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THE PHOTOS DONT DO IT JUSTICE , ITS DIFFICULT TO PHOTOGRAPH SILVER , CLEARLY HALLMARKED , EDINBURGH , MAKERS MARK IS ” I R ” . DATED 1887 THE CASE LOOKS LIKE IT HAS HARDLY BEEN USED, OPENS AND CLOSES WITH A HEALTHY CLICK. THIS IS VERY RARE AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANOTHER SIMILAR ON , IT IS TOP QUALITY, BUYER WILL BE PLEASED Read More...

09 Sep

Brass equatorial ring signed I Sisson fecit made in London circa 1720.

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Brass equatorial ring signed “I Sisson fecit”. On the signature side the outer ring is graduated 90 – 0 – 80 degrees. The inner ring (horary circle) is graduated I – XII twice in Roman numbers with graduations that extend into the circle. In the centre is a bridge indicating on one side the calendar months and on the other side a zodiacal scale (with signs) and the declination of the sun. In the centre is the mobile cursor with two Read More...

02 Sep

~FABULOUS GEORGIAN DESK MAGNIFIER~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine Georgian era desk magnifier/map reader in turned, flame mahogany frame. Can be used from both sides. Large format, 4 1/2″ frame, 3″ biconvex lens (original with wavy imperfections, one internal bubble and only minor scratches-see photos). Frame inserts to hold lens are fully intact with no cracks. One old nibble (machining chip) on the external frame. 5-10X magnification. c. 1820. Read More...

26 Aug

A Rare Brass Mechanical Pharmaceutical Powder Folder

By Fletcher

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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...