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Measuring 17.25″ when fully drawn and 4 3/8″ ( 11 cms ) when closed with a main lens diameter of 28 mm. Constructed in nickel silver with a black baleen finish to the barrel. Signed on the first draw, ‘Elliott, 268 Holborn, London’. William Elliott (11) worked from this address from 1835 – 49. It gives excellent clear images when viewing through. Read More...

28 Feb

C1860 Japanned Double-Action Reservoir Enema Syringe

By M and R Gordon

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A c1860 japanned enema syringe in its original case. No maker indicated but the The Weiss 1863 catalog shows an identical instrument ( see images) and describes it as a “Double -Action Reservoir Syringe : By means of this syringe the fluid is injected in a continuous stream”(London, 1863: Plate LII). The bronze-color japanning is in remarkably good condition for its age as is the lacquer on the metal parts. The mechanism works but the end of the plunger, Read More...

28 Feb

5 SYRINGES AND OTHER MEDICAL ITEMS

By Victor Burness

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The large syringe is constructed of glass and bakelite. The 2 small silver coloured syringes are marked general, surgical. The book is dated 1895. The First Aid catalogue is dated c1930 Read More...

26 Feb

VERY RARE COLOURED BALEEN COVERED 6 DRAW TELESCOPE, STEINBERG

By MikeRead

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GEORGE STEINBERG WAS WORKING 1815-60 OUT OF 44 CIRENCESTER PLACE, FITZROY SQUARE, LONDON. ALTHOUGH PATENT IS IN THE SIGNATURE STEINBERG NETHER APPLIED FOR A PATENT. SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DHL, ETC. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

24 Feb

1797 Admiral Viscount Duncan’s Naval Victory.

By Scientific Inspirations

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1797 white metal medal celebrating Admiral Viscount Duncan’s naval victory at Camperdown. Obverse: uniformed bust of Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan attributed to Thomas Wyon Senior. ‘LORD VIST DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN’ with ‘ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE’ (below). Reverse: seated figure of Britannia, her arm on a rudder, with lion, shield, flag and crown of laurels. ‘BRITANNIA TRIUMPHANT’ above with ‘DUTCH FLEET DEFEAT, 11 SHIPS TAKEN OCTR 11, 1797’. Weight 20.56g. Diameter 39mm. Read More...

24 Feb

1799 EARL SPENCER FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY 38mm MEDAL – BY WYON

By Scientific Inspirations

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1799 Lord Spencer created First Lord of the Admiralty bronze medal. Obverse: uniformed portrait, ‘EARL SPENCER FIRST APPOINTED MAR 2, 1795’ (below). Reverse: figure of Fame, standing beside an anchor and a rudder, ‘DECORI DECUS ADDIT AVITO’ around with ‘UNDER WISE COUNSELS THE BRITISH NAVY TRIUMPHS. MDCCXCIX’. Weight 27.84g. Diameter 38mm. Excellent condition. Read More...

24 Feb

Naval bicorn hat and epaulettes, royal navy.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A good, clean set of Victorian naval officers epaulettes x 2 and bicorn hat by ‘Gieve, Mathews & Seagrove Ltd. London, Portsmouth and Devonport’. With an additional set of nickel silver epaulettes and bicorn hat. In fitted plush lined tin case with name plaque for P.J. Cooper. Read More...

23 Feb

Surveying/ Mining compass signed SPENCER C.1800

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Surveying/ Mining compass signed SPENCER C.1800 Silvered compass with very beautiful floral engraved eight point rose and circumferential degree scale. The compass covers a edge scale of degrees. Read More...

19 Feb

~VERY GOOD POCKET SURGICAL SET c.1860~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Often described as Civil War (American) folding pocket general surgery set, this one originates/retailed in Sydney but is full of English instruments. Makers include Scott, Maw, Hutchinson and Charriere. A complete assortment of bistouries, scalpels, directors, needles, cautery, vaccination, lancets, razors, scissors, forceps and lithotomy instruments. All T shell cases are in fine condition with no nibbles to the edges. The black leather pouch has 3 pairs of folding flaps and has only one fault-the upper gilt lock clasp/hasp Read More...

14 Feb

~GOOD GEORGIAN THREAD COUNTER/LOUPE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good Georgian thread counter/loupe with early roping/knurling of the brass c.1820. Identical to a telescope eyepiece of the era with sliding ocular lens protector. 1 1/4 inch (35 mm) diameter with square slot at object end. 1 5/8 inches (40 mm.) closed, 2 1/4 inches fully drawn (55 mm.). For security and ease of use, the eyepiece does not withdraw completely i.e. there is a mechanical stop in the barrel. Excellent optics with 10X magnification. Great design for pocket Read More...

12 Feb

MINING DIAL BY CHADBURN BRO’s

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] STAND INCLUDED IF REQUIRED. Read More...

10 Feb

Pantograph by Thomas Dunn of Edinburgh. Circa 1845.

By Hatchwell Antiques

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An oak cased brass pantograph by Thomas Dunn of 50 North Hanover Street, Edinburgh. Circa 1845. Numbered: 402 Interior of the case has trade label: THOMAS DUNN, OPTICIAN, MATHEMATICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER, 50 NORTH HANOVER STREET.EDINBURGH. The interior also has a handwritten note inside the lid with the “Rule for setting Dunn’s improved pantograph“, dated “27 February 1845“. see the photograph of note for the equations needed to be used for the settings. Dimensions of case: Height: 14.5 cm | 5.75 inWidth: 90 Read More...