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ODDS & SODS 1

 Without doubt the best made reproductions available. Made from heavy brass this calendar also reaches further back into the mists of time than the ones in souvenir shops. For any date - cheek what day it was/is!

Perpetual Calendar

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Perpetual Calendar


Most so called 'perpetual' calendars can only cope with a span of 50 years. This one from the Spanish firm of Hemisferium works from January 1st 1600 to December 31st 2799.

It uses a repeating cycle of 400 years and a solar cycle of 28 years, it works by means of the "Dominical Letter". It is intricately engraved in lovely heavy brass with a wooden stand.
91mm diameter and 14mm thick max. Weighs 268g.
£75.00
Pretty little item - brass, fully functional, good condition, Complete with carrying box and slides.

Pocket Microscope

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Pocket Microscope


Universal Taschenmikroscop, it says. The sturdy box contains the microscope itself which has an eyepiece in the top and a hole for light to get in at the bottom. The two sprung pins either side when depressed allow you to put the slide into place.
There is space for 6 slides in the box, and 5 are included. It is in excellent condition.
Box: 73mm x 73mm x 38mm. Scope: 24mm diam, 47mm tall. Weighs 268g.
£75.00
First World War treasure - unused and in perfect condition. Steam Punkers - you need this!

Brass Telescope

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Brass Telescope

I bought this from a reputable antique dealer (they exist?) as a genuine 1917 telescope. I'm not so sure - but it sure is a wonderful piece of kit.
It's in perfect condition and is a three drawer type. The case is also in absolutely perfect condition with the makers name, crest and date stamped on it. Needless to say it works perfectly too and is extremely attractive.
255mm long, barrel 38mm diameter. Weighs 548g.
£95.00
This has seen some use - don't know where, don't know when - but probably WW1.

Morse Code Torch

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Morse Code Torch


This brass torch was used in the war to signal whoever needed signalling.
It uses 3 'D' cell batteries and has a place for a spare bulb to be carried. Due to having batteries left in for too long it will need a little cleaning before use. Go here to learn your morse code.255mm long, barrel 38mm diameter. Weighs 548g.
£45.00
Patterns in the skies, the seasons, the macro and the micro. Lenses in telescopes and microscopes make these visible. Mirrors, calendars, electrotherapy and other oddities appear here too!
A lens is an optical device with perfect or approximate axial symmetry which transmits and refracts light, converging or diverging the beam. A simple lens consists of a single optical element. A compound lens is an array of simple lenses.
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