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24 Jun

~VERY GOOD CASED, SIMPLE TRANSIT/DRAINAGE LEVEL by TROUGHTON, LONDON~

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Simple transit/drainage level by Edward Troughton II of London c.1800 Fresh to the market after a hiatus of 35 years (ex. Christie’s 1988-see photo), this instrument exhibits machining and optics not surpassed in over 200 years.  14 x 5 inches with a 1 inch OG lens. 50% original lacquer to the long tube, the rest 90 % + with adjustments for height/angle at both ends, intact swinging bubble level below the body tube, spectacular optics with a two draw eyepiece Read More...
22 Jun

Cased 1862 London International Exhibition Medal for Waterlow & Sons – Bank of England Printers

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For sale, the 1862 London International Exhibition bronze prize medal for the renowned printing company of global currencies and postage stamps, Waterlow & Sons. This superbly executed medal was awarded and individually engraved to each of the 1862 Exhibitors that were bestowed with a prize for their efforts. Struck entirely from bronze, the obverse face shows Britannia seated with shield to her side and a sleeping lion at her feet. She is surrounded by six women each individually representing Industry, Agriculture Read More...
15 Jun

~CASED FIVE DRAW MAHOGANY TELESCOPE ON TRIPOD BASE-CARY, LONDON~

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An unusual and fine 5 (five) draw, 4 element, mahogany barrelled refracting telescope on reversible folding tripod base with clamp to the 4th draw. Found in its original mahogany case with all hardware intact, this scope has seen little use. Retaining 99% of it’s golden lacquer, the optics are superb. 2 1/2 inch OG doublet with lovely green glass, the telescope extends to a full yard (36 inches). The draws are very tight (so much so that the 5th draw Read More...
11 Jun

~FAREY COPY OF HIS ELLIPSOGRAPH by W. & S. JONES~(ON HOLD)

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A fine example of the famous Farey ellipsograph by W. & S. Jones, London c.1820 Consisting of two concentric rotating and racked rings, racked bridge for the bow compass and adjustable double brass and steel bed, this instrument has encountered dampness in it’s 200 year life but the oxidation/pitting is minor. It retains most of it’s bright, golden lacquer and works smoothly. The bow compass fits in a triangular pivoting head of the bridge and was intended to be held Read More...
09 Jun

Latimer Clarks Patent portable transit Instrument

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Latimer Clarks Patent portable Transit Instrument. Circa 1880 – 1882. Made by A.J Frost, 6 Westminster Chambers, London, and supplied by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co of Farringdon Road, London. In case with Striding level, two shades, lens cap, and Illuminating speculum. 1 ¾ inch objective. Length: 48 cm. No: 992 Case dimensions: 55 x 33 x 17 cm.   For the same model of Transit instrument see the collection of: The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Object ID: AST0983 Carter Observatory, Wellington, New Zealand. Object number: COB063   Literature: A Treatise Read More...
08 Jun

~EXCELLENT CRIMEAN? WAR TELESCOPE-WORTHINGTON, LONDON~

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An excellent example of a military issued 2 inch OG, black leather bound, 4 draw, 4 element refracting telescope by Nathaniel Worthington. Signed in Georgian script “Worthington, London” this 36 inch telescope has been well preserved and rarely used c.1840-1855 (Opium/Crimean War). The leather cover has a couple of scuffs and a minor dent on the second draw (see photo) but otherwise in fine condition considering the age. Doublet OG gives clear, sharp images (no lens cap). Extendable enameled Read More...
04 Jun

~GOOD PAIR OF DIVIDERS WITH RARE ROTATING HEAD~

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A good 5 1/2 inch ( 14 cm.) pair of English dividers/compass in brass and steel with rare rotating head for ink and pencil. Instead of having to switch from ink to pencil, this instrument offers a choice simply by rotating the head on a central pivot joint. The knurling/machining of the parts is good and the instrument is untoched. Nice tight joints. c.1840.   Read More...
01 Jun

Six draw telescope with baleen barrel.

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A good six draw pocket telescope with a baleen covered barrel. It measures 5.25″ long when closed and 24.5″ fully open with a main lens of 3 cms diameter. It has a lens cap and slide cover to the eye-piece. Damage free and gives very clear views. It is very, very similar to one I recently had by Benjamin Dancer. Read More...
30 May

~FINE BALEEN COVERED SIX DRAW TELESCOPE~

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A fine Georgian/early Victorian, six draw, baleen covered pocket telescope. 1 1/2 inch doublet OG, perfect baleen covering, 95% original lacquer, OG lens cap, 24 inches extended, six inches closed. Good optics, oddly unsigned. magnificent knurling/machining, extendable ray/sun shade. Read More...
28 May

The Cyclopaedia of Telescope Makers, Andrews, A D.

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Published in The Irish Astronomical Journal in eight parts, between 1992 and 1998. Carefully researched and profusely illustrated, never published as a book. March 1992 pp.102-183 makers A-FMarch 1993 pp. 1-82 makers G-JMarch & September 1994 in one vol. pp.167-250, makers K-NJanuary 1995 pp.43-96, makers O-RJanuary 1996 pp.57-117, makers Sae-SimJuly 1996 pp.215-242, makers Sin-SykJuly 1997 pp.125-192 makers T-Z + appendix pt1January 1998 pp. 95-96 Appendix pts 2&3 with corrigenda and addenda Please see the other books I have listed on Fleaglass. Read More...
27 May

~GOOD SIGNED CARY BOTANICAL SIMPLE/COMPOUND MICROSCOPE~

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A good signed botanical simple/compound brass microscope by Willliam Cary of London, c.1830 Although not without faults, this instrument offers superb optics in both modes. 50% original lacquer to the body tube with both lenses intact, 3 interchangeable and stacking lenses (some pratt in the past has forced them apart and bruised the brass instead of applying a little penetrating oil) but all of the lenses are intact. Stage insert, stage forceps, B/W disc, live box (with flea), glass concave Read More...
25 May

11 Glass microscope slides mounted by A C Cole

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Arthur C Cole worked 1821  1900 Read More...
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