ONLINE AUCTION | March. 7 12:00pm - March. 17 12:00pm

THE VICTORIAN HOSPITAL

Buyer's Premium: 

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An eclectic variety of items rarely seen for sale, including early medical & apothecary curios, antique maps, a museum quality optometrist's cabinet, doctor's bags, Georgian period brass compasses, microscopes, scales, 18th century periodicals, British and Canadian coinage, mortar and pestles, medical leech jars, terrestrial globe, a vintage 20th century ultrasound machine and much more. 

DISCLAIMER: The majority of items in this sale are vintage or antique, ie. greater than 100 years old, and will show typical wear commensurate with age. A sincere effort has been made to catalogue/photograph any major flaws such as cracks or chips; however, minor wear will not be noted and everything must be offered "as is".  Viewing in person is strongly recommended and condition reports for any lot in this auction are available by telephone or email.  

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2301

EXCEPTIONAL ANTIQUE OPTOMETRIST'S CABINET

A fine museum quality mahogany optometrist's cabinet circa 1900, Toronto, with complete set of trial lenses (rare to see), optometrist's glasses for diopters, astigmatism, etc.; sliding upper accor

Starting Bid: $100
2302

CASED SET OF VICTORIAN STANDARD MEASURES

A set of six graduated standard Imperial measures made of brass and copper circa 1880, 5oz to 80oz in volume, complete with antique wood case 17.8 x 21.6 x 18.4cm (7 x 8 1/2 x 7 1/4in) - wear to ca

Starting Bid: $10
2303

DOCTOR'S BAG

A vintage 20th century black leather doctor's bag in overall good condition, 21.6cm (8 1/2in) high x 53.3cm (21in) wide with felt-lined interior

Starting Bid: $10
2304

GEORGIAN ERA AMPUTATION SAW

Walnut handled pistol grip right-handed amputation saw, old engraving of starburst and floral motifs near terminus shaped end, made circa 1800 - overall length 44.5cm (17 1/2in)

Starting Bid: $25
2305

ANTIQUE BRASS SUNDIAL CLOCK

Hand-engraved brass sundial clock circa early to mid 19th century with Roman numerals and decorative elements, on an antique oak baseplate measuring 15.2cm (6in) square

Starting Bid: $25
2306

17TH CENTURY MAP

Early hand-coloured map "The Smaller Islands in the British Ocean" depicting parts of Hampshire, Jersey of Caesarea, Alderney and Garnesy of Sarina by Robert Morden (1650-1703), and sold

Starting Bid: $10
2307

UK VINTAGE PENNIES, 1967

Collection of 30 UK pennies, last year of production before decimalization, all in A-UNC condition

Starting Bid: $10
2308

IVORY HANDLED TOOTH KEY

Near perfect condition circa 1860 with rotating head, made for molar extraction, length 15.2cm (6in)

Starting Bid: $10
2309

WEISS MEDICAL PUMP CIRCA 1860

Fine original condition, an early medical pump patented with Royal Warrant and displayed in a mahogany case with key measuring 30.5 x 15.2 x 5.1cm (12 x 6 x 2in)

Starting Bid: $25
2310

BRASS DRUM COMPOUND MICROSCOPE

Rack and pinion drum style brass compound microscope in working condition with good optics circa 1860, height 25.4cm (10in)

Starting Bid: $25
2311

19TH CENTURY LEECH JAR

Handblown glass (pontil mark and few imperfections) small medical leech jar, height 5.7cm (2 1/4in) - Note: leech therapy has been used throughout human history, the first recorded use approximatel

Starting Bid: $10
2312

GILT BRASS EYE SYRINGE

Cased set lacrimal syringe and spigots for flushing eyes, circa 1860

Starting Bid: $10
2313

LEICA MICROSCOPE

Leica ATC 2000 binocular advanced compound microscope, light/electronics in good working order, height 40.6cm (16in), width 15.2cm (6in), depth 35.6cm (14in) - printed manual included

Starting Bid: $25
2314

EARLY CARVED PIPE

Fine enamel, brass and wood pipe circa 1880, length 14cm (5 1/2in)

Starting Bid: $10
2315

GEORGIAN DESK MAGNIFIER

Brass desk magnifier with 10x magnification, early knurling, sliding lens, good optics, circa 1820, removable end square, height 5.1cm (2in) - could be used for stamps, coins, maps, etc.

