Magic Lantern Slides - Arctic Exploration

Lot 151 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

collection of 8 delicately hand-painted magic lantern slides in mahogany frames of Arctic exploration, to include a set of 7 slides plus another in a ... read more

Russian Magic Lantern Slide Collection

Lot 152 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

Russian, c.1880, standard square mounted slides with gilt labels, mounted in wooden frames, many with manuscript labelling, images show Russian ... read more

Magic Lantern Slide, Boat at Sea

Lot 153 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

hand-painted magimagicc lantern slide showing a masted boat at sea, the handle turns an eccentric to rock the sea and make the boat bob up and down - ... read more

Aladin, Magic Lantern Slides

Lot 154 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1880, some slides marked for 'W. C.Hughes, London', large group of 33 slides from a once larger set, the slides mostly single hand-pinted ... read more

18th Century Camera Obscura

Lot 155 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, late 18th Century, unsigned, constructed of waxed mahogany with push/pull focus to front marked in manuscript DISTANT and NEAR, lens in ... read more

19th Century 12" Zoetrope

Lot 156 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1890, label for 'Stereoscopic Photographic Co. Wheel of Life, Secured by Royal Letters Patent' turned French polished wooden base with tin ... read more

Spooner's Scriptural Protean View, No.1 - A View on the Red Sea

Lot 157 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

with label for 'Scriptural Protean View, No.1, A View on the Red Sea, changing to the finding of Moses in the Bulrushes by G. F. Bragg, Printed by W. ... read more

Spooner's Protean Views, No.35 - Mont Blanc

Lot 158 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

with label for 'Spooner's Protean Views No.35 Mont Blanc, changing to Windsor Castle from the long walkwith the Queen going to a Review, London, ... read more

Spooner's Protean Views, No.16 - The London Mail Obstructed by Snow Drifts

Lot 159 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

with label for 'Spooner's Protean Views, No.16 - The London Mail Obstructed by Snow Drifts, changing to a scene in the Autumn with a fox chase in the ... read more

Spooner's Protean View, No.10 - Napoleon, powerful & Powerless

Lot 160 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

with label for 'Spooner's Protean View, No.10 - Napoleon powerful & Napoleon Powerless, the print represents the fallen Warrior in ... read more

Collection of G. W.'s Trancaprency Views

Lot 161 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

including: G. W.'s Transparencies, Fisherman's Hut, Published by Reeves & Sons Cheapside and W. Morgan, 64 Hatton Garden G. W.'s Dioramic Views No.2 ... read more

Pair of Large Phantasmagoria Magic Lanterns

Lot 162 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1870, the lenses engraved NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA LONON, the large tinplate bodies with single door, crooked chimney, acetylene illuminants with ... read more

A Lawson Ether Saturator, Magic Lantern Illuminant

Lot 163 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1880, unmarked, brass body with ether reservoir, oxygen pipe and shut off valve to rear, mechanical rotation of lime light holder, with ... read more

French Ether Saturator, Magic Lantern Illuminant

Lot 164 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

French, c.1890, no makers mark but profusely engraved with instructions for lighting & extinguishing, with valves to the back for oxygen, ether tank, ... read more

Good Collection of Magic Lantern Catalogues & Books

Lot 165 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

including: Optical Lantern Catalogueof Magic, Optical and Disolving Lantern Views, 1898-99, red cloth Illustrated catalogue of Magic Lanters, ... read more

Bresil - The Smallest Stereo Viewer

Lot 166 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

French, dated 1910, label to the front of the box reads 'BRESIL, Souvenir de L'Exposition de Bruxelles 1910, Le plus petit appareil stereoscopique de ... read more

Lowden, G., Brewster-Pattern Pedestal Dioramic Stereoscope

Lot 167 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

(I) Scottish, c.1856, the plaque on the top engraved 'Patent Dioramic Stereoscope, G. Lowden Opticians, DUNDEE', the viewer with shaped lens board, ... read more

Early 20th Century Mutoscope

Lot 168 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

American, early 20th Century, with brass plaque for 'MUTOSCOPE TRADE MARK, INTERNATIONAL MUTOSCOPE REEL COMPANY IMC, NEW YORK U.S.A. No.926M', the ... read more

Salesman's Model of Goodall's Patent Grinding & Levigating Machine

Lot 169 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, 1853, unsigned but with paperwork titled 'By Hew Majesty's Royal Letters Patent A.D. 1853 Goodall's Patent Grinding & Levigating Apparatus, ... read more

Squire, Alexander Balmanno, Photographs (Colored from Life) of the Diseases of the Skin

Lot 170 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

Squire, Alexander Balmanno (1836-1908), title - Photographs (Colored from Life) of the Diseases of the Skin. Published - London: John Churchill and ... read more

Post Mortem Surgical Instrument Set

Lot 171 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1900, instruments stamped 'HARRIS & Co, BIRMINGHAM', collection of surgical instruments with interchangeable handle in French polished ... read more

Spratt, G., Obstetric Tables

Lot 172 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

Spratt, George, Obstetric Tables: Comprising Graphic Illustrations, Descriptions and Practical Remarks; Exhibiting on Dissected Plates Many Important ... read more

Victorian Anatomical Human Skull

Lot 173 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

19th century Female, the cranium cut to reveal internal structure of head, with location pins and brass hooks, jaw with brass springs, jaw with ... read more

Sandow's System of Physical Training

Lot 174 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

Sandow on Physical Training: A Study in the Perfect Type of the Human Form, compiled and edited, Under Mr. Sandow's Direction, by G. Mercer Adam ... read more

