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This is an example based on the Lister frame, made by Powell & Lealand and retailed by Carpenter. It is known as the \\\”Student\\\” or \\\”Iron\\\” as the stem and frame are made of black iron. Although most of these examples only have coarse focusing, this one also has fine focusing. The focusing screw activates a pinion which acts on a rack which is built inside the body tube itself. Ross and, especially, Dancer, used the same focusing system Read More...

05 Dec

Antique Surveyor’s Brass Pocket Inclinometer Gauge with Embossed Leather Case

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is an antique brass surveyor’s pocket inclinometer gauge with lovely time-worn patination. It’s unbranded but has the feel of a quality piece, so must have been manufactured by a top English maker. Measures 6.75 inches fully extended by 2 inches in height and its leather pouch fits it like a glove. The leather pouch has some embossing on it, but no maker’s name that I can find. All parts seem to move as they should, although Read More...

05 Dec

SOLD – Large Antique W. Watson & Sons Jackson Pattern Research Microscope c1890, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Lovely rare antique instrument from the Victorian period by Watson – a Research model Jackson-type variant in monocular configuration. This is probably one for a seasoned Watson collector with a gap in the collection for this type of early scarce-to-market Watson instrument, so please read on if you’re interested in this imposing early example of British optical engineering excellence. Offered for sale we have a fine example of a Jackson pattern microscope by W. Watson & Sons of London. The Read More...

05 Dec

Two draw marine telescope – Parnell, London.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A two draw wooden barrelled brass marine telescope measuring 15″ long (closed) and 32.75″ when fully extended with a main lens diameter of 1.5″. Engraved to the first draw, ‘Parnell, London, Day or Night’. There are slide covers at each end of the telescope. It gives a magnification of around 16 x. Read More...

05 Dec

Three draw telescope – C. Jones, Dry Dock, Liverpool.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A three draw wooden barrelled brass telescope measuring 12″ long and 33.75″ fully extended with a main lens diameter of 1.5″. There are slide covers at each end of the telescope and an extending ray shade to the front. It gives a magnification of around 16 x. Charles Jones worked from 1818 – 1841. It comes with a later wooden display stand. Read More...

01 Dec

MONAURAL STETHOSCOPES

By Fletcher

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00. Minor ink stains, signed in ink on base for owner,’H. G. Sparrow 06. Inscribed initials for owner ‘E. P. D. 07. Unsigned 08. Ebony unsigned. 09. Fruitwood, minor inkstain. Read More...

01 Dec

MONAURAL STETHOSCOPES

By Fletcher

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FIVE MONAURAL STETHOSCOPES. 1.fruitwood not signed 2. Ebony, 2 small chips to top otherwise good condition 3.fruitwood, not signed 4. 2 piece, ivorine, not signed 5. stained wood, not signed Read More...

29 Nov

Lithotomy forceps, 19th century

By Van Leest Antiques

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A lithotomy forceps with unidentified cutler’s marks of the 19th century. The jaws are fitted with teeth to the interior, with ring handles. Length: 21,5 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

29 Nov

Young Edinburgh lithotomy forceps, 19th century

By Van Leest Antiques

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Lithotomy forceps by Young of Edinburgh of the 19th Century. Made of with curved jaws and serrated edges and perforated either side, with ring and open handle. Length 21cm. Look for shopinformation on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

29 Nov

Lithotomy forceps, 19th century

By Van Leest Antiques

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Lithotomy forceps of the 19th century. Made of steel with indistinct maker’s stamp, the jaws with teeth to the interior, with ring and open handle. Length: 21 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

29 Nov

Lithotomy forceps, 19th century

By Van Leest Antiques

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19th Century lithotomy forceps with unidentified cutler’s mark. Made of steel with jaws with teeth to the interior, with ring handles. Length 22 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

27 Nov

4″ Gregorian telescope by Johnson in original case

By Hansord Antiques

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An 18th century 4″ diameter telescope of large scale with original tripod base signed on the eye piece by S Johnson, Ludgate street, London Housed in the original mahogany case Read More...