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Mid – late 19th century three draw brass telescope with the unusual feature of an ivory covered barrel. The telescope measures just under 6 inches long and extends to 16.5 inches. It has a main lens diameter of 27 mm. With sliding ray shade and dust slider to the eye-piece. No dents, chips or cracks. The telescope gives a good, clear image. Contained in circular leatherette covered wooden case which has slight warping but closes ok; note just one locking clasp. The green Read More...

12 Apr

Victorian RNLI Type Aneroid Barometer by Elliott Brothers 449 Strand London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale an unusual RNLI type aneroid barometer by Elliott Brothers of 449 Strand, London. Comprised of four-and-a-half-inch card dial with divisions for 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure to the upper half. Above the scale arc are provided Fitzroy type weather indications all complete with a very fine blue steel pointer and brass set knob and pointer for recording a particular reading. The lower half of the dial has a curved thermometer with scale divided for 20-160 degrees Read More...

12 Apr

~NICE POCKET NATURALIST’S SET FOR THE FIELD~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A seldomly used field set of naturalist’s simple microscopes for details of flora and fauna by H.F. Angus & Co. 83 Wigmore St. London W. c.1910. Found in it’s original black card case with trade label, the set consisting of a hand held flower magnifier with bone handle and silvered (Lieberkuhned) low power lens, a two part live box for small samples that can be compressed between glass layers (flower petal or insect wing) with low power lens at the Read More...

12 Apr

Hygrodeik or Wet & Dry Bulb Hygrometer by Short & Mason London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, an Early Twentieth Century Hygrodeik or hygrometer by Short & Mason, London. Manufactured from solid brass, this ingenious wet and dry bulb hygrometer is structured with both thermometers angled on either side of a triangular scale. The white glass backed thermometers have their bulbs protected at the protruding ends by means of solid brass loops with holes cut into them to aid the free flow of air. The wet bulb is covered with cotton tubing to keep it Read More...

11 Apr

C&T Patent Altitude Adjustment Aneroid Barometer by Short & Mason, London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, an early Twentieth Century brass cased aneroid with C&T patent altitude adjustment by Short & Mason Limited, London. Comprised of a five-inch white ceramic and painted dial with scale divided for 26 – 31 degrees of barometric pressure around the entire circumference. Around the inner arc it is painted with weather indications in a beautiful Gothic font. It is further painted with the word, “aneroid barometer” to the base and with the maker’s name, “Short & Mason Ltd, Read More...

11 Apr

Beautiful 19 century miniature microscope

By Early Science

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Beautiful 19 century miniature microscope in its original small caseThe microscope is in excellent working condition and comes with accessories: tweezers, a needle, and 2 small slides. The microscope can be securely attached to the lid.Dimensions of the case: 8.5 cm x 4.5 cm Read More...

11 Apr

Miniature single cylinder steam car, circa 1908.

By Hatchwell Antiques

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An early 20th century miniature single cylinder steam car, circa 1908. Forward and reverse, belt drive to rear axle, geared steering, front and rear suspension. Built by R. H. Walker MBE. Length: 26 cm. Width: 12 cm. Height: 11.5 cm. Read More...

09 Apr

Victorian Microscopy Candlelight Shade in Original Case by M Pillischer of London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a Victorian microscopy candlelight shade in original case by M Pillischer of London. Comprised in three sections, the brass two-sectioned base pivots open to create a four-footed stand in a cross pattern into which the pillar is screwed. The base is inscribed to the maker, “Pillischer London”. The brass pillar contains an inner telescopic tube to adjust the height, and a hinged joint at the end which allows the fan to be inserted and angled as required. Known for Read More...

09 Apr

EBONY DOUBLE TEE FRAMED OCTANT BY HYDE OF BRISTOL

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ROYAL MAIL, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com IVORY EXEMPTION NO. 5QLURQXW Read More...

08 Apr

R.S. Newell Wire Rope and Cable Gauge, C1910

By M and R Gordon

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R.S. Newell & Son were located in Durham (UK). They produced wire rope and cable and were in business under that name from 1899 to 1923. This gauge was likely used for measuring the diameter of the wire rope and cable they produced. The base of the case shows wear but the instrument is in very good mechanical and cosmetic condition. Read More...

07 Apr

Regency Period Medical Cupping Set by John Millikin of 301 The Strand, London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a Regency period cupping set by John Millikin of 301 The Strand, London The set is comprised of a purple silk velvet lined mahogany case with hook and eye fixings to the front, lock plate and a brass cartouche to the centre of the hinged lid. The fitted interior is provided with a nest of six flint glass cups to the rear section, with folded rims for ease of attaching to the skin, complete with their original chamois Read More...

06 Apr

Victorian Cased Pocket Galvanometer by Alfred Apps of 433 The Strand London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a Victorian cased pocket galvanometer by Alfred Apps of 433 Strand, London. Comprised of three-inch silvered dial with voltage graduations engraved to the top half. The centre point set at zero graduating to 90 volts either side to denote direction and strength of the current to be measured. A silvered brass double ended pointer is set above the dial and is surmounted over a central magnet. The base of the dial is engraved to the maker, “Apps, 433 Read More...