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Offered for sale is a very clean, complete and 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 isn’t numbered and is therefore likely to be very early microscope production and from research I estimate the production date Read More...

23 Feb

EXTRAORDINARY ARCHITECHTONIC TRIANGLE / LEVEL

By TESSERACT

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Three Columns in a Substantial Drafting Tool, probably English, 18th century. Measuring 7-1/16″ (18 cm) along each of the orthogonal sides, this substantial brass square is pierced and engraved, on both sides, with three shaped columns and with twin scroll supporters. At the base of each column is an opening usable for plumb bob, hung by string from a hole at the intersection of the three column centerlines. The long side of the triangle is truncated, giving leveling bases Read More...

23 Feb

SOLD – A rare equinoctial half circle ring dial on stand by Dollond

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – An exceptionally rare equinoctial half circle ring dial by Dollond. The horizontal base measures 5 inches ( 12.8 cm ) across and holds two intact bubble levels and is supported by three levelling screws. The half circle measures just over 6″ ( 15.5 cm ) and is engraved from o – 90 in both directions (North & South) with the inner ring swinging out 90 degrees and engraved with hours. The top slider with peep hole and Read More...

23 Feb

~TEN SPARES FOR FIRST CLASS MICROSCOPE-R&J BECK~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Five signed objectives: 40 mm. in canister 1 inch in canister 1 1/2, 2 inch in canister 1/4 inch in canister 1/20 inch with correction collar in canister Darker’s selenite stage with rotation knob and 9/4 selenite Darker’s folding substage selenites (13 possible combinations) Lister substage erector lens/prism with internal rack and pinion Double image prism/polariser in canister Nosepiece polariser with side light entry and adjustable internal mica-cased Read More...

22 Feb

Walter Lawley brass microscope.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A Society of the Arts style lacquered brass microscope engraved to the foot, ‘Walter Lawley. 78 Farringdon St, London’. It stands 13.5 inches tall on the wooden plinth. The stage has X – Y thumb wheel controls; fine focus is fixed to the draw tube. All rack wheels run smoothly without issues. There is a sub stage wheel of stops and a double sided mirror (one side depleted). Accessories include: Live box. Tweezers. Stage forceps. Bulls-eye on stand. 1/6″ objective in can. 1″ objective in can. 1/4″ Read More...

20 Feb

HENRY HUGHES LADDER FRAME SEXTANT

By MikeRead

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

20 Feb

marine telescope – james morton ltd, sunderland.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Single draw brass marine telescope measuring 24 inches long when closed and 31 inches fully open with a main lens of 48 mm. Engraved, ‘James Morton Ltd, Sunderland’, the telescope has a sliding ray shade and dust slider to the eye piece. The barrel has a canvas covering with ‘Turks head’ knots to the ends. The lenses are damage free and give a good, clear view. Read More...

20 Feb

STANLEY 5′ INCH PATENT THEODOLITE

By MikeRead

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

20 Feb

Smellie’s Obstetrical Forceps by Evans, London

By M and R Gordon

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A rare pair of Smellie’s long-forceps with pelvic curve. The maker is Evans working in London.The handles are ebony. William Smellie (1697-1763) is considered among the giants in the history of obstetrics, both as a teacher and as the inventor of important obstetrical forcep, long and short-firm, that were still in use during the early 19th-century. The pair on offer shows some light evidence of use and the Evans name is incompletely struck: ” VANS & CO. LONDON” rather Read More...

18 Feb

Two day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer of St. Albans.

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A two day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer of St. Albans, England, circa 1950. Serial number: 19116. 4 inch dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary skeletonised seconds dial, and power reserve dial. Hinged two tier glazed case, with brass fittings, gimble mount, with tipsy key. Baize lined deck box. Chromometer: 19.5 x 20 x 16.5 cm. Deck box: 23.5 x 29 x 22 cm. Thomas Mercer Ltd, Makers of Clocks and Chronometers, established in 1858, Islington, London. Moved to St. Albans in 1874. Literature: Mercer Chronometers. Tony Mercer, 1978. Read More...

17 Feb

Antique W. Watson & Sons Ltd – Bactil MkIV Brass Microscope – circa 1914, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Watson Bactil MkIV Monocular – circa 1914 in Lacquered Brass Finish with Original Storage Case This listing is for a superbly engineered vintage original Bactil MkIV model microscope in lacquered brass finish by W. Watson & Sons Limited of London. It dates to about July 1914 based on the sequential Watson production number of 17028, which is engraved onto the rear of the foot and comes complete with a lovely storage case that’s also in superb condition. This pre-WWI example is Read More...

15 Feb

~LARGE 1/8 OBJECTIVE WITH CORRECTION COLLAR-PILLISCHER-SIGNED~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A large multi-lens microscope objective signed “M. Pillisher, 88 New Bond Street, London, Covered”, in flowing script. Dated 1863, it comes with a fully functional correction collar and great optics. As an added bonus, the original canister marked 1/8 on both ends. An 1/8th focal length equates to 80X magnification and could be used wet (oil immersion) or dry. 2 inches long. Blued steel screws. Very little use. Wonderful signature and knurling of the brasswork. Read More...