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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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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
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