EARLY 19TH CENTURY ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPE
Circa 1800 10.2cm (4in) brass astronomical telescope, length 55.9cm (22in), height 38.1cm (15in); with speculum primary mirror and draw tube star finder, made exclusively for viewing great distance
ANTIQUE SIGNALLING LAMP
Circa 1890 "Seahorse GB Trademark" copper and brass signalling lamp with red and green glass shades, electrified, height 15.2cm (6in)
TIFFANY & CO. MANTEL CLOCK
Exquisite antique gilt bronze mantel clock signed "Tiffany & Co., New York", with enamel numerals, key and pendulum, height 43.2cm (17in), width to base 27.9cm (11in)
ANDREAS CELLARIUS 17TH CENTURY CHART
An original hand-coloured chart depicting the phases of the moon from "The Celestial Atlas or the Harmony of the Universe", sheet size 50.2 x 59.7cm (19 3/4 x 23 1/2in); thisl work was in "Harmonia
VICTORIAN BULLSEYE LENS
Brass magnifier on stand circa 1880, used by stamp/coin collectors and microscopists, height 12.7cm (5in)
VINTAGE SHIP'S LOG-ROTOR
A vintage harpoon ship's log-rotor stamped "S.E.M Patt. 315C", length 39.4cm (15 1/2in) - this mechanical log is used to measure a vessel's speed moving though water
CARRIAGE CLOCK
Signed for "Mappin and Webb, Montreal" circa 1880, a French-made brass carriage clock complete with original leather fitted case with extra glass and key, height 9.5cm (3 3/4in), running
IMPORTANT 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BARREL TELESCOPE
An extremely rare telescope circa 1820 made by Dolland with 1.3m (51in) tapering mahogany barrel for day objects on draw tube, 7.6cm (3in) diameter lens with collapsible field tripod, height approx
TELESCOPE PRINTS CIRCA 1820
Five A. Bell telescope prints, unframed, sheet size for each 26.7 x 20.3cm (10 1/2 x 8in)
VINTAGE SHIP'S FOXLIGHT
Copper and bronze ship's foxlight, signed to the glass "Delodur M", length 48.3cm (19in), diameter 30.5cm (12in)
KEUFFEL & ESSER PROTRACTOR
Found in original case, an antique silver plated semi protractor with tangent screw, German made, 15.2 x 33cm (6 x 13in)
19TH CENTURY SIGNAL CANNON
An antique example with small wick hole, extremely heavy, length 33cm (13in)
FRENCH TELLURION PLANETARY ORRERY
Brass and copper on oak stand circa 1890, displaying the months of the year, signs of the zodiac, path of the ecliptic ring and secondary hour ring; fully functional representation of all the plane
ANTIQUE MANTEL CLOCK
Sessions mantel clock made in Forestville, Connecticut, with pendulum (no key), height 25.4cm (10in), width of base 27.9cm (11in) - original old paper label on back
FOUR ROYAL DOULTON CHARACTER JUGS
Including large size Old Charley, medium Drake and Toby Philpot (some rim imperfections), small John Peel
ANTIQUE BRASS MICROSCOPE
Bausch & Lomb monocular microscope circa 1920 with objectives and eyepieces, made in Rochester, New York and complete with original fitted wood case - height of microscope 26.7cm (10 1/2in)
SNIDER-ENFIELD SHORT RIFLE BAYONET
In 1866, the British Army adopted the Snider system for converting their large stocks of percussion Enfield muzzle-loader rifles to breech loaders; the new version became the Snider-Enfield and was
18TH CENTURY DON QUIXOTE VOLUMES
Five volumes dating in Roman numerals to 1798, inscribed on title page "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quixote De La Mancha", written by Miguel de Cervantes; printed in Madrid, Spain, leather bound with
BRITISH NAUTICAL CHEST
Solid, well painted wooden chest with artist rendering of the H.M.S. Wanderer to top lid - "For King and Country" together with rampant lions and "Capt. Thos.
