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Signed Henry Crouch Microscope C 1880

Signed Henry Crouch Microscope C 1880.  There is a case with the key but no accessories.  Case has some separation on the back of the case as seen in one of the images.  Also, the half of the lower hinge that mounts to the case lid is not attached to the lid, but the other half of the hinge is still attached to the case.   This also can be seen in one of the images.   The focusing is by Read More...

Two microscope catalogues by Thomas Armstrong and A Clarkson on second – hand microscopes

There is a  piece cut out from Page 13/14 in the Armstrong catalogue, otherwise good condition. The Clarkson is in good condition. Read More...

Early Victorian Cased Four Draw Telescope on Stand by Chadburn Brothers of Sheffield

For sale, an early Victorian cased four draw telescope on stand by Chadburn Brothers of Sheffield. The telescope is comprised of a black painted barrel with four draws measuring 27.5cms when closed and 90cms fully extended. It has a one and three quarter inch objective lens with original brass dust cap and dust slide to the eyepiece. The two sectioned tripod is provided with a rotating, hinged circular collar to the top which clasps the telescope barrel by means of a Read More...

Signed Pritchard Microscope with Powell and Lealand #1 Binocular set.

This Microscope is signed with Andrew Pritchard and the address of 162 Fleet Street.   It is Pritchard’s  “Massive Model” and is considered rare.  It also has an engraved S/N of 565 which dates this microscope to between 1839-1852.  The binocular set came post 1862.  It is speculated the original Prichard was sent to P&L for an “upgrade”.  This microscope stands about 26 inches (66 cm) tall when fully extended.   This Microscope has no case or accessories, and the Binocular Read More...

Fine Reflecting Telescope Signed Ayscough Ludgate London

 Reflecting Telescope by Ayscough Ludgate London C 1750. constructed in lacquered brass and signed on the eyepiece as per title, the 13½in. main tube with primary and secondary specular mirror  and fine focus, mounted to tapering tripod stand with folding feet — 15in. (38cm.) high  Read More...

EIGHTEENTH CENTURY RING-END STEEL SPECTACLES

one lens cracked  Read More...

~WONDERFUL SINGLE DRAW TAPERING TELESCOPE-HARRIS~

A very good single draw refracting telescope by T. Harris & Son, London. c.1810. 32 inches extended, 20 inches closed, the mahogany barrel flares from 44 to 55 mm. in diameter and has no flaws. Single draw of 12 inches is in 3  sections with wonderful, clear optics. Early knurling/roping of the brass, 2 inch object lens doublet (sliding cover missing).  Read More...

Georgian Silver Pocket Microscope and combined Theater Spyglass

Georgian Silver Pocket Microscope and combined Theater Spyglass.   Case and lenses are in good condition.  Oval case is just under 2.25 inches (just under 5.5 cm) on the long part of the oval.  Price 350.00 Read More...

Withering Folding Botanical Microscope 2nd model

This folding microscope has no accessories, but the case is in very good condition as is the lens.   I am not sure if the lining in the bottom of the case has been replaced at some point or is original.   Read More...

Scarificators

30-12 blade scarificator-unsigned good feathered lacquer finish with three spare blades-in original case-lid detached-decorative knob for height adjustment-good working order-marked COXETER in lid-scarificator unsigned £330 31-12 blade scarificator marked THOMAS READ & CO CUTLERS 4 PARLIAMENT STREET DUBLIN- in good working order-in original case-lid detached-c1800-£390 32-12 blade scarificator by EVANS LONDON- in good working order-£200 33-8 blade scarificator by LINDSAY LONDON-in good working order-£240 34-12 bladed square form scarificator -unsigned in good working order-£240 35-4 blade scarificator of small size by SAVIGNY-in good working Read More...

Four Dental Items

6/7= Eighteenth century dental forceps £150 each 6SOLD 8 Mother of pearl handled dental plugger £120 9 steel mouth gag by Wood and son , Manchester £60 SOLD Read More...

Nineteenth Century Toothkeys

Five nineteenth century toothkey with wood handles and dull steel shanks-all in good condition-4 indistinctly marked Savigny=SAVI… Read More...