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Antique Microscope Slides. Six examples of Decorative ringing.

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...

Antique Microscope Slide. Microscopic Engraving by Webb c1870.

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...

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

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...

2 Exposition bone forceps – “1862”

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...

Unique English 19th century telescope with two draws in mahogany

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...

Spyglass in velum and chagreen signed Nairne London

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...

Spyglass in its case signed George Ribright London

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...

Waywiser

A good example of an early 19th century mahogany and brass way wiser by Elloitt, London Read More...

A JAPANNED MAHOGANY AND BRASS FOLDING TELESCOPE TRIPOD – CIRCA 1880

A JAPANNED MAHOGANY AND BRASS FOLDING TELESCOPE TRIPOD – CIRCA 1880 16″ INCHES LONG FOLDED. EMAIL. [email protected] Read More...

A SMALL MAHOGANY & BRASS TRIPOD

A SMALL MAHOGANY AND BASS TRIPOD, IN SUPERB LITTLE USED CONDITION       39″ INCHES IN LENGTH (100CM) CIRCA 1900  EMAIL. [email protected] Read More...

Bennion: Antique Dental Instruments, 1986

Good book about antique dental instruments, 161 pictures, many coloured, 192 pages, original dust cover, no annotations, not even minor defects, nearly new! Read More...

19th century cupping set

a good example of a early 19th century cupping set in original mahogany case  Read More...