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Nice example of a Heitz-Boyer’s bone clamp in good working order. No maker indicated. Kirkup (THE EVOLUTION OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, 2005:308) dates this instument c1925, presumably based on an entry in Down Bros. catalog.–see last image. Length: Length: 14″ or 35cm as shown. Read More...

25 Oct

~FINE GLASS AND STEEL MORPHINE SYRINGE-CASED C.1900~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A glass and steel, knurled and demarcated personal morphine syringe as was the norm in Edwardian times. Both the acid etched glass and steel plunger are marked 5, 10 , 15 (probably 0.5 to 1.5 cc.) for doseage depending on need/desire. Single matching needle. Very fine condition and working. Black card case measures 7 x 3 x 2 cm. with gold embossed name and address in lid and etched on the barrel of the syringe “Allen & Hanburys” with London Read More...

19 Oct

A field microscope – insectoscope

By Early Science

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A field microscope – insectoscope In good working condition 7,5 cm pressed 5,5 cm ca 100 years old price € 125.- Read More...

19 Oct

Cary-Could type microscope ca 1850

By Early Science

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Cary-Could type microscope ca 1850 In a fine mahogany case with all its accessories and the original matching key 19 X15 X4 cm Read More...

18 Oct

Standard inch by W & T Avery

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A 1920’s cased standard inch by W & T Avery Ltd London, made for the County Borough of Preston. Indenture number: 3861. Portcullis date marks for 1926, 1935, 1946 and 1956. Royal ciphers: G V R, G VI R and E II R. Case dimensions: 5 x 5 x 2 cm. For more information on the marks of standard weights and measure see: Marks and marking of weights and measures of the British Isles. Carl Ricketts, 1996. Read More...

18 Oct

~RARE AND FINE GEORGIAN ARTIFICIAL HORIZON~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Museum quality Georgian era artificial horizon in ovoid mahogany case with mercury filler funnel and bubble level. 3 1/2 inch (8 cm.) diameter brass backed, frosted? glass with red painted edge (some paint loss chips) sitting atop 3 adjustable legs in tripod format with additional screw to act as a stopper once the hollow area is filled with mercury via the pewter funnel. Ingenious yet somewhat fiddly, it would be a two man job to fill the glass reservoir since this Read More...

17 Oct

Three draw telescope – Dormer, London.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A three draw brass telescope with a mahogany body, signed in flowing script, ‘Dormer, London’. It measures 7.5″ long when closed and 23″ fully open with a main lens of 1.25″. In excellent working order and damage free (no cracks, chips etc). In carboard case (slightly distressed). I cannot find any information on Dormer and the name is not listed in Gloria Clifton’s Directory. The telescope would appear to be early 19th century as the signature runs from left to right (away Read More...

16 Oct

Early 20th century telescopic hearing aid

By Van Leest Antiques

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Telescopic ear trumpet hearing aid of plastic. A similar one is held in the collection of the science museum group and is fabricated by Eschmann Bros. and Walsh, 1901-1950. Length: 35 cm. Read More...

14 Oct

~VERY GOOD, LARGE, SIMPLE MICROSCOPE-JEWELED BEETLE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A large Victorian simple microscope-bug viewer, insectoscope with fully rotateable jewelled beetle (perfect mount) in brass and glass container with adjustable, threaded eyepiece. Standing 8 cm. tall with a diameter of 4.5 cm. Bright brass with imperfections visible in glass. All original, perfect optics and the specimen is fully intact. Fine knurling of the brasswork. Glass insert in base for light entry. 2-3X magnification. No case but a fine Victorian novelty. Read More...

12 Oct

VERY LARGE LOUIS PASCHAL CASELLA Y-LEVEL.

By MikeRead

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

12 Oct

Small magnifyer for measuring microscope slide samples.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A small hand held instrument which would appear to be for measuring microscope slide samples or similar. The tube body is just 25 mm long and has an adjustable eye-piece lens (signed ‘C. Baker, London’). It focusses via the eye-piece which can be turned inwards or outwards on its fine thread. The other end holds a small glass in a cell which has fine etched gratings; one reads to 1/10 mm and the other cell reads 1/100. The small nickel Read More...

12 Oct

GALLERY OR LIBRARY GLASS’S

By MikeRead

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