UK and Ireland Archives - Page 31 of 93

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A good plane table surveying compass by John Baddeley of unusual features and undocumented signature c.1785. Measuring 6 3/8 inches (16 cm.) square and constructed of mahogany wood with brass accents/mounts with fully engine divided 360 degree raised inner ring in one degree increments, this magnetic compass has seen signs of use but not abuse. The silvering of the dial has faded/oxidised/rubbed? on the outer edges of the face (divided into four cardinal points only). The central rose? pivot point Read More...

30 Jan

WILLIAM SMITH ( 1803-1847), 2 x BRASS & STEEL SCARIFICATOR AUTO FLEAMS LANCET , ORIGINAL BOX

By Opticalworld

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W.SMITH SURGICAL OF THOMAS’S STREET SOUTHWARK, FORMERLY ST. SAVIOURS CHURCH YARD. BOX IN GOOD CONDITION, CLOSES WELL , CARTOUCHE READS “W.H. ACKLAND” THE LARGER WITH TEN BLADES, THE SMALLER STAMPED W. SMITH WITH 4 BLADES Read More...

26 Jan

~RARE AND FINE 18th c. CASED HYDROMETER~

By ScientificaOpticae

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A rare survivor of the Georgian era. A pocket hydrometer used to measure the strength of alcohol on a scale of 1-10. Weighted bulbous end (lead ball/shot?) ensured that the higher the alcohol content, the lower the bulb would sink in the solution (10 being pure alcohol or high proof based on density). The stem is graduated on both sides. Made of three parts and silver soldered together, it shows little wear. The turned walnut, two part case is Read More...

25 Jan

Anesthesia: Trilene Inhaler in Original Box

By M and R Gordon

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Trilene* inhaler for obstetric anesthesia made by Cyprane Ltd in Oxenhope,UK. “Hand-held by patient, this inhaler was used for obstetric analgesia. Comes in original, labeled, blue cardboard box that includes cylinder, face mask and no.5. key to charge. UK Pat. no 628709. Maker: Cyprane Ltd, Keighley England.” The inhaler, including mask, is in very good condition ( what you’re seeing in first image is the reflection of the camera and me holding it) ; the box shows wear. A Read More...

23 Jan

FINE 18TH CENTURY EBONY QUADRANT DATED 1781 BY COLE LONDON

By MikeRead

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SHIPPING BY FEDEX, UPS, ETC. FULLY TRACKED. Contact Email: [email protected] IVORY EXEMPTION NUMBER. AUVV32P9 Read More...

19 Jan

BRISSE BLOND TORTOISE SHELL FAN WITH SINGLE DRAW SPYGLASS, IN GOOD WORKING COND. C1840

By Opticalworld

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NO SPLITS, NOTHING BROKEN, NO REPAIRS. AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE EXAMPLE , WITH PAINTED FLORETS, 6 IN.LONG CLOSED Read More...

16 Jan

Boxwood ceremonial ship launching mallet for P.S. Pharos, 1874.

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A carved boxwood and brass ceremonial ship launching mallet for the P.S. Pharos. Dated 2nd Feb 1874. Length: 31.5 cm. Width: 14.5 cm. P.S. Pharos, Iron Twin-Funnell Paddle steamer, Lighthouse tender. Built by Napier & Sons, Glasgow, for the Commissioners of Northern Light Houses. Provenance: Stevenson family, by descent. The Commissioners of Northern Light Houses most famous engineer was Robert Stevenson, whose sons David, Alan, and Thomas followed their father into the profession. The Stevenson dynasty built the majority of the Northern lights, in some Read More...

16 Jan

Three Stylus Driven Calculators

By Fletcher

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“The Golden Gem”- serial number 30005, marked “Pat. Mar. 1-04-Mar 2-06 Mar 19-07” and “Automatic Adding Machine Co. New York, USA -no stylus In good working order The Standard Desk Calculimeter,marked on side “PAT DEC 17’01-in reasoble condition, some of the dials a bit sticky-quite an uncommon calculator-American-no stylus The ‘Brical’ English money adding calculator in good condition in original case with stylus Read More...

15 Jan

~UNIQUE AND RARE SOLAR MICROSCOPE/CAMERA OBSCURA COMPENDIUM-ADAMS~

By ScientificaOpticae

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This unique compendium is a museum worthy piece, not because of condition but because of it’s rarity. Signed “ADAMS, LONDON” in block letters (Dudley?), this was NOT a compendium made for the gentry but for a working man. In the late 18th/early 19th century, it was not unusual to attend a county Fair and see a tent or a hut set up for optical novelties. Here we have a person with all of his gear in one box. A camera Read More...

12 Jan

six draw nickel silver telescope – Ross.

By Scientific Inspirations

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A good pocket telescope by ‘Ross, London’ constructed in nickel silver with a baleen covered barrel. The draws operate nice and smoothly. The telescope measures 4.75″ long when closed and 20″ fully open. Excellent condition. Damage free. Contained in original leather case. Read More...

12 Jan

Rare Short Form of Hannyngton’s Extended Slide Rule

By Fletcher

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Short form of Hannyngton’s Slide Rule marked ‘Designed by Major General Hannyngton’ ‘Shop Rule’ and for the maker ‘Aston & Mander 1917 Ltd Makers London’-in good clean condition in original Case Read More...

12 Jan

An Example of very rare Fearnley Universal Calculator

By Fletcher

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An example of a very rare Fearnley Patent Universal calculator, marked ‘By Royal Letters Patent’-in original mahogany case. Modus operandi is not clear although the Science Museum example describes its use by the Observatory of Cambridge University. There are no moving parts or cursor-The calculator is rather grubby as shown and the surface is covered throughout with uneven varnish. Read More...