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This listing is for a set of polarising hardware for an antique brass microscope comprising: – sub-stage nicol prism polariser (extra large) with rotation feature and degree scale with pointer 37-39mmm fit – nicol prism analyser with RMS male/female thread fitment and rotation feature The set is likely to date to around the 1910 period. I’ve tested the nicol prisms and extinction is achieved very easily on rotation, which I’ve also tried to demonstrate in some of the listing photos. The prisms are Read More...

25 Jan

A Silver 18th century, pair of Spectacles with extending arms.

By JP Antiques

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These spectacles with their original leather case – are in great condition. There is no Hallmark – although they are certainly silver. The green lenses are in good condition too. `The arms slide well . Read More...

25 Jan

6 x Silver Toothpicks.

By JP Antiques

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3 x earlier Toothpicks have various coloured stones in their end. 4 x have sliding mechanisms. 2 x have twist mechanisms. Read More...

24 Jan

SOLD – Pocket telescope in case – Thomas Harris & Son.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – A three draw lacquered brass pocket telescope, the first draw signed , ‘Thos Harris & Son, Opticians, Opposite the British Museum, London’, measuring 5.5″ closed and 15″ open with a crown / flint doublet main lens of 1 and 1/8th” diameter. There are no cracks / dents / chips etc ………….. extremely nice and gives a pin sharp, clear image when viewing. Contained in original Moroccon case (damage free). Post: U.K. ……… £6. Europe ….. £18. U.S.A. …… £25. Read More...

22 Jan

SOLD – Victorian microscope lamp.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – Brass students microscope lamp standing 11.5 inches tall and extending to a height of around 16″ with a reflectimg silvered mirror of 4″ diameter. The candle is spring loaded in its holder. The base is 4.5″ diameter. A few light dints the top / back. Read More...

21 Jan

FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN PLANISPHERES

By TESSERACT

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The Earth viewed from above the North and South Atlantic, English, c. mid-19th century, the 3-1/2″ (9 cm) diameter disks inked very finely in manuscript, with full hand-coloring to the land. They are mounted to fine pressed paper mats showing beautiful floral patterns, backed by wood panels, and set behind ripply glass in ebony frames with geometric ridging, each frame 10-3/4″ x 13″ (27 x 33 cm) overall. Condition is excellent throughout. The projections of the earth are centered Read More...

21 Jan

EDWARD MASSEY TOWING LOG

By MikeRead

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

21 Jan

CLASS A. SEXTANT OF HIGH QUALITY BY CARY

By MikeRead

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NORMAN VERE GRACE R.N. 1912 ORION PROMOTED TO SUB- LIETENANT HMS IMPLACABLE. 1915 LIETENANT. DESTROYER SYBILLE, HMS AJAX, 15 DEC.1923 LIETENANT-COMMANDER 1924 TO 1929 SERVED ON HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH & HMS HOOD JUNE 1929 PROMOTED TO COMMANDER, PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN 30 JUNE 1937 RETIRED 5 JULY 1946. SHIPPING FEDEX, UPS, DPD, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

20 Jan

Signed Reynolds & Fowler Microscope. Late 1800’s.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Signed Reynolds & Fowler Microscope. No case or accessories come with this microscope other than what is on microscope. Microscope is signed on body tube: “Harvey Reynolds & Fowler Leeds”. It has a mechanical stage that moves in X-Y direction. The Y direction works well, but the X direction only moves a small amount. Coarse focusing works well, although there are two screws missing, which will be shown in one of the images, which causes the body and rack Read More...

20 Jan

Beck “Star” Microscope C. 1883

By Orlando Microscopes

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Beck “Star” Microscope C. 1883. No case or accessories come with this microscope. It is serial numbered 12560 which places the date of manufacture at about 1883. The objective is marked “W.R. Prior and Co London Bot Dept Q.M.C 2/3 N.A. .28”. The double-sided mirror is in good condition and is mounted on an arm that swings left and right. One of the stage clips is not original to the microscope. Fine focusing works and coarse focusing is accomplished Read More...

19 Jan

SOLD – Vintage W. Watson & Sons Ltd – Service Microscope – circa 1931, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale we have a vintage original Service model microscope by W. Watson & Sons Limited of London. This example dates to 1931 based on the sequential Watson production number of 48470 which is engraved onto the main tube. This inter-war example from the early 1930s is in all-original condition as far as I can tell, although some of the lenses will have been changed around over the years, which is what you’d expect for a working instrument Read More...

19 Jan

SOLD – Antique J. Swift & Son Brass Microscope with Polarising Hardware – c1890, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a collectable example of an antique monocular polarising brass microscope by quality makers J Swift & Son of London. The instrument isn’t numbered but it does bear the details of its maker J Swift & Son and their then address at 81 Tottenham Court Road, London, along with the Swift trademark stamping on the rear of the instrument. This example will most likely date to around sometime in the early 1890s – certainly post 1884 Read More...