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30 Jul

Brass pocket compass

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29 Jul

Antique cased needle holder, surgical instrument, medical, late 19th century.

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An antique cased Ligature Needle by Down Brothers of London, in it’s original case. All in good condition, the needle is a tight fit, the set would originally come with a fuller set of needles of different sizes. The catalogue illustration for an uncased example if from the Down Brothers surgical instruments catalogue. Down Brothers was established in 1879, with its first premises at St Thomas Street, Borough, London, conveniently located opposite Guy’s Hospital—a major advantage for a surgical instrument Read More...
29 Jul

Antique Speculum with obturator. 19th century.

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An antique rectal or vaginal speculum dating from the 19th century. The obturator slides into the speculum, it has a plate on the topside which is the depth of the thickness of the speculum wall thus when it slides into the speculum it provides an even and smooth surface for reducing discomfort during insertion; once in place the obturator was retracted using the metal ring allowing, with the help of a light source, examination of the rectum or vagina Read More...
29 Jul

ENGLISH GYROSCOPE

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, DHL, PARCEL FORCE, ETC. FULLY TRACKED.  Contact Email:  [email protected] Read More...
29 Jul

Large military Opthalmic surgeons instrument case, 19th century, 89 instruments.

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Antique military Opthalmic Surgeons instrument case dating from the late 19th century. The case is leather bound wood with a leather handle and in very good condition as it sits in a canvas case, the canvas shows wear at the corners. The case has two keys, both original and functioning. The set was supplied by Weiss & Son and most of the instruments bear their name, there are 89 different instruments. The case has the gilt stamped military broad Read More...
28 Jul

Early 20th century Amputation Saw.

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Antique Amputation Saw dating from the early 20th century and by Down Brothers of London. The handle is chromed, the blade steel, good solid condition with surface wear and some tarnish.  The saw measures 21cm (8.27″) in length. There is a similar example as part of the Science Museum Collection in London which can be seen here: https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co175145/amputation-saw Read More...
28 Jul

Cased set of silver catheters, c1880.

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A set of cased silver catheters by Arnold & Sons dating from around 1880, the set is complete and original and in good condition. The case is leather with some wear, hinges, lock and clasps intact and working, purple flock base and purple silk inside lid with gilt embossed ‘Arnold & Sons Smithfield London’ under the Royal Crest. The catheters are not hallmarked but test as silver, the internal rods and tops are silver plated, sizes marked on the Read More...
27 Jul

SOLD – Antique J. Casartelli of Manchester – Monocular Brass Microscope – circa 1865-70

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Offered for sale is a good example of an antique monocular brass microscope by Manchester makers J. Casartelli, with the instrument likely to date to the 1865 to 1870 period.  The condition is generally good, with only a few minor age and use appropriate signs of wear to the finish on the instrument and just the right time worn look to its lacquered finish and brass-work.  This example will be quite rare and may well therefore be quite a Read More...
27 Jul

Antique microscope with case, slides and accessory lenses, 1890.

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A Victorian brass microscope by English maker R & J Beck in 1890, coming in it’s original mahogany case with a pull out drawer containing slides and three additional lenses, two in brass cases. This model was called the “New Star”. The slides are variously marked, “Bombus subteraneaus”, “Starch of Green Pea”, Parasite of a Dog” and “Seeds of Virginia Tobacco”. The microscope is firmly retained in place in the case by the shelf at the bottom. R & J Read More...
27 Jul

Cased set of cervical dilators, 19th century.

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A boxed set of eight cervical dilators dating from the 19th century. Each is marked for size as follows, the largest 12/15 then reducing to 11/14, 10/13, 9/12, 8/11, 4/7, 3/6, 2/5 and 1/4, all in solid condition with some very minor marks. They come in a box made of light wood with a fabric hinge, probably scratch built for the purpose. The catalogue page shows a similar set in a catalogue dated 1890 although unlike the description, these Read More...
27 Jul

~FINE BINOCULAR HEADSTOCK + EYEPIECES-JAMES SMITH~

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A once used pair of binocular body tubes plus head stock measuring 7 1/2 inches (19 cm.) in length plus a pair of 33 mm. low power eyepieces (oculars) in mahogany case with original lock and key and later carrying handle. My research has shown that this accessory could only have been made by James Smith (apprenticed to Andrew Ross) for his earliest microscopes when he went into business on his own, as the prism had to have been mounted Read More...
26 Jul

EARLY 19TH CENTURY SPECTACLES

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POSTAGE ARRANGED, FULLY TRACKED.  Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...
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