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~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)
Date: c. 1890HWL: 5×9,5×39 cm Read More...
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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Commodore Electric Taffrail Log – Walker’s, Birmingham, England, ca.1958
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Large and heavy electrified taffrail log with plug connection and fly wheel in original case. Cherub rotator used. The enamel scale has three registers. The large one up to 100 miles, two smaller up to 10 and 1000 miles. Brass and glass guarded face cover unscrews to reveal the dials. Maker’s name engraved. Serial number AF9136. Lid with screws and labels of Walker’s, of the Union-Castle Mail Steamship Co. Ltd. and of Christie & Wilson Ltd.
Date: ca. 1958DL: 12×29 Read More...
Stuart’s Marine Distance meter – Hughes, around 1910
Beautiful and complete Stuart distance meter made by Hughes in a mahogany box. The distance meter was used in convoy sailing or to maintain a safe distance in a hazardous situation. For detailed information on how to use the distance meter, see https://sextantbook.com/2012/07/13/a-stuart-distance-meter/
Date: around 1910HWL case: 5x20x12 cmSigned: Hughes & Son Ltd, London Nr. 7155Origin: EnglandCondition: in good and working condition, wear consistent with age and use
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Very rare Massey Harpoon log A1 – Massey, London, ca. 1890
From the 17th century onward people had made many attempts to devise a mechanical log which would automatically record the ships distance done. Edward Massey invented a mechanical log in 1802 with four blades which was used by the Admiralty from 1807-1815. When dragged behind the ship the log vin rotates and the revolutions were transformed in miles on the dials, to be read after the log was brought in. The design of Massey was further refined by Thomas Read More...
~AN UNUSUAL VICTORIAN CAMERA LUCIDA-MAHOGANY CASED~
A good Victorian camera lucida in brass-unsigned but of the highest standards and with unusual construction features.
The C-clamp and extension arms are of normal construction although the smallest extension is not demarcated. The prism head is where the innovation is seen. A flip-type sun filter of rectangular form in a brass frame with 4 screws, a pivoting prism head by knurled nut and an articulating arm to the prism (flawless) by a ball and socket joint (much as you Read More...
Down Bros Aspirateur
A nickel-plated brass Aspirateur du Dr Potain by Down bros Londen. The aspirator is used to treat pulmonary pathologies and to suction liquids or gases contained in natural or accidental cavities of the body. The set comes with a robinet (divider) and nine needles; two large trocars, three small trocars and three large with round endings. The syringe is signed ‘Down Bros Ltd makers London S.E.1.’
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A large marine telescope in case – Fedele Primavesi.
A large marine telescope. The taper barrel is finished in black leather with lacquered brass collars, eye piece and lens cap. It measures 31.5″ long and 39″ with the draw tube pulled out, the tube signed, ‘F. Primavesi, Cardiff’. The main lens has a diameter of 2 & 5/8″ and gives excellent clear views.
No dents, dings or chips. Everything is intact.
Contained in a canvas covered wooden case which is lined with green baize and ( handle detached at on Read More...
Early 19th c. telescope – John Browning.
A three draw telescope with variable power pancaratic eye piece. It is heavily engraved along the first and second draw tubes; ‘John Browning, London. Pancratic. This tube alone to be used for the purpose of adjusting the focus to suit the eye’.
The second tube engraved, ‘High power. To be drawn out to the double line and the focus re-adjusted by sliding in the other drawer, only to be used in the day time, when the weather is clear’.
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