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A good English equinoctial sundial, unsigned, but datable from 1820-1830 and with a decorative plumb bob. On a round base, standing on three screws, is an English compass with its original needle. The plumb bob allows it to have a right horizontal position. The hour circle, with small decoration, is divided from VIII to I and XII to IIII and can be positioned in latitude according to the latitude arc. A fine transitional form between the 18th Century equinoctial sundial and the modern Read More...

05 Aug

Telescope by E. & E. Emanuel with engraved nobility motif.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A four draw, leather barrelled telescope constructed in nickel silver. It measures 7.75″ when closed and 27″ fully drawn with a main lens of 1.5″. The first draw is engraved in script, ‘E. & E. Emanuel, by Appointment to Her Majesty. 3 The Hard, Portsea and 101 High St, Portsmouth’. There is also an engraved monogram which I have been unable to identify (quite worn) with the initials C. P. R.? No dents or damage – the lenses damage free and very clear Read More...

05 Aug

Transitional Jones Most Improved Microscope C 1860. Unsigned

By Orlando Microscopes

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Transitional Jones Most Improved Microscope C 1860. No case or accessories other than what are pictured on the microscope and maker is not known. I have no information on this microscope from my dad’s collection. If the microscope is inclined too much or not at all, the base is not steady, and the microscope will topple over. The dual sided mirror is in great condition and the stage focusing works. The screw that holds the body tube from sliding Read More...

05 Aug

Large signed Newton & Co Binocular Microscope C 1880 with case and accessories

By Orlando Microscopes

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Large, signed Newton & Co Binocular Microscope C 1880 with case and accessories. I do not have a lot of information on this microscope from my dad’s collection. The focusing mechanism and the X-Y stage motion both operate smoothly. As for accessories: There are stage mounted forceps, tweezers, several blank slides, that look quite a bit newer, brass lens storage containers, free standing bulls eye condenser (missing the glass lens) and a few what look like additional eye pieces. Read More...

05 Aug

Signed Smith & Beck

By Orlando Microscopes

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Signed “Smith & Beck, 6 Coleman St, London 1872.” “1872″ should be the Serial Number as Smith & Beck was at Coleman Street from 1847-1865 and in 1857 name was changed to Smith, Beck & Beck. Hence, this is dated to approximately 1850-1857. The X-Y mechanical stage works in the X direction, but not in the Y direction. No case or accessories except what is pictured. Double sided mirror is in good condition with one side having light Read More...

02 Aug

~FINE GOULD/CARY-TYPE BOTANICAL MICROSCOPE IN SHARKSKIN CASE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine and complete late 18th century Cary-type pocket microscope in flawless sharkskin case-unsigned. Petite. One inch single sided mirror, perfect rack and pinion, live box insert and rare rotatable head with high and low power interchangeable objectives (can be used as a simple magnifier). 3 bone slides with specimens intact, bone handled pin probe and scalpel. stage and hand forceps. Original lacquer. Has seen little use. Sharkskin case is 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 3/4″ (10.5 x 8 Read More...

01 Aug

Dr. Carter Moffat’s Ammoniaphone

By M and R Gordon

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Dr. Robert Carter Moffat was a professor of chemistry at Glasgow University. In 1884, before a select audience of 2000 ( largely scientists and musicians), he introduced a new invention, the Ammoniaphone. “They had been invited to witness first-hand the effects of a wonderful new invention designed to strengthen and enrich the tones of the voice, extend its range upwards and downwards, and lend it an otherwise unobtainable purity and beauty”–see link below. Moffat argued that the chemical mixture in the Read More...

25 Jul

Large marine telescope by Ross.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Nickel silver single draw telescope, signed, ‘Ross, London. No 8749’. It measures 25″ closed and 32.5″ with the draw tube open. The main lens has a diameter of 2″. The barrel is finished with black leather. Complete with sun visor, lens cap and dust slider. It gives excellent, clear views. Read More...

25 Jul

Telescope with stand and case.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A 19th century unsigned telescope with folding cabriole legs and fitted wooden case. The eye-piece has a minor repair to the inner tube. Length open is 34″ (87 cms) and closed 24.5″ (62 cms) with a main lens of 1.75″ (40 mm) diameter. The telescope gives a good sharp image with a magnification of around 40x. The height is 13.75″ (35 cms). It is in good condition throughout. Read More...

22 Jul

Blood cupping glasses in case.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Set of 14 glasses in a wooden sectioned case, maybe including 2 leech glasses. The case measures 34 x 21 cms, with handle and lacking one fastening hook. There are no chips to the glass rims. The wooden inserts are probaly later. Either English or French. Read More...

22 Jul

Ross or Baker Large Binocular compound Microscope

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Large Binocular Baker or Ross Compound Microscope. The sole focusing is by reckwork to a triangular bar inside the limb. The arm for the body-tube is attached to the limb by a screw, with allows the arm to be swung to one side. The rectangular stage has a collar bellow holding a disc of four apertures. Read More...

15 Jul

~EXCEPTIONAL CUPPING/BLEEDING SET with PROVENANCE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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An outstanding cupping/bleeding set with carrying handle and owners name inscribed to the lid. Complete and rarely used, the early Victorian set consists of an unsigned scarificator with strong spring action, blades intact, blued screws, depth gauge marked AA, finely knurled adjustment knob and steel trigger. In addition, there are four (4) hand blown, fire cupping glasses of varying depths and diameters (no chips to edges), a nickeled steel wick holder with bulbous end and an alcohol/spirits bottle with Read More...