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~FINE BALEEN AND ELECTRUM POCKET TELESCOPE-DIXEY~

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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 Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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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...

30 Sep

Presentation marine walking stick.

By Scientific Inspirations

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An old walking stick made of ebony with an ivory handle and fine silver decoration to the handle ends and stem with a silver plaque which reads, ‘Presented to Thomas Hudson Esq as a mark of respect and esteem from THE PLYMOUTH PILOTS on the occasion of his retiring from the office of Sub Commissioner of Pilotage. 15th march 1898’. The handle ends have the entwined initials ‘T H’ on one end and a shield on the other with Read More...

26 Sep

A 14 inch clinometer by E R Watts of London

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A 14 inch clinometer by E R Watts of London in original fitted mahogany case. Marked: M. C. CLINOMETER Brit. Pat. No. 512193 MADE IN ENGLAND No. 29392 Case marked N.G.T.E. National Gas Turbine Establishment (NGTE Pyestock) Farnborough part of the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE). Case dimensions: 38 x 15 x 8.5 cm. The National Gas Turbine Establishment (NGTE Pyestock) in Farnborough, part of the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE), was the prime site in the UK for design and development of gas turbine and jet Read More...

08 Sep

18th century brass ring dial in a fish skin case

By Hansord Antiques

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A mid 18th century 3.5′ brass ring dial marked with the maker’s initals TR and complete with a sliding suspension ring and the peep hole sight Contained in a black fish skin case Read More...

08 Sep

A cased pair of Max and min temperature thermometers

By Hansord Antiques

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A super set of experiment quality patent Negretti and Zambra max and min thermometers in the original mahogany case From the collection of Sir Nicholas Goddison Read More...

08 Sep

Silver pocket compass by J&W Watkins

By Hansord Antiques

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An 18th century silver pocket compass signed by Watkins Charing Cross, London. The enamel compass rose is finely segmented. Marked TH 1787 Read More...