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10 inch diameter, 6 inches tall with fully functional 5 inch compass on silvered dial with inset bubble levels set at 90 degrees and a compass rose surmounted by an engine divided 360 degree raised and silvered outer ring. All original with the exception of one replaced sighting vane hair. Not a screw out of place or bruised. Sympathecically cleaned (90% original lacquer). Outer ring finely divided in half degree increments with verniers on two of the vanes. Smooth Read More...

05 Sep

George III Mahogany Cased Wall Thermometer by Cox of Plymouth Dock

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a George III period mahogany cased wall thermometer by Cox of Plymouth Dock. A superbly conceived example of a Georgian period wall thermometer with a mahogany case which is perhaps the best I have seen in terms of its cabinetry. The case is mounted on a thick mahogany backboard graduating to the top into a hanging loop. The front case has a pagoda style top with a chamfered edge running around the glasses edge. With particularly unusual attention Read More...

03 Sep

~GOOD 20 INCH SINGLE DRAW TAPERING MAHOGANY TELESCOPE-GILBERT~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good tapering mahogany, Georgian refracting telescope by Gilbert & Co. London. c .1800. Having a 2 inch OG doublet, this 20 inch tapering mahogany and brass telescope has wonderful optics, single draw, 34 inches extended. Re-lacquered barrel, all screws intact, sliding covers to both ends and an estimated 20X magnification. Read More...

01 Sep

three draw silver plate telescope – Adams.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Signed on the first draw, ‘Adams, Fleet St, London’, constructed and finished with silver plate on copper and brass with mahogany barrel and flint / crown achromatic lens ( 1.5″ aperture ). The telescope measures 9.25″ closed and 27.5″ when fully open. The draws move freely and smoothly and the telescope gives excellent clear views. No cracks / dents, a little rubbing to the plate around the lens cap area. Top quality. Unable to verify which family member made this – George Adams senior Read More...

30 Aug

Single draw telescope by Troughton & Simms. War Dept.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Signed on the single draw, ‘Troughton & Simms, London’, and engraved to the back collar, ‘WD, 3880’ along with the ministry “crows foot” motif. Length: 32.5 ” with the tube drawn. 26.5″ closed. With a 1.75″ objective main lens, lens cap and eye-piece slide cover. Good clear images. Damage free. Read More...

28 Aug

ADAM’S NEW PATENT PORTABLE 9 DRAW TELESCOPE WITH SLIP CASE

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY UPS, FEDEX, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

28 Aug

Early 20th C. Harcourt Anesthesia Inhaler Regulator

By M and R Gordon

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Dr. A.G. Vernon Harcourt introduced his anesthesia apparatus in 1899. The regulator was apparently sold separately as it is in its original fitted case and has many more elements than the one owned by the Wood Library–see links below. Length of case: 7.5″ or 19cm. approx. https://www.woodlibrarymuseum.org/museum/vernon-harcourt-inhaler/ https://ehive.com/collections/4493/objects/152170/chloroform-regulator Read More...

28 Aug

ANEMOMETER BY LAWRENCE & MAYO.

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY UPS, FEDEX, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

26 Aug

~VERY GOOD SINGLE DRAW TELESCOPE-WATKINS-NIGHT~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Signed “WATKINS, Charing=Crofs, London, NIGHT” this telescope is in extremely good condition for it’s age. No splits or cracks to the 20 inch mahogany barrel, 2 inch OG doublet lens (the bone of contention between Watkins and Dollond), sliding ogee ocular lens, dust protector on OG end has a threaded light reducing insert for daytime use. The image is clear/crisp and the magnification superb. The brass knurling is roped and only one screw has been replaced in the collar Read More...

21 Aug

NINE DRAW ENGLISH TELESCOPE BY EDWARD G. WOOD. LONDON WITH RED MOROCCO SLIP CASE

By MikeRead

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21 Aug

Boxwood differential thermometer by Watkins & Hill

By Hatchwell Antiques

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An early boxwood differential thermometer by Watkins & Hill of London, circa 1825. Signed to the rear of the thermometer scales: WATKINS & HILL 5 CHARING CROSS LONDON Both scales divided 50 – 0 – 50. Height: 37 cm. Width: 26 cm. Depth: 14 cm. The thermoscope, or differential thermometer, used to measure the transmission of heat was invented in the early nineteenth Read More...

19 Aug

W F STANLEY STANDARD 17.75 THERMOMETER

By Victor Burness

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The scale is screwed to the back plate by 3 screws in slotted holes to allow for adjustment. The scale is from 0 – 220 degrees Fahrenheit and in good working order. The leather covered case has 3 catches, some of the leather around the edge has been replaced. W F Stanley were at Railway Approach between 1869 and 91 Read More...