A TOUR OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

18th century Nairne & Blunt, London tapering mahogany barrel telescope with three brass cabriole legs, one eyepiece, star finder with degrees (180 of horizon), 6.4cm (2 1/2in) diameter rack and

Working barometer with thermometer and loop, circa 1900 - diameter 13.3cm (5 1/4in); signed for L. Dixey, Brighton, England

Complete with eight glass apothecary bottles (one has an edge chip), lower drawer with weights, seals and extra beakers; working lock and key - the mahogany case measures 24.1 x 29.8 x 12.1cm (9 1/

A vintage 20th century decorative deep sea diver's helmet made of copper with brass fittings, height 45.7cm (18in)

A complete set circa 1880-1890 in mahogany case for drafting/drawing, marked for the "Department of Science and Art" with reward crown

Silver fronted leather case with a travellers/railroad pocket watch inside, Swiss made circa 1900 with large format Roman numerals, working order - the case measures 11.4 x 9.5 x 3.8cm (4 1/2 x 3 3

Three-volume set describing physics from antiquity to present, by Jefferson Hane Weaver, published Simon and Schuster, New York, copyright 1987

A magnificent 1761 hand-coloured print showing the planetary movement depicted by Descartes, produced by Claude Buy de Mornas (French geography professor), certificate on reverse - 53.3 x 38.1cm (2

Royal Superscope with coated optics, metal tripod - length 35.6cm (14in), height approximately 38.1cm (15in)

Signed Keuffel and Esser Co., New York surveyors compass in wood case circa 1900 - the case measures 9.5cm (3 3/4in) square

Circa 1980's miniature copy of an ancient astrolabe, diameter 5.1cm (2in) - an astrolabe is an astronomical instrument serving as a star chart and physical model of visible heavenly bodies, wh

This original copper-engraved map by Giulio and Livio Sanuto was created by Girolamo Ruscelli in Venice in 1561 and published in his "Ptolemy's Geografia"; from Book 4 Descrittione dell'America, li

A small rare example made of blue glass, fluted and with stopper, height17.1cm (6 3/4in), circa 1890

Large green glass fluted bottles with stoppers circa 1900, both with inlaid gilt labels, height for each 24.8cm (9 3/4in)

Circa 1900 antique glass apothecary bottles with stoppers and gilt inlaid labels, height for each 24.1cm (9 1/2in)

Circa 1900 cobalt blue glass apothecary bottles with stoppers, each with inlaid gilt labels, height for each 22.9cm (9in)

Shoebox R. and J. Beck Ltd.

Surveying aneroid full range compensated barometer made by Instruments Limited, Ottawa, inside original leather carrying case - 10.8 x 11.4cm (4 1/4 x 4 1/2in) diameter

A vintage brass pocket telescope with 3.8cm (1 1/2in) lens, three draw, overall length fully extended 64.8cm (25 1/2in); a few dents but overall good condition

A rare example circa 1900 displayed on stand, 115-250 watts, length of bulb 22.9cm (9in)

Decorative steel model of an early 20th century biplane, length 50.8cm (20in), wingspan 57.2cm (22 1/2in)

"A Map of Kent with its Laths and Hundreds" by Richard Blome by His Majesty's Command, hand-coloured copper engraved map of Kent with the title cartouche of flowers and fruit; it sho

An excellent vintage tin example from the 20th century with original box and French instructions inside, 5.1 x 20.3 x 12.7cm (2 x 8 x 5in)

Phase contrast PhotoZoom inverted microscope, electronics working including light - height 48.3cm (19in), width 17.8cm (7in), depth 43.2cm (17in)

Vintage Swinger Model 20 Polaroid land camera found in original carry-case with strap plus spare flash bulbs

"Constantia" vintage tape by Chesterman, Sheffield, England, in round leather stitched casing with solid brass pop-out winder; nice condition exhibiting some wear from use

Complete set by Moore & Wright, Sheffield, England, in original leather case with brass clasps, black velvet interior contoured individually to accommodate all pieces, accompanied by original m

Complete set by Moore & Wright, Sheffield, England, in black wood case with brass clasps, with (a) original strip of VPI Rust Preventative Paper, (b) instructions on how to read micrometers wit

Model 7 portable typewriter circa 1930-1940 with original case and interior leather straps, made by Remington Typewriter Company U.S.

