UK and Ireland Archives - Page 72 of 93

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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...

23 Mar

William IV Desk Compass with Inclinometer by John Newman of Regent Street

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a William IV desk compass with inclinometer by John Newman of 122 Regent Street, London. A truly magnificent example contained within a graduated morocco and gilt tooled leather covered surround which sits upon four turned brass feet. As a mark of care and quality, each foot is fitted with a small leather pad to the base to avoid marking the furniture! The compass dial is fitted with a turned brass lid to ensure its protection which reveals an astonishingly Read More...

10 Mar

Joseph Lister: Autographed Letter to Prof. J.V. Carus

By M and R Gordon

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Letter signed by Joseph Lister to anatomist Julius Victor Carus, sending condolences upon learning of the death of his wife [Sophie Catherine Hasse]. 1 page, 8vo, personal stationery. The letter was written by his secretary but signed by Lister. Joseph Lister, who pioneered aseptic surgery, was a transformative figure in 19th-century medicine. His advocacy of carbolic acid resulted in its being the first widely used surgical antiseptic. Lister’s influence went well beyond that and lead the way toward modern Read More...

09 Mar

SPLENDID PROTRACTOR BY THOMAS HEATH

By TESSERACT

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SPLENDID PROTRACTOR BY THOMAS HEATH WITH FIVE – ARCMINUTE TRANSVERSAL WINDOW, English, c.1725, signed “T:Heath Fecit.” The 8″ diameter (20 cm) semicircular brass protractor is hand-divided every degree, with beautiful bold numbering every 10° from 0° to 180° (and from 180° to 360°). The left side is pierced with a window and transversal running from 0° to 1°, itself divided every five arcminutes from 0 to 60. It is further pierced with a central rectangle, and decorated with bold Read More...