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For sale a Victorian carved oak stick Admiral Fitzroy’s Storm Barometer by J Hicks of London. This superior example is comprised of an oak body with a cistern cover richly ornamented with a central floral motif, chamfered and carved stem and a carved domed top supported by scroll pediments either side. The stem is adorned with a large 13 inch thermometer showing both Fahrenheit and Centigrade scales on an opaline glass with black numerals and has richly carved capital and pediment Read More...

27 Feb

Late Nineteenth Century Stationary Steam Engine Model

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a late Nineteenth Century Stationary Steam Engine Model. This fabulous scratch built example is presented on its original painted wooden base with cup handles to either end and built upon a heavy steel plate. The engine is comprised of a single cylinder driving a ten inch cast iron flywheel with a Watt regulator. The flywheel in turn drives a water feed pump with an adjustable eccentric which assits in regulating and pumping water through a feed water heater situated Read More...

26 Feb

FINE VICTORIAN BRASS PROTRACTOR, English, c. 1862

By TESSERACT

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FINE VICTORIAN BRASS PROTRACTOR, English, c. 1862, signed “J. Gargory, 41 Bull St., Birm’m.” This 6-1/4″ (16 cm) diameter full-circle protractor is divided every degree from 0° to 360°, and back again, boldly labeled with easy to read numerals. Both crossbar and circumferential edge are beveled down to the surface of map or chart. Condition is fine, retaining much of its original lacquer finish.James Gargory is listed as optician, jeweler, goldsmith, and mathematical, mining, surveying, and optical instrument maker. Read More...

23 Feb

Victorian Salemans Model of a Tyzack’s Improved Patent Anchor

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale, a rare salesmans model of a Tyzack’s Improved Patent Anchor Manufactured entirely from brass, the anchor is comprised of a graduated shank with D-Ring to the top. The side is engraved with the words, “Tyzack’s Improved Patent”. The improvement reflected in Tyzack’s patent seems to rely upon the central arm which acts as both a steadying force and also a means to create greater holding power. It was more eloquently explained by Tyzack in the Marine & Naval Read More...

19 Feb

Industrial Revolution in the Home — Kent’s Premium Knife Sharpener

By TESSERACT

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THE KENT KNIFE SHARPENER, English, c. 1900, signed “Kent, Patentee & Manufacturer, 199 High Holborn, London, Size 9, No. 16906, Made in England,” and with remains of instructional decals. Standing 17″ (43 cm) high, this very substantial machine has a rather Art Nouveau shaped cast iron base, also signed, large oak drum, hand crank turning internal flywheel of abrasive brushes, emery applicator port, and three ports for insertion of dull or rusted knives. Condition is generally fine, with its Read More...

17 Feb

Three Candlestick Letter Scales

By Fletcher

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Three candlestick letter scales. Dull brass unpolished finish. 67= ‘R W Winfield Birmingham No. 170 January 13 1840=£190 SOLD, weighs up to 4 ounces.68=’Warranted Correct’ but no makers mark. Floral base, weighs up to 4 ounces and eight pence.£180. 69= Industrial Revolution motifs to base, weighs up to four ounces and eight pence £240 Read More...

12 Feb

Combined sun & star diagonal by W. Watson & Sons of London, circa 1925.

By Hatchwell Antiques

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A combined sun & star diagonal, designed by Alexander Clarkson, made by W. Watson & Sons of London, circa 1925. R.A.S. standard 1 1/4 inch thread. With associated parts. Marked: “SUN” & “STAR” DIAGONAL. – W.WATSON & SONS, LONDON. 9 x 7 x 4.5 cm. Literature: A Catalogue of Astronomical Telescopes and Accessories. W. Watson & Sons, Ltd. Page: 21. (Code word. TEMPY). W. Watson and Sons Ltd, Opticians. 313 High Holborn, London, and Edinburgh. Works: Bells Hill, High Barnet, Hertfordshire. 1837 Founded in 1837, and in 1900 acquired Read More...

06 Feb

Cased Courtauld Atomic Model Set by Griffin & George

By Jason Clarke Antiques

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For sale a mid Twentieth Century Set of Courtauld Atomic Models by Griffin & George Space filling models such as these were first conceived in the mid 1930’s by HA Stuart as a means for representing the size and shape of a molecule better than the previously available. ball and spoke type. This popular student modelling set was designed by Dr GS Hartley of the Courtalds Ltd in 1952 and had colours that differed from the standards set out by Read More...

05 Feb

Victorian mahogany medicine chest

By Van Leest Antiques

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A victorian mahogany medicine chest with two doors. A large medicine chest, circa 1860. By opening the front door, the lid can be opened as well. If you open the front door you can see 6 bottles and 6 small drawers with a label. By opening the lid you can see some small bottles, a ceramic mortar, 2 wooden bottle cases and measurements glasses. Behind the back door there is space for 12 bottles, but 3 are missing. On Read More...

01 Feb

FINE VICTORIAN PREPARATIONS FOR THE MICROSCOPE

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FINE VICTORIAN PREPARATIONS FOR THE MICROSCOPE, English, c. last quarter 19th century, each mounted under cover glass on 1″ x 3″ glass slide with label(s). Represented are Watson & Sons, Suter, Newton & Co., and Norman, plus two with distinctively patterned green with red paper wrappings. Subjects are Butterfly Eggs, Ladybird, Fungus on Buckthorn, Lady Bird Larva, Spicules of a sea cucumber, and iridescent Wing of a Madagascar butterfly. A splendid group, all fine. Read More...

31 Jan

TRAVELING READING TELESCOPE FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH

By TESSERACT

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TRAVELING READING TELESCOPE FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH, probably English, c. early 19th century. This lacquered brass instrument has a threaded assembly (for attachment to stand, not present) with spirit level, the assembly carrying a 22-1/2″ (57 cm) long sliding and clampable cylindrical rod labeled every inch (and divided every tenth inch) from 0″ to 17″. A vernier is divided to hundredths of an inch. A threaded fitting on one end of the rod carries a small telescope with achromatic objective Read More...

30 Jan

SPECTACULAR FULL-CREATURE PREPARATIONS

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SPECTACULAR FULL-CREATURE PREPARATIONS, English, c. last quarter 19th century, the six each mounted under cover glass on a 1″ x 3″ (2.5 x 7.6 cm) glass slide with applied paper label(s). Included are mounts by Norman, Darlaston, and the famous Frederic Enock, displaying Sedge Fly, Gad Fly, Sailor Beetle, Male Earwig, Sheep Tick, plus a Heath Spider. Dramatic mounts in fine condition. Read More...