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A 19th-century English porcelain letter seal in the form of a phrenological head. The areas of the skull numerically demarcated with the key surrounding the neck. Height: 3.5″ We’ve provided links to two other similar heads for price comparison. https://www.georgeglazer.com/wpmain/product/science-medical-phrenology-head-miniature-porcelain-antique-late-19th-century/ https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/picture-frames/late-19th-century-ceramic-seal/id-f_26399762/ Read More...

05 Nov

Presentation style telescope in case.

By Scientific Inspirations

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This single draw telescope is signed, ‘Geo Gowland, 76 South Castle St, Liverpool’. The length fully extended is 41″ (104 cms) and closed, 27″ (69 cms). It has a main lens of 2″ diameter giving a magnification of 16 x. G. Gowland worked from 1851 – 53 then went into partnership with a family member. The telescope is in almost mint condition and was made to presentation standard or as a “window puller”. It gives an excellent clear image when viewed through. It Read More...

04 Nov

Mid Victorian Aneroid Barometer by M Pillischer of Bond Street, London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a mid-Victorian aneroid barometer by M Pillischer of London. Comprised of a four and a quarter inch silvered dial with the top half divided for 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure and with Vidi type weather indications on the inner side of the dial. Pressure is related by means of a very fine blue steel pointer and a similarly fine brass set hand operated at the centre of the dial. The lower half of the dial has a Read More...

02 Nov

Super example of a Jones most improved microscope by Dollond

By Hansord Antiques

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A fine example of a Dolland, London, Jones most improved compound microscope in the original case with all the accessories. The instrument retains the original lacquer and even has part of a hand written description of the bone slides. One of the nicest examples I have owned of good size and so complete. Read More...

02 Nov

~FINE PAIR OF BULKHEAD INSTRUMENTS-BENZIE of COWES~

By ScientificaOpticae

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A fine pair of bulkhead instruments (clock and barometer) by Benzie of Cowes, Isle of Wight c.1890. Untouched and in perfect condition (cosmetically and functionally), these instruments exhibit popular Victorian/Edwardian barley twist (wheat ear/rope) mahogany bodies of a depth of 3 inches. Both the barometer and clock have wonderful engraved (untouched with minor oxidation) silvered dials with minimum wear and are signed “BENZIE, COWES”. Six inch diameter, brass wall brackets (interchangeable top or bottom). Key included for clock (runs flawlessly). Read More...

28 Oct

BRISTOL MADE POCKET SUNDIAL

By MikeRead

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FULLY TRACKED SHIPPING Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

24 Oct

~FINE BALEEN AND ELECTRUM POCKET TELESCOPE-DIXEY~

By ScientificaOpticae

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A fine combination material pocket telescope by C. W. Dixey c.1850. Constructed of baleen and electrum metal/German silver, this instrument has seen little use and is in perfect cosmetic and optical condition. 7/8 inch OG, 16 inches long, extended, wonderful knurling with a baleen outer coating. Great optics. Collapses to 4 inches. 6 draws. No case. Signed in flowing script “C. W. Dixey, Optician to the Queen, New Bond Str. London”. Sliding cover to eyepiece and OG glass removeable Read More...

22 Oct

~FINE AND RARE 5 3/4 INCH POCKET COMPASS-J. & W. WATKINS~

By ScientificaOpticae

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A fine 5 3/4 inch square Georgian pocket compass with a rare partnership signature c.1790. Bright silvered dial with NO degradation and a rare signature of J. & W. Watkins, Charing Crofs, London. Inner portion with 4 cardinal points/four quadrants and engine divided from 0-90 degrees in one degree increments. Outer portion raised and engine divided in the opposite direction i.e 360-0 degrees. Original glass, heavy screw hinges and L-hooks in a fabulous flame mahogany case without fault. The trip lever Read More...

20 Oct

Universal Equinoxial Ring Dial C.1700

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Interesting brass Universal Equinoxial ring dial C.1700 Read More...

19 Oct

Early 19th c. Mechanical Skull Saw

By M and R Gordon

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A rare and early skull saw made by Scott, working in Dublin C1803-33. Length: 9.75″. It is the first early 19th-century mechanical skull saw we’ve encountered. Using one set screw, the rod on which the blade is mounted can be turned 180 degrees and the blade’s position can be adjusted as well with the other set screw. There is a hairline that goes all around the handle but it is rock solid. There is also a bit of corrosion, Read More...

19 Oct

2 Day marine chronometer by Frodsham

By Hansord Antiques

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A fine mid 19th century 2 day marine chronometer by Frodsham and son, in a brass bound rosewood case. This super example seems to be the only Frodsham chronometer signed like this as his son worked for him for only 2 years before he died. fully cleaned and serviced Read More...

03 Oct

A GOOD UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL RING DIAL, 18th

By Alpha et Omega

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A GOOD UNIVERSAL EQUINOCTIAL RING DIAL, 18th A good brass Universal Equinoctial Ring Dial, English Mid-18th Dimension: 7,5cm (3”) diam. A very well made ring dial in perfect condition. Read More...