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14 Oct

Late Eighteenth Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Gilbert London

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For sale, a Late Eighteenth Century Mahogany Stick Barometer by Gilbert of London. A simply designed yet beautifully robust example comprised of a solid mahogany backboard with domed top and base. The inset bone scale plate is engraved with weather indications to the left and and a scale to the right measuring 27 to 31 inches of barometric pressure with a sliding Vernier incorporated for fine measurement. The head of the scale is simply engraved with the maker’s name of Read More...
14 Oct

A Good Pair of Brass and Steel Eighteenth Century Dividers

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A good pair of eighteenth century brass and steel dividers, in good condition.Steel dull, one point 2mm shorter than the other. Read More...
13 Oct

Early Victorian Aneroid Barometer in Display Case by Francis West of The Strand London

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For sale, an early Victorian brass aneroid barometer in display case by Francis West of 41 The Strand London. This early example of a display aneroid barometer is comprised of a simple graduated base with a square section upright beautifully veneered using walnut and satinwood in an interesting cross design which leads the eye to the barometer housed at the centre. The stand is completed with a simple but elegant rope twist beading around the top edge. The reverse of the Read More...
01 Oct

A Berge late Ramsden compound microscope

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A fine example of a complete Berge late Ramsden compound microscope signed on the stage and in its original fitted mahogany case. The microscope retains the original lacquer and its accesories  Read More...
30 Sep

Rare Early Victorian Stick Barometer Weather Station by S&B Solomons of London

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For sale a very rare early Victorian stick barometer weather station by S&B Solomons of London. Presented on a large seven and a half inch wide mahogany backboard with domed top and chamfered edge surround, the exposed barometer tube runs centrally down the full length of the instrument with half globe mahogany cistern cover to the base and cistern adjustment screw below. The two part boxwood barometer scale is styled with a similar design to the backboard with domed top and Read More...
29 Sep

Eight draw telescope by Cox, London.

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A fine eight draw telescope signed, ‘Cox, London’; all draws are firm and pull out smoothly without play or slack. It measures 30.5″ (77.5 cms) extended and 5.5″ (14 cms) closed with a main lens of 14 cms diameter. With end cap and dust slider, the telescope has a magnification of 22x and gives a fine, sharp image. In excellent condition throughout.     Read More...
24 Sep

Early Twentieth Century Met Office Pattern Soil Thermometer by Casella London

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For sale, an early Twentieth Century Met Office Pattern Soil Thermometer by Casella London Comprised of a black painted steel spike shaped outer casing with circular ring to denote the correct depth for the spike to be inserted into the ground. The Casella thermometer is described as thus in their catalogues of the period: “Earth Thermometer Latest pattern, as used by the British Meteorological Office. The thermometer is encased in a stout glass shield with thick rubber protection, the space between the Read More...
21 Sep

Spirometer for Measurement of Lung Function

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An uncommon spirometer in good working condition, all lacquered brass intact, with reservoir in original mahogany case, unsigned. Rubber tubing perished but glass mouthpiece ok. Read More...
20 Sep

THOMAS RIPLEY MAHOGANY QUADRANT EIGHTEENTH CENTURY

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SHIPPING BY UPS, FEDEX ETC. FULLY TRACKED.   Contact Email:  [email protected]              IVORY REGISTRATION NUMBER   ZY7GBME1 Read More...
16 Sep

DATED EDINBURGH 1887 SILVER WELL HALLMARKED , TOP QUALITY ITEM, FOR 2 SPECTACLES !!

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THE PHOTOS DONT DO IT JUSTICE , ITS DIFFICULT TO PHOTOGRAPH SILVER , CLEARLY HALLMARKED ,  EDINBURGH , MAKERS MARK IS ” I R ”  . DATED 1887 THE CASE LOOKS LIKE IT HAS HARDLY BEEN USED, OPENS AND CLOSES WITH A HEALTHY CLICK. THIS IS VERY RARE AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANOTHER SIMILAR ON , IT IS TOP QUALITY, BUYER WILL BE PLEASED Read More...
09 Sep

Brass equatorial ring signed I Sisson fecit made in London circa 1720.

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Brass equatorial ring signed “I Sisson fecit”. On the signature side the outer ring is graduated 90 – 0 – 80 degrees. The inner ring (horary circle) is graduated I – XII twice in Roman numbers with graduations that extend into the circle. In the centre is a bridge indicating on one side the calendar months and on the other side a zodiacal scale (with signs) and the declination of the sun. In the centre is the mobile cursor with two Read More...
02 Sep

~FABULOUS GEORGIAN DESK MAGNIFIER~

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A fine Georgian era desk magnifier/map reader in turned, flame mahogany frame. Can be used from both sides. Large format, 4 1/2″ frame, 3″ biconvex lens (original with wavy imperfections, one internal bubble and only minor scratches-see photos). Frame inserts to hold lens are fully intact with no cracks. One old nibble (machining chip) on the external frame. 5-10X magnification. c. 1820. Read More...
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