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For Sale: Watson Edinburgh-H circa 1921 serial no. 25850 – rare “white metal” example This listing is for a very nicely presented example of Watson’s Edinburgh Student’s Stand-H model microscope in what looks like nickel/silver or chromium-plated finish, along with brass and black lacquered details – this combination would have been a special factory order. It’s a mid production cycle model example and dates to 1921 based on its serial number 25850 and it’s been a display example for some time, Read More...

01 Dec

Cased Wright & Newton Projection Microscope.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased Wright & Newton Projection Microscope. This item is C. 1886 and is of the second form. The scope also has some accessories including 3 Objectives with matching brass cases. The Objectives are: 8/10 In, 1 ½ In and 4/10 In. Also, additional Eyepieces are included. The scope stands 13” tall and the case dimensions are 15.5” (39.3 cm) long, 8.75” (22.2 cm) wide and just over 6” (15.2 cm) deep. The red and yellow bands seen on the Read More...

01 Dec

Early Dollond Telescope one draw C.1770

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Early Dollond Telescope one draw C.1770 Signed dollond on the lens protector Read More...

30 Nov

SOLD – Antique Murray Heath Student Bar-limb Polarising Brass Microscope – c1870, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale – a collectable example of a compact antique monocular brass bar-limb microscope by quality makers Murray Heath Opticians of London. The instrument is signed by the makers but isn’t numbered and according to available literature will date to around sometime in the early 1870s – see image from an 1871 publication “The Microscope” in the listing photos. Background to Murray Heath Opticians (source: microscopist.net)The partnership between Robert Murray and Vernon Heath was founded in 1855, with the Read More...

30 Nov

Small surveying cross.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A small lacquered brass surveying cross, the body measuring 2.25″ long and with the handle attached, 4.25″. In original card case. Read More...

29 Nov

Cased Smith, Beck & Beck Universal Binocular and Monocular Microscope.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased Smith, Beck & Beck Universal Binocular and Monocular Microscope. This microscope is serial numbered 3842 and this places year of manufacture about 1864. This Microscope has accessories including several eyepieces, Monocular body tube, three objectives on a spring-loaded nose cone, ABBE condenser, Parabolic Condenser, livebox and camera lucida. Double sided substage mirrors are in very good condition. Microscope is signed “Smith Beck & Beck London 3842 Universal Microscope”. The Binocular Body tube is signed “Wenham’s Binocular”. Binocular focusing Read More...

28 Nov

Weiss set of Urethra instruments, ca. 1863-1880

By Van Leest Antiques

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A combined set of various lithrity, Lithotomy, urethra and bladder instruments composed mainly of Weiss instruments in a case by Arnold and Sons. The instruments are made of polished steel. The case with original key is made of mahogany wood with brass decorations and screws, on the inner side it is decorated with purple velvet, it is signed ‘Arnold & Sons’, ‘F. Turner & os Patent lever’ and ’26 & 31. West Smithfield & 1. 2 & 3. Giltspur Read More...

28 Nov

FINE PORTABLE TELESCOPE STAND

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, PARCEL FORCE, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

28 Nov

Signed R&J Beck “Popular Model”

By Orlando Microscopes

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Signed R&J Beck “Popular Model”. C. 1900 Microscope with case and a few accessories and slides. Accessories include a bullseye condenser, several slides, slide covers, an objective lens case cap marked ¼ In and a 1 In marked objective. Microscope stands 15 “(38.1 cm) tall, with coarse focusing at minimum height even with the stage. Case dimensions are 16” (40.6 cm) long, 6.25” (15.8 cm) wide and 7.25“(18.4 cm) deep. One of the knurled coarse focusing knob shafts is Read More...

27 Nov

Cased and Signed Ross binocular Microscope.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased and Signed Ross binocular Microscope with case and accessories. This microscope is serial numbered 3709 which places it around 1846-1847 and has a Wenham binocular tube. At the base of the binocular tube is the following inscription: “Wenham’s Binocular, by Ross, London”. At the base of the claw foot is the following inscription: “ROSS, London, 3709.” Accessories include 3 Eyepieces, 1 Inch objective, 1 ½ Inch objective (both mounted on microscope with matching cases), empty objective case marked Read More...

25 Nov

Signed R&J Beck “Popular Model” with case.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Signed R&J Beck “Popular Model”. C. 1870 Microscope with case. Only accessories are what are mounted on the scope itself and includes a “1 in 0.21 N.A. Watson & Sons, London” marked objective. Case has key and working lock. Microscope stands 14.5 “ (36.8 cm) tall with objective all the way down to the stage. Case dimensions are 16” (40.6 cm) long, 6.25” (15.8 cm) wide and 7.25“ (18.4 cm) deep. One of the knurled coarse focusing knob shafts Read More...

22 Nov

Superb 1810 Sterling Ear Trumpet by Phipps & Robinson

By M and R Gordon

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A superb sterling silver ear trumpet by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, with gadrooned rim and band. It is fully hallmarked for London, 1810. Height: 8.75″ or 22cms. Very good condition: no splits ,dents or repairs. P&R are considered to be among the finest creators of small silver objects during the late Georgian period.There is an expression in the antique silver trade used to describe a very-well crafted object: “Made like a Phipps & Robinson box”. A near identical Read More...