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SOLD Lot 51 - A Collection of 4 Large 19th Century French Apothecaries Leech Jars

A Collection of 4 Large 19th Century French Apothecaries Leech Jars

lot 51 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

collection of 4 large chemists hand blown Glass Leech jars, 3 with broken pontil marks, largest 30cm tall

Sold for £438    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 52 - A Collection of Turned Apothecary's Boxwood Measures

A Collection of Turned Apothecary's Boxwood Measures

lot 52 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, mid 19th century, comprising of a part set of 3 measures each stamped S8, a similar collection of 3 unmarked, and a collection of smaller ... read more

Sold for £212    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 53 - Large Collection of 18 Victorian Leech Jars

Large Collection of 18 Victorian Leech Jars

lot 53 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

all of typical form with broken pontil marks, a few with ground pontil marks, largest 9.5cm tall (x18)

Sold for £188    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 54 - A Large Collection of Wooden Medical & Apothecary Items

A Large Collection of Wooden Medical & Apothecary Items

lot 54 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

including 3 pill rounders, an early hydrometer, a powder sieve, a powder flask, an ointment dispenser, a 4 compartment pill holder, a brown glass ... read more

Sold for £438    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 55 - A Large Collection of Glass Mortar & Pestles

A Large Collection of Glass Mortar & Pestles

lot 55 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

forming a collection put together over many years comprising of early hand blown examples with pontil marks up to later exaples made of moulded glass, ... read more

Sold for £150    Result plus buyers premium More details 3  

SOLD Lot 56 - A Collection of 3 Unusual Coloured Leech Jars

A Collection of 3 Unusual Coloured Leech Jars

lot 56 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

including 2 amber jars (one with small chip to rim), both with pontil marks, and another yellow glass jar with pontil mark (x3)

Sold for £75    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

SOLD Lot 57 - 3 Apothecary's Boxwood Pill Silverers

3 Apothecary's Boxwood Pill Silverers

lot 57 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

with 2 English, mid 19th century constructed of turned boxwood, a smaller example turned from Lignum (x3)

Sold for £562    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 58 - Dutch Bolbous Pewter Leach Jar

Dutch Bolbous Pewter Leach Jar

lot 58 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

Dutch bulbous Pewter Leach Jar, with screw-on lid with air holes and carry handle, height 17cm

Sold for £119    Result plus buyers premium More details 3  

SOLD Lot 59 - 2 Pewter Mudge's Inhalers

2 Pewter Mudge's Inhalers

lot 59 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

both English pewter, early 19th/ late 18th century, unsigned, the slightly bulbous inhaler with dent to the side, the other, unmarked, with a label, ... read more

Sold for £138    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

An Unusual Form of Mudge's Inhaler

lot 60 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English pewter, 19th century, unsigned but marked with an impressed 'I' to the base, of unusual form with no handle, very good condition (except ... read more

Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 3  

SOLD Lot 61 - An Apothecaries Cabinet of Bottle Labels

An Apothecaries Cabinet of Bottle Labels

lot 61 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, c.1850, for Lloyd & Son family & Dispensing Chemist Richmond Surry, with 5 drawers with compartments for various medicine labels cabinet ... read more

Sold for £688    Result plus buyers premium More details 7  

SOLD Lot 62 - Collection of 4 Prosthetic Glass Eyes

Collection of 4 Prosthetic Glass Eyes

lot 62 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

c.1900, German, unsigned, each individually made

Sold for £125    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

SOLD Lot 63 - A Rare French Copper bourdalou

A Rare French Copper bourdalou

lot 63 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

French, 19th Century, unmarked constructed of heavy gauge hand-worked copper 41cm long, and an unusual male urinal made of soldered copper plate (2)

Sold for £250    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 64 - A Collection of Folding Bistoury Knives, & Lancets

A Collection of Folding Bistoury Knives, & Lancets

lot 64 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, various dates from 1800, makers include MATHIEU, WOOD, WEISS, HILLIARD GLASGOW, CHARRIERE, FANNIN DUBLIN, EVANS LONDON, along with a large ... read more

Sold for £188    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 65 - Collection of 14 Original Tiles From Brompton Hospital Library

Collection of 14 Original Tiles From Brompton Hospital Library

lot 65 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

collection of hand-painted ceramic tiles from the library of the now demolished Victorian Brompton Hospital, the tiles with handwritten locations for ... read more

Sold for £938    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

A Collection of Period Engravings of Hospital Buildings

lot 66 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

Comprising of the following engravings; Bethlehem Hospital, coloured engraving. View of the Foundling Hospital. The Surgeon's Theatre in the Old ... read more

Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 2  

SOLD Lot 67 - Amputation Stump Stool

Amputation Stump Stool

lot 67 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, c.1850, unmarked, constructed of polished mahogany with adjustable rest lined with padded tan leather, Footnote: originally used to rest an ... read more

Sold for £200    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 68 - A Victorian Stomach Pump by Arnold & Son