VINTAGE CHANNEL MARKER BUOY LIGHT
Vintage cast aluminum channel marker navigational buoy light in original white paint with red glass lens, height 61cm (24in)
BRONZE SHIP'S PROPELLER
Large bronze propeller off a sailing vessel circa mid-20th century, diameter 71.1cm (28in), depth 16.5cm (6 1/2in), weight 76lbs - believed to be off the same ship as the following lot
BRONZE SHIP'S PROPELLER
Large bronze propeller off a sailing vessel circa mid-20th century, diameter 68.6cm (27in), depth 15.2cm (6in), weight 71.6Ibs - believed to be off the same ship as the preceding lot
THE GENERAL IN HIS LABYRINTH SIGNED FIRST EDITION
A signed limited first edition numbered 112 of 350 copies, Octavo, bound in full leather with gold embossed title, author, and publisher on the spine, in a map decorative slip case; Margaret Atwood
MATTHAUS SEUTTER 18TH CENTURY ENGRAVING
"Planisphaerium Coeleste" early hand-coloured engraving circa 1730, with image of a double hemisphere celestial map with allegorical constellations, surrounded by seven diagrams, including day and
BUCHANAN’S HISTORY OF SCOTLAND 1722
Very rare antiquarian volumes entitled "Buchanan’s History of Scotland, In Twenty Books", Second Edition, revised and corrected from the Latin original by Mr.
EARLY 19TH CENTURY TELESCOPE
A fine single draw telescope with 5.1 centimetre (2 inch) doublet object lens and squared off collar, attributed to Dolland circa 1820; black leather bound, with removable sliding end cap, ray shad
VINTAGE MICROSCOPE
Vintage Japanese microscope with original case and accessories, height 31.8cm (12 1/2in)
HYDROSCALE
Vintage 1/2 ton hydroscale made by Hydroway Scales Inc., Detroit, originally used on a boat - diameter 34.3cm (13 1/2in), depth 25.4cm (10in)
18TH CENTURY BOOK COLLECTION
37 antique leather-bound volumes "The Works of the English Poets with Prefaces, Biographical and Critical", by Samuel Johnson, dated 1790 - most showing age wear
QUADRANT OWNED BY CAPTAIN JOHN HOLDSWORTH
An original late 18th century 38.1 x 33cm (15 x 13in) ebony, brass and bone octant/reflecting quadrant, with nameplate indicating this was once owned by Capt.
D.K. BARTLETT WEATHER FORECASTER
Early 20th century long range weather forecaster rotary wheel, diameter 22.2cm (8 3/4in) and hanging metal weather guide with photos (both side), wind direction and compass 27.3 x 6.4cm (10 3/4 x 2
THE INFANCY OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Circa 1720 chart "The Infancy of the Roman Empire according to Florus", hand-coloured, sheet size 21.6 x 34.3cm (8 1/2 x 13 1/2in) - unframed, showing wear along border
ANTIQUE CAPTAIN'S TELESCOPE
Late 18th/early 19th century unbranded 5.1cm (2in) single draw mahogany and brass telescope with excellent optics, length closed 50.8cm (20in), open 88.9cm (35in)
VINTAGE TURNTABLE/PHONOGRAPH
Vintage cased Fountain 7-Transistor radio with record phonograph, together with records including The Rolling Stones
GEORGIAN PERIOD BAROMETER
Circa 1830-1850 finely carved rosewood barometer with brass and ivory fittings, length 1.02m (40in), width at widest point 31.8cm (12 1/2in) - appears to be in overall excellent condition
COMPLETE CHAPTER OF DIDEROT PRINTS
Set of six 18th century prints on planetary machines by Lowry, printed on heavy paper, sheet size for each approximately 21.6 x 27.3cm (8 1/2 x 10 3/4in)
1915 BRITISH ARMY WWI WHISTLE
Rare original (not later reproduction) World War I, 1915, British Army trench whistle manufactured by J.
THREE 19TH CENTURY PRINTS
Rare mid-19th century engraving of an ornately framed view of the State House, Boston, as printed by J. & F.
