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A small lacquered brass surveying cross, the body measuring 2.25″ long and with the handle attached, 4.25″. In original card case. Read More...

29 Nov

Cased Smith, Beck & Beck Universal Binocular and Monocular Microscope.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased Smith, Beck & Beck Universal Binocular and Monocular Microscope. This microscope is serial numbered 3842 and this places year of manufacture about 1864. This Microscope has accessories including several eyepieces, Monocular body tube, three objectives on a spring-loaded nose cone, ABBE condenser, Parabolic Condenser, livebox and camera lucida. Double sided substage mirrors are in very good condition. Microscope is signed “Smith Beck & Beck London 3842 Universal Microscope”. The Binocular Body tube is signed “Wenham’s Binocular”. Binocular focusing Read More...

28 Nov

Weiss set of Urethra instruments, ca. 1863-1880

By Van Leest Antiques

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A combined set of various lithrity, Lithotomy, urethra and bladder instruments composed mainly of Weiss instruments in a case by Arnold and Sons. The instruments are made of polished steel. The case with original key is made of mahogany wood with brass decorations and screws, on the inner side it is decorated with purple velvet, it is signed ‘Arnold & Sons’, ‘F. Turner & os Patent lever’ and ’26 & 31. West Smithfield & 1. 2 & 3. Giltspur Read More...

28 Nov

Signed R&J Beck “Popular Model”

By Orlando Microscopes

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Signed R&J Beck “Popular Model”. C. 1900 Microscope with case and a few accessories and slides. Accessories include a bullseye condenser, several slides, slide covers, an objective lens case cap marked ¼ In and a 1 In marked objective. Microscope stands 15 “(38.1 cm) tall, with coarse focusing at minimum height even with the stage. Case dimensions are 16” (40.6 cm) long, 6.25” (15.8 cm) wide and 7.25“(18.4 cm) deep. One of the knurled coarse focusing knob shafts is Read More...

27 Nov

Cased and Signed Ross binocular Microscope.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased and Signed Ross binocular Microscope with case and accessories. This microscope is serial numbered 3709 which places it around 1846-1847 and has a Wenham binocular tube. At the base of the binocular tube is the following inscription: “Wenham’s Binocular, by Ross, London”. At the base of the claw foot is the following inscription: “ROSS, London, 3709.” Accessories include 3 Eyepieces, 1 Inch objective, 1 ½ Inch objective (both mounted on microscope with matching cases), empty objective case marked Read More...

25 Nov

Signed R&J Beck “Popular Model” with case.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Signed R&J Beck “Popular Model”. C. 1870 Microscope with case. Only accessories are what are mounted on the scope itself and includes a “1 in 0.21 N.A. Watson & Sons, London” marked objective. Case has key and working lock. Microscope stands 14.5 “ (36.8 cm) tall with objective all the way down to the stage. Case dimensions are 16” (40.6 cm) long, 6.25” (15.8 cm) wide and 7.25“ (18.4 cm) deep. One of the knurled coarse focusing knob shafts Read More...

22 Nov

Superb 1810 Sterling Ear Trumpet by Phipps & Robinson

By M and R Gordon

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A superb sterling silver ear trumpet by Thomas Phipps and Edward Robinson, with gadrooned rim and band. It is fully hallmarked for London, 1810. Height: 8.75″ or 22cms. Very good condition: no splits ,dents or repairs. P&R are considered to be among the finest creators of small silver objects during the late Georgian period.There is an expression in the antique silver trade used to describe a very-well crafted object: “Made like a Phipps & Robinson box”. A near identical Read More...

22 Nov

Pair of Cased Victorian Exploring Trocars with Cannulas

By M and R Gordon

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Pair of Cased Victorian Exploring Trocars with Cannulas. Read More...

20 Nov

Large, signed cased Ross-Zentmayer Microscope with accessories

By Orlando Microscopes

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Large, cased Ross-Zentmayer Microscope with accessories. It is S/N 5397 which places it at C 1886. It is signed “Ross, 5397 London.” In addition, it is marked “Patent” on the back of the bar. Both of which are seen in a few of the images in this listing. Microscope stands about 15” (38.1 cm) tall with objective almost touching the stage. Case dimensions are 16” (40.6 cm) tall, 9.5” (24.1 cm) wide and 7.5” (19 cm) deep. Accessories include Read More...

19 Nov

Pair of Proportional Dividers by Hunter, London

By Fletcher

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A good pair of brass proportional dividers by Hunter in original fishskin case Read More...

19 Nov

Geological Map of Surrey

By Fletcher

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A geological map of the county of Surrey by Letts and Co. in 24 sections paper mounted on linen dated 1872 Read More...

15 Nov

Large, signed J.B. Dancer Microscope with case and accessories.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Large, signed J.B. Dancer Microscope with case and accessories. Microscope is signed “J.B. Dancer, Optician, Manchester” on the ‘Y’ foot. It is of a double pillar design and has a stage that has two adjustment knobs that are manipulated together to move the stage in a diagonal direction, as well as X-Y direction. The adjustment knobs work well, and the stage moves smoothly. The coarse adjustment knobs and fine adjustment knob functions smoothly as well. The double-sided mirror is Read More...