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A good and powerful 2 1/2 inch mahogany barrelled naval telescope whose minimum length is 21 inches and extends to a full 36 inches. Hand held, single draw, 20 X magnification, fine optics and complete. right down to the last screw and pin. Protective slides to both the object and ocular lenses (the object lens having the option of full removal of the protective cap for reduced light viewing at night). Signed at the onset of the single draw Read More...

28 Feb

Small 6 draw pocket telescope in case – Thomas Millard, London.

By Scientific Inspirations

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Nickel silver construction with baleen covered barrel, this six draw pocket telescope is signed on the first draw, ‘Tho.s Millard, 334 Oxford St., London’, with lens cap and eye piece dust slider, the objective measures 23 mm in diameter. The telescope measures 4″ (9.8 cms) closed and 15.75″ ( 40 cms) fully extended. The case holds a nickel silver clamp which tilts on a compass joint over a short column. The column unscrews to reveal a thick screw which can Read More...

26 Feb

Tongue depressor in case.

By Van Leest Antiques

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A polished steel antique tongue depressor which folds in two for easy storage in original red lined leather case. One end is smaller than the other allowing for paediatric or adult examination. Both sections are marked with “7 . The piece dates to the early to mid 19th century. measurements case 10 x 4 x 2 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

24 Feb

~FANTASTIC HAND FORGED STEEL – COMBINATION EAR SCOOP AND TWEEZERS~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fantastic combination ear scoop and tweezer in bright steel. Hand forged and chisel worked, the detail and workmanship is first rate. Only 7 cm. long, it employs so many levels of skill to make and still be functional after 500 years !! Two pieces of steel, curved, ground and chiseled, brought together to form the strong tweezers and thereby twisted/machined into a barley rope pattern of 2 diameters and styles, terminating in a tiny curved ear scoop. The Read More...

23 Feb

~GOOD, LARGE MoP (NACRE) AND SILVER MAGNIFIER-FOLDING~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A good example of a nacre (Mother of Pearl) and silver magnifying glass (loupe) with fantastic iridescent sheen, three securing mounts (ornate clam shell design) and hinge point. No damage at all to the lens (5-10 X magnification) with a small bubble in the biconvex lens (see photo). Small nibbles to the edge of the MoP and one small fracture but the entire device is very firm and secure. Best on the market at this price. 8.5 x 6.5 Read More...

22 Feb

A Skin-Grafting and Iredectomy Scissors by Ferris

By M and R Gordon

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A nicely cased pair of skin-grafting scissors by Ferris & Co, working in Bristol,England, C1870-1880s. They are sometimes referred to as “Reverdin Scissors”, after the Swiss doctor, Jacques-Louis Reverdin (1842- 1929), who pioneered skin grafting. He has been credited by some with having accomplished what was effectively the first organ transplant. His seminal work on skin grafting was published in 1869 and his pinch-graft technique is apparently still in use today. The Phisick site indicates that these scissors were also used Read More...

21 Feb

SILVER DOLLOND LONDON MINIATURE TELESCOPE SPYGLASS, FUNCTIONS WELL, GOOD CONDITION C1810

By Opticalworld

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CLOSED IT IS 2 IN TALL, EXTENDS TO 3 IN. IMAGE GOOD , LENSES GOOD . ENGRAVED DOLLOND LONDON Read More...

16 Feb

Victorian Wheel Barometer Commemorating the Life of the Duke of Wellington

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a highly unusual Victorian wheel barometer commemorating the death of The Duke of Wellington. The body is comprised entirely from oak and lavishly carved throughout. The pediment of the barometer is peaked with five carved Royal ostrich feathers in emulation of those which graced Wellington’s Funeral Car. They surround a carved relief portrait medallion of Wellington himself with a leaf surround. The neck below is equally embellished with a Gothic stylised leaf surround which graduates out from the Read More...

14 Feb

Mid-19th Century Frederick Bridges Phrenology Inkwell

By M and R Gordon

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A porcelain phrenology bust and inkwell signed “By F Bridges Phrenologist”. Frederick Bridges, an eminent Victorian phrenologist, published his aptly titled POPULAR MANUAL OF PHRENOLOGY in 1860 and it went through many printings. The inkwell was produced about the same time.It is in very good condition, noting that “By F Bridges Phrenologist” is lightly struck on the plinth. Height 14 cm or 5.5″. Read More...

14 Feb

Set of Pulvermacher’s Patented electro galvanic chains

By Fletcher

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A set of Pulvermacher’s quack electro galvanic chains, in original case condition good. Awarded medals Paris exhibition 1855. Read More...

14 Feb

Set of two tracheotomy guillotines by Wood,York

By Fletcher

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Two different sized tracheotomy guillotines with ebony handle by Wood of York. In original case but with a detached lid, otherwise good working condition Read More...

13 Feb

A MAJOR METAMORPHIC COMPENDIUM BY SCHMALCALDER

By TESSERACT

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A MAJOR METAMORPHIC COMPENDIUM BY SCHMALCALDER, English, c. 1827. With structures of bright lacquered brass, the stowed compendium forms a compact drum 4″ across and 2″ thick (10 x 5 cm). One side has a large glazed prismatic compass, with tall folding sight vane, hinged and adjustable prism sight, green compass card printed with beautiful florally decorated 32-point rose and circumferential degree scale divided every 20 arcminutes and labeled in reverse with viewing through the lenticular prism. The card Read More...