UK and Ireland Archives - Page 94 of 95

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The Withering botanical cased microscope is dating to about the year 1800, is constructed by brass with a solid stage. Supported by two brass rods are original lens casings at each end. The brass stage can be moved up or down to focus. This construction differs from Withering’s description in that the original instrument had three pillars, rather than the two as this one. This instrument is contained in a Marrocco red leather covered cylindrical case. It is a Read More...

04 Sep

Rare and unusual,”1870″ finely brass engineered model of a three oscillating cylinder radial steam engine.

By Eppursimuove

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As you can see on the catalogue photos, this instrument was already sold by Christie’s at 17 December 1998. Coming from a private collection. Christie’s description: “An unusual,finely engineered model of a three oscillating cylinder radial steam engine, with a double acting cylinders 3/4in. bore x 2in. stroke mounted at 120 to one another on a hexagonal pierced frame the pistonrods with a common crosshead on a counterbalanced crank, the crankshaft running in three mainbearings, the outboard Read More...

03 Aug

ENT Speculae

By Fletcher

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Six different ENT associated speculae , two in gutta percha, the others nickel. Read More...

03 Aug

Hannyngton Extended Slide Rule

By Fletcher

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An example of Major General Hannyngton’s extended slide rule allowing for more accurate calculations. Made by Aston and Mander. Read More...

14 Jul

Homeopathic medicine measures ,English C 1890

By Van Leest Antiques

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Two Measures for preparing Homeopathic medicine. On the cups are blue printed inscription: Homeopathic Medicine I. The big measure is inside graduted into “Ounces” and “Table spoons”, the small measure “Ounces” and “Dessert spoons”. Diameter 8 and 7 cm and in mint condition without cracks. Look for shop information on website page www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

13 Jul

“The Desideratum”, Rare combined Knife and Fork for Amputees

By Fletcher

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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...