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Dr. A.G. Vernon Harcourt introduced his anesthesia apparatus in 1899. The regulator was apparently sold separately as it is in its original fitted case and has many more elements than the one owned by the Wood Library–see links below. Length of case: 7.5″ or 19cm. approx. https://www.woodlibrarymuseum.org/museum/vernon-harcourt-inhaler/ https://ehive.com/collections/4493/objects/152170/chloroform-regulator Read More...

28 Aug

ANEMOMETER BY LAWRENCE & MAYO.

By MikeRead

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

26 Aug

~VERY GOOD SINGLE DRAW TELESCOPE-WATKINS-NIGHT~

By ScientificaOpticae

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Signed “WATKINS, Charing=Crofs, London, NIGHT” this telescope is in extremely good condition for it’s age. No splits or cracks to the 20 inch mahogany barrel, 2 inch OG doublet lens (the bone of contention between Watkins and Dollond), sliding ogee ocular lens, dust protector on OG end has a threaded light reducing insert for daytime use. The image is clear/crisp and the magnification superb. The brass knurling is roped and only one screw has been replaced in the collar Read More...

21 Aug

SOLD – Two draw Galilean telescope.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – A small two draw measuring 4″ in length when closed and 9.25″ fully open. Unsigned with makers name but engraved with owner’s name and initials: ‘Benjamin Brown, Leeds’ around the front collar; ‘March 1862’ around the back collar; intitails ‘B.B.’ to the lens cap and also to the back collar and both draw tubes. The eye piece is engraved, ‘B.B. 1862’. The main lens has a diameter of 1.25″ and the lens cap is threaded and screws onto the Read More...

21 Aug

NINE DRAW ENGLISH TELESCOPE BY EDWARD G. WOOD. LONDON WITH RED MOROCCO SLIP CASE

By MikeRead

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

21 Aug

Boxwood differential thermometer by Watkins & Hill

By Hatchwell Antiques

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An early boxwood differential thermometer by Watkins & Hill of London, circa 1825. Signed to the rear of the thermometer scales: WATKINS & HILL 5 CHARING CROSS LONDON Both scales divided 50 – 0 – 50. Height: 37 cm. Width: 26 cm. Depth: 14 cm. The thermoscope, or differential thermometer, used to measure the transmission of heat was invented in the early nineteenth Read More...

19 Aug

W F STANLEY STANDARD 17.75 THERMOMETER

By Victor Burness

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The scale is screwed to the back plate by 3 screws in slotted holes to allow for adjustment. The scale is from 0 – 220 degrees Fahrenheit and in good working order. The leather covered case has 3 catches, some of the leather around the edge has been replaced. W F Stanley were at Railway Approach between 1869 and 91 Read More...

18 Aug

A Victorian knife sharpener

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A mid 19th century brass and steel knife sharpener. Height: 11.5 cm. Width: 9.5 cm. Depth: 6.5 cm. Weight: 0.8 Kilos. Read More...

17 Aug

Antoine Redier patent wall mounted barograph

By Hatchwell Antiques

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Antoine Redier patent wall mounted barograph, retailed by J Hicks of London. Circa 1895. The wall mounted barograph is enclosed in a glazed mahogany case, with a hinged front which opens to access the chart, aneroid capsule, the movement, and altitude adjuster. The silvered plated scale divided for 31 to 28 inches of barometric pressure. Marked: J. HICKS. LONDON. No: 120. Seven day drum movement. With a key. Height: 27 cm. Width: 15 cm. Depth: 12 cm.. The design for this barograph was patented by Antoine Redier in Read More...

15 Aug

Late Victorian Cased Set of Twelve Handbells by Warners of London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a late Victorian set of twelve Handbells by Warners of London in their original pine packing case. This rare and exquisite set is comprised of bells with notes ranging as follows from largest to smallest G/A/B/C/D/E/F#/G/A/B/C/D. All are beautifully mounted with leather hand straps and circular leather pads to avoid the hand interfering with the resonance of the bell when in use. The pads are impressed with star motifs around the edge circumference and the end of the Read More...

12 Aug

Officer of the Watch marine telescope – T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.

By Scientific Inspirations

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An early 20th century Officer of the Watch marine telescope signed on the single draw tube, ‘T. Cooke & Sons Ltd. London & York’. It measures 23.5″ fully open and gives excellent views. Read More...

12 Aug

~UNUSUAL SIX INCH COMPASS-BOLTON, BIRMINGHAM~

By ScientificaOpticae

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A very unusual 6 inch square compass in flame mahogany, probably used for simple or plane table surveying by Thomas Bolton of Birmingham, England c.1820. The thick and heavy case is perfect except for two brass hinge screws missing (see photo). It has some unusual features such as a solid brass plate on the right side and another brass plate on the bottom (probably to accommodate a Jacob’s staff head). Lately, it has been used as a pocket compass with Read More...