A Victorian Stomach Pump by Arnold & Son

lot 68 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, c.1880, the pump with embossed plaque for 'ARNOLD & SONS 35 & 36 WEST SMITHFIELD LONDON' combination stomach pump, irrigator and enema, the ... read more

Sold for £62    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

SOLD Lot 69 - Victorian Stomach Pump by Weiss, London

Victorian Stomach Pump by Weiss, London

lot 69 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, c.1880, the set with embossed plaque for 'JOHN WEISS & SON 62 STRAND LONDON' combination stomach pump, irrigator and enema, the pump in ... read more

Sold for £100    Result plus buyers premium More details 6  

SOLD Lot 70 - Collection of scarificators

Collection of scarificators

lot 70 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

comprising of a brass 16 blade scarificator marked 'GARANTIRT PK', an unmarked brass octagonal 12 blade scarificator, a 17 blade unmarked brass ... read more

Sold for £300    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 71 - 3 Fleam Cases

3 Fleam Cases

lot 71 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

comprising of a Victorian case with embossed design containing 2 fleams, a silver case marked for Birmingham 1838 and stamped T&P, containing 3 loose ... read more

Sold for £312    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

SOLD Lot 72 - A French Pocket Minor Surgery Set

A French Pocket Minor Surgery Set

lot 72 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

French, late 18th early 19th century marked in gilt 'BATAILLE A BORDEAUX', tooled red Morrocan leather case with gilt edging with green leather flaps, ... read more

Sold for £325    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 73 - Blood Letting & Fleams

Blood Letting & Fleams

lot 73 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

a collection of cased fleams and blood letting knives in leather cases, and 2 veterinary fleams (x9)

Sold for £288    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 74 - A Fine Shagreen Cased Set of Fleams

A Fine Shagreen Cased Set of Fleams

lot 74 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, c.1780, 3 fleams marked for Evans, 1 for Savigny & Co with the other 2 unmarked in green shagreen case with white metal fittings, 7.8cm tall

Sold for £438    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 75 - Large Pewter Bleeding Bowl

Large Pewter Bleeding Bowl

lot 75 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, Late18th century(?), porringer type with graduated rings for fluid ounces 4 - 32, stamp to base of a unicorn and crown with a moto beneath ... read more

Sold for £200    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 76 - A Group of Antique Pewter Medical Items

A Group of Antique Pewter Medical Items

lot 76 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

including 2 19th century pewter pap boats each stamped with crown above X, and 2 pewter medicine spoons 1 marked for Maw (x4)

Sold for £94    Result plus buyers premium More details 6  

SOLD Lot 77 - A Group of Antique Ceramic Medical Items

A Group of Antique Ceramic Medical Items

lot 77 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

including 5 pap boats with graduation marks, one plane and another small and plain, a ceramic douch marked 'The Iglodine Nasal Douch'and other items ... read more

Sold for £100    Result plus buyers premium More details 6  

SOLD Lot 78 - A Very Large Collection of Cupping Glasses

A Very Large Collection of Cupping Glasses

lot 78 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

large collection of various styles and types, some hand-blown examples most molded glass (x46)

Sold for £100    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 79 - A Large Collection of Various 19th Century Medical Syringes

A Large Collection of Various 19th Century Medical Syringes

lot 79 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

including 3 in leather cases with 1 gilt brass Hypodermic syringe by S. Maw Son & Thompson, London, a syringe in a polished wooden case marked ... read more

Sold for £88    Result plus buyers premium More details 8  

SOLD Lot 80 - An Anels Lachrymal Syringe

An Anels Lachrymal Syringe

lot 80 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

French, mid 19th century, unsigned, in bright nickel plate with 3 cannulae and 2 pipes, in chamois lined fitted black Morocco case, case 16.5cm

Sold for £81    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 81 - 2 Ceramic Bourdalous

2 Ceramic Bourdalous

lot 81 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

one with blue transfer print and marked to the underside 'Florentine opaque china' the other with gilt edging and marked to the underneath 'VERNON'S ... read more

Sold for £150    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

A Collection of Cream Ceramic Bourdaloues

lot 82 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

comprising of 7 all of slightly different size and design, 2 marked Boots Chemist underneath

Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 1  

SOLD Lot 83 - AN Unusual American Electromedical Shock Machine

AN Unusual American Electromedical Shock Machine

lot 83 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

American, c.1890, with a metal plaque for 'R. G. WILLIAMS, MANUFACTURER 8 BARCLAY ST. NEW YORK', the polished oak case opening to reveal a bakelite ... read more

Sold for £119    Result plus buyers premium More details 8  

SOLD Lot 84 - A Lancet Case

A Lancet Case

lot 84 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, c.1850, unsigned but lancet stamped 'EVANS OLD CHANGE LONDON', set with 2 lancets with glass bottle in between the 2 with cut glass stopper, ... read more

Sold for £325    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 85 - Tortoiseshell Lancet Case

Tortoiseshell Lancet Case

lot 85 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, c.early 19th C, unmarked, case with white metal lining with 4 lancets by different makers, case 5.5cm tall

