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04 Jun

Single draw telescope – Gilbert & Sons.

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A single draw brass telescope signed near the eye-piece, ‘Gilbert & Sons, London’. Also signed,  ‘R. Rutt. Plymouth Dock’. The telescope measures 20.5″ when closed and 28.5″ when fully open. It has a 28 mm double lens (flint & crown glass), unfortunately the rear lens has a crack through it. Objects can still be seen clearly despite the crack.  The original leather to the barrel has become distressed at one end. Gilbert & Sons worked from 1806 – 1819. Read More...
04 Jun

SOLD – Excellent Vintage Barr & Stroud CF41 7×50 Admiralty Pattern Military Binoculars circa 1945

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Offered for sale is a fine vintage pair of made-in-Glasgow Barr & Stroud ex military model no. CF41 7 x 50 binoculars in excellent condition with original leather case.     Barr & Stroud were an optical company based in Anniesland Glasgow operational from the Victorian period through to about 1970 when the business was acquired and production re-located elsewhere.  The managing director of the firm from the early 1900s to around 1928 was a Mr Harold Drinkwater-Jackson, who we have a Read More...
04 Jun

Everest pattern theodolite – Troughton & Simms.

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A very clean example of an Everest pattern theodolite (No 125) by Troughton & Simms, London, with a 5 inch horizontal plate, silver scales and verniers with magnifiers, 10 inch telescope with 2 eye-pieces: the long one gives an erect view and the 90 degree ‘elbow’ eye-piece giving an inverted image. The case has had some repairs to the lid. Read More...
02 Jun

FINE TWELVE INCH BOXWOOD SECTOR BY THOMAS HEATH. LONDON

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

SOLD – 5 inch Ring Dial – Jones, London.

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SOLD – Signed, ‘Jones, London’ with an over-all diameter of just under 5″ (22.5 cm). Very good condition but lacking the hanging hook / bracket. It would be difficult to assume which ‘Jones’ this ring dial relates to but probably William Jones (11) of the W. & S. Jones partnership as he was always based in Holborn. Read More...
30 May

SOLD – Antique W. Watson & Sons – Edinburgh-H Brass Microscope – circa 1907, Cased

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Watson Edinburgh-H c1907 serial no. 10097 – antique stand “H” model. This listing is for a very well presented example of Watson’s Edinburgh Student’s Stand-H model microscope in brass – it dates to 1907 based on its serial number 10097.  It’s marked W. Watson & Sons and pre-dates the firm’s move to limited company status which occurred in 1908.  This is a lovely example with few signs of wear and still almost pristine lacquered brass-work, that’s showing a just little Read More...
26 May

SOLD – Antique W. Watson & Sons Ltd – Edinburgh Royal Brass Microscope & Accessories – circa 1919

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Offered for sale is a collectable rare-to-market example of Watson’s Royal model of brass microscope.  It’s quite an imposing instrument standing over 18 inches high when the draw-tubes and coarse focus are in fully racked out configuration and I hope that the listing photos do the instrument justice and showcase its excellent show-piece condition.  This example dates to around 1919 based on its serial number 24781 which is engraved on the tripod just above the rear foot.   The Royal model was Read More...
26 May

Antique W. Watson & Sons Ltd – Edinburgh-H Brass Microscope – circa 1918, Cased

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Offered for sale is a nicely presented and well seasoned example of Watson’s Edinburgh Student’s Stand-H model microscope in brass – it dates to around 1918 based on its serial number 23685.  It’s marked W. Watson & Sons Ltd and post-dates the firm’s move to limited company status which occurred in 1908.  It was originally retailed by Watson sales agents Hymans of Cambridge, with an inscription to this effect on the rear cross-member.  This is a decent example with Read More...
23 May

Microscope slides: petrology, histology, entomology etc

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A total of 156 microscope slides with some diatoms, some NBS and many mounted by G. White from 1958 – 1960’s. In three wooden cases, the largest 11 x 7.5 inches, which have not been written on. Read More...
22 May

six draw baleen barrel telescope – Abraham, Liverpool.

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Nice little six draw brass telescope measuring 3.75″ when closed and 15.5″ fully open. Signed, ‘Abraham, Liverpool’. With baleen covered barrel. Various members of the Abraham family working in Liverpool from 1818 – 1850. All draws working smoothly: no dents, damage free lenses. A good example. Read More...
22 May

Large rolling rule by J. & W. E. Archbutt.

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Signed, ‘ J. & W.E . Archbutt, 201 Westminster Bridge Rd ‘, measuring 39 cm x 5.5 cm. Very nic econditon. Read More...
21 May

SILVER HALLMARKED WORKING COMPASS by FRANCIS BARKER DATED 1908 GOOD COND.

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THE BUTTON ON THE CASE IS MISSING BUT IT OPENS ON APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE RIM ( see third photo ) , CASE CLOSES WITH A HEALTHY CLICK , THE COMPASS IS IN EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION   Read More...
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