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H.M. Govt. Laboratory Lamp made by Chas. Hearson & Co. Ltd.

Jon Nix — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:09:32 +0000

This quirky looking light was made by Chas. Hearson & Co. Ltd. as a laboratory lamp and with its base stamped "HM GOVT" it would be safe to assume that it was used in government laboratories at some point in its life. The lamp is a simple metal box which houses a bulb holder behind a glass plate, with a movable "hood" to vary the illumination level. The hood also features a plate with the maker's name on it.

We have given the lamp a clean and laquered it to retain its aged condition. There are patches of the original paint which have worn away, particularly in the areas subject to handling. We think this wear, alongside its functional design, is part of its appeal.

The lamp measures 19cm high, with a base measuring 10.5cm square, and a top measuring 8cm square. The glass window slides out to enable access to the bulb holder, which is of the bayonet type. and there is approximately 1.5 metre of cord.

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Waddington’s Future Scientist: Elementary Microscience (1969)

Jon Nix — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 08:50:42 +0000

Boxed and in excellent condition, this Waddington's Future Scientist kit features all of its original parts, including "comprehensive" instruction/reference booklet. microscope, slides and dissecting equipment. A real educational vintage gem!

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Merit Students Microscope

Jon Nix — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 22:22:28 +0000

A lovely little student microscope, presumed dating from the 1950s/60s in very characterful and original box and complete with glass slides. Made by J & L Randall Ltd., but doesn't include instruction manual.

Worth a closer look! ;)

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