Comments Off on Georgian ‘Walking Stick’ telescope – Gilbert & Sons.
A mahogany & brass walking stick with a removable end cover and centre section which reveals a hidden telescope. The telescope has a single draw which is signed, ‘Gilbert & Sons, Leadenhall St, London’. The company worked from this address from 1806 – 1819.
The telescope gives a fine, sharp image with a power magnification of 10 x. The lenses are damage free though there is a small dent to the brass cell holding the objective lens.
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Comments Off on SOLD – Three draw telescope – Thomas Harris & Son.
SOLD – Three draw, mahogany barrel telescope, signed on the eye piece flange, ‘T. Harris & Son, London, measuring 9.75 inches long when closed and 28.75 inches when fully open. Damage free – no cracks / dents etc. It gives very clear views with a magnification of approximately 18 x.
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SOLD – A very nice magnifying glass, the glass diameter is 6 cm (6.9 cm including the cell). Total length 14.5 cm. Damage free, circa 1910.
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Comments Off on A 6″ single arm protractor by Robson, Newcastle on Tyne.
A brass single arm, 6″ protractor signed on the vernier arm, ‘F. Robson. 46 Dean St, Newcastle on Tyne’. Contained in mahogany case.
Frederick Robson created F. Robson & Co on Dean Street in1867.
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Comments Off on ~FINE 3 INCH GREGORIAN TELESCOPE-CASED~
A fine and untouched 3 inch diameter Gregorian reflecting telescope. 22 inches long with barrel cap and solar filter lens. Although unsigned, it is of the highest quality with wonderful construction details (elegantly cast baluster in the style of Adams/Cuff-see examples in Science Museum collection). All nuts are of butterfly design, most original lacquer intact. Slender folding tripod legs. Good optics. Large oak/mahogany case. Late 18th century. Some verdegris. Case measures 25 x 10 x 6 inches deep.
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Comments Off on A Large 8in Brass Single Arm Protractor – C.T. Cooper, London.
English, c.1880, engraved, ‘C.T. COOPER, 86 Gt DOVER St, LONDON’, a large single arm brass protractor with vernier scale and locking nut, in velvet lined French polished mahogany case, case width 32cm.
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Comments Off on Vintage Watson Bactil Mono & Binocular Research Microscope #65792 – c1938, Cased
This listing is for a very nice and usable example of an iconic technical microscope that’s in really good original condition – a retro Watson Bactil from the late 1930s, so manufactured just before the start of WWII and probably an early example with chrome-plated bright-work. Many Bactil models were used in military, hospital or research settings owing to their technical capabilities and quality construction. This example however doesn’t seem to carry any such markings for previous military or Read More...
Comments Off on Monocular microscope by R & J Beck of London, circa 1870.
A compound monocular microscope by R & J Beck of London, circa 1870.
Signed: R & J BECK 31 CORNHILL LONDON 6784
In fitted mahogany case with accessories, lid with retailer’s label for J. Kendall, Barrow-in-Furness.
Height: 46 cm.
Width: 22 cm.
Depth: 16 cm.
Provenance: The microscope collection of Dr Patrick Mill.
Dr Mill notes:
“This instrument unlike earlier examples has a full substage. It comes with a flat mahogany box and is equipped with a wide range of accessories e.g. erecting glass; Lieburkuhn; polarizer & analyser; Read More...
Comments Off on Nickel silver single arm protractor in case – Stanley.
A very nice 6 inch nickel silver single arm protractor, signed on the vernier arm, ‘Stanley, London’ and also engraved on the cross bar, ‘Re-divided by C. Baker’. Contained in a felt lined mahogany case with magnifier, the lid with two fastening hooks.
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Comments Off on SOLD – Antique Wenham Binocular Brass Microscope by H & W Crouch #119 circa 1863, Cased
Offered for sale is a really good well-kept example of an antique binocular brass microscope by London makers H & W Crouch with the instrument serial number 119, which is engraved onto the optical tube. As for dating, my estimate is the mid 1860s, possibly around 1863 in view of the H & W Crouch address which is given as Regents Canal Dock, London. The condition is generally cosmetically very good, with only a few minor age and use Read More...
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