Handheld battery-operated illuminated magnifying device with wooden case, circa 1930s, for use in very close-up conditions - length 14cm (5 1/2in); the case is constructed with dovetail joints and

Titled upper right corner "Northamtoniae Comitatus Descriptio In Quo Oli, Insederunt" depicting an early 1637 map of Northampton, England, hand-coloured copper engravings; a good example

A Nikon Optiphot biological microscope made in Japan circa 1980's, model number 230351 with electronic components and users manual - height 58.4cm (23in), width 24.1cm (9 1/2in), depth 50.8cm

Including vintage laboratory glassware, 8 miniature slide boxes (new condition), two boxes of slides, HBO 50w mercury lamp, etc.

Stereo microscope by Canlab with ocular lenses, adjusting body tube with prism cover, height 21cm (8 1/4in); found with original box and instruction manual

Vintage brass barometer made by Taylor, Rochester New York, diameter 13.3cm (5 1/4in)

Goodell-Pratt micrometer No. 112 in original box

9 antique porcelain ointment containers with old identifying labels, some lids "as is" - heights 4.4cm to 10.8cm (1 3/4in to 4 1/4in)

An antique brass drum microscope circa 1850 with six lenses, height 26cm (10 1/4in); found in original fitted mahogany case

20th century 8.3cm (3 1/4in) brass compass with flip-up gnomen sundial

Circa 1860 diamond scales with fitted case and weights, complete and in fine condition - the case measures 2.5 x 14 x 5.7cm (1 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/4in)

A small pocket brass monocular telescope with leather barrel, fine optics, unsigned - length extended 7cm (2 3/4in)

A vintage 20th century example made in France, 44.5 x 12.7cm (17 1/2 x 5in)

A fine Victorian example circa 1850 made of ebony and brass, length 45.7cm (18in)

Vintage 20th century English example decorated with wrought iron and horn mounts, 24.1 x 17.8cm (9 1/2 x 7in)

A large box full of brand-new, neo-vintage laboratory bottles, each 9.5cm (3 3/4in) high

Signed to the base for "H. Watson and Sons Ltd., London" circa 1880, adjustable paraffin or kerosene scientific lamp - height 27.9cm (11in); chip to lower glass reservoir

Vintage 20th century white porcelain urinal jar/pot, signed to the base "HP Hamilton, Canada", height 16.5cm (6 1/2in)

Set of nine bronze nesting weights by Stevens, 1 lb to a 1/4 oz., circa 1880

Tapering mahogany telescope, single draw, with great optics circa early 1800's, signed for Mackneil of London - length 91.4cm (36in), diameter 6.4cm (2 1/2in)

Two boxed sets for building molecular models, which help students understand the arrangements of atoms in a molecule using three-dimensional arrangements - the larger set appears to be unused and w

Assorted brand-new, neo-vintage laboratory bottles, length for each 15.2cm (6in)

A Victorian example with hand-painted design on hallmarked silver base (J.D. and S. London), overall height 25.4cm (10in)

A rare Tycos wet/dry bulb thermometer, made in Toronto, Canada - the backboard measures 21.6 x 11.4cm (8 1/2 x 4 1/2in)

Victorian era glass leech jar used by medical professionals, height 29.2cm (11 1/2in)

A 4-way dial caliper with case, Teclock dial indicator and a travel dial test indicator in fitted case

A vintage oak cabinet for holding microscope slides with double-doors, made by Eberbach, Michigan, dimensions 55.9 x 34.9 x 62.9cm (22 x 13 3/4 x 24 3/4in) - this example retails at $4000.00

Set of five clear glass apothecary bottles (four with corks) circa late 19th/early 20th century, height for each 24.8cm (9 3/4in)

Hydrographic surveyor manufactured by Hearn & Harrison, Montreal, diameter 12.7cm (5in)

A fine clear glass example used by adding honey or syrup to the interior well, the fly enters through the bottom, unable to escape - height 17.8cm (7in)

A vintage example by Airguide, 11.4 x 10.8cm (4 1/2 x 4 1/4in)

Costly Olympus microscope model BHS, with instruction manual - height 53.3cm (21in), width 22.9cm (9in), depth 40.6cm (16in) - suitable for a very wide range of applications, from routine laborator

A rare 1851 Victorian tapestry from the Great Exhibition which depicts the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London - housed inside an antique 61 x 66cm (24 x 26in) birdseye maple frame

A vintage art deco-design table-top example produced by Swift and Anderson Inc., Boston with English movement - 11.4 x 25.4cm (4 1/2 x 10in)

Assorted vintage laboratory pieces including microscope lenses, brass sieves, etc.

