Antique Scientific Instruments

It also bears the number '8088' in the centre. It looks to be in very good overall condition although I think there should be a loop to hang it on a chain - should be easy to replace as all old pocket watches have them.

An almost complete good microscope outfit by Swift. Analyser and double nosepiece. Good rack & pinion and working fine focus knob. The mirror is very good on both sides. The entire microscope is solid brass including the foot and limb and the brass lacquer is all original.

Old brass finder scope with cross in lens optics are crystal clear, haven't got a clue on age also comes with some rings 51.5 cm long

The height is just over 1.5". With threaded hole to the base for tripod mounting. Circa 1880. £16 " ".

STAMPED ON TOP - ROSS OF LONDON. HUNTER STYLE WITH FLIP TOP.

Analyser also in good complete condition. Weight 225 g total.

A good strong fitted mahogany case for a Watson Edinburgh or Royal brass microscope circa 1900. Weight,- 2 Kilos 750 g. The original lock has been removed and there is no key.

!000, 2000,2000, 5000, 100000, 20000,20000 and 50,000 resistances.  Some chips too top panel.

This superb "Rowsells Patent" stereo Graphoscope viewer is in "as found" condition and has not been repaired or restored. There are no splits or chips to the wood, burr walnut I believe, however there are two small surface cracks to the top of the platform either end of the central slot. The wood has taken on a lovely depth of colour and patina over the years, however, there the scuffs and marks that you would expect from a well used item of this age. All of the hinges, catches and stands work well, however, the diffusing screen appears to have been reglued in at some point. There are no chips or cracks to the glass. The base measures 41 cm (16 inches) long by 25 cm (9 3/4 inches) wide.

The calculator in is superb condition, the box is quite tatty - see photos. at one end it bears the number S4447 and at the other end it is stamped MADE IN ENGLAND.

The P & L on the label obviously suggests Powell and Lealand.

The view through the lens is good. The second eye piece seems clear but lens is missing.

In it's original box with instructions. Original OTIS KINGS CALCULATOR. On one end MADE IN ENGLAND and the other S 6867. PATENT No 183723. SCALE 429 and 430. Typical wear to the box and instructions.

Signed, 'Queen & Co. Phila'.

French, C.1839, signed to the body tube ‘Maison de L’Ing Chevallier Optn Palace Du Pout Neuf 15, Paris’. Microscope height – 30cm. All of this is contained within the original French polished mahogany case.

I am not sure what this is. Previous parts have been identified as for a Powell & Lealand microscope, so it is possible that this is for that make of microscope - I do not know, but say so simply to allow the item to be found.

Gallenkamp balance in cabinet. The beam and the two carriages rest on glass pivots. There are no masses (weights) with this cabinet.

In goodworking order. As an item of age expect normal marks / minor wear, but all part of the character.

Wires for the sights are missing. The compass is working. The semi circle is 3 1/4" in radius. 8 1/2" wide.

See photos. Working order. Top ring missing from around top dial turner. Also traces of nickel plating on case.

Antique Brass Microscope Mirror is missing and no case. I have another mirror which is not in very good condition but could be fitted if microscope is used for display only. Has original eyepiece and objective.

A large Culpeper type brass microscope in pyramid wooden case, signed to the draw tube, ' G. Lyons, Bristol '. The wooden base has a slither of wood missing to the edge (last picture). The microscope is free of dints / dents, the rack and pinion is working nice & smoothly; the mirror is quite clear though there is deterioration around the outside.

They were obtained from an estate sale and probably date to the first half of the 20th century. They are sold as seen.

Wonderful pair of binoculars marked Mappin and Webb London and Paris. They are antique and the leather has signs of wear and tear. Mappin and Webb are world renowned for their quality. I could not find any other examples of Mappin and Webb binoculars therefore these could be a rare item.

A lovely Victorian gentleman's pocket compass housed in a mahogany case.

English wooden OAK TRAY 1890s superb n. REST OF WORLD=£80. U.K=£10 OR YOU MAY OF COURSE COLLECT. If you receive the item and feel it is not as described .

The top of the sundial can lay down flat, and both the latitude scale and the sundial vane are hinged to lay flat for compact storage. NAUTICAL BRASS POCKET SUNDIAL WITH MAGNETIC COMPASS - NAUTICAL CHRISTMAS GIFT -.

Good early collection of mounts in in a 19th.C. pine display case, various subjects.

London and Manchester.

Old Millikan experiment demo apparatus.  Microscope works, lamp needs attention.  Hand written instructions, so must have worked in the past.  Will need high voltage source to operate it.

This stereoscope was used for viewing 3d photographs.

The rule looks to have been originally mounted on a worktop or counter.

An antique brass drum microscope by J.H.Steward 406 Strand London,7" high when focussing tube fully pushed in,sold as seen in the pics.

Hundreds, tens and units of resistance adding to a max of 1110 ohms.  Shows good readings on a multimeter with minimal residual resistance.

This is a ring of a whiteish material, possibly beginning with 'i', about 65mm od, 63 id. This has no markings.

Good condition with all the legs present. You can lower or raise the lens so you can focus on the map. Sold with NO RESERVE.

Old mid Victorian botanical microscope. The rack work is fine. No cracks or splits but the lid has been re-glued and has not been done very well. The lid is not quite centre to the base: the lid sides need to be re-set.

In good working order. back plate marked MADE IN FRANCE. Condition: very good condition. The compass is working well. Auctiva's FREE Counter.

An interesting and intriguing sectioned 2 stroke Chainsaw engine. Painted the castings etc made and painted the base. I made this one slim so it would easily fit into a book case or display shelf the handle is also removable so it has a tiny footprint of only 10.5 x 8 CM It makes a fascinating and very different instructional / educational / unusual desk toy that catches peoples eye.

Two vintage optical items in original battered boxes