A Brass Sector with Hinged Strut
lot 151 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
18th century, English, finely engraved, unsigned
Sold for £216 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
Imperial Russian Surveying Protractor & Scale Rule by Oskar Richter
lot 152 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
hand engraved on heavy gauge brass, divided to half a degree, degree scale numbered in three ways; 0-90-0, 0-180, and 180-360, scale rule engraved ... read more
Sold for £120 Result plus buyers premium More details 4
An Early Keuffel and Esser Surveying Compass
lot 153 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1885, American, serial number 267, silvered compass divided to one degree, signed 'Keuffel & Esser Co Makers New York', two bubble levels (one ... read more
Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 2
lot 154 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
mid 20th Century, Swiss, also known as a moment planimeter, in nickel-silver rather than brass, signed 'J Amsler No.1533' complete with steel rail, ... read more
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500 More details 4
An Admiralty Pattern 1 Dry Card Compass
lot 155 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
dated Jan 11 1911, English, case stamped 'DENT', with 7½" compass card on a compensated white metal frame housed in a separate compartment to ... read more
Estimated at £700 - £800 More details 4
An American Surveyor's Compass
lot 156 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
late 18th Century, American, unsigned, wooden body of circumfrentor with engraved graduated brass scale 0 -90 - 0, trough compass with brass back ... read more
Estimated at £600 - £800 More details 2
An American Surveyor's Compass
lot 157 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
late 18th Century, American, engraved 'C. M.' to side and dated '1790' to underside, wooden body of circumfrentor with engraved graduated brass scale ... read more
Estimated at £600 - £800 More details 4
lot 158 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1890, American, signed to compass face 'KEUFFEL & ESSERCo, NEW YORK', with trade label to door and repair label, theodolite further engraved with ... read more
Sold for £300 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
A Surveying Transit Protractor
lot 159 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1900, English, protractor arm marked 'Smeeth's Transit Protractor/Mark I/Sole Makers/Negretti & Zambra/London', with folding sights, in ... read more
Sold for £132 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
A Lake District Folding Geological Map
lot 160 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
Ruthven, John, folding map titled ‘Travelling Map of the English Lakes Geologically Coloured’, geological map showing from North Lancaster to ... read more
Sold for £96 Result plus buyers premium More details 3
A Collection of Mineralogy & Crystallography Books
lot 161 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
A Handbook to A Collection of the Minerals of the British Islands From the Ludlam Collection, 1905, 232 pages; Varley, D, 'RUDIMENTARY TREATISE ON ... read more
Sold for £120 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
A Large Hand-Drawn Map of Mining Operations in Hexham
lot 162 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
large hand-drawn and coloured map, with cartouche that reads 'PLAN OF WEST ALLENDALE from Blackpool Bridge to Kilhope Law PART of the REGALITY or ... read more
Estimated at £400 - £600 More details 3
A Large Hand-Drawn Map of Mining Operations in Hexham
lot 163 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
large hand-drawn map titled 'Plan of WEST-ALLENDALE MINERAL DISTRICT Belonging to T. W. BEAUMONT Esq', probably commissioned after the purchase of ... read more
Estimated at £200 - £300 More details 3
A Galilean Moncular or Spyglass by Benjamin Martin
lot 164 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
mid 18th Century, in green rayskin covered pasteboard, with gilt embossed leather inner draw, turned ivory and brass lens mounts, closed length 8cm
Sold for £480 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
lot 165 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1900, English stamped to the front 'Philips' Planisphere showing the principle Stars Visible For Every Hour In The Year', card, instructions ... read more
Sold for £84 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
lot 166 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1820, English, hand-held astronomical telescope, 'moons-of Jupiter telescope', engraved on the drawer 'Dollond London', with ownership inscription ' ... read more
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500 More details 2
A Pair of 10x80 German Flak Binoculars
lot 167 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
finished in desert tan paint, engraved to the side 'D.F. 10x80 CXN 121137 75114', with weel of filters, interocular adjustment, focusing eyepieces, ... read more
Sold for £696 Result plus buyers premium More details 4
A 1¼" Refracting Brass Telescope
lot 168 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1770, English, signed along the top of the barrel 'Ramfden London' with folding tripod in an associated mahogany case, length 25cm
Sold for £336 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
A Late 18th Century Apothecary's/Perfume Cabinet
lot 169 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1800, English, unsigned, constructed of polished mahogany with brass fittings, red velvet-lined with silver edging, containing six original hand ... read more
Estimated at £300 - £500 More details 2
An Elaborately Constructed Electromedical Shock Machine
lot 170 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1900, English, unsigned, French polished mahogany with ebonite top and lacquered brass fittings, with labels for 'CARBON , ZINC, PRIMARY & ... read more
Sold for £816 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
A Victorian Electro-Medical Shock Machine
lot 171 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1860, English, signed to coil and trade label 'SAMUEL TOWNSEND, ELECTRICIAN, DERBY', coil mounted on French polished mahogany plinth with all ... read more
Sold for £240 Result plus buyers premium More details 2
A Case of 50 Prosthetic Glass Eyes
lot 172 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1900, German, unsigned, each individually made, contained in original leather-covered velvet-lined case with individual compartments, width 32cm
Sold for £1,020 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
A Case of 51 Prosthetic Glass Eyes
lot 173 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1900, German, unsigned, each individually made, contained in original leather-covered velvet-lined case with individual compartments, set includes ... read more
Sold for £1,020 Result plus buyers premium More details 3
A Set of 19 Prosthetic Glass Eyes
lot 174 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1900, German, unsigned, each individually made, set includes two small child's eyes and a salesman's sample cut to show construction
