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A wonderful insect/flower magnifier constructed from white metal/German silver with horn handle in original ? herring bone pattern box made from porcupine quills ?? The scope has a threaded variable focus eyepiece with an optional magnifying lens or pin probe (reversible). Mounted on a solid framework. Hand held and in perfect condition. c. 1880. 10 x 5 x 2 cm. Magnification ~10X. Read More...

11 Nov

~SMALL FLEA GLASS/CODDINGTON-GOOD-BONE HANDLE-LIEBERKUHNED LENS~

By ScientificaOpticae

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A good but small flea glass/Coddington type with bone handle and silvered Lieberkuhn lens having 70% silvering remaining. 1 inch (2.5 cm.) diameter and 6.5 cm. long. The handle is threaded (not fixed) and has no cracks. The lens has two small scratches (see last photo of object side) but does NOT interfer with the optics. Magnification is 2-3X with a focal length of 3 cm. Body appears to be German silver metal (not plated brass). Small abrasions commensurate Read More...

09 Nov

Late Victorian Long Range Glycerine Barometer by Negretti & Zambra London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale a late Victorian Long Range Glycerine Barometer by Negretti & Zambra of London. This unusual and superbly decorative barometer is comprised of a long rectangular architectural mahogany case with stepped pediment and base. The scale is entirely comprised of an opaline glass front with painted barometric pressure readings from 28 to 31 inches and weather indications to the left hand side. The top of the scale is painted with the maker’s name, Negretti & Zambra, London and the Read More...

05 Nov

Marine telescope interestingly linked to ‘The Flannan Islands Mystery’.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A leather covered taper barrelled, single draw marine telescope signed, ‘Lennie, Edinburgh’ and largely engraved on the ray shade ‘Flannan Isles, 1933’. The Flannan Islands are a God-forsaken small group of rocks situated twenty miles west of the Outer Hebrides off Scotland in the north Atlantic. Nobody lives there and the only building is a lighthouse, built in 1899, and the only residents were 3 keepers. In 1900 the three men disappeared without a trace after an alarm was raised Read More...

05 Nov

Victorian Black Glass Artificial Horizon Set by John Lilley & Son London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, an exquisite maritime black glass artificial horizon set by John Lilley & Son, London The base of the instrument takes the form of a brass rectangular tray which is inset with a mirror finished black glass plate with bevelled edge. The plate three pointed feet which are clamped to each side and screw threaded in order that they can be adjusted to a level position. The plate is accompanied by a large brass spirit level with a flattened base Read More...

04 Nov

Unusual Pair of Tonsillectomy Scissors

By Fletcher

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An unusual pair of tonsillectomy scissors unsigned and in good condition Read More...

31 Oct

Five draw telescope and case – J.H. Dallmeyer, London.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A five draw leather covered nickel silver telescope signed, ‘J.H. Dallmeyer, London’, measuring 86 cms extended and 24 cms closed with a main lens of 52 mm diameter. The first draw is a pancratic eye piece giving magnifications from 20 to 30+ times. It has a lens cap and eye piece dust slider. In original leather case. Dallmeyer was famous for his photographic lenses, inventing the first tele-photo lens. The is a particular nice example of a Dallmeyer telescope and is Read More...

28 Oct

Monocular spyglass – Callaghan, London.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A two draw silver plated spyglass signed, ‘Callaghan, London’. It measures 11 cms long drawn out and 6 cms closed with an aperture glass of 3.5 cms. Black enamelled brass body with an ebony eye piece. A couple of tiny dings to the barrel. I do not always receive enquiries due to difficulties with my server so please feel free to contact me directly: [email protected] Read More...

27 Oct

Five ear Trumpets for sale Separately

By Fletcher

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Five ear trumpets: Floral decorated squashed dome ear trumpet by F C Rein. Brass but previously silver plated, marked ‘F. C. Rein &Son Patentees Sole Inventors and makers 108 Strand London’ with decorative grill £500 Silver plated ear trumpet marked ‘F. C. Rein &Son Patentees Sole Inventors and makers 108 Strand London’ with decorative grill small dent to dome as shown£500 French faux tortoiseshell ear trumpet £200 English Banjo style brass ear trumpet £180 Black painted metal extendable ear trumpet£220 Read More...

24 Oct

~24 + B&W MAGIC LANTERN GLASS SLIDES-ASTRONOMY-MAHOGANY CASE-AMENDED~

By ScientificaOpticae

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A wonderful set of Victorian, glass magic lantern slides on the subject of astronomy in dovetailed mahogany case plus an additional part set in stained pine case. 50 in total. HEAVY for postal consideration. Measuring 8 x 8 cm. square, the slides are in good condition. The black and white photos covering a range of subject matter including telescopes, observatories, tides, constellations, cycles, comets and seasons. 24 in total and housed in the original flame mahogany box with lock (no Read More...

22 Oct

STUNNING 18ct GOLD BOUCHERON DATED 1952 GLASS SPECTACLES CASE ,EXCELLENT COND. FULLY HALLMARKED

By Opticalworld

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HALLMARKED 18ct GOLD , BM&Co. LONDON , DATED 1952 ALSO HALLMARKED BY HINGE. ALSO HALLMARKED ” BOUCHERON ” ON INNER LID ( OPEN TO SEE ). EXCEPTIONALLY FINE CONDITION, OPENS AND CLOSES WELL. 5 IN. LONG AWESOME Read More...

20 Oct

Nickel silver, single draw marine telescope – H. Hughes & Son Ltd. London. 412. No 9046.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Signed on the single chrome draw tube as per title, the telescope with nickel silver sun visor, collars and lens cap, stitched black leather to the taper barrel, 1.75″ objective lens and dust slider to the eye piece. The telescope measures 22 inches closed and 27.75″ with the draw tube fully open. It gives excellent, clear views. Very nice condition. I do not always receive enquiries due to difficulties with my server so please feel free to contact me directly: Read More...