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This telescope offered for sale was made by Negretti & Zambra, in London, at the end of the 1800s. It was purchased by an Army officer, Lt H B Smith-Bingham, of the Wiltshire Imperial Yeomanry, as the inscription on the first draw states. The telescope is 32” long, has a diameter of 2.5” at the widest part, and has three brass draws: the three draws and the main body are silver plated. Length closed is just over 10”, and Read More...

25 Apr

Dollond telescope, 3 draw mahogany, from circa 1795

By Telescope Collector

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For sale, this 3 draw telescope is 28″ long and nearly 2″ diameter, made to a classic design by Dollond in London. All lenses are perfect, and the first draw splits into three sections to hold the four lenses of the eyepiece section. Possibly used in the Armed Forces, but these units were also sold to estate owners. Closed, the length is 9.5″. The view is perfect, and the scope gives a high magnification. The eye lens has a Read More...

24 Apr

~FINE, CASED, DOUBLE FRAME SEXTANT by CRICHTON, LONDON~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A fine 8 inch radius combination brass, anodized brass and black enamel DOUBLE frame sextant by John Crichton of London c.1865. Serial number is quite late (2730) and is this year the company became Crichton & Son. Also, the trade label in the lid of the box is for C.R. Sherman & Co. of New Bedford, MA. (USA) and he commenced his business in 1865. The sextant is untouched (retains about 50% original lacquer to the front surface, more to Read More...

24 Apr

good cased scarifier with spare blades

By Hansord Antiques

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A superb example of an early 19th century brass scarifier in the original morroco leather case with tooled decoration, silk and velvet lined and containing 3 extra sets of blades Read More...

13 Apr

Kinora viewrer, circa 1905.

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A rare model of a Kinora monochrome motion picture viewer on folding base. Light oak lens holder and base, with the circular Kinora badge. The Kinora was an early motion picture device, developed by the French inventors Auguste and Louis Lumière in 1895, and patented in February 1896. The British rights to the Kinora were bought by The British Mutoscope & Biograph Co. in 1898, but the machine was not marketed in the UK until 1902. For a similar viewer see: Read More...

04 Apr

Arnold & Sons Patent Simplex Enema in Unused Condition

By Fletcher

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An Arnold & Sons Patent ‘Simplex’ Enema in unused condition with Testimonials (in poor condition). Marked on top ‘Arnold & Sons Enema Patented 8th May 1872 No. 1404’ and also marked ‘Arnold & sons 35 & 35 West Smithfield London’ Enema is to a design suggested by Mr. Shepard MRCS. Read More...

25 Mar

Benjamin Martin attr. universal Microscope

By WissenschaftlichesKabinet

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A Universal Microscope unsigned but attributed to Benjamin Martin (1704-1784) London circa 1770 made of lacquered brass, folding tripod, concave-mirror in a gimbal (gimbal with old repair), stage, fine focus mechanism. Condition: seems almost perfect. The dark color of the brass lacquer and the darkened brass parts (feet) seem unusual compared to other Benjamin Martin microscopes, so it could be that the lacquer was renewed circa 1900. Height c. 33,5 cm. Provenance: German private collection since circa 2005, then Austrian private collection. Read More...

19 Mar

Spectroscope

By Victor Burness

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It has a mechanical focusing mechanism and shows a clear, bright spectrum. Read More...

17 Mar

T. Harris & Son, a Culpeper type Microscope

By WissenschaftlichesKabinet

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Offered as a part of a small Austrian microscope Collection: Thomas Harris & Son (London 1806-1846, see Webster Instrument Database), A Culpeper type Microscope, London, dated on bottom 1809. lacquered brass, signed “T. Harris & Son London.” and engraved on bottom “T. Harris & Son London 1809” in original wood case with drawer including some bone slides. Dimensions: Height of Case with brass handle: 35 cm, table height 7,5 cm Shipping: International economy shipping with Fedex Read More...

13 Mar

Bench barometer by Negretti & Zambra

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A freestanding station/bench barometer by Negretti and Zambra of London. Circa 1950. Read More...

11 Mar

Early Dental Hygienic set, C 1780

By Van Leest Antiques

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An early hygienic set in case dated 1780 in a shagreen case. The set consist of a metal handle with five scrapers and one toothpick. Measurements box 9 x 3,5 x 1,5 cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

10 Mar

A Set of Circular Coloured Glass Samples for Spectacle Manufacture

By Fletcher

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A set of 28 mainly coloured circular glass samples probably used for clients to choose lenses for sunglasses. In original case and made by Theodore Hamblin Ltd. Dispensing Opticians. Read More...