SPYGLASS SPECTACLES C1860

By Opticalworld

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BOTH LENSES CONCAVE , NOTHING BROKEN , NO SPLITS , VERY TACTILE , GOOD ITEM , BUYER WILL BE PLEASED Read More...