Starting Bid: $10
2316

MINIATURE SIKES HYDROMETER & BOOK

Complete with gradual cylinder, thermometer, matching weights and magnifier, found in fitted case measuring 5.7 x 15.2 x 12.1cm (2 1/4 x 6 x 4 3/4in); with the 1938 book "Tables to be Used wit

Starting Bid: $10
2317

JOHN NESBITT APOTHECARY SCALE

Signed John Nesbitt fine and complete apothecary scale with brass and glass pans, trip lever for levelling, height 35.6cm (14in); together with a full complement set of weights (Griffith and Tatloc

Starting Bid: $25
2318

VICTORIAN BRASS BULLSEYE MAGNIFIER

Brass desk magnifying glass with convex lens circa 1880, height 17.8cm (7in); surface patina 

Starting Bid: $10
2319

ANTIQUE SURGICAL SET

Victorian era mini surgical dissection set signed inside mahogany case with owner's name, circa 1860 - 3.2 x 15.2 x 5.1cm (1 1/4 x 6 x 2in)

Starting Bid: $10
2320

CUPPING GLASS SET

Set of three graduated medical cupping glasses for bloodletting, English circa 1880 - largest glass measures 6.4cm (2 1/2in) high

Starting Bid: $10
2321

FOLDING BOTANICAL MICROSCOPE

A fine and extremely rare folding flower/flea simple microscope with rosewood handle, made circa 1800 with variable focus on bridge, length 6.4cm (2 1/2in), pocket sized

Starting Bid: $25
2322

EARLY MAP OF KENT

Circa 1673 "A Map of Kent with its Laths and Hundreds" by Richard Blome, hand-coloured, the decorative title cartouche features birds, leaves and fruit, and there is a coat-of-arms and de

Starting Bid: $25
2323

UK VINTAGE COINAGE, 1967

Collection of 6 Half-Crowns, 6 Sixpences, and 6 12-sided Threepences, last year of production before decimalization, all in A-UNC condition

Starting Bid: $10
2324

LUMEX STEREO MICROSCOPE

Lumex No. 33116 precision optics stereo microscope, height 26.7cm (10 1/2in)

Starting Bid: $10
2325

COMPLETE S. MAW & THOMPSON MEDICAL SET

Circa 1880 aspiration set for draining wounds by hand or by Wangensteen suction, with Royal Crest, complete with mahogany case measuring 4.4 x 18.4 x 10.8cm (1 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 4 1/4in)

Starting Bid: $25
2326

SURGICAL PRINT BLOCKS

A nice collection circa 1900 for advertising use, the blocks depicting needles, syringes, etc.

Starting Bid: $10
2327

SILVER REYNOLDS & BRANSON TONGUE DEPRESSER

Solid silver Victorian medical tongue depressor, hallmarked, length 12.7cm (5in)

Starting Bid: $10
2328

CASED SET OF MINER'S SCALES

Small pocket-sized faux-tortoiseshell case with brass scales for weighing gold, circa 1850

Starting Bid: $10
2329

ANTIQUE TREPANATION DEVICE

A complete example circa 1900 and exceedingly rare, with set of trepans and brace for surgical boring of holes in the skull to tap off cranial pressure, together with extra screws and brackets for

Starting Bid: $100
2330

PEWTER BOWL

Cast and soldered pewter feeding bowl in a large size measuring 20.3cm (8in) diameter

Starting Bid: $10
2331

J. STEVENS & SONS DENTAL BUR SET

A set of dentals burs circa 1880 with ivory handle - note lid to case not affixed

Starting Bid: $10
2332

SET OF WOOD INKING BLOCKS

King George V era circa 1930's cased set with lift-out tray of assorted wood inking blocks with letters and common words, appears to be complete - the wood case measures 8.9 x 35.6 x 26.7cm (3

Starting Bid: $10
2333

OPHTHALMIC SURGERY SCALPELS

An antique set of Stevens eye surgery scalpels with ivory handles in original folding case

Starting Bid: $10
2334

UK VINTAGE COMMEMORATIVE CROWNS

Collection of 2 Sir Winston Churchill Crowns 1965, and 3 Queen Elizabeth Silver Wedding Crowns 1972, all in UNC condition in original plastic presentation cases.

