ANTIQUE MAPS, SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS & COLLECTIBLES

Published by Isaak Tirion circa 1759 at Amsterdam, this copperplate engraving represents a fine example of original hand-colouring in the traditional 18th century Dutch manner, presented in fine co

Antique monocular brass microscope with interesting stage adjustment, found inside a fitted mahogany box with key - height of microscope 34.9cm (13 3/4in)

"Tabula Russia Vulgo Moscovia" by Frederic Dewit of Amsterdam circa 1680 (Dewit was a Dutch cartographer, 1629-1706); original hand-coloured copper engraving by Lhulier with fine title cartouche of

This 5.1cm (2in) diameter telescope bears the rare signature of "Duboscq a Nantes" circa 1840; 53.3cm (21in) closed, 91.4cm (36in) open; leather barrel sun shade, perfect optics single drawer (afte

Finely crafted and beautifully coloured steelplate engraving - image size 40.6 x 59.7cm (16 x 23 1/2in) - from the 1841 United States Exploring Expedition into the Pacific led by Commander Charles

Brass microscope circa 1850 with accessories in drawer, found inside quality glass-front case with key - microscope 30.5cm (12in) high

A very rare original coloured copperplate map drawn and published by Fielding Lucas Jr.

Rarely available, Deluxe limited edition hand-signed by Prince Philip, printed in 1980; Quarto (2 volumes) Quarter Calf in the title in gilt on spine over red morocco, raised bands and decorative g

Rare original copperplate engraving, hand-coloured and published according to Act of Parliament on August 12, 1757, and sold by John Rocque near Round Court in the Strand (London); the plan shows t

Signed "Lerebours a Paris", ship's compass in copper frame circa 1850, 8.9 x 16.5cm (3 1/2 x 6 1/2in) - no needle

Important chart published by Straham and Cadell in Captain Cook's First Voyage of Discovery in 1773; presented in fine condition, also in sacred Koa wood custom frame, image size 24.1 x 41.9cm

Milner's Patent floor safe brass plate with coat of arms circa 1860, diameter 21cm (8 1/4in)

Rare original copper engraving with contemporary hand-colouring, published by De L'Isle of the Royal Academy of Science in Paris, September, 1752; it illustrates the track of Admiral Fonte's apocry

Three-minute timer for ships taffrail log, speed in knots, housed inside a 12.7cm (5in) high steel and boxwood bobbin

Original hand-coloured antique copper engraved map drawn by Samuel Dunn and published by Robert Sayer in 1789, one of the most important printers and map makers of the 18th century; Samuel Dunn, 17

Three-tier bobbin and needle sewing box, the top lifts off to insert bobbins; with twelve bone finials, three turned knobs and four ball feet, circa 1870 - the box measures 22.9cm (9in) high, 22.2

Two handwritten deeds on early parchment paper, housed in matching 34.3 x 25.4cm (13 1/2 x 10in) vintage frames; one appears to be written in French and dated 1665, the other in Latin

Original copperplate engraving published in 1797-1798 in Atlas Du Voyage De La Perouse; presented in fine condition, image size 33 x 48.3cm (13 x 19in) in mat form; Certificate of Authenticity vers

Vintage Swiss microscope signed "Wild Heerbrugg", model number M4-39849, height 33cm (13in), adjustable; Note: Wild Heerbrugg was founded in Switzerland, 1921 and later joined with Leica

Pleasing oil painting on canvas depicting grazing sheep and cattle, no signature evident, 30.5 x 35.6cm (12 x 14in)

In original box signed "La Ventouse Asjoir" cupping/bleeding set with six glass jars, circa 1900

This map was produced around 1850 by Schenck and McFarlane of Edinburgh, lithographers and printers who established a reputation for substantial quality work; the hand-coloured image of approximate

1950's monocular/binocular microscope with filar eyepiece, found inside original mahogany case - the microscope measures 30.5cm (12in) high; Note: Adolph I.

