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Ancient gadgets from Earth
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Maybe you are a Reenactor - when from? Or Steam Punk - aiming anytime in particular? Perhaps you are fascinated by ingenious objects? Or a Collector, a Hoarder - or want a unique gift for a special person?
Our jewellery is amazing, kits are top quality working models - and the rest just endlessly fascinating!
I've tried to group things in a simple way. But maybe you'll just need to browse around to find what you want. NOTE: If it's small enough to be worn as a necklace then it will be on the Jewellery pages. All our Jewellery works! Don't forget to choose your Postage at the bottom of this page before you check out!
Interesting and useful articles. Plus a few odd takes on things. In particular my unique and original FREE sundial!
Also an interesting download "History of Barometers" as a PDF file - I have no idea where I got it from!
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ODDS & SODS 2

 Very handy for antiques and general use. This is in very good condition.

The loupe has an integral stand. As the object is put underneath, the eyepiece can be screwed in and out to focus.

Brass Loupe

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Brass Loupe


Very handy for antiques and general use. This is in very good condition.

The loupe has an integral stand. As the object is put underneath, the eyepiece can be screwed in and out to focus and a scale in visible from 0 to 25 marking 1/100ths of an inch. The side is marked 246.
46mm tall, 31mm diameter. Weighs 104g.
£50.00
Imagine a dark night, aircraft coming in low to pick you up. No iPhone. Just a full moon (or else the mirror is useless to you!).

Aircraft Signaller

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Aircraft Signaller


Or Heliograph. Hold it up to angle the sun's or moon's reflection at the aeroplane (or someone on a hilltop that you wish to communicate to or irritate). However if you follow the instructions actually on the device you will be much more accurate, quicker and professional. This is Mark 3, Type 2 and oddly has the word "Japan" on it.
127mm x 77mm x 7mm . Weighs 40g.
£25.00
This is a pretty desk-standing Edwardian thermometer. Good condition and lovely style. Working perfectly.

Silver Thermometer

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Edwardian Silver Thermometer

This is a rare Edwardian silver mounted desk thermometer with a wooden easel back stand. It has an alcohol thermometer tube with a brass mount. The design Art Nouveau silver decoration. Very attractive.
It is hallmarked English sterling silver with hallmarks for Birmingham 1904. It works perfectly. The silver mount has some dings and bumps but nothing to greatly detract for a very nice, functional object.
185mm tall, 95mm maximum width. Weighs 173g.
£95.00
Where was Health & Safety when you needed it! A shocking device to cure all mental aberrations and illnesses.

Electrotherapy Machine

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Pulvelec Electrotherapy Machine



Electricity = Magic = Medicine. Let's use it by zapping people! This particular gadget, a Pulvelec from the Electrogical Institute was used for treating many things - just look at the different applicators! It is all in very good condition - the machine, applicators and the box. The instructions inside the lid are readable though the paper is darkened as if with oil

Bi-polar disorder could even be treated. It all depends where the electrodes are attached - whole body treatment from ankle to head if you wished. Similar (ish)methods are of course still used today. Batteries not included!
153mm by 132mm by 132mm. Weighs 906g.
£45.00
Mirrors, and lenses, strange medical devices and more!
Heron, the great inventor of Alexandria, described the first working steam engine. He called it an aeolipile, or "wind ball". It was a sealed caldron of water placed over a heat source. As the water boiled, steam rose into the pipes and into the hollow sphere. The steam escaped from two bent outlet tubes on the ball, resulting in rotation of the ball.
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