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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 Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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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...

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...

17 Apr

Grand Panorama of London and the River Thames C 1850.

By Van Leest Antiques

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Grand Panorama of London and the River Thames. London by Azulay Thames Tunnel, c. 1850. The Panorama depicts London and the Thames, from the Western Stone Wharf by the New Palace of Westminster, to the Royal Victualling Office at Deptford Dockyard, rolled wood-engraved view made of six panels pasted end-to-end and wound around a wooden scroll with the original, title panel printed on green paper, with the original ties, The scroll is 16 cm long and the paper panorama Read More...

27 Mar

Military telescope – Captain A. Foster, Kings Royal Rifles

By Scientific Inspirations

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A black lacquered three draw telescope complete with end cap, leather case, sling and small tripod. The telescope is signed, ‘Lawley, 78 Farringdon Rd., London’ and measures 32″ ( 81 cms ) extended with the ray shade. It has a main lens of 2.25″ ( 55 cms ). There is a tiny chip on the edge of the lens which does not affect the viewing performance. The case is signed, ‘Capt. A. Foster, 7th Battalion, Kings Royal Rifles. Captain Alwyn Foster Read More...

21 Mar

Victorian Carved Oak Admiral Fitzroys Storm Barometer by Negretti & Zambra

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale a Victorian carved oak stick Admiral Fitzroy’s Storm Barometer by Negretti & Zambra, London. This superior example of its type 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 red and black numerals and has Read More...

14 Mar

Mid Victorian Golden Oak Stick Barometer by Elliott Brothers London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a highly unusual golden oak stick barometer with ceramic scale plate by Elliott Brothers of 449 The Strand London. This rare stick barometer of small proportions is comprised of an oak body with exposed tube and graduated urn type cistern cover. The ceramic scale plate is screwed to the domed top and is painted with weather indications to the left and a small scale measuring 27 to 31 inches of barometric pressure. It is further painted to the Read More...

13 Feb

Launching mallet for the ship HMS Caesar dated 2nd of September 1896

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Launching mallet for the ship HMS Caesar, battle ship launched in Portsmouth on the 2nd of September 1896. All made in boxwood. The handle can be separated. Condition : very good. To be noted a bit of wear (due to its utilization) on one side of the mallet. Dimensions : 28 cm total long ( = 11 inches) x 11,5 cm total high ( = 4,52 inches) Read More...

26 Jan

A long Ramsden telescope, with a single draw and a tapered wooden barrel

By Telescope Collector

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Jesse Ramsden worked from 1762 to 1800, and was one of the foremost telescope/spyglass makers of his time. For sale is a telescope of an unusual style for him, probably indicating an earlier date: it is a single draw wooden barrel design, but unlike larger naval telescopes of this style, the barrel is relatively small diameter and very light, making it easily hand-held. It is nevertheless considered to be for naval use. Overall barrel length is 25 inches, with Read More...