Scientific Instruments


Our Scientific Instruments department specializes in tools from the history of science. From antique microscopes and telescopes to precision measuring devices and early electrical apparatus, each item is selected for its historical significance and craftsmanship, appealing to collectors and educators alike.

Large collection of prepared microscope slides, including animal and human pathological, p...

Offer Guide £500-1,000

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19th century brass telescope by G & D Davis, London on a tripod stand and in mahogany case...

Estimate £200-300

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Group of collectable spark plugs, appx. 30, some unused, some with boxes, including K.L.G....

Offer Guide £80-120

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Group of collectable spark plugs, mostly used, mainly by Champion, and some earlier exampl...

Offer Guide £80-120

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Two dumpy levels including Watts & Son ltd example and a Vickers Instruments example, US N...

Estimate £50-100

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Three Rabone tape measures in leather cases, one with broad arrow, three map wheels, pair ...

Estimate £50-100

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Dobbie McInnes, Glasgow, design No. 4 engine indicator test instrument, in teak case, toge...

Offer Guide £50-100

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Late 19th century French brass microscope with rack adjustment in mahogany case 26cm x 10cm

Estimate £50-80

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Group of five vintage pressure gauges, including Bordons Patent, Lugel London etc, largest...

Offer Guide £40-60

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Five early 20th century animated magic lantern slides, including a Temperance meeting exam...

Estimate £20-60

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Trough compass and two other modern hand held compasses, compensated barometer, Smiths sto...

Estimate £20-50

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Britex Minor microscope in case, pair of 9 x 35 binoculars by Ross, London, small brass mi...

Estimate £20-50

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Three galvanometers, comprising Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd ballistic galvanometer no. 43...

Estimate £20-50

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Leica GPR121 traverse prism serial no. 5509190, upon a Nikon W20 tribrach

Estimate £20-50

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Leica GPR 111 traverse prism serial no. 5314772, upon a Leica GDF111-1 tribrach

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