UK and Ireland Archives - Page 15 of 108

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A good example of a 2.75″ pocket globe after Moll in the original mahogany stand with papered horizon and finely engraved brass ring. Read More...

24 Jan

Benetfink Base Coin Detector

By Fletcher

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An example of the Benetfink base coin detector, 89 & 90 Cheapside London. Used for checking counterfeit coins, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, threepence, fourpence, sixpence, shilling, florin, half crown and crown, using counterweights beneath brass plate. In overall good condition, noting early brass repair to top, also one piece of wood to top side missing. Read More...

24 Jan

J. How Microscope lamp, C 1880

By Van Leest Antiques

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Fine mid Victorian microscope oil lamp in its original stained pine case, C 1880. The lamp is engraved on the circular base: James How – 2. Fosterlane – London. The lamp stands on a Iron ring base with a tall upright column to the back. The lamp assembly can be positioned at the required height with a knurled wheel locking it in place on the column. brass collar holds the oil bottle. The lamp comes with the usual ceramic Read More...

21 Jan

G.B. Longstaff St. Thomas Hospital Presentation Plaque from Surgical Case

By M and R Gordon

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A presentation plaque ,presumably from a surgical case awarded in 1875 to George Blundell Longstaff by St Thomas’s Hospital, where he received his medical degree in 1875. Ruler is in inches. Longstaff had an interesting career. According to Wiki: “George Blundell Longstaff (2 February 1849 – 7 May 1921) was a British physician and civil activist who worked for the London Borough of Wandsworth. He was also an amateur entomologist and writer. He was a fellow of several learned societies including the Read More...

21 Jan

~FINE GILT BALLOONING BAROMETER-PILLISCHER~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A 7 cm. diameter gilt brass, fully compensated ballooning/surveying barometer by M. Pillischer of London and dated Sept. 1922. 98% gilding intact, suspension loop, bevelled glass, responsive (bag tested), 15-31 inches of mercury, 0-20,000 feet. Outer knurled ring allows for adjustment at high altitude. Perfect working order and made by a top maker. 2 1/2 cm. thick. R.P.B. (Regional Planning Board)? Read More...

19 Jan

~FINE SILVER PERPETUAL CALENDAR-FWP& Co.~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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One inch diameter (2.5 cm.) no damage, hallmarked (Birmingham), Patented. Silver perpetual calendar. c.1900. With Chatelaine suspension loop. One ounce. Read More...

18 Jan

SOLD – Negretti & Zambra 3 draw ‘signalling’ telescope.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – An excellent example of a WW1, 3 draw signalling telescope by Negretti & Zambra, London, the first draw engraved, ‘TEL SIG (MK 1V) ALSO GS. NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON. 1917. No 29080’. The telescope measures 11.25 inches when closed and 33 inches when fully open with a 2″ objective lens. All lenses are damage free and give a sharp, clean image when viewed through. No dents, all stitching is intact, the draws pull smoothly. The telescope has both Read More...

15 Jan

Culpepper Microscope with trade papers for Charles Lincoln

By Hansord Antiques

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A good example of a late 18th century brass Culpeper microscope housed in its original mahogany case, with a pretty complete set of accessories and a leaflet and print showing the names and uses of all the parts by Charles Lincoln Read More...

15 Jan

Dolland monocular shagreen and silver spyglass

By Hansord Antiques

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A super example of an 18th century monocular in the original fish skin case, the main tube covered in green shagreen and silver bands, the inside tube named Dolland, London and with tooled decoration. Read More...

14 Jan

Portable pocket sundial

By Scientific Inspirations

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Small compass sundial with card dial and brass gnomon, 3 cm diameter, with domed glass lid. Contained in bakelite case ( 38 mm). Read More...

13 Jan

Uncommon Brass letter Scale

By Fletcher

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An uncommon brass letter scale on a wood base, with sliding weight weighing half, one and two ounces. In good condition, unsigned Read More...

13 Jan

Rare Portable Letter Scale

By Fletcher

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A rare portable letter scal, unsigned but most likely by Sampson Mordan. Housed in a red morocco case with a complete set of weights, and in good condition, noting absence of one clip to top of case. Read More...