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Pair of terrestrial and celestial pocket globe by Cary London dated 1791

Pair of pocket globes signed “CARY London”. –        Terrestrial Globe with cartouche: “Cary’s Pocket globe agreeable to the latest discoveries London Published by J &W Cary April 1791’ with a mention near the Sandwich Islands ‘where Cook was killed 1779”. The shagreen case shows for one: “A TABLE of Latitudes & Longitudes of Places not given on this Globe” and for the other :”the WORLD as known in Caesar’s Time agreeable to d’Auville”. –        Celestial Globe signed “J&W CARY Read More...

Double-plate brass sundial signed Edm Culpeper Fecit made circa 1720

Double-plate brass sundial signed “Edm Culpeper Fecit”. The upper plate features on its top an hour scale in Roman numerals IV-XII -VIII with attractive foliage and foliate decoration on the plate and gnomon. The lower plate features the signature, the movable arm and a blued steel hand with the letters N[orth] et S[outh] on a brass pivot. The back of the lower plate is engraved with a list of twenty cities with their latitudes and a rosette. In its Read More...

Travelling thermometer in case by Ross.

Six inch thermometer by Ross in original plush lined case. Fantastic condition. Read More...

BONE POCKET MICROSCOPE MULTI FACET LENS , GOOD COND. 1.25 in. TALL

ALL LENSES GOOD , NO SPLITS , THE LID FOR TOP LENS IS MISSING OTHERWISE ALL GOOD , IN BONE BLOOD VESSELS CLEARLY VISIBLE Read More...

4 Early 19th century dental or surgical blades

4 Early 19th century dental or surgical blades, all with different makers’ names, see detailed photos. Handles and blades in perfect condition, a few spots on the blades. Measures 10-9-8-7 cm long Will be sent as registered mail in an envelope with track and trace.Price includes shipping Read More...

SOLD – Simple microscope by F. Cox, London. No lenses.

SOLD – This simple or Gould type microscope is signed in script on the vertical limb, ‘F. Cox, 100 Newgate St, London’, dating it to 1845 – 70. The rack and pinion is perfect. The 1.25″ mirror is good but with a little loss to the centre. The stage magnifier is excellent, as is the rest of the microscope. But there are no lenses. The case, with central brass lug to the lid, measures almost 6.5″ x 4.5″ x Read More...

1799 Silver Dental Traveling Set

1799 Silver Dental Traveling Set in red morocco-leather case. Double-hinged tooth powder box fully hallmarked for London 1799 with the maker’s mark of Richard Lockwood. The toothbrush is struck “RL” on the handle for Richard Lockwood. The bristles are mounted in bone. Case is 5.5″ or 14cm in length. No condition issues. Some sets of this this type included a tongue scraper but there is clearly no space for one in this set–see example linked below.  Tongue scraping was Read More...

~VERY GOOD CARY/GOULD SIMPLE BOTANICAL MICROSCOPE~

Although unsigned, the brasswork is of the highest quality and the design is most unusual. Certainly early Victorian (royal blue velvet liner), this internally case mounted simple botanical microscope has no provision for a compound body tube. It does however boast two sets of sliders ( 3 wooden and 3 in bone), excellent 1 inch single sided mirror, pristine rack and pinion focussing, B/W stage disc, swivelling brass stage insert for sliders and disc, and three stacking objectives.  The Read More...

Vintage medical case and instruments.

A vintage Edwards surgical case with contents. Dating from the 1960’s the case is aluminium, the locks function but there is no key, the lining is in good condition and stamped for Edwards Surgical. The case includes a large selection of surgical tools from a variety of manufacturers, all either vintage or older. The case measures 38 x 21 x13cm.   Read More...

Cased German silver dividers

An antique pair of cased German silver proportional dividers by Elliott Brothers of 449 The Strand, London, dating them to 1864-1886. Elliott Brothers was established in 1854 by Frederick and Charles Elliott, expanding from their father William Elliott’s mathematical instrument business. The “Elliott Bros London” marking indicates this dates to the 1864-1886 period when the company operated from 449 The Strand Proportional dividers were essential drafting instruments used for scaling drawings up or down while maintaining proportional accuracy, they feature graduated Read More...

DECAGONAL ACHROMATIC TELESCOPE BY NAIRNE & BLUNT

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

Single draw marine telescope – T. Harris & Son, Day or Night.

A very good single draw marine telescope, signed near the eye piece,’ T. Harris & Son, London. Day or Night’. Length: 20.5″ closed, 36″ fully drawn. Achromatic lens of just over 1.5″ diameter. No splits / cracks / dents. Very clear to look through. Sliding protective dust shields to both ends. With the engraving signature starting from eye piece so circa 1810. Read More...