Made in the U.S. by Airguide Instrument Company, Chicago, for wall hanging - height 38.1cm (15in), width 12.7cm (5in)

A fine example circa 1900 with porcelain insert, lift-top lid and working pen, height 5.7cm (2 1/4in), width 12.7cm (5in)

Four C. Cooke engravings circa 1790, showing the muscle structure and skeleton/nerves of the horse, complete chapter - each page measures 38.7 x 24.1cm (15 1/4 x 9 1/2in), unframed

Antique brass compass circa 1900 made by the Education Supply Association, Holborn Viaduct, London, used for teaching navigation, diameter 22.2cm (8 3/4in); found inside the original and rare card

A copper engraved hand-coloured Dutch school map circa 1645 of Glamorgan County, Wales, showing the county 100 years after it had fallen under English rule; with the coat of arms of the Royal Famil

"Eastman Lantern Slide Plates" made by Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester circa 1900 with images of Niagara Falls; together with a framed certificate for John Stone, certifying he passed th

10 antique prints depicting mechanical, electrical stamp and optical equipment, most 27.9 x 20.3cm (11 x 8in) - unframed

A 10.2 x 17.8cm (4 x 7in) wood magic lantern slide of a male cellar spider from the Pholcidae family of araneomorph spiders, circa 1880, a fabulous example

Circa 1960's Greenkat telescope with tripod, 7.6cm (3in) diameter, focal length 710 meters, length of telescope 72.4cm (28 1/2in); found inside old wooden carrying case - note the rack needs

A rare tortoiseshell with hallmarked silver eyeglass case of museum quality condition with chatelaine clasp and chain; inside, a pair of antique spectacles with tortoiseshell frames circa 1800

Leather bound volume by James Mitchell, published in London, 1823, the interior in excellent condition with very little foxing and no loose pages

Gould/Cary type portable microscope circa 1840 with mahogany case and extra accessories inside - height 27.3cm (10 3/4in)

An original brass example from the early 1900's with paper label and instructions, diameter 11.4cm (4 1/2in); note there are many reproduction examples on the market, this is a rare original p

A good brass octagonal compass/sundial in its original black card case circa 1800; French with 50% silvering of the compass dial, needle points North (30 degree offset for deviation), folding bird

A rare and tiny sterling silver magnifying glass circa 1880 with perfect lens, handle and chain hole - length 2.9cm (1 1/8in)

Rare single draw 6.4cm (2 1/2in) diameter leather-covered telescope by J.P. Cutts, London, Day/Night, warranted circa 1830 - length 52.1cm to 91.4cm (20 1/2in to 36in)

An original page from the atlas "Methodique et Elementaire de Geographie" by Claude Bay de Mornas, Paris, 1761, hand-coloured "Globe Terrestre" with image of a globe on ornate p

An oak cased counter scale made of brass circa 1880 with two large pans, three chains each to steel beam, indicator and gallows; inside a set of 6 weights; height when set up 54.6cm (21 1/2in)

Circa 1850 with mother-of-pearl case with silver mounts, the glass in near perfect condition and still usable, a rare find - 12.1 x 8.3cm (4 3/4 x 3 1/4in) when open

British three draw 17.8cm (7in) long brass telescope with maroon leather covered barrel, 2.5cm (1in) diameter scope, perfect optics, circa 1811-1820

Circa 1900 with adjustable semi-circular biconvex lens, adjustable legs for stability in tripod form (last photo shows legs extended) - the magnifier is in good condition, height 10.2cm (4in)

Small map of the Americas as known in the late 17th century by A.

Brass 3.8cm (1 1/2in) diameter magnifier circa 1900, 10.2cm (4in) long with turned brass handle; excellent condition