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Leitz Microscope
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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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charmar
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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
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Bausch & Lomb Microscope w/ crystal/glass lens
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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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sharps3
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This is an earlier 20th century microscope. Comparable Bausch & Lomb instruments sell online in the range of $40-80.
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SPYGLASSES
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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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bdr8904
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J Gilbert on Tower Hill were 18th century instrument makers. They specialised in optical instruments, such as spyglasses nad telescopes as well as
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Antique Sextant
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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
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stevengut
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A sextant made in Germany in the second half of the XXth century. Provisional value: $40-80 at a specialist auction.
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Antique Brass Microscope
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Submitted by
Colin357
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This is a late Victorian microscope. Provisional value: $400-600 at an auction, assuming in good condition.
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Combined Map Measurer & Compass
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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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twinkles
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This is a post WWII tool (when Germany was divided into West and East). Provisional value: $30-60 at an auction.
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BRASS BINNACLE
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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 !!
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MT3647873
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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
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Carl Zeiss Jena Antique Microscope
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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
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dodneysmells
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Early 20th century microscope. Carl Zeiss instruments are quite collectable. In good condition the set would sell at a specialist auction in the
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Bearing Compass
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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.
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jmack3265
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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
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Provisional value: £125-200 at a specialist auction.
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Antique Ammeter
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Just rummaging around through an estate sale booth and found this piece.
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schavin
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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
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1940 - 1950 Wonderscope Microscope
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Wonderscope "the perfection outfit" microscope, made in Japan, L.W. & Co, in wooden case
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Submitted by
emeraldcity81
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Provisional value: $50-100 at an auction or online.
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brass microscope
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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.
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paigelily
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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.
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Scales
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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
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Submitted by
Rockyroad
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Provisional value: $100-150 at an auction.
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I suppose collectors would pay for these about $20-40.
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19th century. If it is in good condition, you are provisionally looking at about $300-400 at an auction.
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1917 verners pattern brittish marching compass
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Submitted by
superdooper
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We suggest that you bring your object to an auction house in order to have the authenticity verified. Auteno.com is continually seeking interesting
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Estimated value
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$50
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valued by
Peter.Neumayr
on 1/25/2008
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Thomas Cooke Telescope
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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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orionn
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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
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£300
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valued by
Luckner's
on 1/13/2008
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Microscope
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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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lindamk
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The company R&J Beck produced various scientific instruments, but in particular they helped to popularize the microscope. Your model dates from the
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