UK and Ireland Archives - Page 72 of 106

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Interesting Proportional dividers by W and S JONES Holborn London, in his original shaped wood case covered in black fishskin, and lined with blue silk. Made of brass with inset steel tips. Read More...

08 Feb

~FINE OUTSIDE MICROMETER CALIPER-ELLIOTT BROS.-UNUSUAL DESIGN~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine and unusual spring loaded outside caliper sitting on tripod legs with ebony handle, cased. Signed Elliott Bros, 30 Strand, London in flowing script, this rare item measures diameters/thickness with uncanny accuracy from 0-22 mm. in 0.1 mm. increments using a needle gauge on central square pivot over a protractor-like semi-circle. Constructed of German silver/nickel steel, it has seen minor use with only small areas of wear. Victorian royal blue liner in domed mahogany case missing one hook. A Read More...

05 Feb

~ A GOOD PART SET OF PRITCHARD-STYLE SLIDERS RETAILED by BAKER~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good part set of Pritchard style/small format glass and red paper sliders of flora and fauna. Housed in a brown card, metal re-enforced slide box retailed by C. Baker, Optician, 244 High Holborn, London. W.C., c.1880-1900. Twenty-three in total, all but one has it’s subject label (hand written). Format size 2 x 3/4 inches. Read More...

01 Feb

Large Shop Display Aneroid Barometer by Aitchison for Zambrene Weatherproof Clothing

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale a rare and very large shop advertising display aneroid barometer in glazed case for Zambrene Weatherproof clothing. This unusually large aneroid barometer presents a 12” ceramic sale with a semi-circular scale painted scale displayed around the top half and measuring 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure. The outer scale is provided with weather indications in decorative Victorian font and accentuated in red, black and grey colours. The inner dial has dividing lines at the 29 and 30 Read More...

01 Feb

Large binocular compound microscope Charles Collins in case

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Large binocular compound microscope Charles Collins in mahogany case complete with all his accessories. Signed Charles Collins Optician 77 G Titchfield St LONDON. Read More...

31 Jan

Georgian compass – William Harris & Co.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A small 1.75 inch ( 45 mm) pocket compass finished in gilt brass with a porcelein dial with a centre jewelled compass. The dial is signed, ‘Wm Harris & Co. London & at Hamburg’. The signature can be dated to 1820 as William Harris was then, recorded, and advertised his wares additionally at ‘Bey dem Rathhause no. 26, Hamburg’. The needle can be locked into place, and made free, by moving the small lever left / right. Very nice condition noting just Read More...

31 Jan

Leebreich Ophthalmoscopes

By Fletcher

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Three Leebreich ophthalmoscopes; 82: Ebony Handle, two large lenses and three supplementary lenses,mirror good SOLD 83: Case lid marked ‘Leebreich’s Ophthalmoscope’, two large lenses, four supplementary lenses, mirror good £110 84: Case lid marked ‘Leebreich’s Ophthalmoscope’. cloth hinge, two large lenses, Three supplementary lenses, mirror good £110 Read More...

30 Jan

Binocular Coumpound Microscope Signed Smith in case

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Interesting binocular compound microscope signed James Smith 56 Tollington Road London. In his original mahogany case with his accessories . Read More...

29 Jan

Six inch nickel silver protractor – WF Stanley

By Scientific Inspirations

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A nickel silver, single arm, 6″ protractor signed on the vernier arm, ‘Stanley, London’. Contained in mahogany case with small magnifyer. Read More...

27 Jan

Regency Double Turn Folding Gold Balance by Stephen Houghton & Son of Ormskirk

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale a Regency Period double turn folding gold balance by Stephen Houghton & Son of Ormskirk (Successors to A. Wilkinson) Comprised of a two-part narrow mahogany case with hinge at one side and push catch at the other. The lifting of the lid automatically raises a brass balance beam by means of two hinged supporting columns, and then a coin plate folded flat to the top is manually turned out for operation. The beam end supports two additional hinged weights Read More...

25 Jan

Single draw telescope – T. Cooke & Sons Ltd, London & York.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A nickel silver, single draw Officer of the Watch telescope, signed as per title, measuring 18 inches closed and 23.5″ fully open with a main lens of 3.2 mm diameter. Very clean and damage free with brown tan letaher covering. It gives an excellent clear image. Early 20th century. Read More...

24 Jan

Early Victorian Bate’s Patent Saccharometer by Ludwig Oertling London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, an early Victorian Bate’s Patent Saccharometer by Ludwig Oertling London. Contained within a mahogany case with a black felt fitted base and lid, this rare complete example is comprised of a brass saccharometer with scale marked 0 to 30. One side is minutely engraved with “Bates Patent” and the serial number 1354, whilst the other is engraved to the maker, L.Oertling, London. The loop at the base of the instrument is provided with a small hole for the Read More...