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SOLD – The stem of the microscope is fixed to the bottom of the case with a knuckle joint allowing the user to fold, tilt the microscope to almost any position. Signed, ‘Dollond, London’, the stage is moved by rack and pinion. The body tube screws into the top of the small bar limb while the bottom of the limb can be fitted with the single objective lens or the small wheel of objective lenses. The wheel of objective lenses Read More...

02 Apr

~NEAR FLAWLESS POCKET DRAWING SET BY EDWARD NAIRNE~(ON HOLD)

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A complete set of pocket drawing instruments by Nairne with trade label in a flawless sharkskin case measuring 6 1/2 x 3 x 1 inches. Boxwood sector and Gunter’s rule, semi-circular brass protractor, pens, pencils, dotting wheel, compasses, etc. Interchangeable accessories. 10 components in total. A finer set you will not see for some time. Read More...

01 Apr

C 1890 Cased Dudgeon’s sphygmograph

By M and R Gordon

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A very good example of Dudgeon’s sphygmograph in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition. The clockwork mechanism works well. The interior of the case show some wear. The silk lining of the interior of the lid is frayed resulting in the maker’s name being illegible. Probably made in England. Case dimensions”: (closed): 53 mm x 70 mm x 70 mm. The last image is from an illustration in The sphygmograph : its history and use as an aid to diagnosis Read More...

01 Apr

DOLLOND UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL SUN-DIAL

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DPD, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] PLEASE SEE MY OTHER PORTABLE SUNDIALS STILL AVAILABLE Read More...

29 Mar

ARTIFICIAL HORIZON, CARY PORTER. LONDON

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, PARCEL FORCE, DHL, ECT. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

29 Mar

SIX DRAW TELESCOPE, BALEEN MADE BY STEBBING

By MikeRead

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

28 Mar

Dunn’s Model Eye, and Perrin’s Phantom Eye

By Fletcher

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1. A good but unsigned example of Dunn’s Model Eye in original case. The model eye has rotating variable aperture with three positions, 5mm, 8mm and 1 cm. Each of the 23 eye conditions are stamped on the rear. Condition is good noting minor scuffing to edges of retinae. £400 2. Perrin invented this phantom eye in 1866. Containg three lenses corresponding to a hypermetropic, astigmatic and emmetropic eye. There is a shutter at the back of the ball, in which Read More...

26 Mar

Very large binocular microscope in case with accessories.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A substantial lacquered brass microscope, unsigned but almost certainly by Ross, the microscope foot finely engraved with the previous owners initials in a circular cartouche ‘J.B.R’, the cartouche design replicated on the objective canister lids. The microscope stand is a large ‘Y’ shaped base with a ‘machine finish’ below the golden lacquer, with 2 large uprights supporting the main microscope body on large trunnions, large (84mm diameter) articulated plano-concave mirror on sliding collar, octagonal substage collar mount with X-Y screw Read More...

24 Mar

Rib spreader by Thackray, Leeds.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A set of articulated scissor action extractors, also known as a rib spreader. Stamped, ‘Thackray, Leeds’. 11.25 inches long over-all, with locking arm. Post to U.S.A. – £30 U.K. £6.50. Read More...

22 Mar

Chrondrometer (grain scale) by J. Long, Eastcheap, London.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Brass scale chondrometer with steel arm, brass bucket and stand. Used for measuring corn, barley, seeds etc. The brass arm is engraved, ‘J. Long, Eastcheap, London’. The sliding scale weight engraved ‘LBS per Bushel’. One fastener missing from case. Read More...

22 Mar

SOLD – 12 inch wooden Gunter rule.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – With various markings and scales. 12 inches long. No cracks or splits. Read More...

20 Mar

Antique J. Swift & Son Histological & Physiological Microscope with Roller-stage – c1900, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a collectable example of an antique monocular brass microscope by quality makers J Swift & Son of London termed the Histological & Physiological model. See copy of a 1906 advert for this exact model in the listing photos. The instrument is numbered 10473 on the underside of the tripod and this model was specifically designed to meet the needs of medical students and students undertaking general biological investigations. This example will most likely date to Read More...