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24 May

Antique Compact Desk-top Brass Microscope by Negretti & Zambra, London c1900-10

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Offered for sale is a well engineered desk-top model microscope in anodised & lacquered brass finish by Negretti & Zambra of London.  It dates to around the 1900 to 1910 period.  This Edwardian example is in all-original condition as far as I can tell and has clearly been pretty well looked after by its former custodians. Despite its compact dimensions, it’s packed with technical features, some of which are normally only found on larger more expensive models of microscope, making Read More...
23 May

Microscope slides: petrology, histology, entomology etc

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A total of 156 microscope slides with some diatoms, some NBS and many mounted by G. White from 1958 – 1960’s. In three wooden cases, the largest 11 x 7.5 inches, which have not been written on. Read More...
22 May

six draw baleen barrel telescope – Abraham, Liverpool.

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Nice little six draw brass telescope measuring 3.75″ when closed and 15.5″ fully open. Signed, ‘Abraham, Liverpool’. With baleen covered barrel. Various members of the Abraham family working in Liverpool from 1818 – 1850. All draws working smoothly: no dents, damage free lenses. A good example. Read More...
22 May

Large rolling rule by J. & W. E. Archbutt.

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Signed, ‘ J. & W.E . Archbutt, 201 Westminster Bridge Rd ‘, measuring 39 cm x 5.5 cm. Very nic econditon. Read More...
22 May

SOLD – Three draw telescope in case – Mrs Janet Taylor.

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SOLD – Signed on the first draw, ‘Mrs Janet Taylor, 104 Minories, London’, measuring 15 inches ( 38 cm ) fully drawn and 5.5 inches ( 14 cm ) when closed with a triple element lens of 1″ ( 25 mm ) giving a fine sharp image when viewed through. The magnification is approximately 20 x. With end cap and slider to the eye-piece, it comes in a fitted mahogany case with trade label to the inside lid. Damage free Read More...
21 May

SILVER HALLMARKED WORKING COMPASS by FRANCIS BARKER DATED 1908 GOOD COND.

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THE BUTTON ON THE CASE IS MISSING BUT IT OPENS ON APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE RIM ( see third photo ) , CASE CLOSES WITH A HEALTHY CLICK , THE COMPASS IS IN EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION   Read More...
21 May

WORKING POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS WITH GLASS DOME WOOD CIRCULAR BOX

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THE COMPASS ROTATES FREELY THE BOX IS STURDY AND IN GOOD CONDITION , BUT THE SURFACE OF THE BOX IS RUBBED.,  Read More...
21 May

NEGRETTI & ZAMBA GLASS DOMED WORKING POCKET COMPASS SUNDIAL ,EXCELLENT COND. 2 in. diam.

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BRASS OR BRONZE CASING  , ALL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION , NOTHING BROKEN, NO REPAIRS Read More...
21 May

SILVER HALLMARKED POCKET MINIATURE COMPASS by DENNISON WATCHCASE CO. DATED 1911, WORKING

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FINE SOLID SILVER MINIATURE COMPASS IN ORIGINAL CASE . CASE HAS SOME SCUFFING  , BUT OTHERWISE GOOD , CLOSES WITH A CLICK. WATCH FACE ROTATES, PUSH BUTTON IN ( a little stiff but works )  TO OPEN COMPASS FULLY HALLMARKED INSIDE LID AND ON LOOP Read More...
21 May

WORKING MINIATURE POCKET CASED COMPASS , LOCKABLE GOOD CONDITION

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COMPASS FREELY MOVES , SLIDE LEVER  ON SIDE TO RELEASE . LEATHER CASE GOOD . ALL IN GOOD COND. EARLY GEORGIAN PERIOD. SILVER TONE Read More...
21 May

Nickel silver compass.

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Floating card compass, the dial of 2 inch diameter with bevelled glass, the body and lid produced in nickel silver. In its cardboard case (corners torn) for J.W. Benson (1849-1891). He opened his new shop at 25 Old Bond Street in 1872-73. Read More...
20 May

Antique W. Watson & Son Surveyor’s Level c1870s ex Robert Piercy – Wales, Sardinia & India

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Offered for sale we have a very interesting antique 19th century surveyor’s level/theodolite in brass by W. Watson & Son of 313 High Holborn, London carrying serial number 732 with fascinating provenance.  The instrument has an fascinating provenance as it was formerly the property of civil engineer Robert Piercy (1825-1894) with his name embossed to the outer leather case.  As you will see from the copy of Robert Piercy’s obituary as published by the Institute of Civil Engineers, he Read More...
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