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An early boxwood differential thermometer by Watkins & Hill of London, circa 1825. Signed to the rear of the thermometer scales: WATKINS & HILL 5 CHARING CROSS LONDON Both scales divided 50 – 0 – 50. Height: 37 cm. Width: 26 cm. Depth: 14 cm. The thermoscope, or differential thermometer, used to measure the transmission of heat was invented in the early nineteenth Read More...

19 Aug

W F STANLEY STANDARD 17.75 THERMOMETER

By Victor Burness

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The scale is screwed to the back plate by 3 screws in slotted holes to allow for adjustment. The scale is from 0 – 220 degrees Fahrenheit and in good working order. The leather covered case has 3 catches, some of the leather around the edge has been replaced. W F Stanley were at Railway Approach between 1869 and 91 Read More...

18 Aug

A Victorian knife sharpener

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A mid 19th century brass and steel knife sharpener. Height: 11.5 cm. Width: 9.5 cm. Depth: 6.5 cm. Weight: 0.8 Kilos. Read More...

17 Aug

Antoine Redier patent wall mounted barograph

By Hatchwell Antiques

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Antoine Redier patent wall mounted barograph, retailed by J Hicks of London. Circa 1895. The wall mounted barograph is enclosed in a glazed mahogany case, with a hinged front which opens to access the chart, aneroid capsule, the movement, and altitude adjuster. The silvered plated scale divided for 31 to 28 inches of barometric pressure. Marked: J. HICKS. LONDON. No: 120. Seven day drum movement. With a key. Height: 27 cm. Width: 15 cm. Depth: 12 cm.. The design for this barograph was patented by Antoine Redier in Read More...

15 Aug

Late Victorian Cased Set of Twelve Handbells by Warners of London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a late Victorian set of twelve Handbells by Warners of London in their original pine packing case. This rare and exquisite set is comprised of bells with notes ranging as follows from largest to smallest G/A/B/C/D/E/F#/G/A/B/C/D. All are beautifully mounted with leather hand straps and circular leather pads to avoid the hand interfering with the resonance of the bell when in use. The pads are impressed with star motifs around the edge circumference and the end of the Read More...

12 Aug

Officer of the Watch marine telescope – T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.

By Scientific Inspirations

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An early 20th century Officer of the Watch marine telescope signed on the single draw tube, ‘T. Cooke & Sons Ltd. London & York’. It measures 23.5″ fully open and gives excellent views. Read More...

12 Aug

~UNUSUAL SIX INCH COMPASS-BOLTON, BIRMINGHAM~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A very unusual 6 inch square compass in flame mahogany, probably used for simple or plane table surveying by Thomas Bolton of Birmingham, England c.1820. The thick and heavy case is perfect except for two brass hinge screws missing (see photo). It has some unusual features such as a solid brass plate on the right side and another brass plate on the bottom (probably to accommodate a Jacob’s staff head). Lately, it has been used as a pocket compass with Read More...

06 Aug

A fine equinoctial sundial with plumb bob, UK, circa 1820-1830

By Eppursimuove

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A good English equinoctial sundial, unsigned, but datable from 1820-1830 and with a decorative plumb bob. On a round base, standing on three screws, is an English compass with its original needle. The plumb bob allows it to have a right horizontal position. The hour circle, with small decoration, is divided from VIII to I and XII to IIII and can be positioned in latitude according to the latitude arc. A fine transitional form between the 18th Century equinoctial sundial and the modern Read More...

05 Aug

Telescope by E. & E. Emanuel with engraved nobility motif.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A four draw, leather barrelled telescope constructed in nickel silver. It measures 7.75″ when closed and 27″ fully drawn with a main lens of 1.5″. The first draw is engraved in script, ‘E. & E. Emanuel, by Appointment to Her Majesty. 3 The Hard, Portsea and 101 High St, Portsmouth’. There is also an engraved monogram which I have been unable to identify (quite worn) with the initials C. P. R.? No dents or damage – the lenses damage free and very clear Read More...

05 Aug

Transitional Jones Most Improved Microscope C 1860. Unsigned

By Orlando Microscopes

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Transitional Jones Most Improved Microscope C 1860. No case or accessories other than what are pictured on the microscope and maker is not known. I have no information on this microscope from my dad’s collection. If the microscope is inclined too much or not at all, the base is not steady, and the microscope will topple over. The dual sided mirror is in great condition and the stage focusing works. The screw that holds the body tube from sliding Read More...

05 Aug

Large signed Newton & Co Binocular Microscope C 1880 with case and accessories

By Orlando Microscopes

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Large, signed Newton & Co Binocular Microscope C 1880 with case and accessories. I do not have a lot of information on this microscope from my dad’s collection. The focusing mechanism and the X-Y stage motion both operate smoothly. As for accessories: There are stage mounted forceps, tweezers, several blank slides, that look quite a bit newer, brass lens storage containers, free standing bulls eye condenser (missing the glass lens) and a few what look like additional eye pieces. Read More...

05 Aug

Signed Smith & Beck

By Orlando Microscopes

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Signed “Smith & Beck, 6 Coleman St, London 1872.” “1872″ should be the Serial Number as Smith & Beck was at Coleman Street from 1847-1865 and in 1857 name was changed to Smith, Beck & Beck. Hence, this is dated to approximately 1850-1857. The X-Y mechanical stage works in the X direction, but not in the Y direction. No case or accessories except what is pictured. Double sided mirror is in good condition with one side having light Read More...