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This brass sextant is approximately 3/4 or 2/3 the normal size of a standard sextant. All mirrors and shades are good and damage free, the silver scale reads from -5 to 155, the arc engraved, ‘G. Whitbread, London’. George Whitbread worked from 1828 – 77. Contained in mahogany case with 3 telescopes; two have the initials ‘H.B.A.’ engraved on them. The other, ‘C.E.M.’. . Read More...

28 Jun

~SELDOM SEEN-THE NELSON LAMP by SWIFT~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Slightly modified from the original as the previous owner probably found the Swift metal chimney with it’s 3 x 1 inch aperture too restrictive (original chimneys are available as parts). The European chimney gives consistent light in all directions making it more useful for condensing light using the bullseye lens and also for note making/ drawing using one lamp instead of two. Standing 18 inches tall on a 3 1/2 inch leaded, round brass base, it is a rare modification Read More...

28 Jun

FINE DOLLOND TELESCOPE AND STAND

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DHL, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] TO CONVERT TO CELESTIAL MODE REMOVE THE FIRST DRAW WITH EYE-PIECE CELLS THEN PUSH IN CELESTIAL FITTING. EYE-PIECES 80 & 100 TIMES MAGNIFICATION. Read More...

27 Jun

A large apothecary cabinet and contents.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A large mahogany case containing a comprehensive range of medical items. Circa 1900 with some additional, later items including, bottles, labels, weights, scales, tinctures and other apparatus. The case measures 15 (H) x 15 (W) x 13.5 (D) inches. Damage to the rims of two bottles. Post in the U.K. £30 or collection / courier can be arranged. Post to U.S.A. will be approximately £150. Read More...

27 Jun

House or travel medical pharmacy chest 19 century

By Early Science

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House or travel pharmacy chest 19 century Beautiful mahogany cabinet, one side can be slid out behind which there is a small drawer containing a scale. the 9 square bottles are empty with original old labels and are completely intact further there is a beautiful engraved scissors and 2 unknown things in the side pocket, see the pictures With the working key Dimensions 20 X 17 cm and 18 cm high Will be very well packaged and sent by registered mail Read More...

26 Jun

FINE LONDON MADE GYROSCOPE

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPX, DHL, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

25 Jun

Wooden stethoscope, turned fruit wood.

By Scientific Inspirations

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19th century stethoscope, 17.5 cm long. The large end 6.5 cm diameter. No cracks / damage. Read More...

21 Jun

Pocket globe signed Lane London dated 1818

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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Pocket globe with cartouche reading: ‘LANE’s Pocket GLOBE LONDON 1818’. Shagreen-style paper case with celestial vault and zodiac signs inside. Dimension : 7.5 cm diameter (globe). London dated 1818. Read More...

19 Jun

.Three draw telescope Robert Bancks London 1795-1805

By Early Science

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.Three draw telescope Robert Bancks London 1795-1805 with its original storage box The telescope signed Bancs 440 Strand London , has a fine sharp sightDimensions retracted 14cm extended 38cmPrice includes good packaging and registered shipping,with track and trace Brian Stevenson on his work on Robert Bancks says: Robert Bancks (also written “Banks”) was a well-regarded manufacturer of microscopes and other optical and scientific instruments. He was designated Mathematical, Optical, and Philosophical Instrument Maker to George, the son of King George III, who was Read More...

19 Jun

Wooden box microscope slides ca 1890

By Early Science

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Wooden box containing 6 trays each with 6 microscope slides , so in otaal 36 slides ca 1890.From different makers and originsDimensions box 21 X 12 X 5 cm .Price includes good packaging and registered mail. Read More...

19 Jun

Rare silver example of the “new pair of pocket compasses” invented by Jones, c. 1800

By Le Zograscope

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A very rare and early example in silver of the innovative and also quite rare of “the new pair of pocket compasses containing the ink and pencil points in its two legs”. William and Samuel Jones advertised the introduction of this new pockect, compact and mutliple pair of dividers in 1797 and first illustated it in the new edition of the George Adams’s Geometrical and Graphical Essays in 1823. The present example is circa 1800-1810 of early production. The present innovative pair Read More...

17 Jun

SOLD – Six draw telescope – English & Son, Brighton.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – The telescope measures 56 cm fully open and 15 cm when closed with a main lens aperture of 3.5 cm. The first draw is signed in script, ‘English & Son, Brighton’ and similarly engraved on the second draw, ‘Adjusting tube’. The telescope is damage free and gives excellent clear views. Complete with lens cap and shutter to the eye piece. William English is listed as working from 156 North Street, Brighton in 1839. Read More...