Sold for £138    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 86 - 19th Century Canton-carved tortoiseshell Lancet Case

19th Century Canton-carved tortoiseshell Lancet Case

lot 86 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

China, c.1810/20, sides and cover deeply carved with village scenes, with white metal rim, containing 2 lancets, the blade of one lancet stamped ... read more

Sold for £338    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 87 - An Early Set of Kohs Blocks - Early IO Test

An Early Set of Kohs Blocks - Early IO Test

lot 87 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

American, c.earky 20th Century, label to the front reads 'KOHS BLOCKS, Distributed by The National Foundation for Educational Research 79 Wimpole ... read more

Sold for £125    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 88 - A Doctors Examination Oil Lamp

A Doctors Examination Oil Lamp

lot 88 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, c.1890, unsigned finished in chrome with oil bottle wick and bulls-eye lens

Sold for £175    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 89 - A Dudgeon-Type sphygmograph by Hawksley

A Dudgeon-Type sphygmograph by Hawksley

lot 89 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, c.1890, the clockwork housing engraved F. P. Hawksley 357 Oxford St London', with clockwork mechanism to one side, wrist strap, in original ... read more

Sold for £200    Result plus buyers premium More details 1  

SOLD Lot 90 - 2 Sandglasses In Wooden Containers

2 Sandglasses In Wooden Containers

lot 90 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

2 19th century sandglasses in wooden containers with screw on lids, the longest 13.5cm

Sold for £106    Result plus buyers premium More details 3  

SOLD Lot 91 - Pear Wood Stethoscope & Case

Pear Wood Stethoscope & Case

lot 91 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

19th Century, fruitwood (possibly pear) stethoscope in a large turned pine case, case height 20cm

Sold for £1,062    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

SOLD Lot 92 - A Carl Zeiss Jena Petrological Microscope With Important Provenance

A Carl Zeiss Jena Petrological Microscope With Important Provenance

lot 92 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

German, dated 1895, engraved to the body tube'', the microscope stands on a large brass 'Y' shaped foot finished in black lacquer work, the body is ... read more

Sold for £11,875    Result plus buyers premium More details 4  

SOLD Lot 93 - An Exceptionally Fine Presentation Rosenhain Metallurgical Microscope

An Exceptionally Fine Presentation Rosenhain Metallurgical Microscope

lot 93 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, dated 1914 from the beck records, engraved to the rear of the foot ‘ROSENHAIN METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE PATENT R & J Beck London 30170’ and ... read more

Sold for £3,750    Result plus buyers premium More details 10  

SOLD Lot 94 - An Important Original Form of Powell & Leyland’s ‘New Microscope’ Dated 1843

An Important Original Form of Powell & Leyland’s ‘New Microscope’ Dated 1843

lot 94 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, dated 1843, signed to the rear of the limb in script 'Powell & Lealand Makers, London' the microscope on a tripod base with pad feet lined ... read more

Sold for £4,375    Result plus buyers premium More details 6  

SOLD Lot 95 - A Very Fine Ross Type Microscope by Cary, London

A Very Fine Ross Type Microscope by Cary, London

lot 95 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, c.1860, engraved to the rear of the foot 'CARY LONDON' and to all objectives, the microscope is a Ross microscope retailed by Cary, the ... read more

Sold for £1,625    Result plus buyers premium More details 9  

SOLD Lot 96 - A Large Victorian Binocular Microscope By Parkes, With Provenance

A Large Victorian Binocular Microscope By Parkes, With Provenance

lot 96 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, dated on the original invoice May 22 1860, signed 'J Parkes & Son, Birmingham' the microscope on a a large 'Y' shaped base with tall ... read more

Sold for £1,062    Result plus buyers premium More details 5  

SOLD Lot 97 - A Watson "Royal" Compound Microscope

A Watson "Royal" Compound Microscope

lot 97 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, c.1910, signed to the back of the foot ‘W Watson & Sons, Ltd, 313 High Holborn, London, 24055’, mechanical substage with screw X-Y control ... read more

Sold for £650    Result plus buyers premium More details 2  

Carl Zeiss Microscope With Provenance

lot 98 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

German, c.1880, engraved to the front of the bodytube 'Carl Zeiss Jens No. 12644, Agent Wm Hume, Optician, Edinburgh' the case door stamped with the ... read more

Estimated at £200 - £300 More details 2  

SOLD Lot 99 - Carpenters Improved Compound Microscope

Carpenters Improved Compound Microscope

lot 99 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, 2/4 19th century, engraved along the foot in copperplate script 'CARPENTERS Improved Compound Microscope for Opake & transparent Objects 24 ... read more

Sold for £900    Result plus buyers premium More details 3  

SOLD Lot 100 - Georgian Century Pocket Microscope

Georgian Century Pocket Microscope

lot 100 (Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023)

English, c.1810, engraved along the column 'Thos Rubergall, Coventry St, London' the microscope of Banks format with the column screwing into a ... read more

Sold for £725    Result plus buyers premium More details 3