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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 Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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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...

20 Oct

ARTIFICIAL HORIZON

By MikeRead

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

19 Oct

The 1862 International Exhibition Prize Medal Awarded to De Grave Short & Fanner London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, the 1862 London International Exhibition bronze prize medal for the famous scale making company of De Grave, Short & Fanner. This superbly executed medal was awarded and individually engraved to each of the 1862 Exhibitors that were bestowed with a prize for their efforts. Struck entirely from bronze, the obverse face shows Britannia seated with shield to her side and a sleeping lion at her feet. She is surrounded by six women each individually representing Industry, Agriculture and The Read More...

14 Oct

Late Eighteenth Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Gilbert London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a Late Eighteenth Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Gilbert of London. A simply designed yet beautifully robust example comprised of a solid mahogany backboard with domed top and base. The inset bone scale plate is engraved with weather indications to the left and and a scale to the right measuring 27 to 31 inches of barometric pressure with a sliding Vernier incorporated for fine measurement. The head of the scale is simply engraved with the maker’s name of Read More...

14 Oct

A Good Pair of Brass and Steel Eighteenth Century Dividers

By Fletcher

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A good pair of eighteenth century brass and steel dividers, in good condition.Steel dull, one point 2mm shorter than the other. Read More...

13 Oct

Early Victorian Aneroid Barometer in Display Case by Francis West of The Strand London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, an early Victorian brass aneroid barometer in display case by Francis West of 41 The Strand London. This early example of a display aneroid barometer is comprised of a simple graduated base with a square section upright beautifully veneered using walnut and satinwood in an interesting cross design which leads the eye to the barometer housed at the centre. The stand is completed with a simple but elegant rope twist beading around the top edge. The reverse of the Read More...

01 Oct

A Berge late Ramsden compound microscope

By Hansord Antiques

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A fine example of a complete Berge late Ramsden compound microscope signed on the stage and in its original fitted mahogany case. The microscope retains the original lacquer and its accesories Read More...