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BREWSTER, David, A Treatise on New Philosophical Instruments for Various Purposes in the Arts and Sciences, with Experiments on Light and Colours

lot 51 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

recent binding, first edition, c.1813, with 12 fold-out plates to rear of book

Estimated at £200 - £400 More details 1  

SOLD Lot 52 - PRITCHARD, Andrew, Microscopic Illustrations; Microscopic Cabinet

PRITCHARD, Andrew, Microscopic Illustrations; Microscopic Cabinet

lot 52 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

two books by Pritchard including; ‘The Microscopic Cabinet of Selected Objects with a description of the Jewel and Doublet Microscope’, first edition ... read more

Sold for £276    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 53 - PRITCHARD, Andrew, Micrographia, With Provenance

PRITCHARD, Andrew, Micrographia, With Provenance

lot 53 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

micrographia containing practical essays on Reflecting, Solar Oxy-Hydrogen Gas microscopes, micrometres eye-pieces etc, first edition, c.1837, half ... read more

Sold for £216    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 54 - CARPENTER, William B., The Microscope & Its Revelations, with Important Provenance

CARPENTER, William B., The Microscope & Its Revelations, with Important Provenance

lot 54 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

‘The Microscope and its Revelations’, eighth edition, rewritten by Dallinger, W. A., , in two volumes, J. A. Churchill 1901, original green cloth ... read more

Sold for £540    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 55 - BOUSEFIELD, Edward C., A Guide to the Science of Microphotography, with important provenance

BOUSEFIELD, Edward C., A Guide to the Science of Microphotography, with important provenance

lot 55 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

first edition, half calf, c.1887, with hand written dedication which reads 'Frank Crisp LLB Etc, with the thanks and compliments of the author, may ... read more

Sold for £240    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

BAUSCH, Edward, Manipulation of the microscope, with important provenance

lot 56 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

first edition, c.1883, with dedication which reads 'To Geo E Davis Esq with compliments of Edw Bausch' BAUSCH, Edward, Note: Davis, George E., (B ... read more

Estimated at £400 - £600 More details 2  

SOLD Lot 57 - HERTEL, Gottlieb, Christian, Vollständige Anweisung zum Glass-Schleiffen

HERTEL, Gottlieb, Christian, Vollständige Anweisung zum Glass-Schleiffen

lot 57 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

two books in one volume, c.1716, with front piece showing cherubs with a box microscope, 26 -160- 12 pages, 20 folded plates to rear, in original ... read more

Sold for £5,040    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 58 - BAKER, Henry, The Microscope Made Easy

BAKER, Henry, The Microscope Made Easy

lot 58 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

printed for R Dodsley, at Tully's Head in Pall Mall, and sold by M Cooper and J Cuff, optician in Fleet Street, London, third edition, c.1744, 14 ... read more

Sold for £204    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

BAKER, Henry, The Microscope Made Easy

lot 59 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

printed for R Dodsley, at Tully's Head in Pall Mall, and sold by M Cooper and J Cuff, optician in Fleet Street, London, fifth edition, c.1769, 14 ... read more

Estimated at £200 - £300 More details 1  

SOLD Lot 60 - BAKER, Henry, Employment for the Microscope

BAKER, Henry, Employment for the Microscope

lot 60 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

printed for R Dodsley, at Tully's Head in Pall Mall, second edition, c.1764, 17 plates most folding, includes plate showing Cuff's 'New Constructed ... read more

Sold for £228    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

Three Full Size Plaster Engineering Didactic Models

lot 61 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

19th century, French, tall model of main bearing with split bush bearings, with stamp for 'HACKETTE & C, PARIS', a steam engine cross head, another ... read more

Estimated at £200 - £300 More details 1  

Three Full Size Plaster Engineering Didactic Models

lot 62 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

19th century, French, detailing a large square screw thread, a large 'unified' screw thread and one other engineering model, tallest 30cm

Estimated at £200 - £300 More details 1  

SOLD Lot 63 - A Large Apparatus for the Electrolysis of Water

A Large Apparatus for the Electrolysis of Water

lot 63 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

on mahogany base, with label for 'HARVEY & PEAK, London', hand blown glass jar with platinum electrodes with two burettes for collecting oxygen & ... read more

Sold for £114    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 64 - A Fine 'Catherine Wheel' Type Geissler Tube

A Fine 'Catherine Wheel' Type Geissler Tube

lot 64 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

on a turned wooden base finished in black lacquer, tube with red wax tipped end, two electrode caps, finely blown 'Catherine-wheel' design to tube ... read more

Sold for £2,280    Result plus buyers premium More details

SOLD Lot 65 - An Exceptionally Fine Mineralogical Geometry Set

An Exceptionally Fine Mineralogical Geometry Set

lot 65 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

c.1850, French, label to lid for 'L. DUPIN Ing eur' and a secondary trade label for 'CROSTI, Ingenieur Opticien, Bordeaux', French polished case ... read more

Sold for £3,360    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

A Large Electrostatic Pith Ball Demonstration Apparatus

lot 66 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

c.1900, English signed on a plaque to base, Griffin Garrick St LONDON', constructed of mahogany, with large hand-blown glass jar, mahogany uprights, ... read more

