CUFF-TYPE MICROSCOPE + CASE

12 March 2010
CUFF-TYPE MICROSCOPE + CASE

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$2275

A Cuff-type compound microscope signed: “P. Dollond, Strand London” with accessories and original case.
 
Condition: very good, lacquer a little gone, mirror forceps not original (see photo); rust on screws.
 
Dimension: base 170×170mm; H 400 mm
Case: 200×200x420 mm
 
The microscope has 6 objectives, a fishplate, a brass cone, a slide holder, a wire with spring tongs and sharp point, a blade with ivorine handle, 2 round glasses (1 concave and one plain), a brass slider.
 
The dark mahogany case has the original brass handle and an additional drawer for further accessories and ivory slides. Original lock but no key.

 
 
A rare complete microscope of Cuff’s design, produced from 1744 and quickly copied by many instrument makers.
Among these, Peter Dollond
(Clifton: (ad vocem) working 1750-52 and 1761-66, 1773).
Peter Dollond was in the Strand from 1752 to 1766.

 
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Antique Electrostatic Collection Wimshurst Friction

12 March 2010
Antique Electrostatic Collection Wimshurst Friction

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$2000

Hello. I am selling my entire collection of Antique Electrostatic Devices. There are dozens of pieces, that range from the early 1800s to early 1900s. I am also including the pieces that I have made for reproduction/reenactment work.The collection can be seen here:   http://www1.assumption.edu:80/users/emhowe/electrostatics/Site/Welcome.htmlThis is truly a one-of-a-kind sale. First, please read the following:  1. This will be a pick-up-only sale. Shipment would be many thousands of dollars, so I will not ship. 2. I am not taking international buyers, unless they can arrange for pick up. 3. Only serious buyers send me questions, please. I have a high reserve, and I anticipate being contacted to conclude the transaction separately. Please feel free to contact me.  General information:  I have been collecting for many years. These devices I have used during my own reenactments. Nearly all of them have needed some form of restoration or another. Nearly all of them work. Many have original glass, etc. I have also used acrylic in many pieces (wimshursts, etc.). If you are interested in untouched, pristine pieces from the 19th century, please do not contact me. Some of my pieces are still original. Most have been restored. Still, these are beautiful machines. Why am I selling these? I have taken my study with them as far as I want to go. I want to move on to another hobby, and I am no longer interested in doing electrostatics reenactments. I can give extensive advice on how to get these machines to work properly, for those who may be ignorant of getting these type of machines to optimally work. They are tempermental, which is what makes them unique.  I am an honest seller and buyer. Please check my feedback. Please do not hesitate to ask me questions or to request supplemental photos. I will post relevant questions and answers here, unless I am directed not to do so. If you are curious about value, a single, well maintained Wimshurst machine can sell for between $300 to $1000 depending on several factors. My friction machines are even more rare. Still, I want to be clear that several of them have been restored, which devalues them from what would be original condition. That being said, I know these are still quite valuable. Again, please only contact me if you are a serious potential buyer. Feel free to contact me via EBAY or directly as given on my web site. I will charge a nominal PayPal fee as a deposit. This can be arranged, depending. I anticipate the auction canceling early.Finally, I will NOT split this collection in any way. It goes as a single unit. You will need a large truck with significant padding, boxes, etc. to make sure they are safe for transport. Trust me, if you are a collector you will want to pick this up yourself any way. Good luck.On Mar-08-10 at 08:02:37 PST, seller added the following information:I have been asked “why” I am parting with my collection. Two reasons. One I already mentioned in the full listing. I am simply “tired” of electrostatics and want to move on to another project. I have truly enjoyed my study, both from the instrumental side and from the history of science / nature of science aspects that it afforded. A second reason: I recently had the pleasure of visiting the museum of science in Boston, which is incidentally a tremendous joy. There is a well-known electricity room therein, which has as its center piece a large Van de Graaf and several Tesla Coils. Naturally, I was interested in the presentation of the history of electricity, yet I was surprised that the museum had virtually no presentation of this. Yes, there was a singular rather small and insignificant (and poorly maintained) friction generator. There were no influence machines at all! No Leydens! No presentation of the Effluvial Theories, the Dual and Single Electrical Theories, etc. I was shocked (pun intended). I kept thinking to myself that this should be part of the museum, and I kept thinking that I have an extensive collection, and apart from my reenactment presentations, the devices are locked away. They should be shared. I hope an interested party shares them. If my collection doesn’t sell, this is fine with me. I will keep them longer and continue to do reenactments.  On Mar-11-10 at 10:47:28 PST, seller added the following information:I have been contact by numerous individuals regarding my reserve. In the spirit of being open, my reserve is 14,000. This is firm, with no exceptions. How did I arrive at this figure? I simply estimated the worth of my pieces, both original and my own creations. I did this based on my own experience in buying and selling. I think that this is a very fair value, and I will go further to claim that it is a “good bargain.” There is no doubt that I could “do better” if I split the collection, selling individual pieces. Frankly, this is a pain, and I’d rather that this all go to a singular home. Several people have contacted me about donating the collection to a museum. While this is a laudable thing to do, at the end of the day I simply have to recoup some of my investment. I am not independently wealthy, such that a donation would be the best thing. As I stated before, if the collection doesn’t sell this first round, I will relist it one more time. If after that, it still doesn’t sell, then I will keep it secure until some time in the future when I will relist. Please, do not hesitate to ask me any questions about the collection pieces. I am happy to answer. 

