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This is a fully intact, unsigned, botanical, simple pocket microscope made of brass, and encased in mahogany. It is estimated to have been produced between ca. 1810 and 1830. The device consists of a brass column with a round shape, a removable circular stage with a 1 1/2-inch diameter, and a section where a B/W disc and/or live box (not included) can be inserted. There are two clear interchangeable lenses that can be used independently or coupled and can be Read More...

05 Feb

A HANDSOME DOLLOND TELESCOPE, 2/2 18th

By Alpha et Omega

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A good “Dollond London” four-draw tubes refracting telescope in green ray skin (shagreen) and green vellum tubes with brass fittings. Dimension: 28cm (11”) close; 102 (40”) fully extended Conditon: very good, few scratches to inner tubes. Complete with dust-cap (objective cap missing). It gives fine erect images with its singlet objective lens. John (1706 – 1761) and Peter (1730- 1820) Dollond were British makers of optical and astronomical instruments who developed an achromatic (non-colour-distorting) refracting telescope. Read More...

04 Feb

Miniature Architect Set with balusters compass in red leather case C. 1800

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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,Miniature Architect Set with balusters compass in red leather case C. 1800 one with a pencil holder at the pointed end, a dry point drawing pen, and a small ruling pen. Very good condition Read More...

04 Feb

~LOUPE/THREAD COUNTER-LARGE FORMAT-BRASS c.1890

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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This fine brass loupe /thread counter/magnifier could be used for a variety of purposes and has a variable distance option on the barrel for very fine and close work. Optically clean and clear with tightening ring for the graduated barrel length (0-3 cm. working distance internally with an external scale 0-6 in half centimeter gradations). Ocular lens is 1.5 cm, object lens is 3 cm. with a maximum extendable length of 8 cm. Ideal for many hobbyists or naturalists Read More...

03 Feb

~A GOOD PLANE TABLE SURVEYING COMPASS by BADDELEY-1785~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good plane table surveying compass by John Baddeley of unusual features and undocumented signature c.1785. Measuring 6 3/8 inches (16 cm.) square and constructed of mahogany wood with brass accents/mounts with fully engine divided 360 degree raised inner ring in one degree increments, this magnetic compass has seen signs of use but not abuse. The silvering of the dial has faded/oxidised/rubbed? on the outer edges of the face (divided into four cardinal points only). The central rose? pivot point Read More...

26 Jan

~RARE AND FINE 18th c. CASED HYDROMETER~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A rare survivor of the Georgian era. A pocket hydrometer used to measure the strength of alcohol on a scale of 1-10. Weighted bulbous end (lead ball/shot?) ensured that the higher the alcohol content, the lower the bulb would sink in the solution (10 being pure alcohol or high proof based on density). The stem is graduated on both sides. Made of three parts and silver soldered together, it shows little wear. The turned walnut, two part case is Read More...

25 Jan

Anesthesia: Trilene Inhaler in Original Box

By M and R Gordon

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Trilene* inhaler for obstetric anesthesia made by Cyprane Ltd in Oxenhope,UK. “Hand-held by patient, this inhaler was used for obstetric analgesia. Comes in original, labeled, blue cardboard box that includes cylinder, face mask and no.5. key to charge. UK Pat. no 628709. Maker: Cyprane Ltd, Keighley England.” The inhaler, including mask, is in very good condition ( what you’re seeing in first image is the reflection of the camera and me holding it) ; the box shows wear. A Read More...

23 Jan

FINE 18TH CENTURY EBONY QUADRANT DATED 1781 BY COLE LONDON

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER. AUVV32P9 Read More...

19 Jan

BRISSE BLOND TORTOISE SHELL FAN WITH SINGLE DRAW SPYGLASS, IN GOOD WORKING COND. C1840

By Opticalworld

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NO SPLITS, NOTHING BROKEN, NO REPAIRS. AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE EXAMPLE , WITH PAINTED FLORETS, 6 IN.LONG CLOSED Read More...

16 Jan

Boxwood ceremonial ship launching mallet for P.S. Pharos, 1874.

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A carved boxwood and brass ceremonial ship launching mallet for the P.S. Pharos. Dated 2nd Feb 1874. Length: 31.5 cm. Width: 14.5 cm. P.S. Pharos, Iron Twin-Funnell Paddle steamer, Lighthouse tender. Built by Napier & Sons, Glasgow, for the Commissioners of Northern Light Houses. Provenance: Stevenson family, by descent. The Commissioners of Northern Light Houses most famous engineer was Robert Stevenson, whose sons David, Alan, and Thomas followed their father into the profession. The Stevenson dynasty built the majority of the Northern lights, in some Read More...

16 Jan

Three Stylus Driven Calculators

By Fletcher

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“The Golden Gem”- serial number 30005, marked “Pat. Mar. 1-04-Mar 2-06 Mar 19-07” and “Automatic Adding Machine Co. New York, USA -no stylus In good working order The Standard Desk Calculimeter,marked on side “PAT DEC 17’01-in reasoble condition, some of the dials a bit sticky-quite an uncommon calculator-American-no stylus The ‘Brical’ English money adding calculator in good condition in original case with stylus Read More...

15 Jan

~UNIQUE AND RARE SOLAR MICROSCOPE/CAMERA OBSCURA COMPENDIUM-ADAMS~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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This unique compendium is a museum worthy piece, not because of condition but because of it’s rarity. Signed “ADAMS, LONDON” in block letters (Dudley?), this was NOT a compendium made for the gentry but for a working man. In the late 18th/early 19th century, it was not unusual to attend a county Fair and see a tent or a hut set up for optical novelties. Here we have a person with all of his gear in one box. A camera Read More...