Starting Bid: $10
2335

ANTIQUE DENTAL TOOLS

Dental mirror and assorted tools with ebony wood handles, Ash England, circa 1900

Starting Bid: $10
2336

HALLMARKED SILVER SPOON

An early silver infant feeding spoon, Victorian era, length 7.6cm (3in)

Starting Bid: $10
2337

POWELL & LEALAND MICROSCROPE CIRCA 1850

An authentic and highly sought after brass and bronze Powell & Lealand #3 monocular microscope, non-functional but a nice decorator piece and great for an office setting, height 50.8cm (20in);

Starting Bid: $100
2338

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND KNIFE SET

Set of 12 antique knives with mother-of-pearl handles in Haddon Hall fitted case, length of each knife 20.3cm (8in)

Starting Bid: $10
2339

RARE SET DRUG BOTTLES

A complete set in fitted case including three drug bottles with ground and cut glass stoppers and metal syringe circa late 19th century

Starting Bid: $10
2340

DENTAL SCALERS CIRCA 1880

Two 19th century dental scalers including bone and ebony wood handles

Starting Bid: $10
2341

WILD HEERBRUGG STEREOSCOPE

Manufactured by Wild Leitz Canada, Willowdale, Ontario with power source, height 36.8cm (14 1/2in), width of base 24.1cm (9 1/2in), depth 22.9cm (9in)

Starting Bid: $25
2342

UK COMMEMORATIVE CROWNS, 5 POUND

Collection of 7 Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee Crowns 1977, 2 Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Crowns 1981, 80th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother, Crown 1980, Death of Prin

Starting Bid: $10
2343

ANTIQUE MEDICAL SYRINGES

Glass examples including one in shaped fruitwood case circa 1900

Starting Bid: $10
2344

PEWTER FEEDING APPLIANCE

Signed for Th. Chazal, Paris with Royal Seal to base, 6.4cm (2 1/2in) high, length 20.3cm (8in)

Starting Bid: $10
2345

17TH CENTURY MAP OF WALES

"Glamorganensis Comitatus, vulgo Glamorgan Shire" by Joan Blaeu, published Amsterdam circa 1645-1650, a fine hand-coloured map with coats of arms and two ornate cartouches, sight 41.3 x 5

Starting Bid: $100
2346

WOOD STORAGE BOX WITH OPISOMETER, ETC.

Waters Associates wood storage box with dovetail measuring 10.2 x 43.2 x 11.4cm (4 x 17 x 4 1/2in), inside a vintage opisometer in case, sewing items and stag-handled carving set

Starting Bid: $10
2347

1862 BRITISH INDIA RUPEE

Queen Victoria Silver (0.917 purity, approx. 11.5 grams) One Rupee, 1862, in fine condition

Starting Bid: $10
2348

TWO PAIRS ANTIQUE READING GLASSES

Gold filled examples with gold bridges, one Hudson Bay Company

Starting Bid: $10
2349

OAK DESK CIRCA 1900

An antique one-piece oak school desk with ink bottle insert, wood panel lower right added for support

Starting Bid: $10
2350

ARCHAIC SCIENCE EQUIPMENT

Metal stand with test tube, burners, etc. early 20th century likely used in a classroom setting - old age wear noted

Starting Bid: $10
2351

19TH CENTURY MEDICAL APPARATUS

Complete aspiration and drainage set in fitted case, used for boils, circa 1880

Starting Bid: $10
2352

RARE COMBINATION EAR SCOOP & TWEEZERS

Handmade with barley twist shaft, perfect condition circa 1800, found inside a cylinder lidded tube measuring 7.6cm (3in)