Antique Brass Microscope & Case No 402690

12 March 2010
Antique Brass Microscope & Case No 402690

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$64

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Antique Brass Microscope & Case No 402690

Antique Brass microscope 24.5 cm (9&1/2 inches ) high, in a walnut carrying case with ebony escutcheon.  The microscope is in good condition.  The case is rough on the outside and needs repolishing, no key for the lock and the small wood bracket supporting the neck in the case is missing.

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All items are sold as is and without warranty or guarantee beyond the return policy unless specifically mentioned in the listing. Placing a bid signifies acceptence of these terms. If you do not agree, don’t bid!Payment or notification is required within five days from close of auction. I accept PayPal only, per eBay policy.Return Policy: If item is not as represented in the listing, I will refund the purchase in full. Return shipping will not be refunded. Returns must be made within five days of receipt. Receiving your positive feedback is my top priority. I appreciate and work hard for the opportunity to resolve any concerns you may have.Thank you! 

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LARGE MICROSCOPE BULLS EYE LENS CONDENSER BRASS ANTIQUE

12 March 2010
LARGE MICROSCOPE BULLS EYE LENS CONDENSER BRASS ANTIQUE

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$34

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LARGE MICROSCOPE BULLS EYE LENS CONDENSER BRASS ANTIQUE

Large heavy Victorian lacquered brass bulls eye condenser, circa 1870The lens housing is 2,3/16" or 56mm diameter.The lead filled cast brass base is 2,15/16" or 75mm diameter.Height to the top of ball joint unextended 6,1/4" or 160mm.Clear glass lens with no scratches or other damage.Original lacquer worn at the contact points on the pillar.A most appealing giant bulls eye condenser, to go with a boxed microscope or to stand alone.Weight 752 grams. Guaranteed old and original.****************Please use the shipping calculator, press "P&P and payments" tab, under the scrolling gallery, if your country is not shown please ask.******************Shipping/postage and packing quotes are non negotiable, please take them into account before you bid. ***************************Shipping discount for combined purchases where weight and value permit.***************************

Antique Fullers Calculator Cylindrical Rule Stanley

12 March 2010
Antique Fullers Calculator Cylindrical Rule Stanley

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$190

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Antique Fullers Calculator Cylindrical Rule Stanley C1946
This cylindrical calculator was originally produced in the late 19th century and was used by architects surveyors and engineers , this model has the serial number 8818 , 46 , which dates the instrument to 1946 . The rule consists of three concentric cylinders the outer cylinder is signed ” Stanley Maker London ” and can be pulled, pushed or rotated along the length of the middle cylinder to give calculations from the many useful tables and data. It is constructed of brass and bakelite and  has its original mahogany box with hook and eye closure and paper labels.
The instrument measures 44 cm long and is in near mint condition ( no instuctions ) , the box has a few splits and scratches , the instrument is fully working and can be used for mathematical calculus logs , roots etc.
These mid  20th century instruments by W.F Stanley are becoming very collectable and harder to find in good condition , and should appeal to collectors of early calculating and mathematical instruments.

On 12-Mar-10 at 07:22:00 GMT, seller added the following information:PIC ADDED OF BRASS ATTATCHMENT as requested thanks.

