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A very good, six inch, mahogany pocket compass by Dollond of London c.1800. Silvered dial divided by cardinal points and outer ring of 360 degrees, divided into one degree increments. Dial is near perfect, original needle (points to magnetic North) and glass. Pin in case to lock compass needle. Old repair to rear of case (see photos) and hinges having two screws replaced due to loss at time of fracture. Outer case has no damage and the original L-shaped Read More...

05 Oct

C1830 Staffordshire Child’s Sign-Language Mug

By M and R Gordon

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A c1830 English child’s mug with a blue and white transfer print showing hands demonstrating the letters of the alphabet. In a less enlightened age such mugs were referred to as “deaf and dumb mugs”. No evident cracks or hairlines. The transfer print is not perfect but they seldom are. Height: 2.5″ or 6.5cm. For similar examples see Noel Riley’s GIFTS FOR SMALL CHILDREN: THE HISTORY OF CHILDREN’S POTTERY 1790-1890, 1991: 124 and 125. Read More...

18 Sep

Chloroform bottle in original case by S. Maw

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Chloroform bottle in original case by S. Maw – Son & Son Ltd – New Barret – Herts – England . Label is on the case C 1910. 15 cm High. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

14 Sep

Three Antique Zeiss Telescope Catalogues c1920.

By Antique Microscopes

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All complete, English language versions. Fully illustrated Astro 31. 22 pages. Astro 32. 36 pages. Astro 33. 58 pages. Read More...

03 Sep

superb 19th century microscope slide cabinet and 280 slides

By Hansord Antiques

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A fine 19th century mahogany slide case with glazed door and original brass carrying handle, containing 20 drawers with ebony knobs numbered all with 14 slides Read More...

28 Aug

Mid 19th C Rectal Speculum

By Van Leest Antiques

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A rectal speculum with unplated handle and unplated steel tri-valve blade mechanisms, with the original ebonised obturator, unsigned but probably made by Weiss. By rotating the handle the three blades extend or retract. The instrument is in good condition with a small crack in the obturator. 21 cm long. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

12 Aug

~CASED PAIR OF MAGIC LANTERN/PROJECTION MICROSCOPE LENSES with INTERCHANGEABLE OPTICS~

By ScientificaOpticae

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A cased pair of magic lantern lenses in bright brass finish with interchangeable optics by Millikin & Lawley, 165, Strand, London. Various ages (one definitely Victorian-blue velvet pads), the other later. Both with trade labels (one with two). Forward optics and lenses are interchangeable although the thread diameters to the main body of the lantern are different. The larger set has an OD of 63 mm. , the smaller more elaborate set has an OD of 55 mm. (both Read More...

07 Aug

Late Nineteenth Century Collapsible Opera Glasses

By M and R Gordon

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Late Nineteenth Century Collapsible Opera Glasses in very good working order. Unmarked Read More...

22 Jul

~RARE AND FINE, SMALL MONOCULAR by GEORGE ADAMS, LONDON~

By ScientificaOpticae

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George Adams (Jr,?) London, combination bone(I), tortoise shell and silver miniature monocular in red card case c.1800. Rarely used, perfect optics with a 1″ (25 mm). objective lens. Extending to 2 3/4″ ( 2″-50 mm. closed), this instrument exhibits the finest quality of the day. Three tiny, hairline shrinkage cracks are visible but are stable. Case dimensions are 2 3/4 x 1 1/4″( 70 x 30 mm.). A finer example you will not see for some time. Read More...

23 Jun

Victorian 44 inch tapered wooden barrel single draw naval telescope C19

By Telescope Collector

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A Victorian naval telescope with a long tapered wooden barrel – the visible wood is over 32 inches long, the telescope is 44 inches long with the single brass draw fully extended. Despite the length it is easy to hand hold, the barrel being relatively light. The objective lens is excellent, 2.25 inches diameter, overall the magnification is high, and the focussing is very easy. The single draw is engraved D Davis in Glasgow, reported to have worked in Read More...

06 Jun

Cased universal compass sundial by Charles Nephew & Co., Calcutta

By Scientific Inspirations

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Of unusual form, the actual compass / sundial instrument is fixed into the mahogany ebonized case. The three adjustable levelling screws protrude through the bottom of the case allowing the user to level the sundial, as normal, but within its case. The blackened brass ring is fixed to the case and incorporates two bubble levels at 90 degree intervals. The silvered chapter ring signed, ‘Charles Nephew & Co., Calcutta’, in mint condition as is latitude bar and dial. The Read More...

05 May

A good example of Dunn’s Model Eye

By Fletcher

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A good but unsigned example of Dunn’s Model Eye in original case. The model eye has rotating variable aperture with three positions, 5mm, 8mm and 1 cm. Each of the 23 eye conditions are stamped on the rear. Condition is good noting minor scuffing to edges of retinae. Read More...