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This is a very early (un-serialised) Dancer model, shortly after he moved to Manchester c.1841. Double trunnion construction for stability but otherwise a simple, second class model. Standing 14 inches down and 19 inches fully racked, it has the fine adjustment on the nosepiece and an early stacking triplet (European design) objective. Non-RMS threads (5/8″-32F), but very good optics ( a little dusty). During his early construction years, Dancer started with this type of objective, then went to a dividing Read More...

10 Feb

Three draw telescope by Bithray.

By Scientific Inspirations

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An excellent three draw brass telescope with a mahogany barrel, signed on the first draw, ‘S. Bithray, Royal Exchange, London’. Measuring 10″ (25 cms) long when closed and 30″ (76.5 cms) fully open. It has main lens of just over 1.5″ (4 cms). It gives excellent clear images when viewing. Very nice quality. Stephen Bithray worked from 1826 – 1860. Read More...

08 Feb

Proportional dividers by W and S JONES C.1790

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Interesting Proportional dividers by W and S JONES Holborn London, in his original shaped wood case covered in black fishskin, and lined with blue silk. Made of brass with inset steel tips. Read More...

08 Feb

~FINE OUTSIDE MICROMETER CALIPER-ELLIOTT BROS.-UNUSUAL DESIGN~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine and unusual spring loaded outside caliper sitting on tripod legs with ebony handle, cased. Signed Elliott Bros, 30 Strand, London in flowing script, this rare item measures diameters/thickness with uncanny accuracy from 0-22 mm. in 0.1 mm. increments using a needle gauge on central square pivot over a protractor-like semi-circle. Constructed of German silver/nickel steel, it has seen minor use with only small areas of wear. Victorian royal blue liner in domed mahogany case missing one hook. A Read More...

05 Feb

~ A GOOD PART SET OF PRITCHARD-STYLE SLIDERS RETAILED by BAKER~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good part set of Pritchard style/small format glass and red paper sliders of flora and fauna. Housed in a brown card, metal re-enforced slide box retailed by C. Baker, Optician, 244 High Holborn, London. W.C., c.1880-1900. Twenty-three in total, all but one has it’s subject label (hand written). Format size 2 x 3/4 inches. Read More...

01 Feb

Large Shop Display Aneroid Barometer by Aitchison for Zambrene Weatherproof Clothing

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale a rare and very large shop advertising display aneroid barometer in glazed case for Zambrene Weatherproof clothing. This unusually large aneroid barometer presents a 12” ceramic sale with a semi-circular scale painted scale displayed around the top half and measuring 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure. The outer scale is provided with weather indications in decorative Victorian font and accentuated in red, black and grey colours. The inner dial has dividing lines at the 29 and 30 Read More...

01 Feb

Large binocular compound microscope Charles Collins in case

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Large binocular compound microscope Charles Collins in mahogany case complete with all his accessories. Signed Charles Collins Optician 77 G Titchfield St LONDON. Read More...

01 Feb

~FINE 2 INCH LIBRARY TELESCOPE by DOLLOND~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine two inch diameter library refracting telescope on cabriolet folding stand by Dollond & Co. (retailed 1871-1885). This instrument was made much earlier, judging by the construction and the case (c.1820). 28 inches long (40 inches with the extension tube and eyepiece), it boasts all of it’s original lacquer, doublet object lens, fine optics with 40X magnification. Cased with hooks intact, functional lock with key and later trade label. Block letter signature on the end of the barrel Read More...

31 Jan

Georgian compass – William Harris & Co.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A small 1.75 inch ( 45 mm) pocket compass finished in gilt brass with a porcelein dial with a centre jewelled compass. The dial is signed, ‘Wm Harris & Co. London & at Hamburg’. The signature can be dated to 1820 as William Harris was then, recorded, and advertised his wares additionally at ‘Bey dem Rathhause no. 26, Hamburg’. The needle can be locked into place, and made free, by moving the small lever left / right. Very nice condition noting just Read More...

31 Jan

Leebreich Ophthalmoscopes

By Fletcher

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Three Leebreich ophthalmoscopes; 82: Ebony Handle, two large lenses and three supplementary lenses,mirror good £130 83: Case lid marked ‘Leebreich’s Ophthalmoscope’, two large lenses, four supplementary lenses, mirror good £110 84: Case lid marked ‘Leebreich’s Ophthalmoscope’. cloth hinge, two large lenses, Three supplementary lenses, mirror good £110 Read More...

30 Jan

Binocular Coumpound Microscope Signed Smith in case

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Interesting binocular compound microscope signed James Smith 56 Tollington Road London. In his original mahogany case with his accessories . Read More...

30 Jan

CHONDROMETER OR CORN BALANCE BY MARRATT

By MikeRead

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