MICROSCOPE BY WATSON LONDON C1900

12 March 2010
MICROSCOPE BY WATSON LONDON C1900

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$411

A brass microscope signed on the base WATSON & SON, 313 High Holborn, LONDON.
This professionally polished and lacquered instrument is in good condition with a fully operative rack and pinion and fine focus. The mechanical stage is in full working order with both stage clips present.
Below there is a sub-stage condenser also operated by rack and pinion. Underneath is an adjustable plano-concave mirror – please note: the plano mirror has some loss of silvering.
All rack and pinions operate smoothly and there are no missing teeth or damage.
There is one low power eyepiece and three objectives as follows:
1″  marked Watson & Sons London – good working order;
unmarked stacking objective – good working order;
Watson 1/12″ Oil Immersion – not tested.
Please note: the substage condenser is missing its internal adjustable diaphragm.
Height with draw tube fully extended 45cms; retracted 32cms.
Weight without box 3.6 kilos.
A later microscope box is included but it is non-original and is without interior fittings. However it is a strong case for transport purposes.
Watson & Sons were prolific instrument makers during the second half of the 19th Century and into the early part of the 20th Century.
A good working instrument and worthy display piece.
CAREFUL PACKING & WORLDWIDE POSTAGE.

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ANTIQUE SIMPLE POCKET FIELD MICROSCOPE SCREW BARREL

12 March 2010
ANTIQUE SIMPLE POCKET FIELD MICROSCOPE SCREW BARREL

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$70

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RARE POLARISING BINOCULAR SWIFT MICROSCOPE CIRCA 1905

12 March 2010
RARE POLARISING BINOCULAR SWIFT MICROSCOPE CIRCA 1905

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$769

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RARE POLARISING BINOCULAR SWIFT MICROSCOPESPECIAL ORDER,
STEPHENSON’S DESIGN NO RESERVE

A rare Polarising Binocular Microscope by Swift & Son,
London, No. 142940 Circa 1905. Using Stephenson’s designed binocular system.
The microscope is heavy all brass construction, polished and
japanned.
Comes with:

Interlocked sliding binocular tubes.
Racked adjustment.
Inline (optional) polarising Nicol prism.
Fully rotating mechanical stage.
Substage polarising Nicol prism.
Plano concave mirror, excellent condition.

The microscope was made as a special order for
The United Alkali Co. Ltd later to become I.C.I.(Imperial Chemical Industries) and as far as I am aware was never offered by Swift through their
catalogues.
The microscope is mechanically and optically excellent.
There is no box.
The microscope has at some time been carefully polished.
It weighs 5.2 kilos unpacked.
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ANTIQUE BRASS MICROSCOPE SOLAR PROJECTION ZOOPHYTE

12 March 2010
ANTIQUE BRASS MICROSCOPE SOLAR PROJECTION ZOOPHYTE

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$199

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ANTIQUE BRASS MICROSCOPE SOLAR PROJECTION ZOOPHYTE

Unusual projection microscope, circa 1900Quite how it was used I don’t know.The large cylinder has a threaded mount I guess to fit to a light source, it is cut out to fit the hinged lidded glass windowed trough, there is a slide focusing lens inside the tube. The stage has rack and pinion single motion and a 4 hole disk type diaphragm fitted with two lenses. Large knurled wheels work rack and pinion for the main optics with two lens options that fit inside, with a tube cover with fitted lens. The lenses are marked 1 in and 4/10 inch.All in excellent condition, plenty of original lacquer, no damage or repair, in the original fitted mahogany box.The box has original lock but no key, a shrinkage crack on the back panel.Height of box 10,7/8" or 279mmTotal weight 3.7 kilosGuaranteed old and original.****************Please use the shipping calculator, press "P&P and payments" tab, under the scrolling gallery, if your country is not shown please ask.******************Shipping/postage and packing quotes are non negotiable, please take them into account before you bid. ***************************Shipping discount for combined purchases where weight and value permit.***************************

ANTIQUE MICROSCOPE JONES NATURALISTS POCKET MAGNIFIER

12 March 2010
ANTIQUE MICROSCOPE JONES NATURALISTS POCKET MAGNIFIER

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$1345

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ANTIQUE MICROSCOPE JONES NATURALISTS POCKET MAGNIFIER

Naturalists magnifier, circa 1800, after the 1798 design of W.& S. Jones.A folding model, lacquered brass and bone, two lens optics, leaf spring steadied sliding pin stage.The paste board box covered with what looks like black fish skin, marbled paper and blue velvet inside.All in excellent condition with no damage or repair.Length of box 3,1/4 or 83mm.Guaranteed old and original.****************Please use the shipping calculator, press "P&P and payments" tab, under the scrolling gallery, if your country is not shown please ask.******************Shipping/postage and packing quotes are non negotiable, please take them into account before you bid. ***************************Shipping discount for combined purchases where weight and value permit.***************************