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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 SOLD 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...

29 Jan

Six inch nickel silver protractor – WF Stanley

By Scientific Inspirations

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A nickel silver, single arm, 6″ protractor signed on the vernier arm, ‘Stanley, London’. Contained in mahogany case with small magnifyer. Read More...

29 Jan

A Six inch single arm protractor – Robson, Newcastle on Tyne.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A brass single arm protractor with a 6 inch diameter circle, signed on the vernier arm, ‘F. Robson. 46 Dean St, Newcastle on Tyne’. Contained in mahogany case. Frederick Robson created F. Robson & Co on Dean Street in 1867. Read More...

27 Jan

Regency Double Turn Folding Gold Balance by Stephen Houghton & Son of Ormskirk

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale a Regency Period double turn folding gold balance by Stephen Houghton & Son of Ormskirk (Successors to A. Wilkinson) Comprised of a two-part narrow mahogany case with hinge at one side and push catch at the other. The lifting of the lid automatically raises a brass balance beam by means of two hinged supporting columns, and then a coin plate folded flat to the top is manually turned out for operation. The beam end supports two additional hinged weights Read More...

25 Jan

Single draw telescope – T. Cooke & Sons Ltd, London & York.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A nickel silver, single draw Officer of the Watch telescope, signed as per title, measuring 18 inches closed and 23.5″ fully open with a main lens of 3.2 mm diameter. Very clean and damage free with brown tan letaher covering. It gives an excellent clear image. Early 20th century. Read More...

24 Jan

Early Victorian Bate’s Patent Saccharometer by Ludwig Oertling London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, an early Victorian Bate’s Patent Saccharometer by Ludwig Oertling London. Contained within a mahogany case with a black felt fitted base and lid, this rare complete example is comprised of a brass saccharometer with scale marked 0 to 30. One side is minutely engraved with “Bates Patent” and the serial number 1354, whilst the other is engraved to the maker, L.Oertling, London. The loop at the base of the instrument is provided with a small hole for the Read More...

23 Jan

~FINE 5 GNOMEN SLATE SUNDIAL by RICHARD MELVIN~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine, untouched, 5 gnomen slate sundial by the renowned dial maker Richard Melvin c.1860. Signed Rich. Melvin, maker, London and Dublin, this 15 x 14 inch sundial has the main gnomen set at 54 degrees, 30 minutes N latitude-Belfast? (Brooklands. Belfast-owners location). J.T. Owden (1799-1867) ??? Although the original owners name (working on it) is obscured by Victorian graffiti, the dial is all original, uncleaned and with only minor scratches. Originally set in a bronze cradle, this was probably Read More...