Starting Bid: $10
2353

STAMP LETTER/INKING SET

Complete circa 1900 with letters and numbers, well used, found in wood case

Starting Bid: $10
2354

UK VINTAGE SILVER COINAGE

Collection of UK silver coinage (16 items): 1898 Victoria sixpence (.925 silver), 1936 George V florin (.5 silver), 1942 (2), 1943 and 1944 George VI two shillings (.5 silver), 1936 George V shilli

Starting Bid: $10
2355

18TH CENTURY AMPUTATION SAW

Signed "H. Fink", probably German, wood handle and ornate machining to metal frame, brass adjustment screw, circa 1790 - length 41.9cm (16 1/2in)

Starting Bid: $25
2356

FIRLE EYE MAGNET SET

Complete set in fitted case circa 1930, generally used to remove shrapnel during war times

Starting Bid: $10
2357

VINTAGE CAMERAS, PROJECTOR, ETC.

A nice collection including Brownie (Canadian Kodak Co. Ltd.), Meikai, Bolex, Brownie Hawkeye, assorted parts, and Argus Dualmaster 880Z projector

Starting Bid: $10
2358

GLASS MORTAR & PESTLE

A rare small set in clear glass circa 1900, length of pestle 12.7cm (5in), a few scratches in glass

Starting Bid: $10
2359

ANTIQUE PEWTER MEDICAL SET

Made by Maw, an early English pewter enema set complete in flamed mahogany case with key circa 1860

Starting Bid: $10
2360

PROTECTIVE GOGGLES CIRCA 1900

Four pairs of protective goggles used in hospitals during surgery and in therapeutic rooms at the turn of the 20th century - two eyeglass format with lenses, two with cloth straps

Starting Bid: $10
2361

PERSONALIZED VICTORIAN TOILETRY/APOTHECARY SET

A fine complete monogrammed (letter "E") toiletry/apothecary set circa 1880 with dispensing spoon, scissors, corkscrew and glove/boot hook, secret compartment in lid, complete with dispen

Starting Bid: $100
2362

CANADIAN VINTAGE SILVER COINAGE

Collection of Canadian silver (80% purity) coinage (9 items): 1945 George V Dime, 1961 Queen Elizabeth Dime, 1867-1967 Queen Elizabeth Dime in EF condition, 1953 Queen Elizabeth Quarter, 1966 Queen

Starting Bid: $10
2363

ANTIQUE CORK BORERS

A full set of brass cork borers for making holes in corks, lab and apothecary use circa 1900, extendable - length 15.2cm (6in) when collapsed

Starting Bid: $10
2364

LARGE 19TH CENTURY GLASS LEECH JAR

Excellent condition with pontil mark to base, circa 1850, a substantial size measuring 20.3cm (8in) high

Starting Bid: $10
2365

HOSPITAL PRINTING BLOCK

A Victorian era finely engraved hospital advertising printing block, English, few imperfections - 4 1/4 x 3in

Starting Bid: $10
2366

ANTIQUE & VINTAGE CANADIAN COINAGE

Collection of antique and vintage Canadian coins including 1951 Big Nickel (19 items): Edwardian One Cent 1909 in VF condition, George V One Cent 1919 in G+ condition, George V Cents - 1927, 1932 a

Starting Bid: $10
2367

BRONZE POWDER FOLDER

Circa 1900, paper is inserted to frame and powder inserted, jaws closed and sealed, adjustable, height 8.3cm (3 1/4in)

Starting Bid: $10
2368

TWO FRENCH PEWTER PAPS

With "Fleur-de-Lis" design and shell-shaped handles circa 1860, length for each 11.4cm (4 1/2in)

Starting Bid: $10
2369

VINTAGE GERMAN GEOLOGICAL POSTER

"Deutsches Edelsteinmuseum Idar-Oberstein", frame dimensions 86.4 x 61cm (34 x 24in) - some chips to glass lower right

Starting Bid: $10
2370

19TH CENTURY MINOR SURGICAL KIT

The leather case with engraved nameplate for "F.M.

