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Four blue and white submarine type baby feeders all in good condition, for sale separately Read More...

SOLD – Antique Smith & Beck Student Model Wenham Binocular Microscope – c1864, Cased

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Offered for sale is a collectable example of a mid-sized antique Wenham binocular brass microscope by quality makers Smith & Beck of London. The instrument is numbered 3389 and bears the details of its makers Smith & Beck and their address at 6 Coleman Street, London on the Wenham optical tube. Examination of the Smith & Beck delivery book available on the Quekett site gives the approximate date of manufacture and its first sale as 1864. Unfortunately, details Read More...

22 Feb

A good equinoctial compass sundial – E.M. Clarke.

By Scientific Inspirations

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In good original condition, the chapter ring measuring 2.5 inches across, with folding gnonom and latitude bar, the silvered dial with needle and locking arm. Retains all lacquer and silvering. Contained in plush lined moroccon case with locking clasps. Edward Marmaduke Clarke was in business at 428 Strand from 1840 – 1851. Read More...

22 Feb

Two Objects of Electrostatic Interest

By Fletcher

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1. Glass cylinder, one end with spike and the other a brass ball, set into wax, some losses. Glass cylinder has metal ends, one threaded, with holes either end possibly for introducing gas or evacuating air. 2. Very fragile and partly damaged metal foil covered paper in a roll, one end terminating with a glass rod, the other a brass rod. Marked in ink on handwritted small label ‘Electr. vlak 1820. Read More...

22 Feb

Chamberland Pasteur Filter

By Fletcher

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The Chamberland-Pasteur Filter was invent in 1884 by Charles Chamberland, and was used to remove bacteria from drinking water and to sterilise liquids. This example is marked on the lid ‘Sole Licensee and makers, Pasteur Chamberland Filter Co. 5, White Street Finsbury London. Tin box shows some losses to black paint and interior ‘modus operandi’ label is stained and discoloured. Read More...

22 Feb

F Bridges Phrenology Inkwell

By Fletcher

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A good, clean unrestored example of F Bridges phrenology inkwell, in good condition, marked and numbered for the sentiments. Noting very minor loss to tip of nose and and a faded marking for sentiment 16, conscientiousness. Read More...

22 Feb

Ceramic Phrenology Seal

By Fletcher

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A good example of a phrenology seal, the sentiments marked as numbers on the head with with description to base. In good overall condition noting minor restoration and discolouration of the nose. Read More...

20 Feb

FINELY CRAFTED RULE BY FRANCIS WATKINS

By TESSERACT

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Quality Mathematics in the mid-18th Century, English, mid 18th century, signed “F. Watkins, London,” of thin brass 6-1/4″ x 1-3/4″ (16 x 4.5 cm) decorated both sides with running leaf tip design. The front has gently beveled edges, and is exquisitely engraved with a rectangular protractor (divided every half-degree) and with scales of equal parts with transversals for interpolation. The reverse has further chart scales, and complex scales for calculation (Cho, Lat, Sin, In Me, Tan, Hou, E P, Read More...

20 Feb

Astronomical Quadrant with Rackwork Motions

By TESSERACT

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JONES’ IMPROVED ASTRONOMICAL QUADRANT, English, early 19th century, signed “W. & S. Jones, 30 Holborn, London.” This handsome lacquered brass instrument stands 10″ (25 cm) tall on its tabletop base with three leveling screws. The base has a circumferential degree scale, and is centered by a rotating disk which carries the instrument on central pillar, and which is fitted with crossed spirit levels, internal pinion and ring gears, and one-arcminute vernier. Atop the openwork pillar is mounted the 4-1/4″ Read More...

20 Feb

Belfast Customs telescope – Lee & Son.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A large single draw marine telescope, signed near the eyepiece, ‘Lee & Son, Belfast’. Also engraved ‘CUSTOMS’. It measures 20.5 inches when closed and 37 inches fully drawn. The brown tan leather covering to the barrel is in very good condition with the stitching intact. There is a dust slider to the eyepiece and a sun visor to the main lens. No dents, lenses are damage free. Nice & clear to look through. Read More...

18 Feb

A medley of trocars.

By M and R Gordon

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A medley of trocars. Happy to provide additional information and images of each. Read More...

17 Feb

Thermopile on circular mahogany base ca 1890

By Early Science

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Thermopile on circular mahogany base with adjustment for angle and height, Height16 /40cm. Read More...