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A single card sheet from Reynold’s Astronomical Diagrams. The transparent solar system displaying the planets with their orbits, as known at the present day. Published by James Reynolds, 174 Strand london. Translucent paper backing when held up to the light. Condition Fair. Some losses to corners and a small tear at the top. Read More...

10 Mar

SOLD – Antique No. 1 Binocular Microscope by John Benjamin Dancer, Manchester – c1865, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a collectable example of a mid to large size antique binocular brass microscope by quality English makers John Benjamin Dancer of Manchester. The instrument is numbered 350 and bears the details of its makers and serial number on the instrument foot. It looks to me to be a very nice example of a Dancer Best No. 1 binocular and is in pretty remarkable condition considering its age at around 160 years. There’s also a b&w Read More...

10 Mar

Gregorian library telescope signed “George Sterrop Maker”, 18th Century

By Eppursimuove

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Gregorian (reflecting) brass library telescope with screwable tripod, signed “George Sterrop Maker”. London, 18th Century. For more info and/or photos don’t hesitate to contact me. Read More...

07 Mar

Weighing Coins by Michael Crawforth

By Fletcher

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The only book available on ‘English folding Coin balances of the 18th and 19th Centuries’ I have 200 copies of this book so priced at give away £5 each, with discount for multiple copies. Published by Cape Horn Trading Company Ltd. in 1979. Read More...

06 Mar

PACKING AN ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT: WOMEN TAKE CHARGE

By Boris Jardine Rare Books

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EPPS, James (1773–1839) Autograph letter signed, to John Lee (1783–1866), giving details of the packing up of an astronomical instrument to be sent to the Cape, 9 July 1839 3pp., bifolium; 188 x 231mm (folded) A highly unusual and digressive letter, from James Epps assistant astronomer to John Lee, giving details of how to pack an instrument to be sent to the Cape of Good Hope, a matter in which Epps’ wife has the final say. Epps was a self-taught astronomer, who became Read More...

23 Feb

Surgical travel set By John MILLIKIN C.1800

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Surgical travel set By John MILLIKIN C.1800 Mahogany set with surgical saw , knife and scalpels and surgical instruments Read More...

22 Feb

Four Submarine Type Ceramic Baby Feeders

By Fletcher

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Four blue and white submarine type baby feeders all in good condition, for sale separately Read More...

22 Feb

SOLD – Antique Smith & Beck Student Model Wenham Binocular Microscope – c1864, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Offered for sale is a collectable example of a mid-sized antique Wenham binocular brass microscope by quality makers Smith & Beck of London. The instrument is numbered 3389 and bears the details of its makers Smith & Beck and their address at 6 Coleman Street, London on the Wenham optical tube. Examination of the Smith & Beck delivery book available on the Quekett site gives the approximate date of manufacture and its first sale as 1864. Unfortunately, details Read More...

22 Feb

A good equinoctial compass sundial – E.M. Clarke.

By Scientific Inspirations

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In good original condition, the chapter ring measuring 2.5 inches across, with folding gnonom and latitude bar, the silvered dial with needle and locking arm. Retains all lacquer and silvering. Contained in plush lined moroccon case with locking clasps. Edward Marmaduke Clarke was in business at 428 Strand from 1840 – 1851. Read More...

22 Feb

Two Objects of Electrostatic Interest

By Fletcher

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1. Glass cylinder, one end with spike and the other a brass ball, set into wax, some losses. Glass cylinder has metal ends, one threaded, with holes either end possibly for introducing gas or evacuating air. 2. Very fragile and partly damaged metal foil covered paper in a roll, one end terminating with a glass rod, the other a brass rod. Marked in ink on handwritted small label ‘Electr. vlak 1820. Read More...

22 Feb

Chamberland Pasteur Filter

By Fletcher

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The Chamberland-Pasteur Filter was invent in 1884 by Charles Chamberland, and was used to remove bacteria from drinking water and to sterilise liquids. This example is marked on the lid ‘Sole Licensee and makers, Pasteur Chamberland Filter Co. 5, White Street Finsbury London. Tin box shows some losses to black paint and interior ‘modus operandi’ label is stained and discoloured. Read More...

22 Feb

F Bridges Phrenology Inkwell

By Fletcher

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A good, clean unrestored example of F Bridges phrenology inkwell, in good condition, marked and numbered for the sentiments. Noting very minor loss to tip of nose and and a faded marking for sentiment 16, conscientiousness. Read More...