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A three draw brass telescope with a mahogany barrel, the first draw signed, ‘Adie & Son, Edinburgh’. It measures 9.5 inches long when closed and 29.5 inches fully open with a main lens of just over 1.5″ diameter. The ray shade is engraved, ‘JOHN ROBERTSON from Lady Glenlyon. Aug 6th, 1840’. _____________________________ Anne Murray, Duchess of Atholl (1814 – 1897) Read More...

13 Jun

8 x booklets, scientific instruments, Charles Baker.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Booklets containing ‘Classified list of second-hand scientific instruments’ by Charles Baker, 244 High Holborn. They measure 21.5 cm x 14 cm and printed for the years; June 1922, October 1922, June 1923, January 1924, April 1927, October 1929, October 1932, April 1933. Read More...

13 Jun

George 11 silver pap boat, 1736.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A George 11 solid silver pap boat by William Gwillim, London 1736, weight 56g, length 11.2 cm. With initials to the base: BB*M. Read More...

12 Jun

Insulating stool for electrostatic experiments, c. 1800

By Fleaglass-Commission-Sale

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An attractive turned oak stool with three glass insulating legs, circa 1800. This kind of stool was used in electrostatic experiments and even medical treatments. These stool are also known as ‘lightning stools’, and were used in conjunction with electrostatic machines, of the kind typically offered by makers such as Edward Nairne, George Adams the Younger and Jesse Ramsden. This is a variant on the more commonly seen square stool with four glass legs. In addition the legs are not tapered Read More...

12 Jun

Unusual Down Bros. Dental Plugger

By M and R Gordon

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A spring-loaded Down Bros (London) dental plugger with checkered ebony handle. Read More...

12 Jun

18TH CENTURY THOMAS HEATH SECTOR 12 INCHES CLOSED

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, DHL, ROYAL MAIL, ETC. FULLY TRACKED Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

11 Jun

IMPORTANT EARLY 18TH CENTURY SCALE RULE

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY ROYAL MAIL, FEDEX, DHL, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

10 Jun

Nested Trocars with Ebony Handle

By M and R Gordon

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A set of nested trocars with checkered ebony handle. An identical set is shown in the 1895 Arnold catalog but this form was introduced earlier. Length: 6.5″. Apart from some very minor staining on the trocars.there are no condition Read More...

10 Jun

Antique W. Watson & Sons – Edinburgh-H Brass Microscope – circa 1907, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Watson Edinburgh-H c1907 serial no. 9101 – antique stand “H” that’s a really good find. Offered for sale is a beautifully presented and also quite early example of Watson’s Edinburgh Student’s Stand-H model microscope in brass – it dates to around 1907 based on its serial number 9101. It’s marked W. Watson & Sons and therefore just pre-dates the firm’s move to limited company status which occurred in 1908. This is a particularly good example with very few signs of Read More...

09 Jun

~VERY FINE GEORGIAN PANTOGRAPH-CASED-ADAMS~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Measuring 20 inches long with 99% original lacquer, this very fine survivor has seen little use. All casters in place, round lead counter weight, pin and pencil in lid. sScales marked A, B, C and D on moveable brass arms. Triangular mahogany case measures 21 x 5 x 3 1/2 inches deep with one small end crack. Both hooks and lock intact (no key as of yet). Signed “Adams, LONDON” c.1780. Best on the market. Read More...

07 Jun

Parkinson and Frodsham marine chronometer

By Hansord Antiques

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A fine 2 day marine chronometer by Parkinson and Frodsham, London in the original mahogany brass bound case numbered 1769 signed on the movement Read More...

07 Jun

An special electric induction coil by A .Kershaw Leeds late 19 century

By Early Science

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An special electric induction coil by A Kershaw Leeds late 19 century for demonstrating electric currents and magnetism , beautifully restored and working instrument from the former possession of a university .ca 1900 in total 70 cm long Read More...