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Offered for sale is this early steampunk style adding machine – “The adder”. “The adder” was in production from around 1908 to 1920. This steampunk style adding machine looks good on any desk. This example is in good condition with no dents to the casing and has glass cover over the numbers. It is in working order. From time to time you will need to push the reset 2-3 times to reset to zero. Rarity: From what I’ve seen there are not too Read More...

20 Apr

MINIATURE ENGLISH SEXTANT BY BATES.

By MikeRead

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

20 Apr

Antique Brass Mechanical Stage for W. Watson & Sons Ltd Van Heurck Microscope – Fits Model B and No. 1 Variants – c1910

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a fully mechanical specimen stage that fits the W Watson & Sons Ltd Van Heurck microscope. It’s supplied with three fixing screws and the fit dimensions are ~62mm and 93mm in terms of spacing as shown in the listing photo stream. The stage has x and y-axis adjustments giving 1 inch of travel along each axis, with smooth movement allowing accurate control of specimen position. The stage also rotates requiring only light manual pressure to move Read More...

20 Apr

Antique Victorian Trepanning saw – Trephine with ebony handle c1870

By Curiotiques

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Offered for for sale is this lovely Antique Victorian Trepanning saw (trephine) with ebony handle circa 1870. The depth of the cut is adjustable with the small screw on the main shaft. The saw is very sharp. Brief history: Ah, the trepanning saw – because sometimes, opening someone’s skull was just what the doctor ordered. Used from ancient times right up through the 19th century, this charmingly terrifying tool was once the go-to gadget for everything from “letting out the bad Read More...

20 Apr

Ornate antique brass personal opiate syringe case with syringe

By Curiotiques

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Offered for sale is this fancy ornate antique brass opiate syringe case and syringe. On the front is a space for a monogram – unmarked. Brief history: Once upon a time, before the world decided that maybe heroin wasn’t the ideal cure for a stubbed toe, elegant folks carried little syringe kits like this one – the 19th-century equivalent of having a Headache pill in your bag, if Headache pills made you see colours and forget your address. This tidy, travel-sized opiate Read More...

20 Apr

Rare Antique Jackson type x-ray tube c1896

By Curiotiques

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Offered for sale is a very rare antique Jackson type x-ray tube with a turned timber stand. Circa1896. Brief history: Geissler tubes were used for creating visual displays by making gasses glow. After this Crookes tubes which had vacuum in the tube rather than gasses. This experimentation ultimately led to the discover of X-rays by Roentgen in 1895. Just before this, the Jackson type X-ray tube was originally designed by Professor Herbert Jackson of King’s College, London in 1894. This Jackson Read More...

19 Apr

Read’s Patent Hydraulic Machine

By Fletcher

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An example of a Hydraulic Machine or Cylinder Enema by J. Read. Brown painted cylinder with minor losses, pewter insertion nozzle. Read More...

19 Apr

SOLD – Binocular microscope – J B Dancer.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – I believe this binocular microscope has a Best No 1 stand, two tapering columns rising from the base and terminating with trunnions to hold the microscope body. Numbered 361 and dating to the early 1870’s, nice condition with a little spotting here and there. The microscope stands 16 inches tall fully racked down, eye pieces in situ. The rack and pinions work nice & smoothly, no dents or dings. The case height is 18 inches high; a Read More...

19 Apr

RESERVED Antique W. Watson & Sons Circuit Stage Van Heurck Brass Microscope – circa 1900, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Watson Circuit Stage Van Heurck circa 1900 serial no. 5890 Offered for sale is a highly collectable example of Watson’s Van Heurck brass microscope and particularly special in that it’s the rare Circuit Stage model. It’s quite an imposing instrument standing over 18 inches high when the draw-tubes and coarse focus are both racked out. This example dates to around 1900 based on its serial number 5890 which is engraved on the tripod just above the rear brass bun-foot and Read More...

18 Apr

SOLD – Small stage magnifyer for microscope.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – Early – mid 19th century brass stage magnifyer to fit compound / Gould / Culpeper microscope. The glass diameter measures 31 mm including the brass cell. The steel holder 52 mm long. The small bracket locating pin (which sits on the stage) is 2.75 mm diameter. Post to: U.K. £4.95, Europe £16, U.S.A. £22. Read More...

18 Apr

MId 19th Century Medicine Chest

By Victor Burness

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Many of the bottles with their original labels key and brass draw locking pin One of the bottles is damaged Crack on the top of the chest Read More...

18 Apr

Six inch double arm protractor – Archbutt & Sons.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A very clean double arm brass protractor signed, ‘J. Archbutt & Sons, 20 Bridge Rd, Lambeth’. In fitted mahogany case. The lid is a little warped but closes ok. Read More...