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MINIATURE GOLD WORKING ANEROID POCKET BAROMETER WITH ALTIMETER , PILLISCHER, LONDON ,EXCELLENT C1880

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ALL IN WORKING CONDITION ( polythene test). FULLY OPERATIONAL IN GOLD ,EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD COND. SUSPENSION POST INCORPORATING KNURLED CROWN FOR ADJUSTING THE ALTIMETER. WITH SUSPENSION LOOP. PROVENANCE : the exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum,Merton,Devon Read More...

22 Dec

Cased J.B. Dancer Microscope

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased J.B. Dancer Microscope. Only accessories are stage mounted forceps and slide. The base appears to be cast as the texture is rough. The sliding part of the stage slides smoothly. Single sided mirror is in very good condition. The objective is marked “J.B. Dancer Manchester” and microscope is C. late 1800’s. Case is in good condition structurally but is missing the handle that would have been mounted on the top. Case has no key. Microscope stands 13” (33 Read More...

22 Dec

Cased J.B. Dancer Microscope

By Orlando Microscopes

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Cased J.B. Dancer Microscope. This microscope has a few accessories stored in the case including stage mounted forceps holder, small round case containing some compound, objective marked “J.B. Dancer Manchester 2 INCH”, a slide and a substage mounted rotating diaphragm. The objective mounted on the microscope is marked: “J.B. Dancer Manchester 1/4”. Coarse and fine focusing work smoothly and double-sided mirror is in good condition with each side possessing some crazing. The stage moves smoothly in both X and Read More...

22 Dec

1900’s Mother Of Pearl Opera Glasses with Extending Handle.

By JP Antiques

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These Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses are in great condition. The lenses are scratched or chipped, and visually they are good. The arm extends to 25cms long. The mother of pearl is perfect. they 9.8 cms wide. Read More...

21 Dec

Ornate Brass Marble & Malachite Postal Scales.S.MORDAN & Co LONDON Makers

By JP Antiques

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These Decorative Scales Have engraving on all of the brass work. There are 5 weights – the smaller 2 not looking original . The marble & malachite is in good condition too. On the back of the brass balance scales is the maker name — S.MORDAN & Co. LONDON. The base is 20×12.5cms. The overall height is 14cms. Read More...

21 Dec

J.A.P. Harding monoplane (Bleriot) model, c. 1910

By Van Leest Antiques

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A model of the British built copy of the French Bleriot XI airplane. The Bleriot monoplane was an important early aircraft because of its inventor’s notable exploits and the aircraft’s role in early training and reconnaissance in world war I. It first achieved fame in 1909 when its designer, Louis Bleriot of France, piloted one on the first flight across the English Channel. During the early days of World War I, both the French and British used two-seat Bleriots Read More...

19 Dec

POCKET MICROSCOPE BY WILLIAM YULE WITH ACCESSORIES, ( forceps, live box ) GOOD COND. ref 222

By Opticalworld

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THE STURDY BOX HAS MINOR SPLITS AND THE CLOSURE IS MISSING (6.25 in. x 4.25 in. x 2 in. ) SEE PHOTOS. MICROSCOPE IS IN GOOD CONDITION, RATCHET SMOOTH. Read More...

16 Dec

Late 19c Thermometer

By Victor Burness

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Good condition and in good working order Read More...

13 Dec

JESSE RAMSDEN SHEFFIELD PLATED MONOCULAR

By MikeRead

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

11 Dec

Silver Mounted Lodestone

By Fletcher

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An attractive silver mounted lodestone from the eighteenth century. The stone is actually in two pieces with a horizontal crack. Mounted in a silver frame with steel supports at either end Read More...

11 Dec

A Set of Napier’s Bones by J. Rabone made for the Melbourne International Exhibition 1880

By Fletcher

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An excellent and rare set of fifteen bones and associated bone for squares and cubes, made of boxwood, with a tabula fixed to original case. They are unsigned but by J. Rabone and accompanied by a bronze medal awarded to ” J. Rabone and Sons Birmingham Rules Levels and Tapes” Read More...

10 Dec

HOOKE’S LAW: THE THEORY OF ELASTICITY AND KINETIC THEORY

By Landmarks of Science

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HOOKE, Robert. Lectures De Potentia Restitutiva, or of Spring. Explaining the Power of Springing Bodies. To which are added some Collections, viz. A description of Dr. Pappin’s wind-fountain and force-pump. Mr. Young’s observations concerning natural fountains. Some other considerations concerning that subject. Captain Sturmy’s remarks of a subterraneous cave and cistern. Mr. G.T. observations made on the Pike of Teneriff, 1674. Some reflections and conjectures occasioned thereupon. A relation of the late eruption in the Isle of Palma. London: Read More...