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SOLD – Antique W. Watson & Sons – Histology Model Brass Microscope – circa 1892, Cased

Watson Histology Stand – circa 1892 Offered for sale is a nicely presented and well engineered antique Histology stand microscope by W. Watson & Sons of London.  It dates to around 1892 based on the sequential Watson production number of 3023, which is engraved onto the tripod along with the Watson name and their London address in High Holborn.  This Watson Histology model is one of the rarer models in Watson’s microscope line-up in this period and was produced to meet Read More...

Antique Pair Top-hat Microscope B Eyepieces ~6x Magnification – fit C. Baker

Good clean pair of antique microscope eyepieces in brass – 6x magnification   Details:   – approx 6x magnification– 36.2 – 36.3 mm diameter fit for C. Baker– suitable for Wenham binocular instruments by Baker   The eyepieces will be well wrapped and shipped by Royal Mail.   Thanks for looking.   Read More...

Three draw telescope by Dollond.

A good three draw brass telescope with a mahogany barrel, signed, ‘Dollond, London’, measuring 7 inches long when closed and 19.5 inches when fully open. It has a doublet main crown and flint glass lens of 1.25″ diameter. The first draw is constructed of three segments and has a four piece lens arrangement. It gives good clear images when viewed through. No cracks or dents. Read More...

Architects Hatching & Cross Hatching Rule

For producing very fine lines close together  Read More...

Telescope and tripod – Gilbert & Co.

The single draw is signed, ‘Gilbert & Co, London. Improved Sea Telescope’. The company was recorded as working in the year 1800. The height mounted is 61″ (156 cm). It has an unretained single brass draw tube with a magnification of 24x. The main lens has a diameter of 2″ (52mm). Length to focus is 46″ (117cm). With end cap and eye slider. The folding tripod is mahogany, as is the telescope barrel. In very good condition giving a fine, sharp image when viewing. Read More...

Antique Set of Various Apothecary’s Weights – Imperial Avoirdupois – circa 1910

Offered for sale is an apothecary’s set of weights, almost complete with a set of brass tweezers.  Nice set in good case with lovely exterior sheen, that’s marked “Materia Medica Department University of Glasgow”.  The items appear functional but are sold as collectable curios.  Some of the very small ones may be missing. The items will be well packed for shipping. Thanks for looking.   Read More...

Very Early Wimshurt Machine According to Wimshurst Designs

For sale, a very early example of a Wimshurst Machine in accordance with Wimshurst’s original design. This large example has a mahogany base with scrolled feet and two contra rotating seventeen-inch glass discs. The discs are rotated by means of two turned mahogany wheels with leather bands attached to a spindle on which the discs are attached. By turning the brass and turned mahogany handle, electrostatic charge is collected from the discs via the collecting pins sited at either side Read More...

Vintage Draughtsman’s Technical Drawing Set by A G Thornton, Manchester

Offered for sale is a cased comprehensive technical drawing set by Manchester makers A G Thornton.  Quality item, well used and just missing a couple of small pieces but still in good usable condition with a good case.  A couple of the instruments have handles that appear to be resin/plastic – definitely do not look like ivory.  Collectible example. Shipping by Royal Mail.   Thanks for looking. Read More...

Vintage Engineering Slide Rule – “Simplon” Major (Log – Log) Patent No. 413308

For Sale Simplon Major Log-Log slide rule with original case. Well used collectible engineering item made from wood/celluloid. Note: Some minor staining to underside. The item will be shipped by Royal Mail.   Thanks for looking.   Read More...

Antique Draughtsman’s Technical Drawing Set by A G Thornton, Manchester

For Sale Cased technical drawing set by Manchester makers A G Thornton.  Quality item, with just a couple of missing components.  This looks to be a well used and still in good antique condition part set.  Collectible example. Shipping by Royal Mail.   Thanks for looking. Read More...

LARGE ENGLISH S.B.R. EBONY OCTANT

SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED.  Contact Email:  michaelread060@gmail.com IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER  C3WFRNTP Read More...

RARE EDWARD MASSEY No.2 SHIPS TOWING LOG

SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ROYAL MAIL, ETC. FULLY TRACKED.  Contact Email:  michaelread060@gmail.com Read More...