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A good, all brass pocket compass by Joseph Casartelli of Manchester c.1860. Made prior to incorporation with his son, this compass boasts perfect glass, a paper card divided into 36 nautical cardinal points and 4 x 90 degree quadrants. Fine blued steel needle with brass pivot point (still points North), roping (knurling) of the brasswork on the edge of the cap. Not the best of castings and well used but there is original lacquer on the inside of the Read More...

10 Nov

Victorian Faradays Egg Experiment by William Ladd, London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a large-scale Victorian Faraday’s electric egg experiment by William Ladd of London. Comprised of a turned mahogany base with brass cup fitting and release valve engraved to W Ladd, London. The cup provides the seat into which the ovoid formed glass flask is positioned and also holds the lower electrode in place within the flask. A similar inverted brass cup is attached to the peak of the flask and through which a second, longer electrode is introduced at the Read More...

08 Nov

A Dancer field naturalists binocular microscope

By Hansord Antiques

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A very clean and complete Dancer field microscope designed to fit into a small case for use in the field. This example is numbered 38 and has a Wenham prism that neatly slides into place. Good lacquer throughout and accessories complete including the bulls eye condenser Read More...

06 Nov

Lignum Vitae Optical Compendium of Three Microscopes, ca. 1720-1730

By Gilgamesh

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The dome lid at the top of the compendium hides underneath a flea glass of the type seen in the other examples shown here. Its removal reveals a magnifier that allows the inspection of objects under low magnification. Inside the magnifier’s housing is a screw-barrel microscope of a particular type that includes a live box for light-permeable items. At the bottom of the compendium are two more lenses for this microscope, allowing a choice of three different magnifications. Similar Read More...

05 Nov

A 19th-Century Porcelain Phrenological Seal

By M and R Gordon

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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

SOLD – Presentation style telescope in case.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – 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 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 Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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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 Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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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...