William Darker, Unknown Instrument

Lot 175 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1870, engraved 'Darker Lambeth', the instrument constructed of polished brass with steel screws and interchangeable steel points, with ... read more

Philips VCR N1500 - First Domestic VCR Machine

Lot 176 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

Japanese, c.1972, marked Philips VCR N1500, in original box with leads and 8 BASF VC60 chromdioxide Video Cassettes, The Philips N1500 video cassette ... read more

Willson Type Ivory Screw BarrelMicroscope

Lot 177 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1740, unsigned, microscope body constructed of turned ivory, with condenser lens, sprung brass stage, threaded boss to accept brass handle, ... read more

Screw Barrel Microscope

Lot 178 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1780, unsigned, screw barrel microscope mounted on a projection tube from a solar microscope and screwed into a scioptic ball, screw ... read more

A Benjamin Martin Solar Compendium

Lot 179 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1770, signed to the solar microscope plate MARTIN LONDON' and to the drawer tube if the microscope B. MARTIN Invt et fecit, LONDON. N.7, ... read more

Adams, George (Senior) Cuff-Type Compound Microscope

Lot 180 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1760, engraved around the stage 'Made by Geo ADAMS. Ins: Maker to His MAJESTY', the microscope based on John Cuffs design of compound ... read more

Small & Unusual Double Ended Withering Type Microscope

Lot 181 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1800, unsigned, small brass microscope with sliding stage on 2 pillars, with objective glasses at both ends, in a leather covered card ... read more

W & S Jones Improved Compound Microscope

Lot 182 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

(I) English, c.1800, engraved to the body tube 'W & S JONES Holborn London', plinth base incorporating a drawer of original accessories with circular ... read more

Small Collection of Early Microscopes & Accessories

Lot 183 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

including a small screw barell microscope unsigned in a shark skin case, a simple microscope in a faux shark skin case with screw in objectives, and ... read more

Compound Microscope, Bate London

Lot 184 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

(I) English, c.1810, engraved to the base in copperplate 'Bate London', the microscope, based on the W & S Jones Improved design, mounted on a ... read more

Dollond, Culpeper-Type Microscope

Lot 185 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

(I) English, c.1820, engraved to the stage 'Dollond LONDON', the microscope of typical form, mahogany box plinth base (shrinkage & Split to one side), ... read more

Harris & Son Culpeper Type Microscope

Lot 186 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1820, engraved to the stage 'J. Harris & Son, British Museum , London, the microscope of typical form, mahogany box plinth base, the ... read more

Culpeper-Type Microscope

Lot 187 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

(i) English, c.1820, unsigned, the microscope of typical form, mahogany box plinth base, the microscope on diamond shaped feet, with swept cabriole ... read more

Banks, Simple Microscope

Lot 188 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1820, the column engraved 'Banks 440 Strand London Invt 903', microscope screws into brass boss on case lid, with mirror in gimbal, ... read more

Pritchard, Andrew, Microscope Compendium

Lot 189 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

A large cabinet designed to hold a microscope, slides, accessories and books, and includes: Pritchard, Andrew, A History of Infusoria Living & Fossil, ... read more

A Fine & Rare Nachet Pocket Microscope - Microscope de Poche

Lot 190 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

French, c.1850, engraved to the outside of the case 'NACHET ET FILS a Paris, rue Serpente, 16 ', the closed body is constructed of unlacquered gilt ... read more

Oil Painting of J. B. Dancer?

Lot 191 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

Portrait of a gentleman (John Benjamin Dancer?) sitting next to a microscope (typical design and pattern by J. B. Dancer), the portrait in an ... read more

J. B. Dancer, Compound Microscope

Lot 192 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1860, engraved to the back of the foot 'J. B. Dancer Opticien, Manchester' the microscope on 'Y' shaped base with upright columns ... read more

Large Beck No.1 Binocular Microscope

Lot 193 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, dated from the Beck records 30th September 1874, engraved to the back of the foot 'R & J BECK, 31 CORNHILL, LONDON', and numbered 6700, the ... read more

Collection of French Box Mounted Microscopes

Lot 194 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

including 3 small Furnace type microscopes in polished mahogany cases, and a larger  box mounted microscope

Newton & Co. Magic Lantern Projecting Microscope

Lot 195 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1880, the microscope engraved 'NEWTON & Co, 3 FLEET St , LONDON', obejctives engraved the same and a trade label for 'Newton & Co ... read more

Ross, London Large Brass Zentmayer Binocular Microscope

Lot 196 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

English, c.1880, engraved to the back of the foot 'ROSS LONDON 5061', microscope on unusual semi-folding base supporting microscope on large brass ... read more

A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Circuit Stage Binocular Microscope

Lot 197 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

A Large Smith & Beck No.1 Circuit Stage Binocular Microscope, English, dated March 1892*, signed to the foot ‘R & J Beck Ltd LONDON’ and ‘N°17537, ... read more

A Folding Microscope & Pocket Microscope

Lot 198 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

a folding brass compound microscope, English, c.1880, unsigned, with single objective & eyepiece in a leather case, and a small handheld microscope ... read more

Grand Exhibition No.1 Binocular Microscope Outfit

Lot 199 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

French, c.1889, engraved to the rear of the foot 'NACHET 17 Rue St Severin, Paris', the microscope constructed of brass and palladium plated, the ... read more

Leitz Microsope, With Provenance

Lot 200 (Photographs, Optical Toys & Science)

German, c.1910, the microscope engraved 'E Leitz Wetzlar No. 84054', the microscope on a black lacquered brass tripod foot, plano-concave mirror, ... read more