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Compound Microscope Chest Type Signed DOLLOND London

The copper alloy body tube holds three lenses and the lower, narrow section of the body has an external thread to take objectives. The body is supported by a ring on an arm attached to the top of the square cross sectioned pillar. The cruciform stage has a recessed stage hole, two pinholes and a keyhole slot for accessories. The stage is mounted on a sleeve and can be racked up and down, for focusing. A pivoting arm holds the mount for Read More...

Cupping Set by Solomon Maw

A good quality cupping set by Solomon Maw, 11, Aldersgate Street London, with working six blade scarificator, oil bottle, burner and six cups, four with chamois leather sleeves. Read More...

MARINERS PORTABLE COMPASS.

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

~GOOD POCKET TELESCOPE WITH DECAGONAL BARREL~

A good decagonal (10 sided) pocket telescope with oaken barrel and early knurling of the brass c.1800. 16 cm. closed, 24 cm. open, it has sliding protective lens covers to both ends. Unsigned. Excellent, powerful optics. 2.5 cm. diameter. Small bruise to ocular cover. Read More...

Inclinometer

A lacquered brass inclinometer, 5 inches long, the bubble level being 4.75″, with intact cross sights. The scale is divided to 90 degrees with increments to one degree. No case. Read More...

R. Willis Patent Rolling Pin Parcel Scale

An example of R. Willis Rolling pin scale for weighing parcels up to postage value of 32 pence or a weight of one pound. Marked on the pan ‘R. Willis Patentee, Manufactured by Josh & Edm Ratcliffe St. Pauls Square Birm.’ Dull unpolished brass finish. Good overall condition noting that the detachable weight is missing, and one wood side panel missing Read More...

ENGLISH EARLY 19TH CENTURY GILT BRASS MICROSCOPE OPTICAL COMPENDIUM INSECTOSCOPE FLEAGLASS

LENS FOCUSING ON A SPIKE AND AS A FLYSEYE VIEWER,  MULTI FACETTED LENS, GOOD CONSITION Read More...

EXCELLENT CONDITION POCKET POLISHED HORN FOLDING SPYGLASS SPECTACLES C1860

BOTH LENSES CONCAVE , NOTHING BROKEN , NO SPLITS , VERY TACTILE , GOOD ITEM , BUYER WILL BE PLEASED Read More...

c. 1798 Unsigned Carpenter/Jones Improved Monocular Microscope with case and many accessories

Unsigned Carpenter/Jones Improved Monocular Microscope with case and many accessories c. 1798.  Height is 16 “when fully retracted and 19” when fully extended.  Case measures about 19. 5 “tall.  Stage is a cruciform shape with round friction fit stage clip that holds slides.  Attached to base via a compass joint that allows inclining of the microscope.   Coarse focusing works very well and is of rack and pinion type.   Accessories include two stage mounted forceps, black/white disc, fish plate, glass Read More...

Eighteenth Century Trepanning brace

An eighteenth century trepanning brace with a modern wood display stand, in good condition noting insert missing from top of handle and a loose ferrule, both shown in images. Signed ‘McRin’ Read More...

Large Silver Plated London Dome Ear Trumpet by Down Brothers

A good large silver plated London Dome ear trumpet by Down Brothers of London, in good condition with decorative grille Read More...

Apothercary / coin scales in case.

19th century apothercary scales, slightly different as the beam is of brass rather than steel. The glass pans have a diameter of just over 2″ ( 5.5 cms ). There is an additional glass pan which is deeper than the other two probably to allow more powder (small chip to brim). The case measures 15 x 7.7 cms. With some brass weights. Read More...