WAVERLEY CHILDREN'S DICTIONARY (7 VOLS.) 1928
A complete First Edition set of the Waverley Children’s Dictionary in 7 volumes, edited by Harold Wheeler and printed at London in 1928; inside the front cover is the name of its first owner (print
CHRISTIAN RADICH UNDER FULL SAIL
Impressive watercolour with historical details verso; Edwin Galea (Maltese Marine artist, born 1934), signed lower right, professionally frameD - image size 35.6 X 50.8cm (14 x 20in); frame 67.3 x
ANTIQUE PIPE
Late 18th/early 19th century pipe made of briar burl wood, bone, horn and ebony, signed "Genuine French Briar", a large size measuring 27.9cm (11in) long; in excellent condition
GULF OF MEXICO MAP CIRCA 1740
Printed by M. Rizzi Zannoni circa 1740, a hand-coloured map of the Gulf of Mexico, sheet size 36.2 x 50.8cm (14 1/4 x 20in) - centre folding, some discolouration to paper
18TH CENTURY EPHRAIM CHAMBERS ENCYCLOPEDIA
Early and rare English "Cyclopaedie", 1000 pages and 500 illustrations, illustrated by I.
ANTIQUE MODEL OF A CANNON
Early 20th century model of a cannon, brass and cast iron, 10.2cm (4in) barrel - a great antique example
HALLMARKED SILVER DESK SET
E.S. Barnsley and Co., 1887, Birmingham desk set with inkwell, ink scraper and wax letter seal - excellent condition; the tray measures 12.1 x 17.1cm (4 3/4 x 6 3/4in)
VINTAGE RECTANGULAR PORTHOLE
A large and heavy example made of bronze and brass, salvaged off a ship circa mid-20th century, with two dogs - outer dimensions 55.9 x 69.9cm (22 x 27 1/2in)
ANTIQUE PRINT, BATTLE OF WATERLOO EARLY 19TH C.
A very rare original antique print engraved by Freeman from a work by William Henry Brooke (1772-1860), a British artist and illustrator whose works were exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1810
AERIAL WONDERS OF OUR TIME, WAR IN THE AIR
A rare Vintage large 804-page volume circa 1935, displaying an extensive and stunning photographic record of machines and pilots, and informative narrative detailing the story of flight since the W
ANTIQUE AMERICAN SUN CLOCK
Circa 1925 American copy of the 1924 sun clock patented by Sydney Observatory astronomer William Ernest Cooke, with Waterbury Clock, clock stem worn and temperamental, but appears to be in good wor
CASSELL'S OLD AND NEW EDINBURGH CIRCA 1883
A rare 19th century publication (later versions are more common), complete set in 3 volumes (Bound by Blackie & Son Limited of Glasgow, Scotland) of Cassell’s Old and New Edinburgh: Its History
PRINT OF JUBILEE DRAWING ROOM 1887
From The Illustrated London News of 21st May 1887 from a painting by Henry Stephen Ludlow, the image depicts Queen Victoria receiving guests in the Jubilee Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace on the
18TH CENTURY PAGE TURNER
Made of multiple woods including mahogany, fruitwood and ebony with bone, believed to have been used to turn pages of large books and maps - the owner's initials painted on; length 74.3cm (29 1/4in
IMPRESSIVE ANTIQUE PRINT "NORTHERN STEAMSHIP"
Antique advertising print for the Trans-Continental Route Northern Steamship Co. circa 1900, housed inside a large carved 81.3cm x 1.19m (32 x 47in) antique frame
1785 BRITISH BOOK
Early leather bound volume "Rider's British Merlin for the Year of Our Lord 1785", compiled by Cardanus Rider about heraldry, politics, notable persons, almanac, etc., quite a rare find - the book
QUALITY FALL-FRONT SECRETAIRE
Modern 20th century fall-front desk with interior storage including index drawers, lower drawer and Queen Anne style legs - height 42in, width 32 1/2in, depth 16in; in excellent condition
MARINER'S CUP & SAUCER
Features the Mariner's Compass on cup and poetic verse "The Sailors Tear" to saucer; vintage mid-century English by Adams of generous size; the saucer measures 17.8cm (7in) diameter, cup 10.2cm (4i