Estimated at £150 - £250 More details 1  

A Pair of Large Leyden Jars

lot 67 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

early 19th century, hand-blown glass jars with pontil marks to base, lined with zinc foil and painted with red lead to the tops, both with turned ... read more

Estimated at £300 - £500 More details 1  

SOLD Lot 68 - A Wooden Demonstration Magnetic Field Globe

A Wooden Demonstration Magnetic Field Globe

lot 68 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

c.1910, English, with ivorine plaque for 'Philip Harris, Birmingham', 6" mahogany laminated globe with brass axis, painted brass electrical cathode ... read more

Sold for £264    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 69 - A Collection Of 11 Painted Mushroom Models

A Collection Of 11 Painted Mushroom Models

lot 69 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

constructed of wood and plaster each with hand written label to the front and description to the underside along with makers stamp which reads 'Henri ... read more

Sold for £1,200    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

A Collection Of 11 Painted Mushroom Models

lot 70 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

constructed of wood and plaster each with hand written label to the front and description to the underside along with makers stamp which reads 'Henri ... read more

Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500 More details 1  

SOLD Lot 71 - An Early Post Office Telegraph Line Test Galvanometer

An Early Post Office Telegraph Line Test Galvanometer

lot 71 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

with brass plaque to arched top for 'P.O. 70' and silvered brass plaque to front for 'LINE THROUGH GALVANOMETER TO PLATE G', rear panel unscrews to ... read more

Sold for £216    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 72 - A GPO-Style Double Current Telegraph Key

A GPO-Style Double Current Telegraph Key

lot 72 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

stamped to vulcanite base 'A. T. M. Co Ltd, 3632 III 1917', with key contacts below a bevelled glass window

Sold for £360    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 73 - An Unusual Telegraph & Reel Holder

An Unusual Telegraph & Reel Holder

lot 73 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

engraved to front 'Excelsior, with 5 rotating drums with embossed letters and numbers, with large spring wound-drum, 2 large electromagnetic coils ... read more

Sold for £600    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 74 - A Collection of Three Telegraph Sounders

A Collection of Three Telegraph Sounders

lot 74 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

largest on mahogany base with five brass connectors, sounder relay behind bevelled glass window, unmarked, second relay sounder engraved 'G.P.O 26391' ... read more

Sold for £360    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 75 - A Brass Telegraph Recorder

A Brass Telegraph Recorder

lot 75 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

c.1900, signed to front 'GAMEWELL MANUFACTURED by STANDARD PHONES AND CABLES LTD LONDON', on substantial cast iron base with two heavy gauge brass ... read more

Sold for £456    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 76 - A Large French Brass Recording Pressure Gauge

A Large French Brass Recording Pressure Gauge

lot 76 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

engraved to column 'INDICATEUR de PRESSION, PAR CLAIR', standing on large turned box wood stand, with valve to bottom of column, with three recording ... read more

Sold for £240    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 77 - An Early BBC Transmission Technical Instruction Manual

An Early BBC Transmission Technical Instruction Manual

lot 77 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

faux black leather-covered binder with brass corner protectors, stamped to spine 'TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS B.B.C.' and to front cover 'TECHNICAL ... read more

Sold for £696    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 78 - An Early BBC M-E.M.I. Transmission Technical Instruction Manual

An Early BBC M-E.M.I. Transmission Technical Instruction Manual

lot 78 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

faux black leather-covered binder with metal corner protectors, stamped to the spine 'TECHNICAL MANUAL B.B.C.' and to the front cover 'TECHNICAL ... read more

Sold for £360    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

A Varian TVT Instruction Manual for BBC1 & BBC2

lot 79 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

in grey A4 ring binder, with early Xeroxed pages over 12 chapters, with earliest parts dated October 87, with hand written engineer's notes to rear

Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 1  

Two BBC Related Reprints

lot 80 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

from the 'INSTITUTE of ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS' on 'THE B.B.C. SOUND BROADCASTING SERVICE ON VERY HIGH FREQUENCIES', dated 1957 and another for ... read more

Estimated at £40 - £80 More details 1  

A Collection of Period Magic Lantern Slides of Early Baird & Bell Television Systems

lot 81 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

with trade label to most slides for'Fry Ltd' 110 Pratt St, London N.W.1', subjects include; Modern Baird reciever; Large neon screen - Bell Labs; ... read more

Estimated at £600 - £800 More details 1  

A BBC Engineering Division Test Card Monograph

lot 82 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

titled 'Number 69: September 1967, A survey of the development of television test cards used in the BBC, by, G. Hersee, M.I.E.R.E.', blue grey ... read more

Estimated at £100 - £200 More details 1  

A BBC Engineering Division Test Card Monograph with 26 Test Card Photographs

lot 83 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

the booklet titled' Number 69: September 1967, A survey of the development of television test cards used in the BBC, by, G. Hersee, M.I.E.R.E.', blue ... read more

