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

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...

Eight draw telescope by Cox, London.

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...

Early Twentieth Century Met Office Pattern Soil Thermometer by Casella London

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...

Spirometer for Measurement of Lung Function

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...

THOMAS RIPLEY MAHOGANY QUADRANT EIGHTEENTH CENTURY

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

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

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...

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

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...

~FABULOUS GEORGIAN DESK MAGNIFIER~

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...

A Rare Brass Mechanical Pharmaceutical Powder Folder

A rare brass mechanical pharmaceutical powder folder, with a lead filled base, unsigned, and in working order, finish dull. Read More...

5 draw nickel silver telescope – Watson.

A five draw telescope signed, ‘ W. Watson & Sons Ltd, 313 High Holborn, London ‘. The Company worked from this address from 1862 – 1957. The first draw of the telescope is a pancaratic tube giving magnifications of 30 x to 50. The main lens has a diameter of 53mm which gives a fine sharp image at all magnifications. The length fully open is 42.5″ (108 cms) and closed, 10.5″ (27 cms). In good condition throughout.   I do not always receive Read More...

Early Twentieth Century Royal Navy Signal Practice Set or Tufnell Box

For sale, a rare early Twentieth Century Royal Navy Tufnell signal practice set. Encased in a large black painted pine case, the base is divided into numerous sections into which painted metal flags are stowed. The sections are ordered according to types of flag with a key provided to the top edges of the case. Sections include: Alphabetical flags Numeral Flags & Pendants Special Flags & Pendants International Admiral Flags Aircraft Carrier Special & Lights A large quantity of flags are included in the set although I am Read More...

BOOK

A useful paperback of 48 pages covering mainly spectacles, lorgnettes and pince-nez and cases Read More...