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By Arnold and Sons, this is the “Desideratum”, a rare combined knife and fork for amputees. It was a registered design for February 1881 as shown in watercolour image from the Nationa Archives, Kew. Made of steel the finish is dull and superficially rusty, however in good working order. Read More...

22 Jun

Extremely Rare Atlas of Microscopical Petrography by Adye 1906

By Antique Microscopes

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The first and only edition of Adye’s rare catalogue, to accompany a series of microscope slides. This is the only original copy I found available online of this valuable, comprehensively illustrated atlas, which has now been reissued as a modern photocopy or on CD. 81 pages. Complete and in very fine condition. antiquemicroscopesandslides.com Read More...

18 Jun

Dental travelling case, 1807

By Van Leest Antiques

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A red morocco leather travelling case containing silver tooth-brush, tongue scraper and tooth powder box, Birmingham 1807. In mint condition. Dimension case 13 x 2 x 1,3 cm. Look for shop information on websitepage www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

13 Jun

Six Victorian Tongue Depressors, Plated

By Fletcher

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Six Victorian tongue depressors in silver or nickel plate. 3 folding, one marked Arnold and sons London, one marked Down London. 3 straight ones, one marked Savigny & Co. all in good condition Read More...

11 Jun

GEORGIAN SIGNAL CANNON

By MikeRead

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VERY GOOD EXAMPLE OF A ENGLISH BRONZE STARTING/SIGNAL CANNON OF GOOD PROPORTIONS ON IT’S ORIGINAL WOOD STAND. BARREL 20.1/2″long 1″Bore. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

30 Apr

Antique Microscope Slides. Six examples of Decorative ringing.

By Antique Microscopes

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Six very fine and rare examples of decorative ringing. Two slides, dated 1878, are the earliest recorded examples of this technique I have seen. If you have similar slides for sale, please contact me here or through my website: antiquemicroscopesandslides.com Read More...

30 Apr

Antique Microscope Slide. Microscopic Engraving by Webb c1870.

By Antique Microscopes

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A rare example of Webb’s remarkable microscopic engravings. If you have similar slides for sale please contact me here, or through my website: antiquemicroscopesandslides.com Read More...

17 Feb

Stolen during shipping : Mallam Vaccinator by Arnold & Son, C 1874.

By Van Leest Antiques

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Stolen during shipping : Mallam Vaccinator by Arnold & Son, C 1874. SO IF SOMEBODY OFFER YOU THIS NICE VACCINATOR, PLEASE CONTACT VAN LEEST ANTIQUES. Read More...

24 Jan

2 Exposition bone forceps – “1862”

By Nautilus Antiques

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2 unusual bone forceps, with an extremely nice design of the handles (engraved flowers,…). They’re dated “1862” both (maybe prepared for an International Exposition?) and marked “Evans & Co”, “London”. Lenght ca. 23 cm. In “as found condition”, with a light cleaning they’d be back in great shape. Read More...

09 Jan

Unique English 19th century telescope with two draws in mahogany

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Telescope made in brass and mahogany. Three draws (two in mahogany which is rare). In perfect condition. Not signed. Dimension : +/- 75 cm long (opened) England circa 1820/30. IMPORTANT : If you do not receive a reply within 24 hours, please email us directly at [email protected] . Thank you. Read More...

08 Jan

Spyglass in velum and chagreen signed Nairne London

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Spyglass in velum and chagreen. Signed Nairne London. Made circa 1760/70. Dimension : 8,3 cm (closed) IMPORTANT : If you do not receive a reply within 24 hours, please email us directly at [email protected] . Thank you. Read More...

04 Jan

Spyglass in its case signed George Ribright London

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Spyglass made in velum and chagreen in its cardboard case. Brass mounted. Signed G. Ribright London (active between 1730 and 1782). Circa 1760. Dimension (spyglass) : 5,5 cm (closed) / 7,5 cm (opened) IMPORTANT : If you do not receive a reply within 24 hours, please email us directly at [email protected] . Thank you. Read More...