Original hand-coloured copperplate map of Old Syria and surrounding lands with a section of the eastern Mediterranean Sea; image size approximately 17.8 x 15.2cm (7 x 6in), presented in fine condit

Genuine WWI round sextant circa 1915, found with original leather fitted case

A rare example used for cutting samples to make microscope slides, made in Ottawa, Canada, model number 7693; also included are six vintage microtome blades and fitted wood storage case; the microt

Original copperplate engraving published in 1797-1798 in Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse, visitation in December, 1787; this large and handsome charting depicts the islands of Samoa with topographica

In carved wood case, signed "Made in the USA" on face, 24.1cm (9 1/2in) high x 53.3cm (21in) wide; key included, no glass-front, showing some wear

This portrait sensitively rendered by noted engraver James Basire from a painting by William Hodges, official artist of Cook's second voyage; copperplate engraving of 1777 and published by Shr

Signed brass drum microscope by J.P. Cutts, with six objectives and with rosewood and mother-of-pearl box - microscope measures 27.9cm (11in) high

Original copperplate engraving of the harbour and part of Gabarus Bay showing the English landing and encampment during the siege of 1745, published 1758; inset showing the Island of Cape Breton, i

Cased ship's brass thermometer frame circa 1880, used for measuring water temperature - length 34.3cm (13 1/2in)

Original copperplate engraving from Atlas du Voyage de La Perouse published in 1797-1798; location shows their encounter in May, 1787; La Perouse decided not to send a boat to shore after history o

Cary-type miniature pocket microscope circa 1820, unsigned but very complete and rare; approximately 17.8cm (7in) high when affixed to original wood case

Copperplate engraving of introduction showing Sir Walter Raleigh as "true and lively portraiture of the honourable and learned knight"; published in 1614, image size 27.9 x 15.2cm (11 x 6

Signed "Dring and Fage, London" circa 1850, a brass mathematical sector with ruler and scales for cosine, tangent, polygons, etc. - length 30.5cm (12in) when fully extended

Delicately hand-coloured original copperplate engraving, patterned after a field drawing by John Webber and published by C.

Early brass microscope circa 1880 on green enamel base, height 22.9cm (9in); complete with two objectives, two eyepieces and original fitted case; signed on draw tube

Original copperplate engraving published in 1797-1798 in the Atlas Du Voyage De La Perouse; events took plate in 1787, La Perouse was sent by Louis XVI to rival the expeditions of Captain James Coo

Wood carving in bristlecone pine by noted American artist Jack Portice of Como, Colorado entitled "Spirit of Black Eagle"; the carving measures 45.7cm (18in) high and stands on a substant

Hardcover volume "The History of the Self-Winding Watch, 1770-1931" by Alfred Chapius and Eugene Jaquet, printed by the Rolex Watch Company Limited, Geneva in 1956; this was a limited rel

Hardcover volume "A List of Maps of America in the Library of Congress" by P.

Including "A List of Georgraphical Atlases in the Library of Congress, Compiled by Philip Lee Phillips, Volumes I and II, 1914" and "...Volumes III-IV" - in pristine condition,

Including "The Inside of the Cup" by Winston Churchill, 1915, "American Statesman - Lewis Cass" by Andrew C.

This hand-coloured map drawn and engraved by Sidney Hall, a British engraver, 1788-1831 and published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green of London in 1826; presented as an antiquarian print in

Well-executed oil on canvas depicting a landscape setting with trees, figure and houses in the background, signed lower right, 38.1 x 73.7cm (15 x 29in); conserved by Fraser/Spafford Ricci, British

Antique oak fid with plaque affixed "From the Bowsprit of H.M.S.

Very early original map of Hudson's Bay and area with Prince Williams Land to the north and New South Wales and Labrador or New Britain to the south; cartographer unknown, but considered opinion st

Made of ebony wood circa 1850 and with brass fittings, dimensions closed 4.4 x 25.4cm (1 3/4 x 10in)

Hand-coloured wood engraving attributed to Ernst Georg Ravenstein F.R.S.G.S., an English-German geographer and cartographer; published circa 1877, presented in fine condition in mat form; image siz

Top of the line Zeiss Photomicroscope III complex unit for biological and material studies, with electrical components; substantial size, measuring approximately 44.5cm (17 1/2in) high x 22.9cm (9i

Original copperplate engraving published in 1797-1798 in Atlas Du Voyage De La Perouse; La Perouse sailed into the port on 6 September, 1787; this exquisite and highly detailed engraving is a drama

Three-section silverplated travelling cup in original leather case, circa 1880

Engraved by A.

