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Watson Edinburgh-H c1914 serial no. 17592 – antique stand “H” model. Offered fro sale is 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 17592. 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 such as the stage surface and still quite Read More...

11 Oct

SOLD – Vintage W. Watson & Sons Ltd – Bactil Monocular Brass Microscope – c1934, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Watson Bactil Monocular – circa 1934 in Lacquered Brass Finish Offered for sale is a superbly engineered vintage original Bactil model microscope by W. Watson & Sons Limited of London. It dates to 1934 based on the sequential Watson production number of 53377, which is engraved onto the main optical tube. This inter-war example is in all-original condition as far as I can tell and has clearly been really well looked after by its former custodians. This Bactil also benefits from Read More...

10 Oct

Antique Optician’s trial lens set.

By Beautiful Old England

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A cased optician’s trial lens set with spherical, cylindrical, and prism lenses housed in an oak case with padded inside lid and dating from the early 20th century. The case is in very good original condition and includes 76 lenses in total, each marked by type and lens strength both on the handle to the lens and on the adjacent ivorine labels. The case measures 26 x 25 x 6cm. Read More...

09 Oct

FINE HADLEY’S QUADRANT BY RICHARD ROWLAND. BRISTOL

By MikeRead

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SCALE DIVIDED IN 20 MINUTE DIVISIONS, VERNIER READING TO 1 MINUTE OF ARC. MAIN SCALE MINUS 1 DEGREE TO 97 DEGREES. INDEX ARM 17″ INCHES, COLOURED FILTERS 2 RED 1 GREEN, RICHARD ROWLAND WAS AT THE QUAY, BRISTOL 1792-1811 SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, PARCEL FORCE, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER DYACF626 Read More...

07 Oct

EARLY MAHOGANY QUADRANT

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, PARCEL FORCE, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER 49DYJLHR Read More...

06 Oct

Gunner’s caliper by Watkins. Late 18th c.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A six inch gunner’s caliper with finely engraved with scales for ‘Quantity of Powder for Filling the Chambers of Brass Mortars & Howitzers’ and marked out in inches for ‘Sea’ and ‘Land’ on one side, and for ‘Brass Guns’ over ‘Proof Service’ and ‘Iron Guns’ over ‘Proof Service’ on the other, hinged from ‘0’ to ‘180’ degrees and from ‘0’ to 8 Inches’, one side with 12 ‘Inches’ rule, and with steel tips, 30.5 cm (extended). Read More...

05 Oct

GLOBE COMPASS

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, ROYAL MAIL, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com Read More...

04 Oct

Three ashtrays chromed by Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934) together with microscopy book: Half-Hours with the Microscope by Dr. Lankester;

By Gilgamesh

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The provenance of the ashtrays shown here is attributed to the Elgar family (Tennants, 2016). It was published alongside the 1906 edition of Dr. Lancaster’s book, Half-hours with the Microscope (Lancaster, 1863), one of the popular textbooks for Victorian dilettante microscopists. Elgar, in his later years, can serve as a type model for such an amateur. After moving to Hampstead in 1912, he developed a keen interest in microscopy and was fascinated by all things microscopic, including diatoms and Read More...

04 Oct

The Seed Microscope, ca. 1850

By Gilgamesh

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During the Enlightenment era and the Age of Exploration, science gained popularity among the public, who were becoming more literate and interested in education and knowledge. This growing interest contributed to the development of print culture and the spread of scientific learning. In Britain, organizations such as the Royal Institution were established to promote the introduction and dissemination of useful mechanical inventions and improvements. These organizations also aimed to teach the application of science to everyday life through philosophical Read More...

03 Oct

Silver Lancet Case, Birmingham 1891

By Van Leest Antiques

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An English, bright cut engraving of flowers and foliage, by A H Tongue, hallmarked Birmingham 1891, with two thumb lancets by Maw, London, case 7cm. Look for shop information on www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

03 Oct

English 19th century beautiful and rare candle blue silk fan screen light shade by C.W. Dixey”

By Eppursimuove

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English, c. 1873, signed on case: “C.W. Dixey, Optician to the Queen, 3 New Bond Street, London.” A lacquered brass telescopic rod with swivel joint: 77cm full extended; 53 cm closed. 30 cm diameter circular blue silk shade folding to fit on the case. It comes in his original signed case, and with handwritten name of owner and datation: 3 May 1873. Condition is very fine. Used to shield one’s eyes from the direct light from a candle, can shade the microscopist’s eyes from a bright Read More...

01 Oct

SOLD – Antique No. 2 Wenham Binocular Brass Microscope James Swift, London c1880, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Brief Summary: Offered for sale we have a rare find – a James Powell Swift No.2 Wenham binocular of good size, with: – Y-shaped foot with bar-limb design– Wenham binocular with mechanical draw-tubes– RMS objective fitment– diagonal-cut coarse focus rack– nose-piece fine focus– mechanical stage with x/y controls to RHS– adapted Swift universal condenser with adjustable optics– large plano-concave reflector with good silvering And overall, just the right time-worn signs and patina for the period. This listing presents to market a collectable Read More...