Estimated at £400 - £600 More details 1
A Professor Jaquet's Diagnostic Chronograph
lot 175 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1900, French, signed 'Boulitte' and to case lid 'Ets G Boulitte, Ingenieurs-Constructeurs 15-21 r. Robillot, Paris 13e', marking chronograph with ... read more
Sold for £300 Result plus buyers premium More details 2
lot 176 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1890, English, clockwork-driven medical diagnostic instrument to record pulse rate on a smoked paper strip, in nickel plated brass, with pressure ... read more
Sold for £180 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
A Set of Six Ivory-Handled Amputation Knives
lot 177 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1844, Danish, exhibition quality set by Camillus Nyrop, each knife with carved ivory handle, silver ferrule and signed by the maker, in mahogany ... read more
Estimated at £700 - £1,000 More details 4
A Fine Neurosurgery Set by Laundy
lot 178 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1810, English, two trephines with lever operated detachable ivory handle, elevator and ivory handled Hey's saw, signed 'Laundy', in fitted ... read more
Sold for £624 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
lot 179 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
early 19th Century, probably English, false teeth, three walrus ivory dentures and one metal mounted (lead) denture
Sold for £300 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
Six 18th Century Dental & Other Forceps
lot 180 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
all in carbon steel, largest 13.6cm
Estimated at £650 - £850 More details 2
A Complete Set of Sprung Dentures in Gold & Porcelain
lot 181 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
mid 19th Century, complete upper and lower plates, upper plate, posts, springs and fittings in gold, teeth in porcelain,the lower plate of ... read more
Sold for £720 Result plus buyers premium More details 3
A Post Mortem Set by Maw & Son
lot 182 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1860, English, ivory handle with interchangeable knive,s chisel and saw, ivory handled hammer and spine wrench, skull rest, bowel scissors etc, in ... read more
Estimated at £450 - £650 More details 4
lot 183 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
mid 19th Century, English, ten ivory-handled eye surgery scalpels with associated forceps, scissors and retractors, in velvet-lined Moroccan leather ... read more
Estimated at £250 - £350 More details 2
A Set of Fine Quality Scalpels
lot 184 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
mid 19th Century, English, finely carved cross-hatched ivory-handled scalpels with silver ferrules by W.C. Snowdon of Sheffield, in fitted case
Estimated at £220 - £280 More details 2
A Folding Ivory Handled Post Mortem Saw
lot 185 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1835, English, signed 'Young', with chisel signed 'Young Cutler to his Majesty W.R.', in original brass-bound rosewood case, with seven associated ... read more
Estimated at £280 - £350 More details 2
A Post Mortem Set by Ferris, Bristol
lot 186 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
late 19th Century, English, with spine wrench, folding saw, bowel scissors, hammer, skull rest and knives, in brass-bound mahogany box
Sold for £120 Result plus buyers premium More details
A Georgian Obstetric Forceps by Eagland
lot 187 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1820 or earlier, English, carbon steel with ebony handles and English lock, instrument is symmetrical with no pelvic curve to the blades, stamped ... read more
Estimated at £200 - £300 More details 1
Three Obstetric Surgical Instruments
lot 188 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
19th Century, English, cephalotribe with spiked jaws, blunt hook and crochet, and a small pair of obstetric forceps with English lock, all ... read more
Estimated at £200 - £300 More details 1
A Pair of Large Obstetric Forceps
lot 189 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
early 19th Century, French, in carbon steel with chiselled steel grips, pronounced pelvic curve to blades, with Von Siebolds lock, stamped 'Collin & ... read more
Estimated at £140 - £200 More details 1
A Pair of Large Obstetric Forceps of Unusual Design
lot 190 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
early 19th century, French, each blade having a separate locking scissor-type joint in addition to main Siebold type lock, enabling the instrument to ... read more
Estimated at £200 - £300 More details 4
lot 191 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
late 19th Century, English and Italian, one in brass and unplated steel stamped 'Genito Urinary London', other in nickel plated and unplated steel, ... read more
Sold for £108 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
lot 192 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
mid 19th Century, English, glass blown to tube shape, piston in lacquered brass with applied badge with royal coat of arms 'Millikin & Lawley, 161 ... read more
Estimated at £240 - £280 More details 2
lot 193 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1860, English, glass and lacquered brass in fitted velvet-lined mahogany case
Estimated at £150 - £200 More details 2
lot 194 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
fine quality in lacquered brass, lignum vitae and silver-plated brass, in velvet-lined mahogany case, case width 44cm
Sold for £120 Result plus buyers premium More details 2
lot 195 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
19th Century, English, in the form of a pince-nez, in wrought iron and non-ferrous base metal with glass 'lenses', one blue and one red, width 66cm
Sold for £384 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
Spectacles - An Unusual Pair of Oversized Pince-Nez
lot 196 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
19th Century, possibly English, for display purposes, plain glass with wire frames, width 17.7cm
Estimated at £50 - £80 More details
Six Pairs of Tortoiseshell Spectacles
lot 197 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
all 19th Century, English (6)
Sold for £300 Result plus buyers premium More details 1
An Irish Amputation Set by Fannin
lot 198 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
with amputation saw, bone snips, forceps etc., three amputation knives marked Fannin Dublin, two small scalpels are replacements, all in fitted ... read more
Sold for £816 Result plus buyers premium More details 2
A Paxton's Ophthalmoscope & Morton's Ophthalmoscope
lot 199 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
Paxton's, c.1900, by Curry & Paxton, disc of 19 lenses, with four supplementary lenses in a front segment two mirrors attached to rotatable arm, ... read more
Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 1
lot 200 (Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine, 1st Nov, 2018)
c.1900, with five small lenses that fit in the instrument, diamond engraved with their powers, one positive, four negative and two indirect lenses, ... read more
Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 1