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Watson Circuit Stage Van Heurck circa 1900 serial no. 5890 Offered for sale is a highly collectable example of Watson’s Van Heurck brass microscope and particularly special in that it’s the rare Circuit Stage model. It’s quite an imposing instrument standing over 18 inches high when the draw-tubes and coarse focus are both racked out. This example dates to around 1900 based on its serial number 5890 which is engraved on the tripod just above the rear brass bun-foot and Read More...

18 Apr

Six inch double arm protractor – Archbutt & Sons.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A very clean double arm brass protractor signed, ‘J. Archbutt & Sons, 20 Bridge Rd, Lambeth’. In fitted mahogany case. The lid is a little warped but closes ok. Read More...

16 Apr

LATE 18TH CENTURY BRONZE SIGNAL OR STARTING CANNON

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, DHL, PARCEL FORCE, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com Read More...

15 Apr

Hicks’ Patent Gilt-Metal Glucometer for Diabetes

By M and R Gordon

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A fine example of James Joseph Hicks’ (1837-1916) gilt-metal glucometer for diabetes testing . Length of instrument 5″. It retains its original case. The case interior closing shows wear but the instrument is in very good + condition. The London Science Museum owns number of Hicks’ instruments but does not appear to have an example of his glucometer in their collection. The Barometer Realm site notes: James Joseph Hicks was born in 1837 in County Cork, Ireland, but spent his childhood Read More...

14 Apr

SOLD – Four draw telescope by Andrew Ross, in case.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – A nickel silver 4 draw telescope signed on the first draw in script, ‘A. Ross,London’. It measures 7.75 inches when closed and 28.5 inches fully open. No dents though tiny knock on the eye piece brim. Damage free lenses. Baleen covered barrel. It gives an excellent clear view. In original leather case. Strap broken / detached. Circa 1845. Read More...

12 Apr

HEATH LADDER FRAME SEXTANT

By MikeRead

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

10 Apr

TROUGHTON & SIMMS EVEREST THEODOLITE

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, PARCEL FORCE, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com VERY COMPLETE, HORN FOLDING MAGNIFIER MISSING. Read More...

10 Apr

Lund’s Photographic Forceps

By M and R Gordon

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Lund Photographic Forceps: steel, the finger holes leading to pivot and broad blades, the lower inner surface with cross-hatch grip, marked PATENT LONDON and LUND’S PHOTOGRAPH FORCEPS. CORNHILL & FLEET ST. Length: 5.5″ or 14cm. The forceps were used to place or remove CDVs and other format photos in/from an album. Overall in vg condition, noting a small chip at the end of one of the two blades–see images. Read More...

09 Apr

Raes microscope in its original case

By M and R Gordon

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A good example of Raes microscope in is original case. Instrument 2.75″; case 3″. Microscope-Antiques.Com notes the following. (N.B.: Our example is painted to represent an exotic wood other than rosewood.) Thanks to J.Z.,MD for helping me ID this instrument. MICROSCOPE-ANTIQUES.COM “RAE’S MICROSCOPE (ORIGINAL FORM):c. 1867 to 4th QUARTER 19th C. This cylinder-type pocket microscope is opaque except at the ends. It measures 74 mm (almost 3 inches)high, and the barrel is 30 mm in diameter. The end pieces are of lacquered Read More...

07 Apr

ANTIQUE SET OF SEVEN COPPER MEASURES

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, DPD, PARCEL FORCE, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact, Email: michaelread060@gmail.com Read More...

03 Apr

Ear trumpet hearing aid by E.B. Meyrowitz, c. 1880-1899

By Van Leest Antiques

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Ebonized English ear trumpet hearing aid by E.B. Meyrowitz of c. 1880-1899. Signed E.B. Myrowitz London – New York Paris – Made in England and Acousticons – 8 Hannover st – London. Emil Bruno Meyrowitz, born on the 20th October 1852 in Greifenhagen, Prussia, was the founder of the eponymous oculist. E.B. Meyrowitz henceforth began its rich history in 1875. Stores were opened in London, Paris and New York over the course of the next twenty years retailing not only Read More...

01 Apr

C 1890 Cased Dudgeon’s sphygmograph

By M and R Gordon

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A very good example of Dudgeon’s sphygmograph in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition. The clockwork mechanism works well. The interior of the case show some wear. The silk lining of the interior of the lid is frayed resulting in the maker’s name being illegible. Probably made in England. Case dimensions”: (closed): 53 mm x 70 mm x 70 mm. The last image is from an illustration in The sphygmograph : its history and use as an aid to diagnosis Read More...