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MICHELL’S PATENT VISCOMETER, English / Australian, c. 1920, signed on the lid including the UK patent number (117234). Contained in the 6-7/8″ (17 cm) wide fitted mahogany case is a hollow steel cylinder with hard rubber grip and lower weighted steel assembly with three tiny polished steel grasping “pads” arranged on a cup-like segment of a sphere. There is also a polished steel ball which mates to these pads, a 0 – 100° C. thermometer, and instruction sheet. The Read More...

22 Jan

WWI era Woolwich pattern 26″ beam compass.

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A WWI era Woolwich pattern 26″ beam compass in case with accessories. Circa 1914-18. Mahogany lath with boxwood scale, brass fittings, number 334. Attributed to Houghton-Butcher of London, with MOD broad-arrow marks to reverse and case. Read More...

16 Jan

~FINE VICTORIAN DRAWING SET-OWEN’S SCHOOL-COMPANY of BREWERS~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine, unused? Victorian drawing/architect’s set in a mahogany case with a leather overlay (possibly as a proficiency award) from the “Owen’s School, Islington. Govenors: The Worshipful Company of Brewers” with crest and motto. Everything internally is as it should be, without replacements. Pens, pencils, two dividers/compasses, leads holder, brass protractor, boxwood scaling and calculating rule, ebony parallel rule and original key. The corners of the lid are scuffed from storage/wear. A most pleasing set with a fascinating history. Case Read More...

15 Jan

English 19th century beautiful and rare candle blue silk fan screen light shade by C.W. Dixey”.

By Eppursimuove

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English, c. 1873, signed on case: “C.W. Dixey, Optician to the Queen, 3 New Bond Street, London.” A lacquered brass telescopic rod with swivel joint: 77cm full extended; 53 cm closed. 30 cm diameter circular blue silk shade folding to fit on the case. It come in his original signed case, and with handwriting name of owner and datation: 3 May 1873. Condition is very fine. Used to shield one’s eyes from the direct light from a candle, can shade the microscopist’s eyes from Read More...

15 Jan

CROOKES’ SPECTROSCOPE IN MINIATURE

By TESSERACT

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CROOKES’ SPECTROSCOPE IN MINIATURE, English, c. 1875, signed “John Browning, London.” This fine little spectroscope has a central trapezoidal box containing the glass prism, and two 4″ (10 cm) long tubes, one with extending tube containing the two-element eyepiece, the other with extending tube containing the simple adjustable slit. Each tube can be adjusted slightly for tilt with respect to the prism. Spectra are clearly visible. The instrument is in very fine condition, with its beautiful clear lacquered finish Read More...

15 Jan

CHEMISTRY STANDARD VOLUME MEASURES

By TESSERACT

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CHEMISTRY STANDARD VOLUME MEASURES, English, c. 1900, comprising a set of five graduated glass pipettes, numbered “2244,” engraved variously with volumes in minims, grains, drachms and ounces, each one etched with a sequence of certifications including date and ruling monarch (e.g., 1908 ER, 1921 GR, 1931 GvR, 1941 GviR, 1951 GviR, 1961 EiiR). The fine fitted mahogany case is 12-1/4″ x 3-7/8″ x 1/2″ (31 x 10 x 1.3 cm) and bears a brass plaque engraved “County of Renfrew, Read More...

14 Jan

Sick Syphon Silver

By Van Leest Antiques

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A silver Sick Syphon, C. 1800/1820. The underside of the straw is engraved with the owner’s name: W. Gutter to H Roger. This object was used in hospitals as a straw so the patients were able to drink something. Length: 13 cm. Read More...

13 Jan

DEMONSTRATION SOUNDING TUBES

By TESSERACT

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DEMONSTRATION SOUNDING TUBES, probably English, late 19th century. These four lacquered brass tubes are mounted on a mahogany base 13-1/4″ x 4″ (34 x 10 cm), the tallest standing 11-1/8″ above the base. Each has a wood plunger piston which, when withdrawn rapidly, produces a sound whose frequency depends on the length of the standing column. Complete and all original, in fine condition. Read More...

13 Jan

HAIR HYGROMETER

By TESSERACT

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HAIR HYGROMETER, English, c. second quarter 19th century, signed “Watkins & Hill, London.” The open framework is constructed of clear lacquered brass, 8-3/4″ (22 cm) tall overall, with suspension ring and mounts for the mechanism. It is fitted with a circular scale of relative humidity divided every unit from 0 to 100, and ends marked D(ry) and M(oist). An index pointer is driven by central double pulley, the pulley drawn counter-clockwise by string attached to a tight bundle of Read More...

13 Jan

Extremely rare late 18th century refracting telescope By Francis Watkins London

By Eppursimuove

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Extremely rare late 18th century refracting Telescope by Francis Watkins London Signed: “WATKINS CHARING CROSS LONDON” Here we are dealing with a very rare achromatic refractor telescope produced by Watkins, as his reflection telescopes much more known than refractors. Furthermore, to make this telescope even more rare and historically interesting is the fact that it mount a triplet achromatic objective lens. Anyone who knows the history of the telescope with achromatic lenses, knows that it was John Dollond who patented it, after learning that Read More...

07 Jan

Very Large Victorian Desk Thermometer by W Watson & Sons London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a very large Victorian desk thermometer by W Watson & Sons of 313 High Holborn, London. Oustanding design and very unusual for its huge proportions, this superb desk thermometer is comprised of a turned and graduated ebonised wooden base and upstand. To the front of the stand is a fantastic opaline glass and painted scale for both Fahrenheit and Centigrade with the maker’s name to the top, W. Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn, London and patent registration Read More...

05 Jan

Open scale Micro-barograph by Short & Mason

By Hatchwell Antiques

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An open scale Micro-barograph by Short & Mason of London. Number: 551/41 Seven day clockwork drive by Horstmann Gear Co Ltd, of Bath. Serial number: 7027/59 With Meteorological Office “MO” logo. Meteorological Office calibration certificate dated 27.6.96 Short and Mason Ltd:Established in 1875 by Thomas Short and James Mason as Short & Mason, trading at 40 Hatton Garden, London, They made and sold barographs, aneroid barometers, compasses, aviation instruments such as altimeters, indicators and gauges. Read More...