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Maxim’s Pipe of Peace inhaler with orginal box and paperwork. Bottles are empty. no breaks in the glass. The London Science Museum Site notes: “Hiram Maxim (1840-1916) is best known for the invention of the automatic machine gun. However, he also developed this inhaler, known as the ‘Pipe of Peace’. It was used to treat throat and chest problems such as bronchitis. Soothing vapours from water warmed with a few drops of ‘Dirigo’, made from Maxim’s own recipe, could be delivered Read More...

25 Mar

~GOOD SET OF CENTERING OBJECTIVES-WATSON~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good cased set of Watson centerable objectives in original mahogany case with two large English hooks measuring 12 x 11 x 4 cm. To be used with any petrographic/petrological or polarising model c.1900 and consisting of the following: 1) Parachromatic 2/7 covered and 4/10 uncovered (short black) 2) 1/2 inch brass (unmarked but Watson) 3) 1 inch brass 4) para 1/7 inch oil (black) 5) 1/6 inch Read More...

24 Mar

~UNUSED PHASE CONTRAST APPARATUS-BECK~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine and unused phase contrast apparatus for a Model 47(B) R&J Beck microscope c.1950. Complete and cased in mahogany box measuring 20 x 9 x 6 cm. For phase contrast work, light and dark field. Read More...

23 Mar

SOLD – Compass in case with personal inscription – Yeats & Son, Dublin.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – A very nice gilt case compass in a leather case signed, ‘Yeates & Son, Dublin’ on the porcelain dial. The needle is locked by pushing the button to the top (pull out to free the needle). The rear of the compass is engraved, ‘Jonas Hill. Christmas 1873’. In excellent condition without dings or dents ….. damage free. The compass measures 40 mm across and is contained in its felt line leather case with fastening hook. Top quality. Read More...

23 Mar

~COMPLETE SET OF SWIFT CENTERING OBJECTIVES~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Used as a quick change option to keep the specimen centered and the fixed stage functional, Swift incorporated centering mounts for the objectives. This ensures that when the polarizer/analyzer is rotated, the sample stays at the center of the field of view. Mahogany case is marked British made and patented by Swift and measures 15 x 10 x 5 cm. (6 x 4 x 2 inches). The objectives (of various age) are 2 inch, 1 inch, 2/3 inch, 1/2 inch, 1/6 Read More...

20 Mar

Sanger-Sheperd Density Meter

By M and R Gordon

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A fine C1920s example of a Sanger-Sheperd density meter in its original labeled box. This instrument was used ” for measuring the density of a negative and showing by direct inspection the actual exposure required in Bromide Printing or enlarging” (see box label) Maker: Maker: The E.S.S. Colour Filter Company operating in England. Dimensions of box: 7″ x 5″ x 4″. No condition issues. Read More...

16 Mar

Victorian breast pump by S. Maw & Son

By M and R Gordon

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A Victorian brass and glass breast pump by S. Maw and Son. The Wellcome Collection, at the London Science Museum, includes an identical Maw pump that they date to the third quarter of the 19th-century. See link below: https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co120980/breast-pump-by-smaw-and-son Read More...

12 Mar

Six reflex hammers

By Fletcher

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5. cross hatched ebony handle, handle chipped. 6. Cross hatched ebony handle in good condition, rubber tip damaged 7. Ebony handle, hammer detachable, all in good condition 8. Ebony handle, rubber worn down. 9. Ebony handle, minor losses to plating, rubber ok 10. Signed ‘Wengenroth’, rubber worn Read More...

12 Mar

Dr.Siegels Patent steam spray Inhaler

By Fletcher

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An example of dr. Siegels patent steam spray inhaler for treating ‘various diseases of the throat, larynx and trachea’. In original wood case, with damaged front label and interior directions for use. made by Krohne & Sesemann Read More...

11 Mar

SOLD – Amputation set – S. Maw, Son & Thompson.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – The mahogany case measures 23.5 x 10.5 x 4 cm and has a crack running across the lid. The ebony / steel handle is universal allowing the user to insert either the saw blade or a knife blade. Missing scissors from the inside lid. Read More...

11 Mar

~4 POWELL AND LEALAND SPARES~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Two fine monocular eyepieces (OD 36.5 mm.), signed and marked 10 and 20 (with caps). Two fine RMS objectives marked 1/6 and 1/12 (with correction collar) in canisters. Read More...

09 Mar

A large three draw telescope by Dollond – ‘Improved Telescope’.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Quite large: English, c.1840, engraved, ‘Greater Magnification, Dollond’ to the first (pancratic) draw tube, ‘Greater Magnifier, Day or Night’ to the second drawer tube, and, ‘IMPROVED TELESCOPE’ in large letters around the top collar, with black later stained body, shade and both sliding lens covers, extended length 109cm, collapsed length 39cm. The first draw is in a fixed position for normal viewing. It can then be turned and pulled from the second draw for greater magnification. It gives a good, clear Read More...