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Two small amputation knives, late 18th or early 19th century
Two good examples of small amputation knives for the small limbs. The round one is unsigned with a octogonal ebony handle and of great quality The square one is signed by Evans and also have a...
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c.19th brass stage microscope reflector
Offered for sale is a brass stage microscope reflector in very good condition retaing most of its original laqueur. Lenght is 115 mm and peg diameter goes from 4.5 mm to 5.5 mm The post c.19th brass...
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Large Victorian single draw tapered telescope
This telescope now offered for sale is in exceptional condition for its age: engraved as made by "Baker, 244 High Holborn, London" this is Victorian. Fully extended the length is 26.5", with a single...
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~WONDERFUL SORBY-BROWNING MICRO SPECTROSCOPE WITH TWO EYEPIECES~
Signed John Browning, 63 Strand, London, this cased micro spectroscope has 99% of it's original golden lacquer intact. Excellent spectral array, mirrors, prism and lenses fully functional, additional...
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A scarce solid silver small Pied de Roy by Maulevaut, 1712-1720
A rare miniature folding rule or Pied de roy signed by Maulevaut. The instrument is a half-size "pied de roy" and measures 8,3 cm closed and 16,2 cm opened. Jean Maulevaut was active in Paris from...
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An early French achromatic spyglass in silver and ivory by Marie au Griffon,...
A very early example of an achromatic French spyglass with double lenses objective signed on the green vellum body tube "Marie au griffon". The spyglass is made in ivory and solid silver and preserved...
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Small amputation saw by Evans, early 19th century
Small amputation saw by Evans, early 19th century. Despite one little crack at the handle, exacellent condition. The saw measures 22 cm lenght The post Small amputation saw by Evans, early 19th...
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PHILOSOPHICAL BUBBLES
TWELVE SPIRIT BEADS COMPLETE IN JAPANNED TIN CASE, SCRATCHED ON THE BOTTOM: 12 BUBBLES FOR FLUIDS LIGHTER THAN WATER FROM 700 TO 975 + 650 W LADD & Co LONDON. USUALLY THESE ARE MADE IN SCOTLAND...
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SIMPLE MICROSCOPE/INSECTOSCOPE
ENGLISH INSECTOSCOPE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH THE FAVOURED DIAMOND WEEVIL ( CHRYSOLOPUS SPECTABILIS ) IN FINE ORIGINAL FISHSKIN CASE 2.3/4"h 2.1/4"dia. Contact Email: m.jread@btinternet.com...
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VERY LARGE BRASS SECTOR
R B BATE SUBSTANTIAL BRASS SECTOR OF RARE SIZE NUMEROUS SCALES ON BOTH SIDES INCLUDING: SECANTS, CHORDS, SINES, TANGENTS, POLYGONS, RHUMBS, LINES FOR HOURS, LATITUDE & LONGITUDE, NUMBERS ETC....
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Beautifully-Cased C1880 Schwabe 50 Vial Homeopathic Kit
A beautifully cased C1800, gilt-decorated leather, Schwabe homeopathic kit, retaining all but one of its 50 vials. All vials are full or near full and labeled. It also has the tiny gilt-metal spoon...
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A 2 3/4 pocket globe by Lane
A 2 3/4" pocket globe by Lane,London,dated 1818.Australia named as New Holland but including the Bass Strait separating mainland Australia from Tasmania.Other geographical niceties including...
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Large Smith & Beck microscope – No 1 stand
Signed on the foot, 'Smith & Beck, 6 Coleman Street, London, 2425', circa 1854, lacquered brass 'Number One Stand' with circular mechanical polarising stage and condenser. It has a twin pillar...
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~RARE VARLEY/POWELL FROG/FISH PLATE WITH ORIGINAL SILK TIES~
A very good, large format frog/fish plate in bright brass attributed to Cornelius Varley or Hugh Powell c.1840. 90% original lacquer with excellent, original green silk ties. Sadly, the glass viewing...
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A rare dry card travelling compass with sighting vanes by Spencer,London...
The silvered compass sits on a boxwood washer (original) when not in use,thereby locking the dry card for transit.Upon removing the washer the compass is free to swivel without impediment allowing for...
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19C heavy bronze gnomon
This is the gnomon from what must have been an impressive sundial.It is made in solid bronze and weighs a little under 1.5 kilos.It is angled at approximately 54 degrees.It measures 6" along the base...
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A Biot-type tourmaline tongs for polarization and mineralogy, mid-19th century
A good example, unsigned, of the classic form, Jean-Baptiste Biot-type, tourmaline tongs for mineralogy and polarizing experiences. Two thin sections of transparent tourmaline are mounted in cork in...
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Large JP Cutts naval telescope with oak barrel
Offered for sale is a large single draw, wooden barrelled telescope made by John Preston Cutts. The engraving on the draw is "JP Cutts & Sons, Opticians to Her Majesty, Sheffield" - ie Queen...
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A boxwood cased silver (?) travel compass by Fraser,London circa 1780-1805
This silver looking metal (not hallmarked) dry card compass is signed Fraser,London,this is probably William Fraser (1),working in New Bond St and St Martin's Lane.The threaded boxwood case contains a...
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Pantochronometer by Essex and Co. London
The dial signed C.Essex and Co.London..."entered at stationers hall" is a large 60mm diameter,beneath a domed glass,cushioned in red velvet with an ivory or bone securing ring.The outer dial lists the...
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