ASTRONOMICAL HISTORY & EVENTS

"Sphaera Artificiales Synoptica Idea Delineatae et Propositae" original hand-coloured engraving by German cartographer Matthaus Seutter, with decorative title cartouche and second cartouche with ex

A rare museum quality example in rosewood case with removable domed lid, the globe is circa 1846-1850 with no damage to gores; height of case 12.7cm (5in), diameter 10.2cm (4in)

Circa 1900 brass orrery/armillary sphere on original wooden stand, possibly German, a fine example, height 29.2cm (11 1/2in)

Signed for G.

Constructed of bronze, signed for Joseph Sindle, Tottenham Park, 1829; modelled by Charles Brudenell-Bruce, 1st Marquess of Ailesbury after the early sundial dating back to the time of William the

Small three draw brass telescope with satinwood/boxwood barrel, excellent optics, length when fully extended 41.9cm (16 1/2in), 3.8cm (1 1/2in) diameter

Dark welders glass inside original brass frame with finger ring, a rare survivor from circa 1860, few small glass imperfections noted; length 17.8cm (7in)

Fine Ross, London #657 surveyor's aneroid barometer circa 1850 with suspension loop, diameter 5.1cm (2in); working condition

A highly important 10.2cm (4in) diameter celestial globe dedicated to the Bishop of Leige, George of Austria (1505-1557) who was son of Emperor Maximillian I, displayed on a later onyx and gilt bra

Early hand-coloured caricature/satirical map depicting England and Wales by Robert Dighton and published by W.

2.5cm (1in) diameter five draw silver plate over copper French pocket telescope with original rayskin casing, circa 1900; length when fully extended 11.4cm (4 1/2in) - signed, rare signature

Circa 1860 "Reverend William Hall's Visible Astronomical Compass" booklet published by J.D. Potter; Note: this could be used with Lot 3431

A fine Victorian brass example signed for Broadhurst Clarkson and Co., 5.1cm (2in) diameter bullseye, height 26.7cm (10 1/2in); movable arm

Engraving on paper by A. Bell showing compass chromatics for a Shuttleworth compass circa 1800, unframed, sheet size 26.7 x 20.3cm (10 1/2 x 8in); Note: this complements Lot 3415

Circa 1770 signed Shuttleworth 12.7cm (5in) diameter surveyor's compass with flip-type alidades, mahogany case with hooks, flawless operation and silvered dial; the case measures 14.6 x 17.1cm (5 3

Complete and intact circa 1800, the case measures 14.6cm (5 3/4in) high; with 6 instruments, draftsman's etui and Gunter's rule

Circa 1990 modern plastic solar system display with instructions and star chart, height 8.9cm (3 1/2in), length of Pluto's arm from centre 17.8cm (7in)

Signed M.D.S.

Found in original leather case, a circa 1900 three draw brass pocket telescope with 2.5cm (1in) lens, length when fully extended 47cm (18 1/2in); with extendable sun shade

Faux ivory and brass opera glasses made in the U.S.S.R., with black leather case, a rare collectible

To be used with a sextant or octant for navigational purposes while at sea, a fine unused artificial horizon with interior mercury bottle and tray, triangular window for use when the horizon is not

A rare example circa 1800 in round mahogany frame and near perfect condition, few marks to glass but overall good condition for age; diameter 11.4cm (4 1/2in); can be used for burning glass as well

An early ivory pocket diptych dial/sundial with lift-top door and original leather case, in near pristine condition, 5.7 x 3.8cm (2 1/4 x 1 1/2in); with instructions and corrections for time

Rare rectangular Arthur Chevalier, Paris opera glasses in folding leather case, variable focus, circa 1860, with original box

Signed for Lilley of London, octant made of ebony, brass and ivory, 38.1cm (15in) index arm, 33cm 33cm (13in) radius in green painted stepped oak fitted box

Circa 1800 engraving "Dioptrics", Plate CLXII, sheet size 26.7 x 20.3cm (10 1/2 x 8in), with camera lucida, camera obscura and magic lanterns

Found in fitted mahogany case, a brass drum microscope circa 1850, working order but incomplete, height 26.7cm (10 1/2in)

An original signed George Adams silver over copper seven draw pocket telescope circa 1750 with case, Royal Coat of Arms for England and Scotland; object lens cracked but does not affect optics; not

"George Philip and Son", London Sundial adjustable for all latitudes and fitted with a compass and plumb bob, made in Germany, highly unique design which will disassemble to fit inside the cardboar

Antique domed compass/sundial in the form of Stoddart domed glass, gilt interior to lid, fine condition, 4.4cm (1 3/4in) diameter

Circa 1900 quality leather and cardboard planisphere principal star chart with revolving disc, displays all of the major stars in the northern hemisphere, months of the year, Zodiac, days of the mo

Fine gilt brass, guilloche machined with ivory accents, 3.8cm (1 1/2in) monocular, five draws, perfect optics, circa 1850 - length when extended 10.2cm (4in)

Box of 13 glass/wooden slides for a magic lantern depicting the tides, phases of the moon, slip slides for lunar eclipses, rotation of the Earth and various other subject matters, circa 1900 - the

"Galaxy" design art glass paperweight by Caithness of Scotland, numbered 1984/2000, diameter 7.6cm (3in)

Label inside for Henry Porter, apprentice and successor to the late W.

