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three draw silver plate telescope – Adams.

Signed on the first draw, ‘Adams, Fleet St, London’, constructed and finished with silver plate on copper and brass with mahogany barrel and flint / crown achromatic lens ( 1.5″ aperture ). The telescope measures 9.25″ closed and 27.5″ when fully open. The draws move freely and smoothly and the telescope gives excellent clear views. No cracks / dents, a little rubbing to the plate around the lens cap area. Top quality. Unable to verify which family member made this – George Adams senior  Read More...

Single draw telescope by Troughton & Simms. War Dept.

Signed on the single draw, ‘Troughton & Simms, London’, and engraved to the back collar, ‘WD, 3880’ along with the ministry “crows foot” motif. Length: 32.5 ” with the tube drawn. 26.5″ closed. With a  1.75″ objective main lens, lens cap and eye-piece slide cover. Good clear images. Damage free. Read More...

ADAM’S NEW PATENT PORTABLE 9 DRAW TELESCOPE WITH SLIP CASE

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

Early 20th C. Harcourt Anesthesia Inhaler Regulator

 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...

ANEMOMETER BY LAWRENCE & MAYO.

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~VERY GOOD SINGLE DRAW TELESCOPE-WATKINS-NIGHT~

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...

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

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Boxwood differential thermometer by Watkins & Hill

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...

W F STANLEY STANDARD 17.75 THERMOMETER

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...

A Victorian knife sharpener

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...

Antoine Redier patent wall mounted barograph

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...

Late Victorian Cased Set of Twelve Handbells by Warners of London

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...