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The telescope has main tube bound in lovely green rayskin. Three draw tubes bound in a green vellum. Henry Pyefinch London apprenticed to Francis Watkins . C 1770 Read More...

09 Mar

Large Victorian Carved Oak Wall Aneroid Barometer by James Pitkin London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale a very large Victorian carved oak wall aneroid barometer by James Pitkin London. Comprised of a large ten-inch porcelain dial with a large scale running around the outer circumference measuring 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure. The inner ring displays Vidi type weather indications with main indicators in Gothic style typeface and the centre is marked to the maker, James Pitkin, Maker, London. Given its size, the barometer is provided with a large and robust, blue steel, Breguet Read More...

08 Mar

Nickel silver marine telescope – Dallmeyer, London.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A 19th century two draw, leather covered marine telescope, signed, ‘J.H. Dallmeyer, London’ and also underneath the ray shade, ‘W.J. Rideout. The Medea’. Complete with end cap and eye slider, the telescope measures 35.5 ” (90 cms) when extended and 25.5 (65 cms) when closed with a main lens of 1.75″ (44 mm). The first draw is a pancratic eye piece giving a magnification of 20 – 30 x. J.H. Dallmeyer worked from 1860 – 1894 and producedvery high class Read More...

07 Mar

~EXCELLENT SMALL THREE DRAW TELESCOPE-MAHOGANY BARREL~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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An excellent three draw, mahogany barreled, unsigned refracting telescope with early knurling/machining/roping c.1820. Measuring 1 1/4 inch (3 cm.) in diameter, 16 inches open and 6 inches closed it has it’s protective ocular slide but no end cap. Green crown glass for the objective doublet with no faults other than a small knock/dent on the barrel (see photo). All screws to the barrel are intact. Excellent optics (~10 X) !!! Pocket size. Read More...

04 Mar

Single draw telescope – Wellington, Soho.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A good marine single draw telescope, signed around the draw tube, ‘Wellington, Crown Court, Soho, London’, measuring 35.25″ fully drawn and 20″ closed with an objective lens of 1.5″. It has a mahogany barrel and is complete with eye piece dust slider and lens cap. It gives a fine, clear image when viewed through. There are a couple of tiny dimples to the draw tube. Alexander Wellington worked from 1784 – 1812. His wife Mary and Son ran the business from Read More...

03 Mar

Sunrecorder by casella

By Van Leest Antiques

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The recorder was signed by casella london, made in england, number 6216. This sunrecorder was stolen out my shop on the 22th marz of 2008 and came back in my collection because it was in an Auction by Derksen Auctions in feb 2022. The last owner bought it on a market and the thief take of the sign and number what you can see on website page https://www.vanleestantiques.com/product/sunrecorder-casella/. Measurements 17 x 17 x 18 cm. Read More...

03 Mar

~GOOD TWO INCH, FOUR DRAW MAHOGANY REFRACTOR-RARE SIGNATURE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good two inch diameter, FOUR draw mahogany barrelled, refracting hand held telescope with a rare and early signature. Manufactured by John Jones and his two sons ( William and Samuel of later renown), it is signed “Jones and Son Fecerunt, Holborn London” and is the only extant example I can find with this signature when the elder son came into the business at their new address on Holborn Street. Perfect optics (although there is a lens chip outside of Read More...

02 Mar

~LARGE SINGLE DRAW MAHOGANY TELESCOPE- T. HARRIS & SON~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good and powerful 2 1/2 inch mahogany barrelled naval telescope whose minimum length is 21 inches and extends to a full 36 inches. Hand held, single draw, 20 X magnification, fine optics and complete. right down to the last screw and pin. Protective slides to both the object and ocular lenses (the object lens having the option of full removal of the protective cap for reduced light viewing at night). Signed at the onset of the single draw Read More...

28 Feb

Small 6 draw pocket telescope in case – Thomas Millard, London.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Nickel silver construction with baleen covered barrel, this six draw pocket telescope is signed on the first draw, ‘Tho.s Millard, 334 Oxford St., London’, with lens cap and eye piece dust slider, the objective measures 23 mm in diameter. The telescope measures 4″ (9.8 cms) closed and 15.75″ ( 40 cms) fully extended. The case holds a nickel silver clamp which tilts on a compass joint over a short column. The column unscrews to reveal a thick screw which can Read More...

26 Feb

Tongue depressor in case.

By Van Leest Antiques

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A polished steel antique tongue depressor which folds in two for easy storage in original red lined leather case. One end is smaller than the other allowing for paediatric or adult examination. Both sections are marked with “7 . The piece dates to the early to mid 19th century. measurements case 10 x 4 x 2 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

24 Feb

~FANTASTIC HAND FORGED STEEL – COMBINATION EAR SCOOP AND TWEEZERS~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fantastic combination ear scoop and tweezer in bright steel. Hand forged and chisel worked, the detail and workmanship is first rate. Only 7 cm. long, it employs so many levels of skill to make and still be functional after 500 years !! Two pieces of steel, curved, ground and chiseled, brought together to form the strong tweezers and thereby twisted/machined into a barley rope pattern of 2 diameters and styles, terminating in a tiny curved ear scoop. The Read More...

23 Feb

~GOOD, LARGE MoP (NACRE) AND SILVER MAGNIFIER-FOLDING~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good example of a nacre (Mother of Pearl) and silver magnifying glass (loupe) with fantastic iridescent sheen, three securing mounts (ornate clam shell design) and hinge point. No damage at all to the lens (5-10 X magnification) with a small bubble in the biconvex lens (see photo). Small nibbles to the edge of the MoP and one small fracture but the entire device is very firm and secure. Best on the market at this price. 8.5 x 6.5 Read More...