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A rare brass mechanical pharmaceutical powder folder, with a lead filled base, unsigned, and in working order, finish dull. Read More...

25 Aug

5 draw nickel silver telescope – Watson.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A five draw telescope signed, ‘ W. Watson & Sons Ltd, 313 High Holborn, London ‘. The Company worked from this address from 1862 – 1957. The first draw of the telescope is a pancaratic tube giving magnifications of 30 x to 50. The main lens has a diameter of 53mm which gives a fine sharp image at all magnifications. The length fully open is 42.5″ (108 cms) and closed, 10.5″ (27 cms). In good condition throughout. I do not always receive Read More...

17 Aug

Early Twentieth Century Royal Navy Signal Practice Set or Tufnell Box

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a rare early Twentieth Century Royal Navy Tufnell signal practice set. Encased in a large black painted pine case, the base is divided into numerous sections into which painted metal flags are stowed. The sections are ordered according to types of flag with a key provided to the top edges of the case. Sections include: Alphabetical flags Numeral Flags & Pendants Special Flags & Pendants International Admiral Flags Aircraft Carrier Special & Lights A large quantity of flags are included in the set although I am Read More...

12 Aug

Early Victorian Lucien Vidi Aneroid Barometer by EJ Dent Paris.

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale an early Lucien Vidi brass cased aneroid barometer retailed by EJ Dent. This early barometer has a 4.5 inch silvered dial and curved Fahrenheit thermometer to the bottom section. The dial is engraved with the words, “aneroid barometer” to the top and “Fahreheit’s thermometer” to the bottom above the serial number “20352”. Below the set dial is engraved the retailers name, “EJ Dent, Paris”. The weather indications are standard for Vidi barometers and are the predecessor to the Read More...

21 Jul

BOOK

By Victor Burness

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A useful paperback of 48 pages covering mainly spectacles, lorgnettes and pince-nez and cases Read More...

20 Jul

Marine telescope by Ross.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A taper barrelled nickel silver marine telescope signed, Ross, London. No 29938′ (circa 1900) and, ‘Made for Falconer & Co, Hong Kong’. The Falconer company has has a presence in Hong Kong since 1885 and is still there today. He was an agent for Ross. The body is finished with its original string covering which was probably considered more durable than leather in a tropical climate. Fully extended it measures 33″ (84 cms) and 25″ (63cms) closed with a main lens Read More...

19 Jul

RARE FOLDING PORTABLE CLINICAL AND FIELD MICROSCOPE C.1900 Signed: “J.SWIFT & SON LONDON” N°495

By Eppursimuove

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RARE FOLDING PORTABLE CLINICAL AND FIELD MICROSCOPE C.1900 Signed: “J.SWIFT & SON LONDON” N°495 Rare portable microscope with a folding tripod . The inner optical tube is nickel plated and slides through the lacquered brass tube signed “J. Swift & Son, London, No 495” This microscope come with a Travis mechanical ‘Roller Stage’. This accessory was invented in 1894 by Will R. Travis. All in excellent and working condition with a “Swift” original lenses 1 eyepiece, and 2 objectives. All contained in his original leather portable case. Rare Read More...

15 Jul

Baker dissecting simple microscope, London, ca. 1870

By Le Zograscope

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A complete and cased example of the Baker-type simple dissecting microscope with its three different lenses of different magnification (the larger one has a small chip on one edge but invisible when we are looking inside) signed “Baker, 244 High Holborn London”. Despite an old polishing, the microscope is on good working condition. The three lenses are preserved in its original drawer and the microscope can be fitted in its original wooden traveling case. Not so usual, complete. The case measures 20x14c13,5cm Read More...

03 Jul

William IV Cased Miniature Altazimuth Theodolite by Cox of Devonport

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale a rare cased Early Nineteenth Century miniature altazimuth theodolite by WC Cox of Devonport. This rare example is comprised of a horizontal four and a half inch divided circle which can be hand operated for coarse adjustment. Fine adjustment is achieved by a geared vernier which can be manoeuvred by means of a knurled brass knob at the top edge. The centre contains an expertly engraved and silvered compass with a brass catch to hold or release the Read More...

02 Jul

3 Rules to Measure Areas on Maps

By Fletcher

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3 boxwood rules in original pine box, two by Troughton and Simms, and one by Stanley. Instructions for use see images taken from ‘drawing and Measuring instruments, J. F. Heather 1884. All undated but c1850 Read More...

25 Jun

Small Bourdon Aneroid Desk Barometer on Ebonised Stand for Pillischer London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale an early Bourdon aneroid desk barometer on ebonised wooden stand. This very rare example of a bourdon barometer has a three and a half inch paper dial showing 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure through a thick bevelled glass and with an open movement to the centre. It has a blue steel indicating hand and an intricate brass pointer operated by a knurled knob to the front of the glass. The card dial is also printed with Read More...

24 Jun

~FINE BOX SEXTANT WITH TELESCOPE-ELLIOTT, HOLBORN, LONDON, 1830~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine, all brass box (lifeboat) sextant by William Elliott c.1830. Early roping (knurling ) of the brass knobs and edges of the instrument and cover. Perfect optics of the telescopic eyepiece (also has a peep sight) with petite eyepiece sliding dust cover. Silver scale runs out to 150 degrees, hinged magnifier, dual light filters (green and red), all mirrors perfect and intact. This instrument pre-dates the formation of the Elliott & Sons Company (1850) but by the construction Read More...