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A good, clean unrestored example of F Bridges phrenology inkwell, in good condition, marked and numbered for the sentiments. Noting very minor loss to tip of nose and and a faded marking for sentiment 16, conscientiousness. Read More...

22 Feb

Ceramic Phrenology Seal

By Fletcher

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A good example of a phrenology seal, the sentiments marked as numbers on the head with with description to base. In good overall condition noting minor restoration and discolouration of the nose. Read More...

21 Feb

SOLD – Small microscope in case, unusual stand. Pre RMS.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – A lacquered brass microscope with an unusual shaped base, the single pillar rising from the middle with a compass joint to the top allowing the user to tilt the microscope to the desired position. The monocular tube can be raised and lowered via the rack wheel. It has a single sided mirror and a stage with fixed clips. The stage measuring just 53 mm x 41 mm. There are 3 pre RMS objectives but two are lacking their Read More...

20 Feb

FINELY CRAFTED RULE BY FRANCIS WATKINS

By TESSERACT

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Quality Mathematics in the mid-18th Century, English, mid 18th century, signed “F. Watkins, London,” of thin brass 6-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ (16 x 4.5 cm) decorated both sides with running leaf tip design. The front has gently beveled edges, and is exquisitely engraved with a rectangular protractor (divided every half-degree) and with scales of equal parts with transversals for interpolation. The reverse has further chart scales, and complex scales for calculation (Cho, Lat, Sin, In Me, Tan, Hou, E P, Read More...

20 Feb

Astronomical Quadrant with Rackwork Motions

By TESSERACT

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JONES’ IMPROVED ASTRONOMICAL QUADRANT, English, early 19th century, signed “W. & S. Jones, 30 Holborn, London.” This handsome lacquered brass instrument stands 10″ (25 cm) tall on its tabletop base with three leveling screws. The base has a circumferential degree scale, and is centered by a rotating disk which carries the instrument on central pillar, and which is fitted with crossed spirit levels, internal pinion and ring gears, and one-arcminute vernier. Atop the openwork pillar is mounted the 4-1/4″ Read More...

20 Feb

Belfast Customs telescope – Lee & Son.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A large single draw marine telescope, signed near the eyepiece, ‘Lee & Son, Belfast’. Also engraved ‘CUSTOMS’. It measures 20.5 inches when closed and 37 inches fully drawn. The brown tan leather covering to the barrel is in very good condition with the stitching intact. There is a dust slider to the eyepiece and a sun visor to the main lens. No dents, lenses are damage free. Nice & clear to look through. Read More...

18 Feb

A medley of trocars.

By M and R Gordon

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A medley of trocars. Happy to provide additional information and images of each. Read More...

17 Feb

Thermopile on circular mahogany base ca 1890

By Early Science

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Thermopile on circular mahogany base with adjustment for angle and height, Height16 /40cm. Read More...

17 Feb

RARE ANTIQUE COPPER CORN MEASURE

By MikeRead

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

14 Feb

SOLD – Antique Watson & Son – The Analyst’s Wenham Binocular Microscope – c1880, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Watson & Son The Analyst’s Microscope c1880 serial no. 952 Offered for sale is a very nice antique example of what appears to be an early example of Watson’s Jackson-pattern stand known as The Analyst’s microscope in anodised and lacquered brass – it dates to around 1880 based on its serial number 952, so it’s quite an early Watson pre-dating the introduction of Watson’s Edinburgh series of instruments. It’s marked Watson & Son with their address at 313 High Holborn Read More...

12 Feb

Very small simple pocket microscope / fleaglass.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Unusual small size measuring just 2.25″ in height and 2″ wide across the limb. With folding magnifyer and adjustable pin. Fruitwood handle. In partial card case. Read More...

10 Feb

RAMSDEN’S AS MEETING POINT — A MANUSCRIPT FRAGMENT

By TESSERACT

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Ramsden’s Premises as Focal point for Scientists of the Day, English, second half 18th century, the small note addressed to Dr. James Lind, at Mr. Mitchell’s in the Hay Market “Inquire at Mr. Ramsden’s for more a particular direction.” The incomplete contents reads “Mr. Maskelyne will meet them at Mr. Ramsden’s at 3 o’clock whence they may proceed together.” Condition is fair, with traces of sealing wax. James Lind (1736 – 1812) was a physician (to the Royal Household) deeply Read More...