RARE ETCHING OF SAMUEL CHAMPLAIN IN HIS GALLEON CABIN
Entitled "Champlain planning the first layout for the inhabitants of Canada 1603-1608", dry point etching dated 1932, pencil signed lower right for Frederic Waistell Jopling (1859-1945) - image siz
ANTIQUE "SAILOR'S FAREWELL" ENGLISH PITCHER
Features departing and returning poetic verse highlighted by hand painting with lustre bands top and bottom; maker's mark for Crown Devon Fieldings of Stoke-on-Trent circa 1910-1930 - seldom seen l
VINTAGE TERRESTRIAL GLOBE
Vintage 20th century Replogle Globe signed for "Macleans", used as a teaching tool in schools - height 38.1cm (15in); some surface wear
CAST IRON STOVE
Antique black cast iron stove with original inserts and four removable legs - height 29.2cm (11 1/2in), width 24.1cm (9 1/2in), depth 61cm (24in)
1868 ANTIQUE PRINT, BISHOP OF CALCUTTA AT SRINIGAR
A rare original hand-coloured engraving for the Illustrated London News of December 5, 1868, titled the Bishop of Calcutta arriving at Srinigar, the Capital of Cashmere; the engraving shows the Bis
ANTIQUE ROCKINGHAM/BENNINGTON NAUTICAL PITCHER
19th century, of grand proportions with embossed anchors to both sides together with rope handle and thumb piece - 22.9cm (9in) tall to spout and 16.5cm (6 1/2in) base diameter
RARE SUNDERLAND LUSTREWARE PLATE
Seldom seen as a plate, this attractive 19th century survivor celebrates "The Shipwrights Arms", an old inn on the bank of River Wear near Sunderland, UK - 24.8cm (9 3/4in) diameter
CASSELL'S HISTORY OF THE BRITISH PEOPLE C.1923
Considered to be a First Edition, complete in 7 volumes describing the history of British people from earliest times up until 1922, bound in red cloth with gold embossing on spines; these volumes w
EARLY 19TH C. ASTRONOMY PRINTS
Set of 8 prints circa 1820 by Lowry, sheet size for each approximately 26.7 x 21.6cm (10 1/2 x 8 1/2in) - unframed; wear to paper noted
ANTIQUE TELESCOPE ON TRIPOD
Spencer, Browning & Rust British 5.08cm (2in) signed 4-draw telescope circa 1800, measuring 30.5cm (12in) closed, on wooden military-style tripod base with large cast clip, excellent optics - t
HISTORIC 1943 BAROMETER/SHIP'S WHEEL COMMEMORATIVE
Barometer in the form of a ship's wheel commemorative gift to the commander of the French Destroyer "Le Terrible", which entered service in 1936 and participated in WWII, with engraved nameplate to
FRENCH GENERAL DOCTOR'S KEPI
Small carved oak model of a Kepi hat circa 1910, 5.1 x 7 x 10.8cm (2 x 2 3/4 x 4 1/4in)
19TH C. ASTRONOMY PRINTS
Four astronomy prints by A. Bell circa 1820, unframed; sheet size for each 26.7 x 20.3cm (10 1/2 x 8in) - some foxing
WALKERS TAFFRAIL LOG
"Cherub" taffrail log circa 1900 on 81.3 x 15.2cm (32 x 6in) plinth for display purposes - used for the determination of a ship's speed using torpedo and speedometer; rope connects the two instead
18TH/19TH C. SURVEYING PRINTS
Three early prints "Surveying" and "Projectile/Protractor", one dated 1816 - unframed; sheet sizes 26.7 x 20.3cm (10 1/2 x 8in), 31.8 x 24.1cm (12 1/2 x 9 1/2in) and 43.2 x 38.1cm (17 x 15in) - som
STAR FINDER
"Rude" aviation star finder made by the Hydrographic Office, Washington, 1942, consisting of a white plastic planisphere with the northern sky on one side and southern on the other that shows all t
POCKET WRITING PEN & PENCIL SET
Never used gilded Écritoire with ink blotter roller, inkwell and stamp drawer, probably belonging to a French officer circa 1850 - the case measures 5.1 x 12.7 x 7cm (2 x 5 x 2 3/4in), some wear to
ILLUSTRATED SCIENCE BOOK
"Illustrated Science by Professors of Kings College, London", published 1859, a great early engineering reference - some wear to spine
VINTAGE BREWERIANA, ETC.
