Science & Medicine Antiques

These fabulous drawing set is in "as found" condition and have not been repaired or restored. Dating to around 1830, Georgian period, the wooden case is covered in shagreen, shark or ray skin. Considering its' age this is in good condition with only mior damage, although the colour has faded over the years. The hinged lid is well attached and the catch works well. There appears to be one tool missing, the remaing tools and ruler appear to be undamaged. There is no makers mark to these.

OF PUSH FIT DESIGN (38MM). OBJECTIVE LENS 1.43M.

COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL GLASS LINER.

BOTH CASE AND PRISIM ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AS PICTURED.

Fine Georgian Etui With Full Compliment of Instruments Dating Around 1750. I think the outer case covering is stained black shark skin, but it could be Ray skin also, the case mounts are silver but as with most of these are not actually hallmarked. Perfect hinge & click action lid closure with sprung loaded push button. Filled with various instruments including, steel scissors, ear scoop, various pieces of cutlery & a small silver spoon with makers mark TT as pictured, the various steel accoutrements screw onto the two silver handles which also fit inside of each other, the handles have dents & small edge losses as you would expect, but still work perfeclty well. Beautiful item in amazing age related condition with clearly pictured age related wear, one of the best & most complete of it's type i have seen.

RARE OLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA POCKET WEATHER SHIPPING AT SEA LEVEL FORECASTER BAROMETER 1915 GOOD CONDITION HAS SOME RED STAIN ON THE REVERSE NOTHIG SERIOUS. BEAUTIFUL PATINA. APPROX SIZE IS 2 1/8 INCHES.

Includes the old fabric-covered curly wires. This is the less common 2-electrode style.

This "Fuller" calculator or slide rule by "Stanley" is in "as found" condition and has not been restored or repaired. The ends and handle of the calculator are wooden, I can't find any chips or cracks to the wood, although there are minor scuffs and scratches. The brass scale is clear and legible and also has "4094 19" imprssed just above the screws. The outer cylinder tube moves up and down and around the inner cylinder smoothly and all of the lettering, numbers and scales are clear and legible. There are no major splits or tears to the paper, however, there is some surface dirt to the inner cyclinder, which could be removed. I have tried to show the condition in the photographs.

A FINE 19TH CENTURY MICROSCOPE MICROPHOTOGRAPH SLIDE "THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT" BY DANCER.

A FINE 19TH CENTURY MICROSCOPE SLIDE "RANA TEMPORARIA" SECTION THROUGH HEAD BY SINEL JERSEY.

Antique brass field microscope with its original box. The microscope is approx. 6” high. It looks to be in good condition with light surface wear to the brass, but no broken lenses. The mirror below, however, is spidered and dark, so it could used replacing.

This is the smallest Geissler tube I’ve ever had. Uranium glass center section, fluoresces nicely under long wave UV (blacklight). See the photos.

This brass microscope with its' mahagony case and accessories are in "as found" condition and have not been restored or repaired. There are no cracks or chips to the brass that I can find and the microscope has retained much of its' original lacquering, however, there are some areas of wear to the base and the central stantion, as well as the usual scuffs, marks and scratches that you expect from a well used item of this age. The drawtube mechanism moves up and down smoothly and the fine focussing thumbwheel works well. The mirror has no chips or cracks. The leather handle on the case has broken. The microscope measures approximately, 32 cm (12 1/2 inches) tall.

Antique folding SECTOR and a RULE both 4 1/2" long [115mm].

It has a brass handle and rim and is in very good condition. It does have a a very small dent to the rim around the glass. The glass has a couple of very small scratches. This is an older glass with a very decorative design.

The bulbs inside appear to be uranium glass. You can’t see their typical uranium glass color through the liquid, but they show the typical fluorescent color under long wave UV through the air bubble.

It looks like it is very complete with all the eye pieces and the glass fluid flow tube in the lidded body. So you are buying it as is. I see no cracks or breaks. There is a very tiny dent in one edge of the one of the eyepieces.

This brass microscope by "Baker of London" with its' mahagony case and accessories are in "as found" condition and have not been restored or repaired. There are no cracks or chips to the brass that I can find and the microscope has retained much of its' original lacquering, however, there are some patches of tarnishing, as well as the usual scuffs, marks and scratches that you expect from a well used item of this age. The drawtube mechanism moves up and down smoothly and the fine focussing thumbwheel works well. The bas is marked "Baker, 244, High Holborn, London" The mahogany case has three spare objectives. The microscope measures approximately, 40 cm (16 inches) tall.

3/8" in dia. Fully extended it is 14" long.

The cable has an inner core of 19 copper wires surrounded by an outer ring of 32 copper wires, then a thick lead sheath and a two-piece steel outer sheath. The cable sample is bound with two heavy brass rings, one of which bears a small manufacturer's plaque ; "FOWLER-WARING CABLES Co Ld NORTH WOOLWICH E" (London).

A RARE MANUAL! LOTS OF ILLUSTRATIONS!

NICE ITEM SEE PICTURES.

This brass microscope by "R. & J. Beck" with its' mahagony case and accessories are in "as found" condition and have not been restored or repaired. There are no cracks or chips to the brass that I can find and the microscope has retained much of its' original lacquering, however, there are some areas of wear to the base and the central stantion, as well as the usual scuffs, marks and scratches that you expect from a well used item of this age. The drawtube mechanism moves up and down smoothly and the fine focussing thumbwheel works well. The mirror has no chips or cracks. There is a spare objective and a bulls eye magnifier and stand. The lock is missing from the case. The microscope measures approximately, 30 cm (12 inches) tall.

A FINE 19TH CENTURY MICROSCOPE SLIDE "ALGAE PARABLOID".

Interesting amplifier designed as an adjunct to the early valve radios and dating from about 1925. The device is contained in a polished mahogany case a little over 6" x 3¼" (and 4½" tall). The top hinges open to reveal the "workings" and there is a schematic showing the wiring of the device within the lid.

YOUNG'S IMPROVED DILATORS. Complete set of 4 bakelite dilators (numbered 1-4); in original lidded box. The dilators are in excellent condition. The patterned, embossed, lidded box (with instructions on inside of the lid) is lightly worn, and separated at 3 corners.

GOOD CONDITION. SURFACE, EDGE CORNER WEAR AND SCRATCHES.

This old tube/vial is in good condition with a cork top. It is dated Feb. 26, 1928.

See photo of the user guide for more details.

MARKED 'THE MAGNAPOLE' TO THE TOP, 'PATENT APPLIED FOR' AND. 'SHORT & MASON LTD, MAKERS, LONDON' TO THE UNDERSIDE. WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET. THERE ARE PLENTY OF PHOTOS.

British nautical engineers drafting set made by Army & Navy CSL.

Carl Zeiss Jena microscope, Nr 45815.  This is a vintage microscope.  Can see through each of the three lenses.  The stage moves back and forward but not left and right.  Needs cleaning and lubricating.  

This is A Large mixed Lot, From various Pharmacies and Apothecaries.

In 8" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" mahogany case. With mirror, 2 objective lenses, and 2 eyepieces (#1 & #3).

This is a very old scale. It measures 11” x 5 1/4”. There isn’t a tray with it and one of the arms is broken off. It’s a wonderful decorative piece!