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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...

04 Mar

Victorian Carved Oak Admiral Fitzroy Storm Barometer by J Hicks of London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale a Victorian carved oak stick Admiral Fitzroy’s Storm Barometer by J Hicks of London. This superior example is comprised of an oak body with a cistern cover richly ornamented with a central floral motif, chamfered and carved stem and a carved domed top supported by scroll pediments either side. The stem is adorned with a large 13 inch thermometer showing both Fahrenheit and Centigrade scales on an opaline glass with black numerals and has richly carved capital and pediment Read More...

27 Feb

Late Nineteenth Century Stationary Steam Engine Model

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a late Nineteenth Century Stationary Steam Engine Model. This fabulous scratch built example is presented on its original painted wooden base with cup handles to either end and built upon a heavy steel plate. The engine is comprised of a single cylinder driving a ten inch cast iron flywheel with a Watt regulator. The flywheel in turn drives a water feed pump with an adjustable eccentric which assits in regulating and pumping water through a feed water heater situated Read More...

26 Feb

FINE VICTORIAN BRASS PROTRACTOR, English, c. 1862

By TESSERACT

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FINE VICTORIAN BRASS PROTRACTOR, English, c. 1862, signed “J. Gargory, 41 Bull St., Birm’m.” This 6-1/4″ (16 cm) diameter full-circle protractor is divided every degree from 0° to 360°, and back again, boldly labeled with easy to read numerals. Both crossbar and circumferential edge are beveled down to the surface of map or chart. Condition is fine, retaining much of its original lacquer finish.James Gargory is listed as optician, jeweler, goldsmith, and mathematical, mining, surveying, and optical instrument maker. Read More...

23 Feb

Victorian Salemans Model of a Tyzack’s Improved Patent Anchor

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a rare salesmans model of a Tyzack’s Improved Patent Anchor Manufactured entirely from brass, the anchor is comprised of a graduated shank with D-Ring to the top. The side is engraved with the words, “Tyzack’s Improved Patent”. The improvement reflected in Tyzack’s patent seems to rely upon the central arm which acts as both a steadying force and also a means to create greater holding power. It was more eloquently explained by Tyzack in the Marine & Naval Read More...

19 Feb

Industrial Revolution in the Home — Kent’s Premium Knife Sharpener

By TESSERACT

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THE KENT KNIFE SHARPENER, English, c. 1900, signed “Kent, Patentee & Manufacturer, 199 High Holborn, London, Size 9, No. 16906, Made in England,” and with remains of instructional decals. Standing 17″ (43 cm) high, this very substantial machine has a rather Art Nouveau shaped cast iron base, also signed, large oak drum, hand crank turning internal flywheel of abrasive brushes, emery applicator port, and three ports for insertion of dull or rusted knives. Condition is generally fine, with its Read More...