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For sale, a William IV Leather Cased Travel Thermometer by Thomas Harris & Son, London. Comprised of an 8-inch arched top silvered brass scale plate. The beautifully engraved Fahrenheit scale reads from 0 – 220 degrees and has indications for Water Boils, Spirits Boil, Fever Heat, Blood heat, Summer Heat, Temperate and Freezing. It is engraved to the prestigious maker, Thomas Harris & Son, London to the top of the scale and has a single hole to the top which Read More...

25 Apr

Early Victorian Sympiesometer by Charles Baker of 244 High Holborn, London.

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, an early Victorian Sympiesometer by Charles Baker of 244 High Holborn, London. This example is comprised of a 22” rosewood case containing a silvered scale plate with thermometer, glass cistern and setting dial for recording the day’s reading which is hand operated from the under-side of the case. The front right hand side of the sypiesometer case has an adjusting knob to allow for the accompanying scale to be moved up and down to record the temperature and Read More...

22 Apr

Medical Galvanism Machine by W.H. Halse, 1865

By Van Leest Antiques

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An Medical Electrostatic Machine by W.H. Halse, 1865. The label on the front gives the following discription: “Mr. W.H. Halse – Medical Galvanism – N 2 Addison Terrace – Kensington London”. Distinctive is the 10 cm circular face with a pointer which turns to indicate a changing charge as the coil is extended. 8 lacquered brass fittings. Associated electrodes missing. This is a rather elegant example of a typical nineteenth-twentieth century electric shock machine used to treat a vast Read More...

22 Apr

Signed Robert Brettell Bate Microscope with case and accessories.

By Orlando Microscopes

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Signed Robert Brettell Bate Microscope with case and accessories. Signature is not on the microscope but in the lid of the case in the form of a trade card. The trade card lists the address as 21 Poultry, London. This dates the microscope to between 1824-1847. The body tube moves in an arc (aquatic motion) and the focusing is very smooth. The case is in very good condition with what appears to be two shrinkage cracks in the lid. Read More...

22 Apr

Single draw Dutch presentation marine telescope – Dollond.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A large single draw marine telescope, signed near the eye-piece, ‘Dollond, London. Day or Night’. The length is 3ft ( 36″ ) with the draw tube pulled out and 20.75″ when retracted. It has a 1.75″ objective glass and has a lens cap and eye-piece dust slider. The barrel has been professionally recovered in maroon leather. With typical ‘rope effect’ finish to the collar edges. The sun shade has a Dutch presentation inscription which is quite difficult to decipher: ‘Aandenlien van Meu Read More...

20 Apr

SOLD Two Books, Introduction to Antique Scientific Instruments

By Ganymede Antiques

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Scientific Instruments 1500-1900 An Introduction, Turner, Gerard L’E, pub. Philip Wilson 1998, pp.144 hardback. Good introduction, over 100 photos, most in colour, astronomy, navigation, time-telling, surveying, drawing and calculating instruments etc. Collecting and Restoring Scientific Instruments, Pearsall, Ronald, pub. David & Charles 1974 pp.278,hardback, cloth covered with dust jacket. chapters on different categories of antique instruments and useful glossary of instruments. Please see the other books I have listed on Fleaglass. I have recently retired and am selling most of my Read More...

19 Apr

Victorian Padbury’s Patent Indispensable Music Leaf Turner

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a Victorian Padbury’s Patent Indispensable Music Leaf Turner. This fascinating machine is comprised of a mahogany case with spring clips attached to the base for it to be secured to a music stand. To the left-hand side of the case are located six hinged arms which may be drawn across to the right-hand side and loaded behind a spring catch mechanism which is hidden within the case. A book of sheet music is intended to be held against the Read More...

18 Apr

C1840 Baleen Telescope by Davis Derby

By M and R Gordon

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We are offering a six drawer C1840 miniature baleen telescope by Davis Derby in its original case.It has two eyepieces. Length fully extended: 14.25″ or 35.6 cm. Happy to provide additional images. For a history of the Davis Derby firm see link that follows: http://www.asiuk.net/mkrdav/ddh1.htm Read More...

18 Apr

~GOOD DOLLOND POCKET TELESCOPE c. 1750

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Measuring just 3 1/2 inches long (9 cm.) with a lens diameter of 1 1/4 inches (3 cm.), this single draw pocket telescope has seen use, but not abuse. The achromatic doublet object lens is intact (nice green glass), the image is sharp (focal range 10-12 cm.-demarcation on barrel). The brass work (knurling ) is diagonal and very fine. All of the screws (8) to the barrel are intact. The barrel may have been covered at some time but Read More...

17 Apr

Six Christies Medical Instruments Auction Catalogues

By Ganymede Antiques

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Medical Instruments, Spectacles and related Instruments, August 1993; The Staheli Collection of Medical Instruments, April 1994; Medical Instruments, August 1994; Medical Instruments, September 1996; Medical Instruments, January 1998; Scientific and Engineering Works of Art, Medical Instruments and models June 2001 All six catalogues for GBP 40.00, postage at cost. Please see the other books I have listed on Fleaglass. I have recently retired and am selling most of my scientific and medical instrument reference library, including many works now difficult Read More...

16 Apr

MICROSCOPE LIGHT SHIELD FAN IN ITS SHAGREEN CASE, IN GOOD CONDITION C1850

By Opticalworld

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OTHER THAN SOME FRAYING TO FAN , PLEASE SEE PHOTOGRAPHS, ALL IS IN GOOD CONDITION. NOTHING IS BROKEN, NOTHING MISSING , CASE IS IN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE CONDITION Read More...

15 Apr

Vintage English Surgical Instrument Catalogue

By Ganymede Antiques

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These are very useful as although early 20th century, they help identify many 19th century instrument designs which had changed little apart from sometimes using more modern materials: James Wooley Sons & Co., Manchester 1931, Surgeon’s Instruments, Appliances and Sundries, pp392, hardback, cloth bound Charles Thackray, Leeds, 1936, Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances, pp472, hardback, cloth bound. Note condition: Complete but worn and soiled, one loose page, tear to spine George Turton, Sheffield, 1927, Catalogue of Surgical & Dental Instruments, no Read More...