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A rare example of Walker’s Compactum, a late nineteenth century letter scale with a sliding weight for 2oz, 1oz, and half ounce. In good condition marked on the base ‘Walker’s Compactum, Letter balance, (Patent Applied For)’ Read More...

13 Jan

FINE MID-NINETEENTH CENTURY SEXTANT BY HORNE &CO.

By MikeRead

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ACCESSORIES: SIGHTING TUBE, ERECTING SCOPE, INVERTING SCOPE WITH TWO EYE-PIECES WITH CROSS HAIRS & DOUBLE CROSS HAIRS ALL INTACT, COLOURED FILTER CAP, ADJUSTING KEY & PIN & HORN MAGNIFIER. RARE SPRUNG LOADED DAMPERS ON THE HORIZON MIRROR, LIGNUM VITAE HANDLE, SQUARE FILTERS 3 RED & 1 GREEN, ROUND FILTERS 2 RED & 1 GREEN. SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com Read More...

08 Jan

Culpeper style Microscope by Abraham, Liverpool

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Culpeper style Microscope by ABRAHAM, LIVERPOOL with inscription on the table and with a label inside of the lid refers to a Liverpool instrument firm that was in business from 1817 to 1860. The label gives the following text: A. Abraham, From bath & Cheltenham Optician & Mathematical Instrument Maker, To his Grace the Duke of Wellington, No. 8, Lord Street Liverpool The box is 41 cm high and in the drawer are several assecories as there is 5 objects, Bonnani stage, fish/frog plate, Read More...

06 Jan

SOLD – Trephine neurosurgery set – Gardner, Edinburgh.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – A fine scottish trephine neurology set circa 1860. Very nice condition, no cracks etc. Possibly un-used.In fitted leather case with two fastening hooks ( 22 x 13 cms ). Read More...

06 Jan

ENGLISH EBONY OCTANT. GOWLAND. SUNDERLAND

By MikeRead

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G H & C GOWLAND W. 1854-56 CLEMENT GOWLAND W.1780-1800 THE GOWLANDS WERE RECORDED AS CLOCK MAKERS & SO MOST LIKELY RETAILERS REGARDING THIS OCTANT WHICH WAS PROBABLY MADE IN LONDON. SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DHL, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com Read More...

04 Jan

~BELL’S SMALL SPRING METACARPEL SAW~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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10 inches (25 cm.) long with an octagonal, tapering rosewood handle (11 cm.) with rounded pommel. Ornate thumb screw to tighten the blade. Minor pitting of arc and a few worn teeth on the blade. Handle is free of cracks. From museum and catalogue photos, this saw appears to be an original Benjamin Bell c.1780. Read More...

30 Dec

An Electrotype Medal ‘The Carmichael Premium’

By Fletcher

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A rare electrotype medal issued by the Richmond Hospital School of Anatomy, Medecine and Surgery, with a bust of Richard Carmichael. Marked for the electrotypist W. A. Fagan. Richard Carmichael (1779-1849) was a distinguished surgeon, who founded the school in 1816 on the outskirts of Dublin. In 1847 he performed the first operation in Ireland under general anaesthesia. After his death in 1849 the hospital was renamed the Carmichael Hospital in his honour. Read More...

30 Dec

Forty Four Pieces of Tracheostomy Instruments

By Fletcher

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A collection of forty four various tracheostomy instruments, of various dates and types, all in good condition. Read More...

30 Dec

Six Metal Eyelid Retractors

By Fletcher

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Five gilt metal eyelid retractors, four signed ‘WEISS LONDON’ and one other. Read More...

30 Dec

A Set of Registered Brass Curves by H. W. Caslon

By Fletcher

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The Caslon Foundry began in 1720. This is a set of curves registered by H. W. Caslon on 3 March 1874. They were used in Letterpress printing. This is a complete set of 38 curves in original box, with label for H. W. Caslon 22, Chiswell Street London. Read More...

28 Dec

Three Versions of Schimmelbusch Anesthesia Mask

By M and R Gordon

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Three versions of the classic Schimmelbusch anesthesia mask. From left: Classic version:$50.00, “J& R Oldfield”with military broad arrow$150.00 and “MEDICAL SUPPLY Ltd SHEFFIELD” ,$150.00 Wood Library of Anesthesia notes:“Dr. Curt Schimmelbusch (1860-1895), a German physician, designed this mask around 1889 while an assistant surgeon. Surgical assistants were often assigned the task of delivering the anesthetic. During anesthesia it was not uncommon for ether and chloroform to get onto the patient’s skin, causing irritation. Chloroform can even cause burn-like reactions. Schimmelbusch Read More...

28 Dec

FINE SEXTANT BY COX OF PLYMOUTH DOCK

By MikeRead

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PLYMOUTH DOCK EST. 1690 DEVONPORT Ca. 1820 TO PRESENT. LONDON QUALITY ORIGINAL GOLD LACQUER FINISH. SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DHL, ECT. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com Read More...