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SOLD – The measurements are 23.5 cm when closed and 73.5 cm when fully drawn. The telescope is damage free … no dents / cracks etc. Signed on the first draw, ‘T. Harris, London’, this is an early example as the signature is on the offside of the drawtube ( the engraved signature flowing away from the eye piece, a method used circa pre 1805 ). It gives a fine, sharp image with a magnification of 18 x. In good condition Read More...

09 Mar

~LARGE CARY/GOULD SIMPLE/COMPOUND MICROSCOPE-DOLLOND~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A large and well equipped Gould/Cary simple and compound brass microscope in deep mahogany case 8 x6 x 3 inches. Having 2 blackened and 2 Lieberkuhned objectives for use as a simple microscope and 5 numbered and stacking objectives (bead for number 1 lacking) for compound use, this microscope was obviously a special order. Signed Dollond, London in flowing script. Near perfect condition noting loss of lacquer on the body tube from useage. The articulating upright screws into the brass ferrule Read More...

08 Mar

Antique Baker Best No. 1 Wenham Binocular Bar-limb Brass Microscope c1860, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a really good rare example of an antique monocular brass microscope by English makers Charles Baker of High Holborn, London with the instrument dating to around the 1860 period. The condition is generally extremely good, with only a few age and use appropriate signs of wear to the finish on the instrument and it has just the right time worn look to its lacquered finish and brass-work for a 166 year old antique instrument. Being Read More...

08 Mar

Antique W. Watson & Sons “Royal” Mono/Binocular Brass Microscope – c1901, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Antique Watson Royal circa 1901 serial no. 6286 – monocular & Wenham binocular model with accessories This listing is for a highly collectable example of Watson’s Royal model of brass microscope. It’s quite an imposing instrument standing over 18 inches high when the draw-tubes and coarse focus are fully racked out in monocular configuration and I hope that the listing photos do the instrument justice and showcase its excellent condition. This example dates to around 1901 based on its serial Read More...

05 Mar

FINE CORNISH LEAN’S MINING DIAL BY NEWTON OF ST DAY.

By MikeRead

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WILLIAM WILTON W. 1825. D. APRIL 1860. EDWARD TIPPET NEWTON MARRIED WILTONS DAUGHTER. THE DIAL COMES WITH A VERY GOOD DISPLAY STAND. SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com Read More...

05 Mar

PLAIN THEODOLITE BY JAMES WHITE. GLASGOW

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, PARCEL FORCE, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com Read More...

27 Feb

Candlestick Letter Scale by Joshua and Edmund Ratcliffe

By Fletcher

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A good example of a candlestick letter scale by Joshua and Edmund Ratcliffe, weighing up to four ounces. Read More...

27 Feb

Troughton and Simms

By Fletcher

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A set of four rules in electrum by Troughton and Simms. 2 Marquois scales, a rolling rule and a 30/60 degree set square, fine quality and condition Read More...

27 Feb

SOLD – Brass bulls-eye on stand – microscope.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – The height is 13.5 cm and can extend to around 19 cm. The glass is 3.5 cm diameter (4.2 cm including the brass cell). Base diameter 5.8 cm. Read More...

27 Feb

Brass tweezers for microscope.

By Scientific Inspirations

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3.25 inches long ( 8.5 cm ). Read More...

26 Feb

SOLD – Antique Best No. 1 Wenham Binocular Microscope John Benjamin Dancer c1875, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a collectable example of a large size antique binocular brass microscope by quality English makers John Benjamin Dancer of Manchester. The instrument is numbered 392 and bears the details of its makers and serial number on the instrument foot. It’s an example of a Dancer Best No.1 Wenham binocular and is in pretty remarkable condition considering its age at around 150 years. There’s also a b&w library image in the listings showing an 1861 model Read More...

26 Feb

Very Early Antique Watson & Son Bar-limb Brass Microscope c1875 with Fitted Case

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a very clean, complete and quite early example of an antique monocular brass microscope by quality makers Watson & Son of London. Its design is of the bar-limb form which was very popular in the Victorian period, being first introduced by Andrew Ross in the 1840s and then rapidly copied by many other makers. This instrument is numbered 844 and from research I estimate the production date will be around 1875. Whilst the firm of Read More...