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CAESAR AND HIS COMET, ON A STAFFORDSHIRE PLAQUE, English, c. 1800. This fine cream colored oval plaque is 5-3/8” (14 cm) wide and 6” (15 cm) tall, and bears the raised profile bust of, apparently, Julius Caesar, with a comet and eight stars blazing in the sky, the whole surrounded by a band of leaves (oak leaves, perhaps, and thus the “corona civica” which was awarded to Caesar). An extremely bright daytime comet, perhaps the brightest in recorded history, appeared Read More...

29 Nov

G. Adams reflecting telescope, C 1785

By Van Leest Antiques

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A lacquered brass Gregorian reflecting telescope by G. Adams, London and dates from the last quarter of the 18th century. It has a metal primary mirror 2⅜ inches (6,8 cm) diameter, and a smaller secondary that is adjusted by the rod that runs along the tube. Focusing to the secondary mirror will be by long shank and screw, two-lens eyepiece of the Huygens type, the tube mounted by bracket and two butterfly wing nuts above joint with altitude and Read More...

20 Nov

Atmospheric Sea-sounding Instrument – Wigzell, London

By Archipel

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A remarkable sea-sounding instrument based on atmospheric pressure. Invented by Wigzell, London. The instrument is put away in a pine box with a fathom scale. On the lid an instruction sheet pasted to the inside.The instrument exists of a clear tube mounted inside a brass housing. The housing is fixed on a lanyard. The top end of the lanyard will be fixed to a sling and with the lead on the other side it will be dropped into the Read More...

14 Nov

Bullock & Reynolds Eclectic Inhaler, C 1880

By Van Leest Antiques

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A very rare Bullock &Reynolds pottery inhaler known as “The Eclectic” manufactured by S. Maw Son & Thompson with associated night light base. The flexible tube (restored) and mouthpiece are still there. Couple of tiny chips on the inner part of the inhaler and mouthpiece otherwise in good condition. C1880 The inscription gives: BULLOCK AND REYNOLDS’ 3 hanover St. Hanover Square London THE ECLECTIC INHALER Manufactured by S. MAW, SON & THOMPSON 10,11 & 12, Aldersgate St., London Physician for the hospital for Disease of the Throat; Read More...

12 Nov

Antique Achromatic Microscope Condenser by Powell & Lealand

By Antique Microscopes

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The condenser is mechanically and optically in excellent condition. To fit the standard 36mm diameter Powell and Lealand substage. Read More...

01 Nov

6 draw baleen covered telescope – Robinson Brothers. London & Shrewsbury.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Signed on the first draw as per title; the telescope holds a 1.25″ objective lens and measures 5″ closed and 23.5″ fully open. Brass construction with baleen covered barrel. It has a lens cap and dust slider to the eye-piece and gives excellent views. All damage free. I do not always receive enquiries due to difficulties with my server so please feel free to contact me directly: [email protected] Read More...

18 Oct

A very long Dollond single draw telescope from around 1800

By Telescope Collector

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An impressive naval style single draw telescope, labelled “Dollond, London” near the eyepiece. Diameter at the objective is 63mm, closed the length is 955mm, and at focus the scope is 1105mm long. Clear view, good magnification. The first draw contains the four eyepiece lenses, one at either end and then there are two splits in the tube, which hold the internal lenses. The signs of wear are evident in that the main wooden body has some partial length cracks, and Read More...

12 Oct

Six Early Hey Saws

By M and R Gordon

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Six early Hey Saws, all pre-1850 in date and English in origin. The four on the left of the first image are $195.00 each and the two on the right are $150.00 each. The tallest is 25. 5 cm or 10.25″ in length and the shortest is 20 cm or 8″–all figures approx. Hey saws were used for cranial resectioning. Read More...

07 Oct

~VERY GOOD 6 INCH POCKET COMPASS-DOLLOND, LONDON~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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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...