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30 Oct

~EXCEPTIONAL SWIFT MICROSCOPE LAMP-RARE COMBINATION~

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An exceptionally rare and fine example of a James Swift microscope lamp. Signed on the ceramic chimney shade “James Swift, 48 University St., London, Registered” (earliest address), this lamp stands 12 inches tall on a round brass base. The golden lacquer is virtually intact although the accessory HAS been used. It boasts a combination of a plano/concave BLUE glass bullseye, a BLUE glass burner chimney and the earliest chocolate BROWN chimney shade (1855). Fully adjustable both vertically and horizontally Read More...
27 Oct

Medical Coil by Frederick Parkes, Medical Electrician

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A good medical galvanic coil with brass strength adjuster and associated pamphlet, in good condition noting minor losses to covering of coil, and loss of end knob to strength adjuster Parkes worked at 5 Bramble Street Derby. Read More...
27 Oct

Two Brass Protractors

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A large Brass Protractor by W. Elliott, 268 High Holborn (1835-1849) and a smaller unsigned decorative late eighteenth century protractor-£120 Both in good condition noting v. minor bruising to edge of Elliott instrument-£220 Read More...
27 Oct

Thomas Dunn’s ‘The Circular Time Table’ 1818

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An example of Thomas Dunn’s Circular Time table:’for showing at one view the number of Days from any given date to all other dates’-constructed and sold by Thomas Dunn Accountant-Bank of Scotland and Glasgow-Author of ‘Tables of Simple Interest-computed decimally-Entered at Stationers Hall 1st December 1818 Printed on tin-some minor losees, stains, and scratches as shown-Brass central knob comes with photocopy of “Directions for using the Circular Interest Table together with a Description of the Circular Time Table” by Thomas Dunn,1818 Read More...
27 Oct

A VICTORIAN 8 DRAWER TELESCOPE signed CHADBURN BROS SHEFFIELD.

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This 8 drawer telescope is in good condition. It is approx 75cms long when fully open & 14cms long when closed. The main lens is 4.6cms in diameter. The sliding eye-piece is good. the large lens cap has a missing brass end. All the screws and collars are present. All lenses are damage free. They & the whole telescope could benefit from a good clean.  It is signed ‘Chadburn Bros Sheffield”.  There are slight dints around this engraved name.  Read More...
24 Oct

Veterinary Contraception: Ram Scarer

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This strange Victorian device, known as a “ram scarer”, resembles an instrument from a Medieval torture chamber. It was placed on the rear end of a ewe to discourage  a ram from mounting.  The spheres are hard wood, the spikes white metal, the decorative elements brass and the chain steel.  A near identical device is shown in Elisabeth Bennion’s medical book–see last image. The ruler is in centimeters.  Read More...
17 Oct

19th century pocket compass.

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The compass diameter is 1 & 5/8″ ( 42 mm ) with a brass body and conex glass covering. The dial is balanced on a central jewel. Excellent working condition. In plush lined wooden case with leather finish (a little loss to the base). Read More...
16 Oct

BOOKS ON COLLECTING MICROSCOPES

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1/ THE MICROSCOPIC PHOTOGRAPHS OF J. B. DANCER. £22. H.B. 2/ THE GREAT AGE OF THE MICROSCOPE BY GERALD L’E TURNER. £45 H.B 3/ THE BILLINGS MICROSCOPE COLLECTION. £25. P.B. 4/ HANDLIST OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT-MAKERS TRADE CATALOGUES 1600-1914 SOLD               5/ COLLECTING MICROSCOPE BY GERARD L’E TURNER. £15   Read More...
15 Oct

~FINE WITHERING ROUND SIMPLE MICROSCOPE-CASED~

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A fine 18th century Withering round brass microscope with all of it’s tools, 2 objective lenses and b/w disc for the stage, glass insert/well (see last 2 photos). 3 1/2 inches tall and 2 inches in diameter and in it’s original faux sharkskin black case with marbeled paper. The four tools include knife, pin probe, brass probe and wonderful early hand forceps. Bun feet. Old repair to knife handle-stable.  William Withering first published this and other forms in 1776 and Read More...
13 Oct

Rare Bluebell Letter Scale

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A rare example of the Bluebell letter scale with four weights-half ounce, one, two and three ounces- in good condition but lacking the scale pan-dull bronze with black hard stone base marked with gilt lettering \’EFB from CWP\’ Read More...
07 Oct

Adams-Jones most improved microscope by Dollond

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This Adams-Jones most improved microscope by Dollond from the first quarter of the 19th century arises from an folding three-legged tripod stand with ‘Dollond London’ signature. A gently curving tapering pillar attaches to the inclining straight limb by a compass joint. Focus is to the stage by rack and pinion acting on the front side of the limb which has the rack machined into it. The substage condenser and mirror slide on box-shaped fittings along the limb. They can Read More...
04 Oct

LATE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY TELESCOPE BY LINCOLN

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