Including two vintage beer trays (Koch's and Dow), together with five vintage glass soda bottles
18TH C. DIALLING POINTS PRINTS
Four unframed prints (three by A. Bell), sheet size for each approximately 26.7 x 20.3cm (10 1/2 x 8in) - some wear
SHIP'S WEATHERSTATION
Circa 1950 weatherstation for a ship consisting of central clock, thermometer, barometer and hygrometer; with key, working order - the backboard measures 27.9 x 38.7cm (11 x 15 1/4in)
ANTIQUE TOOLS & CURIOS
Including a "Jones Smoker" bee smoker, wood planer, old measures, sad iron, level, etc.
ANTIQUE NAUTICAL TAPESTRY
Depicting sailing ships circa 1850, 27.9 x 38.1cm (11 x 15in) - unframed
CIRCA 1800 BRASS TELESCOPE
6.4cm (2 1/2in) diameter all brass telescope, signed "Harris & Co., London, Day or Night" - 30.5cm (12in) closed, 87cm (34 1/4in) open
ENTIRE CHAPTER OF DIDEROT ASTRONOMY PRINTS
Circa 1740 booklet with astronomy images, each sheet measures 41.9 x 27.9cm (16 1/2 x 11in) - 33 pages total, some discolouring to paper
WWI ERA POCKET WATCH
WWI era army/navy pocket watch with London silver hallmarks, gold dials, key, running condition
STAR MAPS & CELESTIAL PRINTS
Six assorted 18th/19th century astronomical prints, sheet sizes range from 30.5 x 21cm (12 x 8 1/4in) to 39.4 x 24.1cm (15 1/2 x 9 1/2in) - showing wear
VICTORIAN ERA SEXTANT IN CASE
Extremely fine, like new anodised brass sextant with silvered scale running out to 150 degrees and engine divided to 1/10 degree, vernier with magnifier taking that to one arc second; complete with
18TH CENTURY PIPE
Scottish (Glasgow) clay pipe circa 1780, length 16.5cm (6 1/2in) - stem broken, otherwise good condition
EDWARD WRENCH SURVEYOR'S COMPASS
Signed Edward Wrench, Gray's Inn Terrace, circa 1840, 14cm (5 1/2in) silvered dial with sighting vanes, tripod staff mount, bubble level and compass cover; the compass needle locks, points west and
19TH CENTURY DIVIDERS
Victorian era brass dividers circa 1880 in case, length 15.9cm (6 1/4in), some wear to case
MAHOGANY BARREL TELESCOPE CIRCA 1850
3.8cm (1 1/2in) telescope with mahogany barrel, fine optics, appears unsigned - length closed 20.3cm (8in), open 56.5cm (22 1/4in)
18TH CENTURY BRASS COMPASS/SUNDIAL
Rare 18th century brass compass/sundial with folding pin gnomen, paper dial divided into 16 cardinal points; ornate blue steel compass needle on chiselled pivot point (still points north); the bras
CARTE DES DIVERSES POSITIONS DE LA SPHERE
Rare 18th century French engraving showing planets eclipses, armillery sphere, globes and systems of planetary rotation (Ptolemy, Copernicus, Descartes, etc.); engraved/printed by Delafosse circa 1
U.S. ARMY MILITARY TRUNK
Circa WWII era U.S. Army metal trunk with two handles, 26.7 x 62.9 x 40.6cm (10 1/2 x 24 3/4 x 16in); rusting noted, no key
VINTAGE TRANSIT LEVEL WITH TRIPOD STAND
Sokkisha transit level with metal case and 1.07m (42in) high wooden field tripod stand
UNIQUE AIRPLANE WALL CLOCK
Metal battery-operated "airplane" wall clock with dual compasses, height 40.6cm (16in), wingspan 1.27m (50in)
LOEWE OPTA METEOR-STEREO
Vintage Loewe Opta German made radio, type 82052, 22.9 x 68.6 x 15.9cm (9 x 27 x 6 1/4in)
LARGE SHIP'S WHEEL
Large decorative wooden ship's wheel with centre brass fitting, diameter approximately 1.27m (50in) - surface wear noted