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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...

20 Jun

Nickel silver telescope by Dixey.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A leather covered single draw telescope, signed near the eyepiece, ‘Dixey, 3 New Bond Street, London’.The company occupied this address between 1825 – 1865 and had a Royal Appointment to Queen Victoria. The extended length of the telescope is 45″ (114cms) and closed, 38″ (96cms). The main lens has a diameter of 55mm. With end cap and eyepiece slider, the leather covering is complete and firm but has a little’ bubbling’ (probably due to it being pigs leather). The optics Read More...

09 Jun

PHILIPS 8 INCH CHALLENGE GLOBE

By Victor Burness

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The capital of Turkey is marked as Istanbul and Constantinople dating the globe to around 1926 Read More...

04 Jun

~GOOD VALENTINE DOUBLE BLADED SURGICAL KNIFE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good and rare sdjustable, double bladed “Valentine” scalpel for cosmetic/reconstructive surgery. Designed to cut sections of new skin of various width for skin grafting, the cutting edges are perfect. Slight oxidation of the bright steel but no rust. Thumb screws to adjust width with a small locking collar once the desired width is obtained. The handle can be unlocked for use as a single blade if desired. 6 3/4″ overall length. no case. c. 1880. Read More...

19 May

An unsigned Ramsden library telescope.

By Scientific Inspirations

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An 18th century table mounted telescope standing 19″ high (48 cms) with a length of 36″ closed and 40″ fully extended with a main lens of 2.25″ (56mm). It is fitted with an early pancratic eyepiece with variable powers between 30 – 40 x. The image is fine and clear when viewing, the lenses undamaged. This is identical to a signed Ramsden telescope sold on this site a couple of years ago, and is the same one shown in the Read More...

18 May

~FINE AND COMPLETE SET OF OPHTHALMIC SCALPELS-BONE (I)-SIGNED~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Fine and complete (unused)? set of bone (I) handled ophthalmic scalpels/tools/accessories for removal of foreign bodies, in black leather pouch by J. Stevens Companies, with offices in the UK and Canada. c.1900. Perfect condition inside and out. Read More...

15 May

~COMPLETE SET OF DENTAL BURS-SIGNED-VICTORIAN~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A complete Victorian set (12) of dental burs with universal bone (I) handle. Quick change hand drill. Rarely used and in perfect condition inside and out. Trade label for Stevens Surgical Instrument makers adhered to bottom of the black, card case with hooks intact. 5 x 2 1/1 x 1/2″ Read More...

08 May

~GOOD UNSIGNED, ALL BRASS CAMERA LUCIDA-CASED~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good, all brass camera lucida in it’s original red card case c.1840. Fine knurled brasswork, dual folding light filters, prism with no issues, extendable. With C-clamp for desk mounting. Small repair to one end of the case-does NOT detract. 9 x 2 1/2 x 1inches deep. Read More...

29 Apr

A Troughton & Simms WW 1 Station pointer date 1914

By Michael O'Hara

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The instrument is in its original condition with the lacquer and oxide finish 100% intact. Very minor scuffs on the bottom of the arms. The instrument appears to have seen very little use. The manual shows some exterior atmospheric aging on the covers, with no tears or any structural damages on the covers or the pages. Again, little to no use observed on the booklet, dated 1886. The mahoganny case has its original shellac finish with NO cracks or any Read More...

28 Apr

Large Mid Twentieth Century Van Der Graaff Generator

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale a large mid Twentieth Century Van Der Graaff Electrostatic Generating Machine. This huge demonstration example is comprised of a galvanised steel domed base with a hollow acrylic shaft which is topped with a galvanised collar and plate which holds a felt pad. At the base and the top plate, a spindle is provided to which a rubber belt is attached and a brush or comb is located at each end. Over the top plate is placed a metal Read More...