UK and Ireland Archives - Page 31 of 103

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Cased and Signed John Browning “New” Pocket Microscope. This microscope is signed: “John Browning 63 Strand, London 826”. Originally, I was not able to determine date of manufacturer from the serial number 826, but the address was valid from 1872-1900. Further research on microscope-antiques.com showed a cased “New” Pocket microscope like mine but with serial number 635, which was dated to about 1887. So that makes this item more likely 1888 or 1889. The accessories include tweezers, an unmarked Read More...

28 Dec

Smith, Beck & Beck Universal Microscope

By Orlando Microscopes

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Smith, Beck & Beck Universal Microscope. This microscope is signed:” Smith Beck & Beck London Universal Microscope 5832”. This serial number places date of manufacturer around 1865-1866. This item has no case or accessories other than what is mounted on the microscope. The focusing function does not work possibly due to stripped teeth on rack. The adjustment wheel just turns freely with no corresponding movement of body tube. The substage plastic disc is in good condition with no cracks. Read More...

28 Dec

SOLD – Antique Andrew Ross Large First Class Exhibition Model Microscope in Brass c1861

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale a rare find – an Andrew Ross Large First Class Exhibition model, serial number 1966 of immense size.The foot engraved “Ross, London 1966” with: – Bar-limb design with large rectangular section slider– Monocular optics with graduated manual draw-tube– RMS objective– Straight-cut coarse focus– Vernier screw/lever fine focus– Rotating fully mechanical stage with non-concentric x/y controls to right hand side– Technical sub-stage with condenser featuring, mechanical rotation and centering– Newly added plano-concave mirror on sliding mount with good Read More...

27 Dec

R&J Beck Microscope

By Orlando Microscopes

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R&J Beck Microscope C. 1883. There is no case or accessories other than what is mounted on the microscope. The following inscription is located on one of the feet: “R&J Beck London 12596”. This serial number places the manufacture date at about 1883-1884. A rotating nosepiece contains 2 objectives, with one marked 1 IN R&J Beck and the other one marked 1/6 in 0.S7 N.A. One of the coarse focusing adjustment knobs appears wallowed out and slides off the Read More...

27 Dec

ENGLISH EBONY OCTANT IN KEYSTONE BOX BY CRICHTON.

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER P148YK5J Read More...

24 Dec

Cased Charles Baker Microscope with number 1 stand.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased Charles Baker Microscope with number 1 stand. The microscope is C. 1858-1860. It has several accessories other than what is mounted on the scope and include: 3 eyepieces, 2 objectives stored in the brass cases that are marked 1/2 In C. Baker, London and 1 In C. Baker, London, and a live box. There is also one empty objective case with the lid marked 1/8 In C. Baker, London. There may be other accessories, but one of the Read More...

24 Dec

MINIATURE GOLD WORKING ANEROID POCKET BAROMETER WITH ALTIMETER , PILLISCHER, LONDON ,EXCELLENT C1880

By Opticalworld

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ALL IN WORKING CONDITION ( polythene test). FULLY OPERATIONAL IN GOLD ,EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD COND. SUSPENSION POST INCORPORATING KNURLED CROWN FOR ADJUSTING THE ALTIMETER. WITH SUSPENSION LOOP. PROVENANCE : the exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum,Merton,Devon Read More...

22 Dec

Cased J.B. Dancer Microscope

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased J.B. Dancer Microscope. Only accessories are stage mounted forceps and slide. The base appears to be cast as the texture is rough. The sliding part of the stage slides smoothly. Single sided mirror is in very good condition. The objective is marked “J.B. Dancer Manchester” and microscope is C. late 1800’s. Case is in good condition structurally but is missing the handle that would have been mounted on the top. Case has no key. Microscope stands 13” (33 Read More...

22 Dec

Cased J.B. Dancer Microscope

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased J.B. Dancer Microscope. This microscope has a few accessories stored in the case including stage mounted forceps holder, small round case containing some compound, objective marked “J.B. Dancer Manchester 2 INCH”, a slide and a substage mounted rotating diaphragm. The objective mounted on the microscope is marked: “J.B. Dancer Manchester 1/4”. Coarse and fine focusing work smoothly and double-sided mirror is in good condition with each side possessing some crazing. The stage moves smoothly in both X and Read More...

22 Dec

1900’s Mother Of Pearl Opera Glasses with Extending Handle.

By JP Antiques

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These Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses are in great condition. The lenses are scratched or chipped, and visually they are good. The arm extends to 25cms long. The mother of pearl is perfect. they 9.8 cms wide. Read More...

21 Dec

Ornate Brass Marble & Malachite Postal Scales.S.MORDAN & Co LONDON Makers

By JP Antiques

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These Decorative Scales Have engraving on all of the brass work. There are 5 weights – the smaller 2 not looking original . The marble & malachite is in good condition too. On the back of the brass balance scales is the maker name — S.MORDAN & Co. LONDON. The base is 20×12.5cms. The overall height is 14cms. Read More...

21 Dec

J.A.P. Harding monoplane (Bleriot) model, c. 1910

By Van Leest Antiques

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A model of the British built copy of the French Bleriot XI airplane. The Bleriot monoplane was an important early aircraft because of its inventor’s notable exploits and the aircraft’s role in early training and reconnaissance in world war I. It first achieved fame in 1909 when its designer, Louis Bleriot of France, piloted one on the first flight across the English Channel. During the early days of World War I, both the French and British used two-seat Bleriots Read More...