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SOLD – Antique W. Watson & Sons Circuit Stage Van Heurck Brass Microscope – circa 1900, Cased

Watson Circuit Stage Van Heurck circa 1900 serial no. 5890 Offered for sale is a highly collectable example of Watson’s Van Heurck brass microscope and particularly special in that it’s the rare Circuit Stage model.  It’s quite an imposing instrument standing over 18 inches high when the draw-tubes and coarse focus are both racked out.  This example dates to around 1900 based on its serial number 5890 which is engraved on the tripod just above the rear brass bun-foot and Read More...

SOLD – Small stage magnifyer for microscope.

SOLD – Early – mid 19th century brass stage magnifyer to fit compound / Gould / Culpeper microscope. The glass diameter measures 31 mm including the brass cell. The steel holder 52 mm long. The small bracket locating pin (which sits on the stage) is 2.75 mm diameter. Post to:      U.K. £4.95, Europe £16, U.S.A. £22. Read More...

MId 19th Century Medicine Chest

Many of the bottles with their original labels  key and brass draw locking pin  One of the bottles is damaged Crack on the top of the chest  Read More...

Six inch double arm protractor – Archbutt & Sons.

A very clean double arm brass protractor signed, ‘J. Archbutt & Sons, 20 Bridge Rd, Lambeth’. In fitted mahogany case. The lid is a little warped but closes ok. Read More...

SOLD – Vintage C. Baker Brass Microscope with Zeiss Optics – circa 1930s, Cased

C. Baker brass microscope circa 1930s serial no. 5915 Offered for sale is an extremely well presented example of a C. Baker microscope in brass – it’s a late model example and dates to 1926 based on its serial number 38121 with its correct original case.  This is a quite exceptionally good cosmetic example with very little wear and lacquered brass-work that’s retained virtually all its condition, which is pretty remarkable considering the instrument’s age at 99 years and counting.  Read More...

Antique W. Watson & Sons Ltd – Praxis Model Brass Microscope – circa 1914, Cased

Offered for Sale is a good antique condition with clear optics, nice age and use-appropriate patina to its brass-work. 111 year old example of the compact Watson Praxis that’s an ideal example for a collector or as a display piece in a suitable setting. Here we have a lovely collectable Praxis microscope by W. Watson & Sons Limited of London and for comparison purposes I’ve put a copy of the entry from Watson’s 1912 product catalogue at the end Read More...

LATE 18TH CENTURY BRONZE SIGNAL OR STARTING CANNON

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

Hicks’ Patent Gilt-Metal Glucometer for Diabetes

A fine example of James Joseph Hicks’ (1837-1916) gilt-metal glucometer  for diabetes testing . Length of instrument 5″. It retains its original case. The case interior closing shows wear but the instrument is in very good + condition. The London Science Museum owns  number of Hicks’ instruments but does not appear to have an example of his glucometer in their collection. The Barometer Realm site notes: James Joseph Hicks was born in 1837 in County Cork, Ireland, but spent his childhood Read More...

Four draw telescope by Andrew Ross, in case.

A nickel silver 4 draw telescope signed on the first draw in script, ‘A. Ross,London’. It measures 7.75 inches when closed and 28.5 inches fully open. No dents though tiny knock on the eye piece brim.  Damage free lenses. Baleen covered barrel. It gives an excellent clear view. In original leather case. Strap broken / detached. Circa 1845.   Read More...

HEATH LADDER FRAME SEXTANT

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

Massive Pair of Eighteenth century Brass and Steel Dividers in Fishskin Case

A very large pair of unsigned dividers from the eighteenth century, in original fishskin case. The dividers are in very good condition but the case is distressed. Both ends are missing and the lid needs repair. Read More...

SOLD – Antique Aitchison & Co. (by J Swift) – Wenham Binocular Brass Microscope – c1890

Wenham Binocular Brass Microscope circa 1890 – 1900 serial no. 5649 marked Aitchison & Co. This listing is for a nice antique example of what appears to be a Jackson-pattern stand that dates to around 1890 based on its serial number 5649 and tell-tale features such as the diagonal-cut rack.  It’s marked Aitchison & Co with their address at 47 Fleet Street, London.  This being a Victorian example and around 130 years old, as you’d expect it’s got some signs Read More...