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1. A good but unsigned example of Dunn’s Model Eye in original case. The model eye has rotating variable aperture with three positions, 5mm, 8mm and 1 cm. Each of the 23 eye conditions are stamped on the rear. Condition is good noting minor scuffing to edges of retinae. £400 2. Perrin invented this phantom eye in 1866. Containg three lenses corresponding to a hypermetropic, astigmatic and emmetropic eye. There is a shutter at the back of the ball, in which Read More...

26 Mar

Very large binocular microscope in case with accessories.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A substantial lacquered brass microscope, unsigned but almost certainly by Ross, the microscope foot finely engraved with the previous owners initials in a circular cartouche ‘J.B.R’, the cartouche design replicated on the objective canister lids. The microscope stand is a large ‘Y’ shaped base with a ‘machine finish’ below the golden lacquer, with 2 large uprights supporting the main microscope body on large trunnions, large (84mm diameter) articulated plano-concave mirror on sliding collar, octagonal substage collar mount with X-Y screw Read More...

22 Mar

Chrondrometer (grain scale) by J. Long, Eastcheap, London.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Brass scale chondrometer with steel arm, brass bucket and stand. Used for measuring corn, barley, seeds etc. The brass arm is engraved, ‘J. Long, Eastcheap, London’. The sliding scale weight engraved ‘LBS per Bushel’. One fastener missing from case. Read More...

17 Mar

THE GUNTER “RECONNAISSANCE PROTRACTOR”

By TESSERACT

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With a Myriad of Scales for Chart and Map Making, English, c. early 20th century, stamped with the signature of Edward Gunter, Lt. Col., registered #270665. The 6″ (15 cm) long boxwood rule has beveled edges to the front, and is stamped both sides with a wealth of scales and equations for chart and map making, especially in surveying. Included are a rectangular protractor, linear reduction scales including with transversals, numerous map conversions including “Normal Scale of Slopes for Read More...

17 Mar

EXQUISITE MONOCULAR OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY

By TESSERACT

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Iridescent Elegance in “ye King’s Royal Patent” English, mid-18th century, signed “Ribright Optician Fecit London” and “By ye King’s Royal Patent,” and numbered “557.” Of cylindrical shape, 4-1/8″ (10.5 cm) long (closed), the instrument is made of silver, beautifully hand engraved with patterns of foliage, and inset with 24 hand engraved shaped lozenges of iridescent greenish mother-of-pearl. The ends are set with lenses (stopped down to 5/16″ diameter and equipped with dust slides) forming a Galilean monocular system giving Read More...

15 Mar

SOLD – Binocular Microscope & case, J. B. Dancer

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – A binocular / monocular microscope dated 1861 and signed in script, ‘J. B. Dancer Optician, Manchester, No.310′ and to the binocular body tube Registered June 27th 1861 No.4380’. The tripod foot has 2 columns terminating in trunnions to the limb, with a large plano-concave mirror on a sliding collar, mechanical stage with X-Y control bayonet fitting to underside of stage, with rack and pinion course focus, with interchangeable binocular/monocular body tubes, the binocular tubes with Dancer’s own design Read More...

13 Mar

Beautiful 19th century home or travel pharmacy, cabinet

By Early Science

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Beautiful 19th century home or travel pharmacy, cabinet made of beautiful mahogany the drawer is lockable with a pin the cabinet is lockable with the original key all bottles and further accessories in good condition ,Dimensions 18 X 16 cm and 20 cm high.Will be packed very carefully and sent by registered mail. Read More...

12 Mar

Four Pairs of Spectacles

By Fletcher

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Four pairs of spectacles. 43. Steel frame green tinted sunglasses £130 SOLD 44. Strong concave lens spectacles steel frames £50 45. Brass frames with sliding arms £50 46. Unmarked silver frames in tortoiseshell £130 Read More...

12 Mar

Monocles and Pince Nez

By Fletcher

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A collection of monocles and pince nez. Good theatre props! Monocles £35 each Pince nez £25 each Read More...

10 Mar

A Simple Microtome by Lizars, Glasgow

By Fletcher

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A nineteenth century simple brass lacquered microtome by Lizars, Glasgow. I good condition, noting considerable spotting to the lacquer. Some original wax in the chamber. Read More...

10 Mar

The Transparent Solar System

By Fletcher

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A single card sheet from Reynold’s Astronomical Diagrams. The transparent solar system displaying the planets with their orbits, as known at the present day. Published by James Reynolds, 174 Strand london. Translucent paper backing when held up to the light. Condition Fair. Some losses to corners and a small tear at the top. Read More...

10 Mar

SOLD – Antique No. 1 Binocular Microscope by John Benjamin Dancer, Manchester – c1865, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a collectable example of a mid to large size antique binocular brass microscope by quality English makers John Benjamin Dancer of Manchester. The instrument is numbered 350 and bears the details of its makers and serial number on the instrument foot. It looks to me to be a very nice example of a Dancer Best No. 1 binocular and is in pretty remarkable condition considering its age at around 160 years. There’s also a b&w Read More...