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Offered for Sale – Watson Edinburgh-H c1914 serial no. 19344 – antique stand “H” model. This listing is for a nicely presented and well seasoned example of Watson’s Edinburgh Student’s Stand-H model microscope in brass – it dates to 1914 based on its serial number 19344. It’s marked W. Watson & Sons Ltd and post-dates the firm’s move to limited company status which occurred in 1908. This is a decent example with some signs of wear and still quite presentable Read More...

26 Dec

~RARE AND FINE SWIFT DICK PETROLOGICAL MICROSCOPE WITH PROVENANCE~SOLD

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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Standing 13 inches tall on a Crouch-type foot, it is unserialized but dated by the Award inscription on the body tube reading: \”Telford Premium, Awarded to Archibald Sharp, W.H. Sc., B. Sc. Assoc. M. Inst. C.C. by the Institution of Civil Engineers Session, 1894-95.\” Signed James Swift and Son, LONDON, the continental style limb is supported by trunnions on each side. A straight nickel-plated tail stock supports a plan-concave mirror which rides on a swinging sleeve. Square 4 inch stage and Read More...

22 Dec

SHAGREEN EYEGLASS CASE FOR 2 SPECTACLES ,SILVER MOUNTS C1820

By Opticalworld

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CLOSES WELL WITH HEALTHY CLICK , SIVER VACANT CARTOUCHE , ROBUST AND FIRM, HINGE FIRM. SOME SMALL , AREAS OF SHAGRREN MISSING, PLEASE SEE PHOTOS Read More...

22 Dec

C1780 STEEL PRESSURE RING SIDES SPECTACLES WITH SHAGREEN CASE

By Opticalworld

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THE SPECTACLES ARE FIRM BUT THERE IS RUST , THE CASE IS GOOD , CLOSES WITH A HEALTHY CLICK , NO SHAGREEN MISSING, BUTTON IS MISSING BUT OPENS AS IT SHOULD WHEN PRESSED, Read More...

22 Dec

SHAGREEN SPECTACLES CASE FOR 3 SPECTACLES !! C1820,SILVER MOUNT

By Opticalworld

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IN STUDY, ROBUST CONDITION, HINGE GOOD, CLOSES BUT NO CLICK , MONOGRAMMED SILVER CARTOUCH ON LID, ONE SIDE SMALL AREA OF SHAGREEN MISSING. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS Read More...

21 Dec

Finely-Engraved 1840 Silver Lancet Case

By M and R Gordon

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Finely-Engraved 1840 Silver Lancet Case. It is in excellent condition, with a tightly-closing lid. It lacks lancets. Hallmarked to base for Birmingham 1840 by Taylor & Perry. Length 6 cm. Read More...

19 Dec

SOLD – Antique W. Watson & Sons Fram Type-1 Brass Microscope – circa 1899-1900, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a very well presented antique Fram model microscope in brass by W. Watson & Sons of London. It dates to around 1899 to 1900 based on the sequential Watson production number of 5680, which is engraved onto the brass plaque, just above the tripod legs. It’s a Fram type-I – these were produced from 1898 until around 1902, so this is a mid-production example. It’s distinguished from type-II and type-III Frams by its tripod legs Read More...

18 Dec

FINE DIAMOND FRAME SEXTANT BY BERGE LATE RAMSDEN

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, PARCEL FORCE, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com REF, SEXTANTS AT GREENWICH. PAGE 183 Read More...

16 Dec

COMPOUND MICROSCOPE OF CHEST FORM.

By MikeRead

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COMPOUND MICROSCOPE WITH CRUCIFORM STAGE, SINGLE SIDED MIRROR, COMPRISING OF: SPRING STAGE, STAGE BULLS-EYE CONDENSER, UNDER-STAGE CONDENSER, STAGE FORCEPS, SLIDING OBJECTIVES IN TWO SLIDES 1 & 2 AND 3 TO 6, TALC BOX, BLACK & WHITE DISC, GLASS DISC, WATCH GLASS, WET SLIDE, TWEEZERS AND 4 BONE SLIDERS. ORIGINAL MAHOGANY BOX WITH KEY 7.3/4″ x 5″ x 2″ inches. SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, DPD, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER 2412JTW1 Read More...

15 Dec

SOLD – Antique Monocular Brass Microscope by Henry Crouch #1121 circa 1875, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale we have a good well-kept example of an antique monocular brass microscope by London makers Henry Crouch with the instrument serial number 1121 which is engraved onto the optical tube, likely to dating it to around the 1875 period. The condition is generally good, with only a few minor age and use appropriate signs of wear to the finish on the instrument and just the right time worn look to its lacquered finish and brass-work. This Read More...

14 Dec

Antique W. Watson & Son Surveyor’s Level/Theodolite – circa 1870s with Original Cases

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale we have an interesting antique 19th century surveyor’s level/theodolite in brass by W. Watson & Son of 313 High Holborn, London which is numbered 732. The instrument was formerly the property of civil engineer Robery Piercy (1825-1894) with his name embossed to the outer leather case. As you will see from the copy of Robert Piercy’s obituary as published by the Institute of Civil Engineers, he was involved in the construction of railways connected to coal Read More...

13 Dec

Tortoise shell etui with two lancets

By Van Leest Antiques

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A fine tortoise shell lancet case with ornate silver trim with 2 thumb lancets the case is in mint condition and is studded with tiny sterling silver pins. The top of the lid has a sterling silver cartouche. The tortoise shell lancets are marked: Coxeter and Weiss london. Dimensions 65 x 35 x 8 mm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...