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Collapsible pocket microscope, two lenses and mirror, with specimen samples of pollen etc. Brass pillar screws into container box lid to act as stand. Signed (see inscription). May have been used by Robert Wilson in his Eastern travels, 1820-1823.…

Brass microscope on wooden stand with adjustable mirror, sliding slide holder and blank brass plate.

Microammeter. 2 terminals and "UNIPIVOT" printed on cylindrical raised section.

Centre-zero scale : 120 - 0 - 120 in divisions of 2 microamp. 2 terminals. Circular platform on top ' UNIPIVOT / ZERO ADJUSTMENT / DEPRESS & TURN / TO CLAMP '. With resistor bridge logo.

Video of a house, inspired by M.R. James's "The Mezzotint" for the exhibition "Fear & Fascination: A Gothic exhibition"
M. R. James (1862-1936), the “father of ghost stories”, was a master of quiet horror. He built suspense through the gradual…

Unsigned but very similar to the specimen in the George III collection. Complete with ivory-sided compass with transparent base. Hinged box has cut-outs for five metal hearts, only four are contained in the box. Various non magnetic metals. Gold…

metal square frame. Probably missing from something

2 copper cones with a brass strip of metal round the smaller end. Heat screens for White's differential thermopile, item 201183a

Iron casing with lens and pin hole aperture at either end. 2 other holes on top and bottom.

Metal lock shaped item with hole in centre and spring