One hardcover volume, "Compassing the Vaste Globe of the Earth - Studies in the History of the Hakluyt Society 1846-1996", with a complete list of the society's publications; Note: s

Two hardcover volumes "The Journal of Jean-Francois de Galaup de la Perouse"; The Comte de la Perouse was a naval officer who first distinguished himself in action against England during

Two hardcover volumes "Voyages to Hudson's Bay in Search of a Northwest Passage 1741-1747" - Volume I "The Voyage of Christopher Middleton 1741-1742" and Volume II "Th

Two hardcover volumes of "The Purchas Handbook - Studies of the Life, Times and Writings of Samuel Purchas 1577-1626"

Three hardcover volumes of "Olaus Magnus, A Description of the Northern Peoples" Volumes I, II and III; Olaus Magnus (1490-1557) was a Swedish scholar and prelate, the last Catholic Archb

Three hardcover volumes including "Petr Petrovich Semenov, Travels in the Tian'-Shan', 1856-1857", "The Travels of Ibn Battuta, A.D.

Three hardcover volumes from Series III, including Volume I "Searching for Franklin, The Land Arctic Searching Expedition, 1855" about James Anderson's and James Stewart's exped

"Untitled: Landscape Scene", signed lower left "Gall" and artist identified by nameplate on the frame, handwritten inscription verso, oil on panel circa late 19th century, 22.2

With silver scale, bronze frame, copper arc circle and four eyepieces; in original keystone shaped case with remnants of makers trade label, circa 1860 - the sextant measures 10.2cm (4in) high x 33

Original copperplate engraving and published in 1797-1798 in Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse; this is an important early and impressively detailed chart of this natural harbour discovered in July, 17

In portable metal case by the Evans Products Company Limited indicating Safety Award; contents largely intact - the case measures 13.3 x 11.4 x 6.4cm (5 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2in)

Circa 1880 English burlwood and brass-mounted casket tea caddy, in exceptional condition and complete with key - 16.5 x 23.5 x 12.7cm (6 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 5in); note the interior appears to have been r

Leo Belgicus authentic third state "80 Years War" map/engraving of the Netherlands in the form of a lion, circa 1640's; the first state was published by an unknown engraver in 1632;

19th century desk set made of burlwood and brass strapped with two brass topped inkwells (Patent London) , pen and ink scraper, in excellent condition - the base measures 27.9 x 19.1cm (11 x 7 1/2i

Rare set of 6 coffee cups and saucers by Susie Cooper of the Wedgwood Group, in the dumbbell fine bone china design - found in original fitted box, almost unused condition and in the same family fo

Published circa 1750, an original copper engraved antique sea chart on hand laid paper of Burlington Bay (now Bridlington, Scarborough and Hartlepool), from Greenville Collins' "Great Britain's Coa

Early sea chart depicting approaches to Aberdeen, Dundee and Montrose, "To the Honble. The Magistrates of the Ciity of Aberdeene"; dedicated and presented by Captain G.

Important 5.1cm (2in) telescope made by J.P.

Original copperplate engraving of visitations in July, 1787and published in 1797-1798 in Atlas du Voyage de la Perouse; presented in fine condition and is an important and impressive finely detaile

Antique rectangular magnifying glass circa 1920, length 14cm (5 1/2in)

Circa 1920 pewter framed compass decorated with cherubs, fully functioning, 6.4cm (2 1/2in) diameter

6.4cm (2 1/2in) diameter with concave lens, 10x magnifier, hallmarked - excellent condition

Vintage French (circa mid-20th century) hand-coloured map on card after a 1578 example depicting Paris, unframed, outside dimensions 50.8 x 58.4cm (20 x 23in)

Large assortment of microscope equipment in two trays including dozens of oculars, eye pieces, Leica lenses, etc. - many of these are quite valuable, particularly the oculars

