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HMV picnic gramophone, wind up, portable, 1930s - SEE & HEAR it PLAY!
£195.00

1940s Children's Pocket Cinema, Rodnoid, original packaging, films included
£65.00

Hull History, Magic Lantern Slides, Photographs, Yorkshire, Unique Images. 1910s
£120.00

Antique Magic Lantern Projector, Rare Collapsible Design, Provenance, 1890s
£415.00

Antique Steam Pressure Gauges with Back Plate, ex Steam Train? Bellis and Morcom
£495.00

Antique Molding Planes, Moulding, 19 in total, English, some early examples
£160.00

World War 1 Stereoscopic Images, Stereoviews, Rare Publisher, 25 in total
£135.00

Antique Magic Lantern Projector, Cinematograph, Ernst Plank, 1900s
£150.00

Antique factory pattern mould, mold, wooden, known provenance, railways, 1930s
£235.00

Antique Miners Lamp, Patterson Type HCP High Candle Power lamp, 1930s
£215.00

16 antique ADVERTISING Magic Lantern Slides, Cinema, 1940s etc, RARE!
£165.00

21 Antique magic lantern slides, LIFE MODELS, rare, 1880s
£120.00

Magic Lantern Projector, Mirroscope, Epidiascope, circa 1912
£150.00

Moulding Planes, Molding, x 19, Antique, English, nice profiles, early examples
£150.00

Magic Lantern slip slide, mechanical slide OLD TOM CAT, Victorian 1890s
£65.00

Hailwood & Ackroyd WW2 ARP Blue Glass Miners Lamp
£215.00

Verascope, Richard, stereoscopic. Early aviation, unique images, 1913-14
£200.00

Antique Miners Safety Lamp, British, 1950s
£68.00

Phenakistoscope, Fantascope, 6 reproductions of 19th Century optical templates
£25.00

Flavius Josephus, The Works, Jewish History in Two Volumes, London, 1825
£235.00

Magic Lantern slip slide, mechanical slide of a Fan Dancer, Victorian 1890s
£65.00

Antique Pressure Gauges & Tachometer, Industrial Heritage, James Gordon, 1900s
£385.00

Antique Magic Lantern Projector, Epidiascope, Episcope, 1910s
£120.00

Magic Lantern Slides, ships, shipping, nautical, maritime. Antique, 16 slides
£50.00

Liszt: 78rpm Shellac, 12", TWELVE titles, Period Sleeves, Great Selection
£40.00

Magic lantern slides, Wood Framed, Hand Tinted, Victorian, 12" x 3"EIGHT slides
£70.00

Antique Theodolite, World War 1, London made, ex Aldershot Barracks, Cased
£695.00

Kern Theodolite, Vintage 1970s, K1-A. Legendary Swiss Optics, Super Condition
£340.00

Delius, 78rpm Shellac, 12", A Village Romeo & Juliet, 12 titles, super condition
£45.00

Antique Magic Lantern Slip Slide, Slipping Slide, Cow Tosses Dog, 1880s
£60.00

Magic Lantern Slides, collection. Dignitaries, military, Boer War, France, Italy
£35.00

World War 1 through the stereoscope. History in 3 dimensions! Rare Publisher
£175.00

Magic lantern slides, wood framed, hand tinted. Victorian 12" x 3", SEVEN slides
£65.00

Magic Lantern Slip Slide, Slipping Slide, Man Stealing Jam, antique circa 1880
£55.00

Antique Foundry Mold, Mould, Wooden, Railway Provenance, 43cm, related ephemera
£175.00

BEETHOVEN 78rpm Shellac, 12", FOURTEEN titles, Period Sleeves, Great Selection
£30.00

Franz Liszt, 78rpm Shellac, 12", TEN titles, Period Sleeves, Great Selection
£35.00

78rpm Shellac, Beethoven, 12", SIXTEEN titles, Period Sleeves, Great Selection
£35.00

Gwen Catley, 78rpm Shellac, 12", SEVEN titles, Period Sleeves, Nice Selection
£30.00

Glass Stereoviews, Verascope, Taxiphote etc x 7. GENEVA FESTIVAL. 1914.
£120.00

Dial Recording Camera, British Admiralty, 1940s/50s, Agilux 80mm f 3.5 lens
£185.00

Verascope Glass Stereoviews, Richard, Taxiphote. Veteran Motorcycles, 8 in total
£170.00

Antique Ships Lantern, Lamp, Light. Copper, Brass. Masthead. Unusually Large
£650.00

Antique camera lens flanges, some brass, 6 in total
£40.00

Antique folding camera, plate, tailboard camera, Perken of London, circa 1905
£585.00

Kodak Brownie Camera, No3A, Burgundy Bellows, Wooden Lens Board, circa 1910
£120.00

Antique Magic Lantern Projector Horizontal Enlarger, Immense Proportions, 1920s
£585.00

4 Double Dark Slide Plate Holders for Antique British Half Plate Cameras, 1890s
£50.00
About us
Welcome to my eBay shop! Here you will find 'cool' antique cameras, magic lanterns, theodolites, microscopes, telescopes, maritime antiques, and items of military, railway and mining history. Most of these items come from an age when Britain was the world's foremost industrial power - a time of incredible scientific discovery and innovation and often breath-taking craftmanship in design and manufacturing. Most come from the small but highly specialised workshops of the scientific instrument makers of the time - typically handmade and a work of art as a well as science. Some have unique provenance and a story to tell.
I sell only items of high quality that I would be happy to display in my own home.
I sell only items of high quality that I would be happy to display in my own home.
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Business name: James WatsonFirst name: JamesSurname: WatsonAddress: Beech House, (no callers, thank you!), Penrith, Gamblesby, Cumbria, United Kingdom CA10 1HYPhone number: +44 7939181022Email: james@cool-antiques.co.uk
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- i***a (744)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAmazing antique nautical collection. This ship's log harpoon was carefully packed for international mailing. Great communication and knowledgeable seller.
- i***d (51)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSuper fast shipping very well packaged better than described great price for a antique Best of all it sounds absolutely amazing Thank you so much I’m thrilled and it’s in incredible condition and came with spare needles and instructions thank you A+++++
- m***i (56)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItems were just as described if not better. Packing was more than adequate, and all items arrived safely. Would buy from again.
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- p***v (293)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchasePrompt postage. We packed with lots of protection. As described. Good price and great communication.
- z***e (33)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseThe camera arrived very well packed and in near mint condition as described! Very good communication and super fast delivery. Highly recommend seller!