Estimated at £400 - £600 More details 1  

SOLD Lot 84 - A Rotating Cylinder Calculating Machine

A Rotating Cylinder Calculating Machine

lot 84 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

c.1890, English/American, embossed with 'THE YAXLEY NUMEROMETER PAT. APPLIED FOR', constructed of black polished wood with tin plate back, glazed ... read more

Sold for £240    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

A Ferranti Pegasus Computer Plug-In Package Unit

lot 85 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

English, c.1960, with an aluminium label for ‘FERRANTI 07-p-00730’, wired pre-printed electronic circuit board (module) with components to one side ... read more

Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000 More details 2  

SOLD Lot 86 - A 5.5" Surveyor's Transit Theodolite

A 5.5" Surveyor's Transit Theodolite

lot 86 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

English, c.1894, signed to silvered compass 'Elliott Bros, London', on four screw feet, with magnifiers to horizontal circle, 'A' frame supports with ... read more

Sold for £624    Result plus buyers premium More details 3  

SOLD Lot 87 - A Large Surveyor's Level

A Large Surveyor's Level

lot 87 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

English, c.1890, signed 'Baker 244 High Holborn, London', finished in grey oxidise with lacquered brass fittings, on four screw feet, telescope with ... read more

Sold for £84    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

A Combination Box Sextant & Range Finder

lot 88 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

English, c.1910, signed to dial face 'THE "OWEN" TOPOMETER' and to rear 'ROSS Ltd, 31 COCKSPUR St, S.W., No583', constructed of oxidised brass with ... read more

Estimated at £300 - £500 More details 1  

SOLD Lot 89 - An ‘Instrument to Find The Time by The Sun, Moon or Any of The Visible Fixed Stars; as Well as The Names of Those Stars.’

An ‘Instrument to Find The Time by The Sun, Moon or Any of The Visible Fixed Stars; as Well as The Names of Those Stars.’

lot 89 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

English, c.1843, signed in script 'Cary 181 Strand London' and 'Oliver Byrne Invt', constructed of lacquered brass, with 13cm diameter horizontal ... read more

Sold for £960    Result plus buyers premium More details 3  

SOLD Lot 90 - A Set of Miniature Assay / Diamond Scales

A Set of Miniature Assay / Diamond Scales

lot 90 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

American(?), c.1880, unsigned, scales in glazed case, agate topped screws, weights and accessories in drawer, height 24cm

Sold for £240    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

An American Surveyor's Compass

lot 91 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

American, late 18th Century, unsigned, wooden body of circumferentor, with engraved graduated brass scale 0-90-0, trough compass with brass back ... read more

Estimated at £400 - £600 More details 2  

An American Surveyor's Compass

lot 92 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

America, late 18th Century, engraved 'C. M.' to side and dated '1790' to underside, wooden body of circumferentor, with engraved graduated brass ... read more

Estimated at £400 - £600 More details 4  

SOLD Lot 93 - A 3" Refracting Hand-Held Astronomical Telescope

A 3" Refracting Hand-Held Astronomical Telescope

lot 93 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

English, c.1820, 'moons-of Jupiter telescope', engraved on drawer 'Dollond London', with ownership inscription 'Edward Gryffydh Peacock Indian Navy', ... read more

Sold for £960    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 94 - An Extensive Set of Silver Drawing Instruments by William Elliott

An Extensive Set of Silver Drawing Instruments by William Elliott

lot 94 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

English, c.1840, 21 compasses and other instruments in sterling silver, including three-legged dividers and ivory sector with scales for setting out ... read more

Sold for £1,200    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

SOLD Lot 95 - A Fine 18th Century Surveying Plane Table & Compass by Henry Gregory

A Fine 18th Century Surveying Plane Table & Compass by Henry Gregory

lot 95 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

English, c.1765, mahogany plane table, with folding boxwood protractor rule surround divided to 1/10th inch and 1/2 degree, with attached compass in ... read more

Sold for £1,920    Result plus buyers premium More details 3  

An Early Brass & Iron Drawing Pen

lot 96 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

English or Italian, 16th or 17th century, brass handle of octagonal section, wing nut a later replacement, length 12.6cm

Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 1  

A Brass & Ebony Foot Measure

lot 97 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

possibly French, 19th century, graduated and numbered on three sides, length 30cm closed

Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 1  

SOLD Lot 98 - A Complex Adjustable Boxwood & Brass Saddle Maker’s Design Frame

A Complex Adjustable Boxwood & Brass Saddle Maker’s Design Frame

lot 98 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

English, late 19th century, by E P Preston & Sons, from a design by C B Bean of Blackburn, specifically for horse collars to ensure a good fit, ... read more

Sold for £264    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 99 - A Boxwood Nautical Slide Rule by Stanley, London

A Boxwood Nautical Slide Rule by Stanley, London

lot 99 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

with scales for displacement in tons, speed in knots, indicated horse power etc., length 35.8cm

Sold for £336    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 100 - A Boxwood Slide Rule, Nautical Land & Sea Speed Reckoner

A Boxwood Slide Rule, Nautical Land & Sea Speed Reckoner

lot 100 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 26th Apr, 2019)

designed by Captain W N Mclean, dated July 30th 1919, made by C T Cooper & Sons, London, length 64.4cm

Sold for £384    Result plus buyers premium More details 3