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~VERY FINE SEXTANT by GRAY and KEEN~
A very fine (as new-unused) anodized and bright brass sextant signed “Gray and Keen, Strand Canning Dock, Liverpool” with a certificate of accuracy dated May 1, 1891. Having an index arm of 9 inches with an arc circle of 10 inches, this instrument is in original, untouched condition. Although the silvered scale (runs out to 150 degrees) is oxidized-silver sulphide black, this instrument has been perfectly preserved for over 130 years. No faults, rare address. A perfect specimen.
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~IMPORTANT, LARGE DAVIS QUADRANT in MAHOGANY~
An important Hadley-type/Davis quadrant in mahogany wood with bone scale and name plate c.1791.
Made during the first year of the partnership of Gilbert, Wright & Hooke at the Navigation Warehouse, 148 Leadenhall St., London, this instrument has many nuances not seen before or after. Having a 17 inch index arm radius and a 15 inch arc circle, it is a rare survivor in near perfect condition. The mahogany frame has a rich colour and the brass has taken on Read More...
SOLD – Large microscope and accessories – James Parkes & Son.
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SOLD – A very large lacquered brass microscope by James Parkes & Son, Birmingham. It is similar in size to a Ross No 1, standing 20.5 inches high when racked down. It has a brass bound case with accessories including:
Six objectives in canister by Parkes including a 1/8 correction collar, body prism, spotted lens, prism box, all in canisters, 2 x live box, 2 x tweezers, 2 x eye-pieces, glass water trough, large frog plate, erecting eye-piece in canister, Read More...
PETER & JOHN DOLLOND CUFF TYPE COMPOUND MICROSCOPE Ca. 1775
P & J DOLLOND AT ST PAULS CHURCH-YARD, LONDON W. 1766-1804 BOX 20″ INCHES HIGH. PLEASE NOTE. REF. THE GREAT AGE OF THE MICROSCOPE BY GERARD L’E TURNER. PAGE 48 PLEASE SEE A IDENTICAL DIAGRAM OF JOHN CUFF’S MICROSCOPE ONLY TURNED THE OTHER WAY? IVORY REGISTRATION NUMBER BVT2HQL9
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Three draw telescope – Elliott Brothers.
A three draw brass telescope signed near the eye-piece, ‘Elliott Bros, 449 Strand, London’. It measures 30″ long when fully open and 10.25″ when closed. It has a triple element main lens of 2.2″ diameter.
The engraver has made a small mistake by cutting a 4 and a 7 on top of each other.
It gives excellent views. Magnification is 28x. No dents / chips.
The company worked at 449 Strand between 1876 – 1890.
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SOLD – Irish gunner’s caliper – Spear, Dublin.
SOLD – A rare set of brass Irish gunner’s calipers, signed in script, ‘Spear, 23 Capel St, Dublin. Inst. Maker to His Majesty’s Ordnance’. With various engraved scales including ‘IRON GUNS, Proof, Service’; ‘BRASS GUNS’, Proof, Service’; ‘Inches’, ‘Guns’ etc.
They measure 6 inches long from the centre of the hinge.
Very nice, original condition.
Richard Spear (1) worked from 1791 – 1814 and is recorded at 23 Capel St from 1793 – 1809.
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Apothecary, Drug Chest – England, ca. 1870
Particularly nice ship’s or travel pharmacy in mahogany transport box with brass flat folding handle. The upper part opens and shows 17 blown glass bottles with fitted stoppers. Some bottles have residue from drugs. To the back is a sliding panel with internal closure to reveal four bottles, know as the poison section. The drawers below contain all kinds of tools such as scales, marching cups, mortar, weights, etc. The finish is in fine condition on this historic chest. Read More...
~FINE, UNUSED WATSON-TYPE PARAFFIN/ALCOHOL MICROSCOPE LAMP~
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A virtually unused Watson-type microscope lamp with zero faults. Standing 11 inches tall (extendable), the lamp consists of a circular black enamelled base, brass upright terminating in a black round finger handle, semi-circular paraffin/alcohol reservoir with original rounded stopper, gilt brass burner assembly (wick never used), blue glass chimney and white ceramic shade (perfect). As seen in other earlier Watson models with signature brass base, the support bracket for the ceramic shade is a flattened split ring rather than Read More...
Azimuth Mirror, Patt. 996
With the azimuth mirror on the compass the direction of a celestial body can be determined, expressed in degrees. Used among other things, to determine the deviation of the compass. The black lacquered, brass mirror of unknown maker is never used and comes with a loose pen in a wooden case. The spare pen is missing.
Date: ca. 1940HD: 23×13 cmHWL case: 16.5x26x26 cmSigned: Patt. 996, No 795Origin: USA or EnglandCondition: in perfect condition
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Azimuth Mirror – B. Cooke & Son, Hull
With the azimuth device on the compass the direction of a celestial body can be determined, expressed in degrees. Used, among other things, to determine the deviation of the compass.The black lacquered, brass instrument comes with a loose pen in a mahogany case with beautiful dovetail connections and leather carrying strap.B. Cooke & Son Ltd. has a proud history since 1863 and reputation as British Admiralty Chart Distributor, Nautical Instrument Manufacturers and resellers and is still operating in Hull.
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Deck Taffrail Log, new patent – Edw. Massey, London, around 1890
Massey taffrail log number 1842 with universal action bracket and tube shaped register. The dial registers up to 100 miles on a porcelain face. The instrument could be boomed out amidship from the bridge or secured to the taffrail. The production was ceased in 1903.The universal action bracket, called a Looped Stand Arm and Joint was patented by J.E. Massey in 1876.The log is also described in Distance Run, page 123 (see cat.nr BK.1-14)
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Tell-tale Compass – 19th century
Well preserved dry card and gimbaled brass tell-tale compass. The rose is made up of several layers of paper with 32 points. North with beautiful fleur de lis. On the rose, the letters E and W are painted over the old letters. Originally the rose will not be English. The inside of the binnacle is painted dirty white.
Date: 1870 -1900HD binnacle: 9.0 x 16.0 cmSigned: not signedOrigin: unknownCondition: perfect
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