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A fine example of the famous Farey ellipsograph by W. & S. Jones, London c.1820 Consisting of two concentric rotating and racked rings, racked bridge for the bow compass and adjustable double brass and steel bed, this instrument has encountered dampness in it’s 200 year life but the oxidation/pitting is minor. It retains most of it’s bright, golden lacquer and works smoothly. The bow compass fits in a triangular pivoting head of the bridge and was intended to be held Read More...

09 Jun

Latimer Clarks Patent portable transit Instrument

By Hatchwell Antiques

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Latimer Clarks Patent portable Transit Instrument. Circa 1880 – 1882. Made by A.J Frost, 6 Westminster Chambers, London, and supplied by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co of Farringdon Road, London. In case with Striding level, two shades, lens cap, and Illuminating speculum. 1 ¾ inch objective. Length: 48 cm. No: 992 Case dimensions: 55 x 33 x 17 cm. For the same model of Transit instrument see the collection of: The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Object ID: AST0983 Carter Observatory, Wellington, New Zealand. Object number: COB063 Literature: A Treatise Read More...

08 Jun

~EXCELLENT CRIMEAN? WAR TELESCOPE-WORTHINGTON, LONDON~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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An excellent example of a military issued 2 inch OG, black leather bound, 4 draw, 4 element refracting telescope by Nathaniel Worthington. Signed in Georgian script “Worthington, London” this 36 inch telescope has been well preserved and rarely used c.1840-1855 (Opium/Crimean War). The leather cover has a couple of scuffs and a minor dent on the second draw (see photo) but otherwise in fine condition considering the age. Doublet OG gives clear, sharp images (no lens cap). Extendable enameled Read More...

04 Jun

~GOOD PAIR OF DIVIDERS WITH RARE ROTATING HEAD~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good 5 1/2 inch ( 14 cm.) pair of English dividers/compass in brass and steel with rare rotating head for ink and pencil. Instead of having to switch from ink to pencil, this instrument offers a choice simply by rotating the head on a central pivot joint. The knurling/machining of the parts is good and the instrument is untoched. Nice tight joints. c.1840. Read More...

01 Jun

Six draw telescope with baleen barrel.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A good six draw pocket telescope with a baleen covered barrel. It measures 5.25″ long when closed and 24.5″ fully open with a main lens of 3 cms diameter. It has a lens cap and slide cover to the eye-piece. Damage free and gives very clear views. It is very, very similar to one I recently had by Benjamin Dancer. Read More...

30 May

~FINE BALEEN COVERED SIX DRAW TELESCOPE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine Georgian/early Victorian, six draw, baleen covered pocket telescope. 1 1/2 inch doublet OG, perfect baleen covering, 95% original lacquer, OG lens cap, 24 inches extended, six inches closed. Good optics, oddly unsigned. magnificent knurling/machining, extendable ray/sun shade. Read More...

28 May

The Cyclopaedia of Telescope Makers, Andrews, A D.

By Ganymede Antiques

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Published in The Irish Astronomical Journal in eight parts, between 1992 and 1998. Carefully researched and profusely illustrated, never published as a book. March 1992 pp.102-183 makers A-FMarch 1993 pp. 1-82 makers G-JMarch & September 1994 in one vol. pp.167-250, makers K-NJanuary 1995 pp.43-96, makers O-RJanuary 1996 pp.57-117, makers Sae-SimJuly 1996 pp.215-242, makers Sin-SykJuly 1997 pp.125-192 makers T-Z + appendix pt1January 1998 pp. 95-96 Appendix pts 2&3 with corrigenda and addenda Please see the other books I have listed on Fleaglass. Read More...

27 May

~GOOD SIGNED CARY BOTANICAL SIMPLE/COMPOUND MICROSCOPE~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good signed botanical simple/compound brass microscope by Willliam Cary of London, c.1830 Although not without faults, this instrument offers superb optics in both modes. 50% original lacquer to the body tube with both lenses intact, 3 interchangeable and stacking lenses (some pratt in the past has forced them apart and bruised the brass instead of applying a little penetrating oil) but all of the lenses are intact. Stage insert, stage forceps, B/W disc, live box (with flea), glass concave Read More...

25 May

11 Glass microscope slides mounted by A C Cole

By Victor Burness

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Arthur C Cole worked 1821 1900 Read More...

22 May

Two draw ‘Schyrle’ telescope, c 1800.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A two draw brass telescope circa 1800. Schyrle type with single element objective and a three piece internal lens arrangement (rather than four). The length is just over 7.5″ closed and 18.75″ when fully open and has a main lens aperture of .75″. The telescope has a mahogany barrel, lens slider and eye-piece dust slider. In perfect working order giving a good, sharp image. No dents / cracks. Read More...

21 May

Rare Hypsometer Aneroid Barometer by Negretti & Zambra

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, an extraordinarily rare hypsometer aneroid barometer by Negretti & Zambra, London. Contained within a six-inch circular oak case, the five-inch silvered dial measures 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure around the outer circumference and has a highly unusual secondary inner scale reading for 209 to 213.5 degrees of Fahrenheit. The makers name, Negretti & Zambra, London is at the centre with the registered design number of R/3877 and the company logo beneath. It is completed with blue steel pointer Read More...

20 May

Rare weather watch pocket barometer by Negretti & Zambra

By Eppursimuove

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A weather watch pocket barometer by Negretti & Zambra, n° R/2304. In good conditions. For further informations and photos don’t hesitate to contact me. Read More...