North America Archives - Page 9 of 15

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ORIGINAL TINTYPE PHOTO OF SURVEYING CREW, American, c.1880. Measuring 2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ (5.7 x 8.9 cm) , this outdoor tintype shows a full party of five relatively well-dressed men, including the bearded axe man with his gold watch chain, sitting on a bundle of wood stakes, the transit man with his well-polished shoes, protecting his instrument, a very young rod man with long banded rod, and two supervisors(?), one wearing a remarkable multiple tie. Despite some creases to the Read More...

13 Mar

An Example of the Locke Adder First Patent 24 December 1901

By Fletcher

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An attractive example of Art Nouveau designed Locke Adder. Invented by Clarence Locke (1865-1945) this is the first patent which was improved by a second in 1905. This was the first American adder to enjoy commercial success. For more information ssee nzeldes.com. In good working order, possibly missing felt cover to base. Read More...

27 Jan

Joslins 12” terrestrial table globe

By Hansord Antiques

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A good example of a Joslins of Boston, USA terrestrial table globe in original condition Read More...

13 Dec

Rare 19th-Century Trade Card for Chicago Scale Co.

By M and R Gordon

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A rare trade card for Chicago Scale Company. They were in business between 1863 and 1914 and at the address on the card between 1882-96. 5.5″x3″. The card is beige and the graphics are medium green. Read More...

12 Nov

C1900 Lincoln Hospital Ambulance Surgeon’s Cap

By M and R Gordon

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Early in the last century ambulances in large cities carried surgeons with them on their calls. These men, and they were virtually all men, wore identifying caps. The one on offer is from Lincoln Hospital, an institution founded in 1839 to serve the Black community in the Bronx but which evolved over time to become one of NYC’s major trauma centers and a teaching hospital. While there is some evidence of use it remains in remarkably good condition for Read More...

05 Sep

Original Photos Relating to Philo Farnworth’s Pioneering Television Work

By M and R Gordon

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Philo Farnworth was a major figure, if not the major figure, in the development of television and one of a handful of true technological geniuses at work in the USA during the first half of the 20th century. We are offering four photos from Philo Farnworth’s labs in San Francisco and Philadelphia. These are original images from an album assembled by Farnworth in the 1930s to document work in progress. They show key members of his staff with various Read More...

19 Aug

JOSLIN’S TERRESTRIAL TABLE GLOBE

By Van Leest Antiques

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Hand-colored paper gores pasted on papier-mâché and plaster to form a 12″ diameter globe. Housed in a stand with four turned wooden legs and turned stretchers, supporting a wooden horizon bearing a printed zodiacal circle and brass meridian ring. Diameter 12 inch and 47 cm high. The Cartouch gives: Joslin’s Terrestrial Globe / Containing all the latest Discoveries and Geographical Improvements / Also the Tracks of the most celebrated Circumnavigators / Compiled from Smiths new English globe with additions and improvements by Read More...

08 Jun

REPRINT OF THE EVOLUTION OF MINE-SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS

By MikeRead

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VERY GOOD REFERENCE & MANY ILLISTRATIONS COVERING THIS LARGE SUBJECT WITH VALUABLE INFORMATION. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

01 Mar

KIMBER CLEAVER’S INNOVATIVE AMERICAN MARKING PROTRACTOR

By TESSERACT

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KIMBER CLEAVER’S MARKING PROTRACTOR, American, c. mid-19th century, boldly signed “Young & Sons, Philada., Pa.” This very substantial instrument is made of brass, 6-1/2″ x 6-5/8″ (16.5 x 17 cm), with distinctive X-form superstructure carrying the 5″ diameter divided circle, clamp and long tangent screw. The circle has a silver degree scale divided every half-degree and labeled with directional headings (e.g., SW 210°). The circle is mounted with four knobs for rotation and four spring-loaded marking pins. Rotation is Read More...

26 Feb

RARE AMERICAN ELLIPSOGRAPH, c. 1870

By TESSERACT

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RARE AMERICAN ELLIPSOGRAPH — F. BOWLY’S INSTRUMENT FOR DESCRIBING ELLIPSES, c. 1870, signed “F. Bowly’s patent Jan¹y. 14, 1868.” This most unusual instrument is constructed with framework of beautifully grained tropical hardwood, and with linkages and fittings of brass and boxwood. When closed up it measures 16-1/4″ (41 cm) long and only 5/8″ x 1-7/8″ (1.6 x 4.8 cm) in overall cross section. The frame (whose form reminds one of a violin bow) has fixed point and index pointer Read More...

03 Feb

EARLY RECORDING TELEGRAPH REGISTER — THE SAMUEL MORSE / ALFRED VAIL DESIGN

By TESSERACT

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EARLY RECORDING TELEGRAPH REGISTER — THE SAMUEL MORSE / ALFRED VAIL DESIGN, American, c. 1865, signed “J.S. Keeling, 16 Broadway” and “E.M. Pierson” and numbered “1.” This substantial brass device is mounted to a 5-3/4″ x 13″ (15 x 33 cm) mahogany board, with two terminal posts wired to a pair of electromagnetic coils. The main structure is most elegantly designed, with aesthetic recurved shaping of the 5/16″ thick solid brass side plates. The brass mechanism consists of a Read More...

30 Jan

SPECTACULAR FULL-CREATURE PREPARATIONS

By TESSERACT

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SPECTACULAR FULL-CREATURE PREPARATIONS, English, c. last quarter 19th century, the six each mounted under cover glass on a 1″ x 3″ (2.5 x 7.6 cm) glass slide with applied paper label(s). Included are mounts by Norman, Darlaston, and the famous Frederic Enock, displaying Sedge Fly, Gad Fly, Sailor Beetle, Male Earwig, Sheep Tick, plus a Heath Spider. Dramatic mounts in fine condition. Read More...