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18th century brass ring dial in a fish skin case

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...

A cased pair of Max and min temperature thermometers

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...

Silver pocket compass by J&W Watkins

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

GOOD ENGLISH REFRACTING LIBRARY TELESCOPE BY Wm HARRIS LONDON

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~RAILWAYANA INTEREST-EXPANSION THERMOMETER-BRITISH RAILWAYS~

A fine 6 inch copper and mercury thermometer by Negretti and Zambra c. 1930. Used to gap rails according to ambient temperature during installation, this highly conductive device measures in degrees Fahrenheit and measures expansion from 0 to 3/8 inches. Fine overall condition noting one knock near the top right. British Railways issue. Case measures 15.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm. Read More...

18th century theodolite by Hart, Birmingham of large size

A finely made 18th century surveyors theodolite retaining the original lacquer to the brass and with well engraved compass rose, signed twice on the compass and below the telescope, Hart fecit Birmingham. The telescope is 18″ long   Read More...

HUGHES IMPROVED DOUBLE SEXTANT

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Hurter and Driffield Actinograph

An example of Hurter and Driffield’s Actinograph-Patent No.5545 1888, in good condition in original case, noting paper on large drum looks like a replacement. Read More...

Geologist Scale by Griffin and Tatlock

Geologist’s field scale for rock measurements by Griffin and Tatlock, complete and in good condition in original case Read More...

FINE ENGLISH EXPEDITION REFRACTING TELESCOPE BY ROBERT BANKS

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~FINE 1 3/4 INCH LEATHER BOUND THREE DRAW TELESCOPE-DOLLOND~

A fine 1 3/4 inch diameter, three draw telescope by Dollond c. 1840. Wonderful script signature “Dollond, London” on the first draw, early machining of all three draws, green flint/crown doublet object lens, clear optics, 10-20X magnification, object and ocular lens covers, tan leather body covering with intact stitching. Has seen little use (minor oxidation but nice and tight) and no dents to the draws or barrel. Leather military/naval style carrying sleeve has lost it’s strap. 10 inches closed, Read More...

C1895 John Weiss & Son Ltd Letter Opener

 A late 19th-century “JOHN WEISS & SON LTD”  advertising letter opener. Probably offered as a good- will gift to their regular customers. Weiss moved to 287 Oxford St, London, in 1889.They subsequently relocated to 11 Wigmore St. They are currently based in Milton Keynes.  Read More...