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A Victorian brass microscope by Andrew Ross with original Case and accessories, the serial number is 6191 dating the microscope to 1887. A fine example of late 19th-century British optical engineering, this Ross “Eclipse” microscope, was produced by the prestigious firm Ross of London, known for their precision scientific instruments. This model dates from 1887 and remains in excellent condition, retaining its original lacquered brass finish, the foot engraved “Eclipse Ross London 6191”, and complete with its fitted polished case and Read More...

31 Jul

19th-Century Chloroform Bottle in Boxwood Case

By M and R Gordon

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19th-century chloroform bottle in boxwood case. Height of case: 6.25″ or 15cm. Base of case stamped: “3 oz”. Bottle and case in very good condition. What appears to be a crack in case is part of the wood grain. Read More...

31 Jul

SOLD – 6 x objective lenses for drum microscope.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – All good condition, numbered 1 – 6. Read More...

31 Jul

SOLD – Small brass microscope canister for brass spring slip rings.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – This small canister holds 10 brass spring clips / slip rings which secure samples in bone slides. 13 mm long, 13 mm diameter. Brass rings appear un-used. Read More...

31 Jul

Antique ebony handled birthing forceps, c 1850.

By Beautiful Old England

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A pair of small antique ebony handled obstetric birthing forceps from the mid 19th century, marked with the makers mark ‘C. Baker”, this was Charles Baker who established his business in High Holborn London in 1765. The two forceps slot together. When closed they measure 18cm in length. This pair are in good functional condition but with tarnish marks, the ebony handles are smooth. The catalogue pages showing a similar items are taken from the Maw and Son catalogue dated Read More...

31 Jul

SOLD – Small circular microscope live box.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – Total diameter including brass cell is 27 mm. Depth 7 mm. Read More...

31 Jul

SOLD – 2 x eye piece for binocular microscope.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – Standard binocular ‘top hat’ eye pieces. Total length 6 cm. Sleeve size 31 mm. Read More...

31 Jul

SOLD – 6 x bone microscope slides.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – 6 x microscope slides. 8 cm each in length. Read More...

31 Jul

SOLD – Stage forceps for microscope.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – Length 66 mm. Read More...

31 Jul

SOLD – Small tweezers for microscope.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – Length 64 mm. Read More...

31 Jul

SOLD – Brass microscopic bulls eye on stand.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – Glass diameter is 4 cm and the base diameter 6 cm. Retains all original lacquer. Damage free. Read More...

31 Jul

~UNIQUE DOUBLE ARM CIRCULAR PROTRACTOR-ELLIOTT~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Another one off instrument, this time by William Elliott of 268 High Holborn, London c.1833-49. Six inch (15 cm.) diameter with near perfect lacquer, this instrument exhibits little nuances not seen on contemporary examples. The bronze center is a simple half moon (no glass with cross hairs), the swinging arms have only ONE steel spring on each side (screws are not bruised to indicate a pair), the engine divided and silver outer degree ring is so finely divided it is Read More...