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light blue glass leech jar, mid 19th C.
A unique and very rar light blue glass, mid 19th C leech jar. Everted lip around which a cord would be tied to secure a piece of muslin which would prevent the leeches escaping whilst still allowing...
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Sold out – Bloodletting instruments – David and Appel – 1979
Fine copy of this book sold out and now hard to find. This is the reference text for history of bleeding regarding the medical theory of bloodletting and his historical sources, but also for the...
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Edmonson – American surgical instruments – As new – 1997
Very good copy, almost new, this reference book for the history and knowledge of US surgical instruments. EDMONSON (James M.), American surgical instruments, San Francisco, Norman Publishing, 1997...
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An unusual French surveying compass with the rare signature “Martin à...
A special and decorative form for this classic surveying compass with 2 (on 4) long fixed sights (2 are lacking, see pictures). The elegant and large bottom part, with the signature engraved, was...
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6 x 13 cm Liebe Monobloc mono-stereo plate camera
6 x 13 cm Liebe Monobloc mono-stereo plate camera. Circa 1912 to 1924. French. Comes is original leather case, with extra plate magazine, release cable and ground glass screen. The camera has...
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Three Amputation Knifes by Charrière, Paris
<p>Three Amputation Knifes in their original wooden case. Maker Charrière, Paris (1803-1876).</p> <p>Box 36 x 5 x 4 cm. Excellent condition.</p> <p> </p>...
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A small telescopic Hearing Aid / Kleines teleskopisches Hörrohr
A small telescopic Hearing Aid made of bakelite. Overall hight c. 16,5 cm. Fine condition. Ein kleines teleskopisches Hörrohr aus Bakelit. Gesamthöhe ca. 16,5 cm. Sehr gut erhalten. The post A small...
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Folding Opera Glasses / Zusammenklappbares Opernglas
Folding Opera Glasses in their original leather case. Maker Busch (Berlin), Winett Binocular Patent. Folded glasses c. 6,5 cm wide. Oculars covered with leather. Excellent condition....
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Bleeding Lancets / Lanzetten
Four Bleeding Lancets in a lancet case (wood, c. 7 cm high). Lancets with tortoise shell. C. mid-19th c. or earlier. Hallmarks on the lancets (as far as legible) Luers, Paris; Capot(?) de l'Ecole...
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Infant Feeder/Pap Boat (Baby-Breischale)
Pap Boat/Infant Feeder made of heavy pewter. Overall length 13 cm. Feeder hallmarked F H 1800, Crown, DENT. Excellent condition. Baby-Breischale aus Zinn in sog. Bootform.Gesamtlänge 13 cm....
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Set of Scalpels and Appliances / ein Satz Skalpelle und Zubehör
A set of scalpels and further appliances. Maker Gust. Stoeber K.Univ. Instrumenten-Fabrik, Wuerzburg (Germany). Twelve pieces and a needle, five pieces with the maker's name. Velvet-lined case (19,5 x...
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Surveyor’s Cross / Kreuzkopf
Surveyor's Cross, Maker J. A. J. Schokking, Amsterdam. Hight of the instrument c. 15 cm plus (new) stand. Diameter of compass 6,5 cm. Fine condition. Kreuzkopf von J.A.J. Schokking,Amsterdam....
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Full Moon by Warren de la Rue, c. 1863 (CdV, Smith, Beck & Beck)
This is number 7 in a series of the phases of the moon, issued circa 1863 after a series of photographs by Warren De La Rue, reproduced by Smith, Beck & Beck. On the reverse there is a stamp for...
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BRASS POSTAL SCALES BY SAMPSON MORDEN AND 6 MORDEN WEIGHTS
This large set of postal scales by SAMPSON MORDEN is mounted on an Oak base and measures 10.5” by 5.5” approx. The postage prices by weight are engraved on the brass pan. There are 6 brass Morden...
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Atlas on the History of Spectacles by William Poulet
William Poulet (Wayenbourg) 1978 Atlas on the History of spectacles. Hardback, Blue cloth covers. Out of print, 396pages illustrations of 2000 spectacles some in colour mainly black and white The post...
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Cased Brass Swift Patent Microscope
Brass Swift Patent 24960 Microscope in Original Case,the microscope retains the original Lacquer and finish.There are 2 eyepieces and 2 objectives,rack and pinion are fine. The post Cased Brass Swift...
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~GOOD 15″ Spencer, Browning and Rust Ebony and Ivory Octant c. 1800~
Good condition with a few minor issues. Great Christmas gift. 15" radius, ebony frame. Ivory scale runs out to 95 degrees and marked SBR. Owners name plate signed Spencer, Browning and Rust, London....
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Small archive of spectacular photomicrographs, papers: Philip O. Gravelle
Philip O. Gravelle is now best known for inventing the comparison microscope, and for his contributions to forensic science. In his own day he was also renowned as a maker of exquisite...
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WATSON GRAND VAN HEURCK EXHIBITION/PRESENTATION – ALL LACQUERED BRASS MICROSCOPE
An extremely rare Watson Grand Van Heurck Exhibition/Presentation Microscope, complete with fitted box of accessories and Bulls Eye Condenser, all in the original mahogany case. The microscope is in...
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A very special, or unique, three legs or three-legged dividers in brass and...
This example of three legs dividers has an unique design with the addition of a third "peak" on one of the two normal legs. We can note that the addition of the third leg or "steel peak" is made with...
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