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A good pocket telescope by ‘Ross, London’ constructed in nickel silver with a baleen covered barrel. The draws operate nice and smoothly. The telescope measures 4.75″ long when closed and 20″ fully open. Excellent condition. Damage free. Contained in original leather case. Read More...

12 Jan

Rare Short Form of Hannyngton’s Extended Slide Rule

By Fletcher

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Short form of Hannyngton’s Slide Rule marked ‘Designed by Major General Hannyngton’ ‘Shop Rule’ and for the maker ‘Aston & Mander 1917 Ltd Makers London’-in good clean condition in original Case Read More...

12 Jan

An Example of very rare Fearnley Universal Calculator

By Fletcher

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An example of a very rare Fearnley Patent Universal calculator, marked ‘By Royal Letters Patent’-in original mahogany case. Modus operandi is not clear although the Science Museum example describes its use by the Observatory of Cambridge University. There are no moving parts or cursor-The calculator is rather grubby as shown and the surface is covered throughout with uneven varnish. Read More...

02 Jan

ANTIQUE MAHOGANY QUADRANT

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING VIA FEDEX, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact, Email: [email protected] IVORY EXEMPTION NO. 49DYJLHR Read More...

30 Dec

DOLLOND TELESCOPE. DATED 1837 WITH PROVENANCE

By MikeRead

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JOINED NAVY 1837 ON THE 2ND OF MAY. AS GENTLEMAN CADET. 29.4.1843 MATE., 15.1.1846 LIEUTENANT., 7.9.1855 COMMANDER., 6.8.1860 CAPTAIN., 30.12.1876 REAR ADMIRAL., 23.11.1881 VICE ADMIRAL., 24.5.1887 RETIRED ADMIRAL. GOOD IMAGE. SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

30 Dec

J.SEARCH BRASS PROTRACTOR, 18th CENTURY , GOOD COND. DIAMETER 4 IN. ( 110mm )

By Opticalworld

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ALL IN GOOD CONDITION Read More...

29 Dec

W & T GILBERT BRASS PROTRACTOR, (1781-1844 ), 4 in. (152mm ) DIAMETER , GOOD COND.

By Opticalworld

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THOMAS GILBERT AND HIS BROTHER WILLIAM GILBERT , INSTRUMENT MAKERS THIS PROTRACTOR IS IN GOOD CONDITION Read More...

29 Dec

SMALL BRASS PROTRACTOR by JOHN FREDERICK NEWMAN (1782-1860 ) DIAM; 3.25 IN. ( 84 mm ), GOOD COND.

By Opticalworld

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ALL IN GOOD CONDITION , SMALL SIZE Read More...

22 Dec

Three draw pocket telescope with pancratic eyepiece – Braham.

By Scientific Inspirations

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This three draw brass telescope has a leather covered barrel and measures 5.5 inches long pulling out to 15″. It is signed ‘Braham, Bristol’. John Braham worked at various addresses in Bristol from 1828 – 1838. This 3 draw has a ‘hidden’ pancratic tube / eye-piece. If the user partially unscrews the eye-piece a concealed pancratic eye-piece can be accessed (fully retractable). This tube is engraved, ‘Pancratic Eye Tube’ and has various magnification engravings from 15 – 35 x. Very clean and Read More...

22 Dec

Three draw telescope by Thomas Harris & Son.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A good 3 draw telescope measuring 29″ fully drawn and 9.75″ closed with a main achromatic lens of 1.5″. It is signed on the flat plate of the eye-piece, ‘Thos Harris & Son, London’. No cracks / dents / chips, the telescope gives a very clear view. Thomas Harris & Son, William, had a long career working from 1802 – 1901. Read More...

22 Dec

Seven draw telescope – Myers, London.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Signed on the flat of the eye-piece, ‘Myers, London’, the telescope measures 22″ and 4.75″ closed. It has a lens cap and a dust slider to the eye-piece. Small dent to the barrel. Read More...

22 Dec

Two draw telescope in case.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Unsigned, measuring 7.75″ closed and 19″ fully open with a main lens of just over 1″. The lens cap threads onto the main lens cell. It gives good clear views, no dents. Some nicks to the red enamel. Contained in cardboard case. Read More...