Starting Bid: $25
2371

BRITAIN'S FIRST DECIMAL COINS

5 collector sets from the Royal Mint of Britain’s First Decimal Coins in original blue plastic wallets containing uncirculated coins comprising 10 New Pence, 5 New Pence, 2 New Pence, One New Penny

Starting Bid: $10
2372

FRUITWOOD DOCTOR'S & PHARMACEUTICAL AIDS

Including a rare birch/fruitwood monaural stethoscope in perfect condition, 17.8cm (7in) high, age unknown; two double-sided pill rounders circa 1880 and three pill storage containers in acorn and

Starting Bid: $10
2373

BRITAIN'S LAST PRE-DECIMAL PROOF COINS

2 stunning proof sets of the last examples of the old coinage as issued by the Royal Mint in 1970 comprising Half Crown, Two Shillings, English and Scottish Shillings, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny,

Starting Bid: $10
2374

SIMPSON CHEMISTS POCKET WATCH

Made in Toronto circa 1950, diameter 5.1cm (2in), believed to be working

Starting Bid: $10
2375

VICTORIAN ERA PILL SIZER

A rare 15 Grain pill sizer, made in England and found in original wooden sliding case

Starting Bid: $10
2376

SURGICAL SCALPELS

Two part sets of surgical scalpels in original tins, made by "Allen and Hanburys Ltd." London and "Down Bros., Mayer and Phelps Ltd." Toronto/London, early 1900's

Starting Bid: $10
2377

GEORGIAN COMPASS/SUNDIAL

Brass compass/sundial circa 1830 with internally domed mahogany case, paper dial with 32 cardinal points and 360 degree outer ring with 1 degree divisions, compass needle with pin/bar release (need

Starting Bid: $100
2378

ARCHITECT'S POCKET DRAWING SET

Circa 1790, a part drawing set in rare silver mounted rayskin case (some wear to case noted), 12.1 x 5.1cm (4 3/4 x 2in)

Starting Bid: $10
2379

CANADIAN DIAMOND JUBILEE SILVER $20 COINS

3 pristine original sets each of the limited issue by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2012, commemorating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee celebration, of a $20 fine silver (99.99%) coin, together with

Starting Bid: $25
2380

BRASS TELESCOPE & COMPASS/SUNDIAL

Desk-top brass telescope on tripod cabriole leg base, height approximately 30.5cm (12in); together with a brass compass/sundial, diameter 12.7cm (5in) - both modern 20th century examples in good wo

Starting Bid: $10
2381

YASHICA 8MM MOVIE CAMERA

Found in original leather case with instruction manual, as new, circa 1950

Starting Bid: $10
2382

POLICE WHISTLE

An early American example circa 1930 "Police Special" whistle, length 5.1cm (2in)

Starting Bid: $10
2383

ANTIQUE BRASS MICROSCOPE

A brass student's microscope with wood stand, height 12.7cm (5in) - old glass slide included from Ohio University Biological Laboratory

Starting Bid: $10
2384

VAPO-CRESOLENE VAPORIZOR

Found in original box with companion fluid circa 1900, used to treat croup and whooping cough

Starting Bid: $10
2385

19TH CENTURY SHAVING MUG & ACCESSORIES

An English barber's pewter shaving mug with two French ivory signed straight razors circa 1880, and wooden handled brush - the mug measures 12.7cm (5in) high

Starting Bid: $10
2386

MARSHALL ISLANDS $5 COINS

3 offerings of The First Men on the Moon $5 Commemorative Coin issued by the Republic of the Marshall Islands on July 20, 1989, the 20th Anniversary of the Landing, in the original protective clear

Starting Bid: $10
2387

TWO VICTORIAN SCRAPBOOKS

Two late 19th century scrapbooks including an assortment of Christmas, florals, portraits, buildings, etc.

Starting Bid: $10
2388

VINTAGE SCIENCE COLLECTIBLES

Two boxes of assorted vintage science-related items including Haemocytometer in case, lenses and parts, calculator, etc.

