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Offered for sale is a very well presented antique Fram model microscope in brass by W. Watson & Sons of London. It dates to around 1899 to 1900 based on the sequential Watson production number of 5680, which is engraved onto the brass plaque, just above the tripod legs. It’s a Fram type-I – these were produced from 1898 until around 1902, so this is a mid-production example. It’s distinguished from type-II and type-III Frams by its tripod legs Read More...

18 Dec

FINE DIAMOND FRAME SEXTANT BY BERGE LATE RAMSDEN

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, PARCEL FORCE, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com REF, SEXTANTS AT GREENWICH. PAGE 183 Read More...

16 Dec

COMPOUND MICROSCOPE OF CHEST FORM.

By MikeRead

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COMPOUND MICROSCOPE WITH CRUCIFORM STAGE, SINGLE SIDED MIRROR, COMPRISING OF: SPRING STAGE, STAGE BULLS-EYE CONDENSER, UNDER-STAGE CONDENSER, STAGE FORCEPS, SLIDING OBJECTIVES IN TWO SLIDES 1 & 2 AND 3 TO 6, TALC BOX, BLACK & WHITE DISC, GLASS DISC, WATCH GLASS, WET SLIDE, TWEEZERS AND 4 BONE SLIDERS. ORIGINAL MAHOGANY BOX WITH KEY 7.3/4″ x 5″ x 2″ inches. SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DPD, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER 2412JTW1 Read More...

15 Dec

SOLD – Antique Monocular Brass Microscope by Henry Crouch #1121 circa 1875, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale we have a good well-kept example of an antique monocular brass microscope by London makers Henry Crouch with the instrument serial number 1121 which is engraved onto the optical tube, likely to dating it to around the 1875 period. The condition is generally good, with only a few minor age and use appropriate signs of wear to the finish on the instrument and just the right time worn look to its lacquered finish and brass-work. This Read More...

14 Dec

Antique W. Watson & Son Surveyor’s Level/Theodolite – circa 1870s with Original Cases

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale we have an interesting antique 19th century surveyor’s level/theodolite in brass by W. Watson & Son of 313 High Holborn, London which is numbered 732. The instrument was formerly the property of civil engineer Robery 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 was involved in the construction of railways connected to coal Read More...

13 Dec

Tortoise shell etui with two lancets

By Van Leest Antiques

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A fine tortoise shell lancet case with ornate silver trim with 2 thumb lancets the case is in mint condition and is studded with tiny sterling silver pins. The top of the lid has a sterling silver cartouche. The tortoise shell lancets are marked: Coxeter and Weiss london. Dimensions 65 x 35 x 8 mm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

13 Dec

Obstetrical set Maw, c. 1840

By Van Leest Antiques

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An obstetric set by G. Maw of circa 1840. The instruments are made of steel and ebony, comprising a combined crotchet and blunt hook, an Oldham’s early pattern perforator, a Lowndes’ folding vectis or lever, a silver catheter with stilet by George Cowie, London, 1860, and a later pair of scissors, set incomplete, contained in a fitted, velvet-lined, mahogany case (in poor condition). Dimensions: 34,8 x 13, 5 x 6, 4cm. Read More...

13 Dec

Trephination set in case, late 18th/ early 19th century

By Van Leest Antiques

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English cased trephination of the late 18th/early 19th Century. The nine instruments are made of steel with ebony handles. Including a handle and two trephines, a double-ended spring forceps, two lenticulars, an elevator, tweezers and a scalpel by Wight (latter two additions), contained in a fitted, plush-lined, mahogany case Dimensions: 22,4 x 18,3 x 5,6 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

13 Dec

TREPANNING BRUSH

By MikeRead

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POSTAGE ARRANGED FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com Read More...

12 Dec

W & S Jones radial theodolite

By Hansord Antiques

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A very original example of an early 19th century radial theodolite by W & S jones, London. In the original mahogany case very clean and good lacquer along with platinum scales Read More...

12 Dec

Three cased dilators by J. Gay and Ferris Bristol, 19th century

By Van Leest Antiques

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Three English dilators of typical form of the 19th Century. Two are signed by J.Gay and Ferris & Co Bristol. The dilators are made of plated metal and are contained in unassociated leatherette, plush-line curved case (lid loose). Provenance: Christie’s, South Kensington on 24th August, 1995 (Lot 124). 34,5 x 3,3 x 3,2 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

12 Dec

19th century set of 13 silver-plated catheters

By Van Leest Antiques

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Set of 13 cased silver-plated catheters in mahogany case made in England in the 19th Century by Cowie. Containing thirteen silver-plated male catheters with proximal curve and stilets (two replacements), stamped with gauge number and broad arrow, with glass bottle for lubricant, in fitted, mahogany case. Dimensions: 36,6 x 15,7 x 35 cm. Read More...