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Culpeper Type of Microscope C 1780. The circular base of the microscope has a hole in its center where a plane mirror mounted on a swivel bracket is engaged. From this base rise three columns in the shape of an S, which support a circular shelf, and from this shelf rise three other columns, also in the shape of an S, which support the body of the microscope in which the optical tube slides. Good state of conservation. Identical model, collection of scientific Read More...

26 Dec

C1850 Weiss Folding Tongue Depressor w. Ebony Handle

By M and R Gordon

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C1850 Weiss folding tongue depressor with checkered ebony handle. A rare form for a tongue depressor and likely a model designed and sold only by Weiss. Read More...

22 Dec

Silver concealed Tonsillectomy Lancet, 1837

By Van Leest Antiques

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Silver concealed Tonsillectomy Lancet, a device for lancing quinsy by “George Cowles London 1837” conform the Hallmarks. 17 cm long and working condition. An example is seen in Elizabeth Bennion’s Antique Medical Instruments P 107 described by Heister 1745; “silver-gilt caustic holder and applicator” and “An instrument maker of Amsterdam showed me a new instrument for opening suppurated tonsils, the inventor of which is unknown to me … which appears like a spatula and in which is contained the lancet” Look Read More...

22 Dec

Mackenzie Laryngeal forceps, C 1860

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Mackenzie Laryngeal forceps, C 1860. The bone handle allows the length of the oval tweezers to be determined by means of a screw. By pressing the metal handle on the bone handle, the tube is pushed in the direction of the oval tweezers, closing it according to the set length. In good working condition and 22 cm long. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

19 Dec

A Large & Impressive Binocular/Monocular Van Heurck No.1 Microscope By Watson & Sons

By Apsley

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A large & impressive binocular/monocular Van Heurck No.1 microscope By Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn, London. The microscope of standard Van Heurk construction on a large tripod base on lacquered brass pad feet, with a large plano-concave mirror, substage with X-Y screw control, course and fine focus, mechanical stage with X-Y control and vernier readout, course and fine focus to the interchangeable body tubes, the monocular two drawer tube with rack and pinion adjustment to the first drawer Read More...

18 Dec

Georgian Twin Fusee Balloon Bracket Clock by William Smith London – Retailed by Percy Webster

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a large mid-Eighteenth century twin fusee balloon bracket clock by William Smith of London and retailed by Percy Webster. This early and beautifully imposing example is comprised of an ebonised continental style case set upon a thick brass surround at the base and four well-proportioned brass ogee bracket feet. The hips of the case have an open section either side adorned with fine gilt brass filigree type inserts representing the Louis XIV sun god motif contrasted with striking Read More...

18 Dec

Small Georgian Cased Library Telescope on Stand by Matthew Berge London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a rare Georgian mahogany cased library telescope of small proportions by Matthew Berge, London. Comprised of a 17” main barrel and a 2” inch objective lens, this unusually small and powerful library telescope has a separate 6” eyetube which is fitted to the end and is focused by means of a knurled brass screw operating a short secondary barrel contained within the main body. The top of the main barrel is engraved, Berge London, Late Ramsden. The tripod is Read More...

16 Dec

Early 19th Century “Withering cylindrical type” simple microscope

By Eppursimuove

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The case is a pasteboard cylinder covered with red leather. The instrument is made from three discs of brass separated by two pillars. The lowest disc is the base and the pillars between that and the stage carry the concave mirror direct. The stage has a stepped opening carrying a live box. The lens carries three screw-in simple lenses, usable separately or together. Measurements: 9cm, diam.: 4cm – case: 9,7cm, diam.: 5cm Feel free to ask for further informations and photos. Thank you. Read More...

15 Dec

Green Cupping glass, C 1820

By Van Leest Antiques

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A early 19th C dark green hand blown leech jar. Diameter 8 cm and 5,5 cm high. In mint condition. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

14 Dec

Very Large Victorian Aneroid Barometer by Blake & Son of London & Gosport

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a very large Victorian Marine Aneroid Barometer to Blake & Son of London & Gosport. Comprised of a 12” painted, ceramic dial with a circular divided scale for 26 to 31 inches of barometric pressure. The outer circumference is decorated with lavish script with red accented colours outlining standard weather indications and stating, ‘Aneroid Barometer’ at the base. The centre of the dial is decorated with a geometric pattern with the company name of Blake & Son – London Read More...

12 Dec

Optical Cabinet by Benjamin Martin (Retailed by Jones), Ca. 1770-1780

By Gilgamesh

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For a concise description of Martin’s later pocket microscopes and his optical cabinets, including this one, please refer to my collection’s page: https://www.microscopehistory.com/martin-signed-dollond The parallels to the 18th-century drum microscope are all related to Benjamin Martin, though most are unsigned. Most of the parallels to this microscope are found in the optical compendia made and advertised by Martin from about 1750 as a Cabinet of Optical Instruments. There, this microscope accompanies scioptic balls and telescopes. Therefore, while the telescope is Read More...

08 Dec

Ca. 1700 set of bone slides for the original screw-barrel microscope by James Wilson

By Gilgamesh

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Box with eight small three-cell bone slides. Read More...