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Watson Edinburgh-H c1907 serial no. 9101 – antique stand “H” that’s a really good find. Offered for sale is a beautifully presented and also quite early example of Watson’s Edinburgh Student’s Stand-H model microscope in brass – it dates to around 1907 based on its serial number 9101. It’s marked W. Watson & Sons and therefore just pre-dates the firm’s move to limited company status which occurred in 1908. This is a particularly good example with very few signs of Read More...

09 Jun

~VERY FINE GEORGIAN PANTOGRAPH-CASED-ADAMS~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Measuring 20 inches long with 99% original lacquer, this very fine survivor has seen little use. All casters in place, round lead counter weight, pin and pencil in lid. sScales marked A, B, C and D on moveable brass arms. Triangular mahogany case measures 21 x 5 x 3 1/2 inches deep with one small end crack. Both hooks and lock intact (no key as of yet). Signed “Adams, LONDON” c.1780. Best on the market. Read More...

07 Jun

Parkinson and Frodsham marine chronometer

By Hansord Antiques

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A fine 2 day marine chronometer by Parkinson and Frodsham, London in the original mahogany brass bound case numbered 1769 signed on the movement Read More...

07 Jun

An special electric induction coil by A .Kershaw Leeds late 19 century

By Early Science

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An special electric induction coil by A Kershaw Leeds late 19 century for demonstrating electric currents and magnetism , beautifully restored and working instrument from the former possession of a university .ca 1900 in total 70 cm long Read More...

07 Jun

3′ newton pocket globe

By Hansord Antiques

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A fine example of an early 19th century pocket globe in original fishskin case, by Newton, London Read More...

07 Jun

4″ brass ring dial

By Hansord Antiques

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an 18th century 4″ brass ring dial Read More...

07 Jun

Adams Culpepper microscope

By Hansord Antiques

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A late 18th century brass Culpepper microscope by Adams, London, in the original mahogany case with a good set of accessories Read More...

06 Jun

Slide Rule for calculating X-Ray Exposures

By Fletcher

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An unusual slide rule for calculating X ray exposures, by Schall and Son, London. Celluloid on wood backing and in good condition. £150 An illustrated catalogue of Electro-Medical Instruments and their Management, with an Illustrated price list of electro-medical Apparatus, Sixteenth edition , December 1914. £70 Read More...

04 Jun

Antique Watson Mint Metallurgical Research Microscope & Accessories c1917, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Rare grail instrument by Watson – a Metallurgical Van Heurck variant – produced during WWI and known as the Mint Metallurgical model. It’s supplied with a Watson power supply and desk-top lamp, giving everything needed to hit the ground running with is instrument, so you’ll be up and working in no time. It may be a specialist variant but it’s still got that grandeur and cachet associated with the prestige Watson Van Heurck models – and the same impressive Read More...

30 May

Three draw telescope and case – Cummins, 148 Leadenhall St, London.

By Scientific Inspirations

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This telescope measures 76.5 cm when fully open and 25 cm when closed and has a main lens of 4 cm. The eye-piece has a dust slider and the telescope is signed, ‘Cummins, 148 Leadenhall St, London’.’. There is a small patch of veneer loss to the mahogany barrel, otherwise it is free of damage and gives excellent views. Charles Cummins worked from the above address from 1846 – 1851. Circa 1847. Read More...

29 May

Vintage W. Watson & Sons Ltd – Edinburgh H No.2 Metallurgical Microscope – c1936

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a rare variant of the Edinburgh model microscope by W. Watson & Sons Limited of London. It’s a specialist model, being the No.2 Metallurgical variant of Watson’s popular Edinburgh H model, designed specifically for incident light microscopy and the study of surface features on solid/opaque specimens such as metallic surfaces. This example dates to around 1936 based on the sequential Watson production number of 59227 which is engraved onto the rear tripod leg. It appears Read More...

27 May

Antique W. Watson & Sons Ltd – Edinburgh H Metallurgical Microscope – circa 1917

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale we have a rare variant of the Edinburgh model microscope by W. Watson & Sons Limited of London. It’s a specialist model, being the Metallurgical variant of Watson’s popular Edinburgh H model, designed specifically for incident light microscopy and the study of surface features on solid/opaque specimens such as metallic surfaces and the like. This example dates to around 1917 based on the sequential Watson production number of 23322 which is engraved onto the rear tripod Read More...