- Videos
- Specials!
- Start Your Collections
Using Youtube and other resources I'm building a fantastic selection of videos for you to enjoy.
If you have any ideas to add to the Video page - please email me. Check out the menu item 'Videos' for a full list - but here's one to enjoy right now!
Tom Wujec explains exactly why Astrolabes - a vital piece of technology for the Arabs to know where Mecca was and exactly when their prayer times were - became a triumphant mirror of the universe.
TED covers any 'Ideas Worth Spreading'. I can't praise it enough as a fascinating way, in short videos (on my ipod!) to learn, think and begin to understand this diverse world.
Buy four - get one free
20% off. Simples!- Buy any four of our Greetings Cards, then simply tell us which extra one you'd like included FREE.
Philip 2nd Sundial
On a stand or a necklace- Beautiful and very Spanish - this for 20% less is one of our specials
It's a Tide Computer and a Nocturnal
On a stand or a necklace- Fabulous and attractive and useful. And 20% off!
How do you choose?
We'll help! Choose Your Collections on the left- Decide which type of gadgets interest you most and we'll suggest five that represent the full range of history and expertise in that field
- Will it be astrolabes, sundials, other scientific gadgets, kits or miniatures?
- Enjoy building your collection over time holding, learning, using and showing them off by choosing 'Your Collections' from the menu!
Give someone a new hobby
A gift with a lifetime's enjoyment- Nephews, retirement, special occasions - present solved!
- You'll be surprised how they'll warm to this fascinating idea of collecting ancient beautiful gadgets
- Start them off and they can complete the collection whenever they choose
What is the deal?
We'll help! Choose Your Collections on the left- You buy the first item in the collection - your choice. We can send it to you or to them
- We'll send one of our fabulous Greetings Cards to you to give to them explaining the gift
- They then can build the collection at their own pace - and we'll give them 10% off each purchase
Our Collections
Delivery
Delivery: UK: £3. Europe: £5. World: £10.
Happiness: Guaranteed! Return within 14 days and we'll refund the item cost. Any problem - please tell us! Without you, our lives are meaningless.
Trade: Contact me, tell me how you will sell our items. Shops, schools, museums or business gifts - just ask!
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