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Measuring 15.5 x 3.5 inches (39 x 9 cm.), this rare survivor is in near perfect condition. No missing teeth to the 2 cm. wide, rectangular blade. Pinned to the distal end and adjusted to the proximal end by an ornate 18th century threaded, tightening key with stop. Smooth ebony grip is made for the right-handed surgeon as the finger grip is sloped in this direction. A few minor cracks (no instability) and one spot of oxidation are the Read More...

04 May

Pre Imperial Act Improved Portable Chondrometer by Robert Brettell Bate of 17 Poultry London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a rare pre-Imperial “Improved Portable Chondrometer” by Robert Brettell Bate of 17 Poultry, London. This style of chondrometer or grain scale became largely popularised following an Act of Parliament on the 1st of January 1826 introducing the imperial form of measurement under George IV. The steelyard type scale was primarily used as a measure of the bulk density of grain and therefore quality of the product. Most examples come with separate stand, balance arm and measuring receptacle but Read More...

04 May

Edwardian Set of Avoir Standard Weights for The City of Liverpool by W&T Avery

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, an Edwardian set of Avoir Imperial Standard Weights for The City of Liverpool by W&T Avery. The set includes all county standard Avoir Weights with 50lb, 20lb, 10lb & 5lb all clearly engraved to the top face and with the Avoir unit of measurement engraved below. Each weight has the manufacturer’s name of W&T Avery Ltd, Birmingham to one side, with the other reserved for the indenture mark of 990 and City of Liverpool for whom they were Read More...

03 May

~VERY FINE SMALL EQUINOCTIAL COMPASS/SUNDIAL-CASED~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A very fine and working 2 1/2 inch (6.5 cm.) brass and silvered equinoctial compass/sundial in original maroon card case with monthly time corrections in lid. c.1850 Although unsigned, it is of the highest quality and rarely used. Reminicent of the Steward workshop, instead of wheat ear demarcations, it uses a winding ivy decoration. Victorian combination of maroon card case with royal blue interior. Both hooks and hinge intact (case a little scuffed). The instrument itself has all of it’s Read More...

02 May

Vintage Watson Bactil Brass Microscope with Polarising Accessories c1930, Cased

By Arcboutant Scientific

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Watson Bactil – circa 1930 Wide-body Model in Lacquered Brass with Matching Numbers and Nicol Prism Accessories This listing is for a superbly engineered vintage original Bactil model microscope in lacquered brass finish by W. Watson & Sons Limited of London. It dates to 1930 based on the sequential Watson production number of 46144, which is engraved onto the main optical tube and comes complete with matching numbers storage case. This inter-war example is in all-original condition as far as I Read More...

02 May

Mid Victorian Marine Aneroid Barometer by Norie & Wilson London

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a mid-Victorian marine aneroid barometer by Norie & Wilson, London. Comprised of a five-inch painted ceramic dial with a 360 degree scale divided from 25 to 31 inches of barometric pressure. The space on the outside of the scale is dedicated to standard Fitzroy type weather indications in beautifully decorated Gothic typeface to the upper half and the words aneroid barometer to the lower half. The inner dial is provided with more complex weather indications akin to those which Read More...

02 May

~FINE AND LARGE SILVER AND SHELL MAGNIFYING GLASS~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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A large (8 x 6 x 1 cm.) oval, Georgian hand magnifying glass in T shell and silver. Near flawless lens (a little dirty around edges but no scratches) in silver band with hinge and finger draw. Butterfly/clam shell sprays hand riveted to the covers. Fine overall condition. A rare survivor. Tight and folding construction made for the country gent. Wonderful office desk item. Not hallmarked but tests for silver (at least 90%, probably Sterling but many opticians were Read More...

30 Apr

SOLD – Pocket microscope viewer and Slides – J.B. Dancer.

By Scientific Inspirations

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SOLD – A small brass microscope / viewer 55 cm long and barrel width 3.1 cm with 6 micro-photographs by Dancer. The viewer is of very good heavy gauge brass but difficult to know if made by Dancer. The label to the inside lid is French, possibly retailed in Paris. The micro-photographs are very good condition though a little blurred photographed through my phone. With a good quality mahogany case ( 9.5 x 8.5 cm). Read More...

29 Apr

SCARCE UNFOLDED (NEVER BOUND) GEOLOGICAL MAP BY J.S. HENSLOW, 1822

By Boris Jardine Rare Books

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HENSLOW, John Stevens (1796–1861) Geological Map of Anglesea Cambridge: Cambridge Philosophical Society, 1822 285 x 445mm, hand-coloured, together with two plates of parallel sections from the nw to se of the island, also hand-coloured, (3) A stunning hand-coloured geological map by John Stevens Henslow, printed to accompany his first published scientific paper – but here offered in its pristine unfolded state, having been retained by the Cambridge Philosophical Society as part of a collection of unissued archival materials. Although Henslow was to become most Read More...

29 Apr

~ENGLISH DRUM/BOTANICAL PARTS C.1850~

By Scientifica Opticae Inc.

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1) A 35 MM. DIAMETER BULLSEYE WITH ARM, 95 MM. LONG WITH A 3 MM. PIN. Perfect lens. 2) A PAIR OF HAND HELD COPPER? FORCEPS/TWEEZERS 80 MM. LONG N.B. combine the French and English spares for an additional 20% savings Read More...

28 Apr

LATE 18TH CENTURY MAHOGANY HADLEY’S QUADRANT BY BENJAMIN BROWNE OF BRISTOL

By MikeRead

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PLEASE SEE MY OTHER BRISTOL QUADRANT ON FLEAGLASS ALSO ANOTHER IN GREENWICH. I BELIEVE THESE PROBABLY CAME FROM THE SAME WORKSHOP WITH SIMILAR FEATURES: INSET DIAMONDS AND SIGNED ON THE ARC. ETC. SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ROYAL MAIL ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: michaelread060@gmail.com IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER XL9SN8JR Read More...

26 Apr

R & J Beck binocular microscope outfit.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A brass binocular microscope engraved to one of the draw tubes, ‘R & J Beck. 31 Cornhill, London. 6951’. In mahogany case with various accessories (as pictured). Some slats are loose inside the case. Post to U.S.A. will be £75. Read More...