Including an original print titled "King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra" showing the King and Queen at the opening of His Majesty's First Parliament, February 14, 1901; from a painti

Selection of five vintage Matchbox toy vehicles including a crane tow truck, dump truck, Jaguar XK140 Coupe No. 32, MGTF and Maserati 4CLT/1948

Weekly magazine in 51 parts, with parts 23-31 offered in this lot - the publication chronicled the undying memories of 1914-1918 with hundreds of unpublished photos, edited by Sir John Hammerton (1

Antique French engraving on paper, titled to the margin "Veue generalle et en perspective du Jardin Pavillons, Berceaux", sheet size 23.5 x 33cm (9 1/4 x 13in), laid down on card - handwr

Antique American top hat iron with high Victorian flourishes, patented 1892 by McDonald - length 24.1cm (9 1/2in)

Published London, 1806 for the Proprietors by Verner, Hood and Sharpe, engraved by J. Roper from a drawing by G. Cole, unframed, sheet size 19.7 x 23.5cm (7 3/4 x 9 1/4in)

Assorted vintage desk items including two paperweights and three pen and ink stands, including a fine cloisonne example

Two delicately coloured antique prints from 1829 by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1793-1864), a British topographical watercolour artist well known for his architectural paintings; his works are characte

Including a vintage cigarette case by Caltex (with insignia) leather-front and rear faces; vintage silverplated ladies' cigarette case with internal mirror; vintage pocket/hand warmer, metal c

Vintage (circa mid-20th century) Coppercraft copper etching of Britain, based on a map from 1610 - frame outer dimensions 31.8 x 40cm (12 1/2 x 15 3/4in)

Made of ebony wood, used for rolling and stabilizing maps on ships - 30.5cm (12in) long, engine turned

Including The Sunday Times Magazine from May 2, 1976, front cover with a portrait of Field Marshall Lord Montgomery, dedicated to his life and career in pictures; together with The Illustrated Lond

Made by Keuffel and Esser Co., complete and in excellent condition

Three prints of pencil/graphite works, all signed by the artist Don Davey in 1977 including the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf and California Street; matted and sealed, including bio of

Five sets found in original boxes, comprising knives, forks, dessert spoons, soup spoons, steak knives and steak forks - made in Sheffield, England; 48 pieces total, appear to be in excellent/unuse

Vintage chrome Waring commercial blender in working order, height 39.4cm (15 1/2in)

From The Illustrated London News of 1861, in very good condition and in mat form, image size 15.2 x 22.2cm (6 x 8 3/4in)

Complete set of 50 cigarette cards issued by W.D. and H.O. Wills, after Marcus Adams relief halftone images in 1937 - in clear plastic sleeves

"The Sextant Handbook - Adjustment, Repair, Use and History", second edition by Bruce Bauer; together with three unframed astronomy prints from 1984, after 16th century examples

Including a vintage Lloyds AM/FM pocket transistor radio, model N707; vintage Agfamatic 126 camera in leather case; 1955 Wyandotte "Rancher" toy cap gun in good condition and with fully f

Four boxed sets including vintage set of 6 fish knives and forks in stainless chromium plate from Sheffield, England; set of 6 dessert knives in stainless steel with bone handles by Viners of Sheff

Robert Reichel photograph of the Calgary Flames hockey team, 1990, signed lower middle - 20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in), in plastic sleeve

Including a metal Buddha statue standing 33.7cm (13 1/4in) high, and modern bronze ding with incised decoration, 21.6cm (8 1/2in) high

Leather MCM designer weekender bag with two handles and strap, side pouch and inside compartment - showing wear from use; from a Niagara Falls estate collection, unfortunately no receipt/paperwork

Made of kiln dried cedar, hand-painted and signed on base - length 40.6cm (16in)

Including a Canadian Goose, editioned 858/3000, length 33cm (13in); Loon with Chicks, editioned 1040/3000, length 25.4cm (10in)

Carved cedar duck decoy, length 33cm (13in), some wear on beak; Hoselton and Wolf Studio sculptures of a loon and bear, both with original labels