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Leitz Microscope
It belonged to my father who used it during his dentistry study years in the 1950's (still has some revolting slides with it!). Unsure of its history prior to this. It's a lovely functioning piece  (...)
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Submitted by charmar
Leitz company is still one of the world leaders in optics industry. We now know it as Leica (yes, the camera manufacturer). Their antique microscopes (...)
Estimated value
£300
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 10/1/2008
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Bausch & Lomb Microscope w/ crystal/glass lens
I found this among my grandfather's belongings. It has a Metal Label "Bosch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester, N.Y. U.S.A. NO. 7777 PAT APPL'D" on the back. I have done some research on microscopes and  (...)
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Submitted by sharps3
This is an earlier 20th century microscope. Comparable Bausch & Lomb instruments sell online in the range of $40-80.
Estimated value
$50
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 8/15/2008
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SPYGLASSES
Spyglasses dated back before the Civil War. Was used IN the Civil War. They are in very good condition. Would like to know more about this item. 
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Submitted by bdr8904
J Gilbert on Tower Hill were 18th century instrument makers. They specialised in optical instruments, such as spyglasses nad telescopes as well as (...)
Estimated value
$350
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 8/7/2008
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Antique Sextant
This is a C. Plath Nautical Sextant, in the original case with all instruments and tools (I believe). I have the original certificate that is in German, so it is difficult for me to understand. I  (...)
A sextant made in Germany in the second half of the XXth century. Provisional value: $40-80 at a specialist auction.
Estimated value
$80
valued by SophieClauwaert
on 7/24/2008
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Antique Brass Microscope
Submitted by Colin357
This is a late Victorian microscope. Provisional value: $400-600 at an auction, assuming in good condition.
Estimated value
$500
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/24/2008
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Combined Map Measurer & Compass
This map measurer and compass belonged to my Father many, many years ago. He built roads agoss the southwest and used this a lot. I've seen others with a brand name on them, however, this one, just  (...)
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Submitted by twinkles
This is a post WWII tool (when Germany was divided into West and East). Provisional value: $30-60 at an auction.
Estimated value
$50
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/15/2008
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BRASS BINNACLE
I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS BINNACLE AND I'VE GOTTEN NO WHERE, I'LL TELL YA WHEN THERE'S NO DATE'S AND NO REAL INFORMATION FORGET ABOUT IT ,MAYBE SOME ONE CAN HELP ME. THAT WOULD BE REAL COOL !! 
This is a late 19th to early 20th century compass. A Robinson & Co nautical equipment is very collectable, but it appears that some of it has be (...)
Estimated value
$400
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 6/30/2008
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Carl Zeiss Jena Antique Microscope
My boyfriend and I recently purchased an abandoned home in Pittsburgh, PA. While we were cleaning out the previous owner's junk, we came came across this beautiful but heavy box with a key still in  (...)
Early 20th century microscope. Carl Zeiss instruments are quite collectable. In good condition the set would sell at a specialist auction in the (...)
Estimated value
$450
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 6/25/2008
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Bearing Compass
Bought this old bearing compass many years ago in Gloucester Massachusetts as a curio. Never did I dream at the time it would accompany me on a single handed sailing voyage to the equator and back.  (...)
I would agree with you on that, the old items were made to last, not to be replaced. I looked up various sale records for Ritchie compasses, but (...)
Estimated value
$125
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 5/31/2008
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Pockwatch compass
It was given to me by my father way back in 1940 
Provisional value: £125-200 at a specialist auction.
Estimated value
£125
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 5/30/2008
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Antique Ammeter
Just rummaging around through an estate sale booth and found this piece. 
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Submitted by schavin
I suppose it is from around thhe time of the patent to 1920's. Antique instruments are quite popular with collectors. Online it would probably fetch (...)
Estimated value
$50
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 5/18/2008
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QATest
QATest 
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Submitted by 525252
Estimated value
$1
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 5/7/2008
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1940 - 1950 Wonderscope Microscope
Wonderscope "the perfection outfit" microscope, made in Japan, L.W. & Co, in wooden case 
Provisional value: $50-100 at an auction or online.
Estimated value
$60
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 4/18/2008
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brass microscope
this was found in my fathers house after he died, we dont know where its from or how much he paid for it but according to older family members he has had this for approx 40-50 years. 
This is an early 20th centruy microscope. To value it properly you would need to know the condition of it (most important) and to look for the maker. (...)
Estimated value
£125
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 4/14/2008
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Scales
These scales belonged to my great uncle. He was a veternarian around 1900, maybe a little before. They will weigh as much as 4# and as little as 1/32 of a pound. Could you please give me a value  (...)
Provisional value: $100-150 at an auction.
Estimated value
$100
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 3/25/2008
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doctors eyeglasses
has a patent number...very hard to see may be no. 924848 marilyn lins md 
I suppose collectors would pay for these about $20-40.
Estimated value
$20
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 3/7/2008
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spyglass/telescope
leather clad leather case 4 section brass telesccope 
19th century. If it is in good condition, you are provisionally looking at about $300-400 at an auction.
Estimated value
$300
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 3/6/2008
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1917 verners pattern brittish marching compass
Submitted by superdooper
We suggest that you bring your object to an auction house in order to have the authenticity verified. Auteno.com is continually seeking interesting (...)
Estimated value
$50
valued by Peter.Neumayr
on 1/25/2008
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Thomas Cooke Telescope
This telescope was left to me by my uncle in his will when I was a young boy.I have used it over the years for astronomy. It has several eyepiece lens, a brass spectroscope manufactured by John  (...)
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Submitted by orionn
Sadly I don’t think that this piece has anything to do with “the” Thomas Cooke, however it is still a very nice piece. I have seen a few of (...)
Estimated value
£300
valued by Luckner's
on 1/13/2008
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Microscope
Hi. I hope you can give me some info on a solid brass old microscope made by R&J Beck (London & Philadelphia). The # on it is 11130 or 11L30. I am hoping you can tell me what it might be worth. I am  (...)
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Submitted by lindamk
The company R&J Beck produced various scientific instruments, but in particular they helped to popularize the microscope. Your model dates from the (...)
Estimated value
$100
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/10/2008
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