Denis Diderot astronomy prints circa 1751-1780, a complete chapter with images of globes, instruments, star charts and constellations; the sheets measure 41.9 x 27.9cm (16 1/2 x 11in)

"Eastern Hemisphere" and "Western Hemisphere", John Tallis and Company, London/New York, both hand-coloured maps drawn and engraved by J.

Single draw 3.8cm (1 1/2in) diameter pocket telescope in brass signed for Dollond of London circa 1800, excellent optics, a rare find

A rare survivor, complete pocket atlas "Nouvel Atlas Des Enfans", with images of globes, instruments, countries, etc.; overall good condition for age, leather bound, printed in Brussels and Paris,

A vintage steel lock box with interior removable tray, 8.9 x 22.9 x 10.2cm (3 1/2 x 9 x 4in); together with a steel lock box with key

An important 1.22m (48in) brass telescope with tapering mahogany barrel, 6.4cm (2 1/2in) diameter, single draw, rare English signature for Macneil of London, 96.5cm (38in) when closed, circa 1791-1

Circa 1777 based on Jacques Nicholas Bellin's map of the area, engraved by Veremondo Rossi, sheet size 31.8 x 40.6cm (12 1/2 x 16in); some foxing to paper, unframed

One Gunter, one scaling, circa early 1900's - lengths 61cm and 62.9cm (24in and 24 3/4in)

Beautifully carved wood panel with angel in relief surrounded by border, 34.9 x 19.7cm (13 3/4 x 7 3/4in)

Beautifully painted on paper laid down on card with watercolour, graphite and ink depicting a planetary orrery, signed upper right and dated (19)86, 61 x 45.7cm (24 x 18in) - unframed

19th century spectacles (one lens loose) found inside a fabulous antique tortoiseshell carrying case with silver mounts and chain

Hand-coloured "Map of the European Settlements in North America", published by T. Catall, 1776, sheet size 34.9 x 26.7cm (13 3/4 x 10 1/2in), showing Canada and the original 13 U.S.

Found in original case signed for Charles Smith of London, the dividers measure 22.9cm (9in) long; circa 1840

English earthenware phrenology head circa 1829-1850 with different sections of the brain marked in black, indicating measurements of bumps on the skull to predict mental traits; this example design

19th century volume/folio with hand-coloured prints by George Cruikshank (1792-1878), British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life; the folio measures

Three draw brass pocket telescope with rayskin barrel, length when extended 34.3cm (13 1/2in), unsigned

Present day Mexico hand-coloured map from the 18th century, sheet size 16.5 x 35.6cm (6 1/2 x 14in); unframed

A rare example from the mid to late 19th century, in an elegant design with large 15.2cm (6in) diameter magnifying glass, lift-top door and easel used for viewing photographs, cabinet cards, stereo

Seven draw antique gilt brass pocket telescope circa 1900 with ornate design around lens, complete with original box, length 11.4cm (4 1/2in) when extended

Early engraving on paper depicting the technical details of a mortar/cannon including cross-sections and dimensions, sheet size approximately 35.6 x 27.9cm (14 x 11in); some wear to border of paper

A rare camera obscura, drawing and viewing aid with hinged dark glass, folding bellows to adjust light entry circa 1860, found in leather case measuring 27.3 x 22.2cm (10 3/4 x 8 3/4in); wear to hi

Signed for Dollond of London, Day or Night, three draw brass telescope with mahogany barrel and ray shade (for sun), overall length when extended 83.8cm (33in); complete with original wood fitted c

Titled "Vue Une Rue De Nanking" and to the lower margin "Gezigt van een Straat in Nan-King, uit Nieuhof" with pencil notation "China, 1749", engraved by Dutch artist Jakob van Schley, sheet size 24

Hadley's quadrant circa 1750, a forerunner to the octant and sextant, 38.1cm (15in) arc circle and radius, interchangeable filters, fine scale and vernier; note the ivory nameplate is missing to th

19th century ivory plaque attributed to India with hunting scene and displayed in an ornate frame measuring 11.4 x 19.1cm (4 1/2 x 7 1/2in)

Georgian era circa 1800-1820 mahogany hinged lectern, variable height lid and storage drawer below; brass book ledge with pins, push button closure, brass handle, a rare example - the case measures

An early legal document for France and Navarre from the French Justice Department with printing and handwriting on paper circa 1820's, sheet size 30.5 x 19.7cm (12 x 7 3/4in), laid down and display

"A Dictionary of Christian Antiquities", by William Smith and Samuel Cheetham, Volumes I and II, published by Willing and Williamson, Toronto; some wear to covers and spine