Starting Bid: $10
2389

CANADIAN COMMEMORATIVE TOKENS

7 pristine examples in original protective plastic cases/sleeve of places and First Nations across Alberta and British Columbia: 3 of Banff Springs Hotel Centennial 1988 with Mount Rundle depicted

Starting Bid: $10
2390

TWO GEORGE III PERIOD MAGAZINES

"The Gentleman's and London Magazine", 1785 and "Walker's Hibernian Magazine", 1789 with various printed articles and illustrations on early paper; bindings taped, wea

Starting Bid: $10
2391

PEWTER MEDICAL ITEMS CIRCA 1860

Ornate pewter feeding cup with spout, maker's mark to base, length 22.9cm (9in); small pewter pap boat and two dispensing measures

Starting Bid: $10
2392

OSIROCK POLO POCKET WATCH

A flip-top pocket watch with leather belt loop, circa 1950, believed to be in working order

Starting Bid: $10
2393

CRYSTAL PALACE PHOTOGRAPH & MEDALLION

Antique matted photographic print in colours of the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London, and an original medallion/token from the palace admission in 1862

Starting Bid: $10
2394

ANTIQUE UK COINAGE

1887 Queen Victoria shilling (.925 silver) with "Jubilee" head in EF- condition; 1855 Queen Victoria Half Penny with "Young Head" in F condition; 1892 Queen Victoria Penny with

Starting Bid: $10
2395

PROPELLING PENCIL IN CASE

Antique gold-filled propelling pencil with amethyst stone, length 5.1cm (2in), working; found in sliding wood case with painted motif on lid

Starting Bid: $10
2396

SCIENCE RELATED CURIOS

Including marbles on wood stands, coin bank, old insect traps and other unique items

Starting Bid: $10
2397

SPIRIT BURNER, PILL SIZER & CERAMIC POT

An antique metal spirit burner with lid, signed English pill sizer and "Clarkes Miraculous Salve" ceramic pot measuring 3.8cm (1 1/2in) high, circa 1880, hairlines and crazing noted

Starting Bid: $10
2398

1837 CANADIAN "UN SOU"

The Bank of Canada states that during the first half of the 19th century there was a chronic shortage of small coins in Lower Canada; in 1835, following a government decision to remove all the ligh

Starting Bid: $10
2399

STERLING SILVER TABLE SETTING

A fine set in original fitted case comprising two salt cellars, pair shakers and sugar all with cobalt blue glass inserts, and three salt/sugar spoons - signed sterling

Starting Bid: $25
2400

U.S. WWII SILVER NICKEL SET

Complete set of U.S. World War II Silver Nickels 1942 -1945 (35 per cent pure) including issues from Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints contained in original decorative slotted board

Starting Bid: $10
2401

ANTIQUE BRASS MONOCULAR MICROSCOPE

A fine 19th century example with signed Bausch & Lomb lens, mounted mirror, stage and clips; the microscope is affixed to a wood plinth for display purposes; overall height (adjustable) 43.2cm

Starting Bid: $25
2402

TURN OF THE CENTURY JEWELLER'S LOUPES

Two antique examples in faux tortoiseshell, one double wire and one for stem, circa 1900

Starting Bid: $10
2403

ROYAL DOULTON "THE PROFESSOR"

HN 2281 issued in 1964, height 19.1cm (7 1/2in)

Starting Bid: $10
2404

ILLUMINATED TERRESTRIAL GLOBE

Vintage illuminated world globe on swivel wood base, made by "Legend", height 43.2cm (17in), working - some wear to base and surface of globe noted

Starting Bid: $10
2405

LEATHER DOCTOR'S BAG

An antique brown leather doctor's bag with carrying handles, signed with initials "W.E.B.", 27.9 x 45.7cm (11 x 18in)

Starting Bid: $10
2406

VINTAGE ULTRASOUND MACHINE

The Amrex Synchrosonic 210E portable ultrasound machine on metal stand with wheels, made by J.

Starting Bid: $10