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Nathan Storrs was born in Mansfield, Connecticut in 1768. Nathan’s family engaged in jewelry making, silver-smithing, and other related activities. In 1792, he formed a partnership with Samuel Stiles as Stiles & Storrs. This partnership quickly dissolved and in 1792 Nathan joined Jedidah Baldwin in business as Baldwin & Storrs. This partnership lasted until 1793 when Baldwin moves to Hanover, NH. After that Storrs operated on his own for the most part. Nathan Storrs had perhaps the broadest range of engraving Read More...

06 May

Small Lietz Mining Transit – Nice Condition – Circa 1925

By The Compleat Surveyor

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One of my favorite things about this little instrument – Lietz made the instrument so that it lays in its box rather than stands upright. A very cool feature in my opinion. The optics on both scopes are good, with all cross and stadia hairs present (only the main scope has stadia hairs). The caps and sunscreens are present as well. The transit comes complete with its box and tripod, as shown below. Lietz Model 12 Mountain and Mining Transits that have Read More...

06 May

Oscar Hanks Bow Compass – Circa Early 1840s

By The Compleat Surveyor

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There are very few truly American designed instruments; the bow instruments are unique to the patentee, Julius and his son Oscar Hanks, who manufactured instruments in Troy NY during the mid 19th century. The silvered compass dial is signed by engraving, “O. Hanks Troy NY.” The instrument stands over an impressive 19″ tall on a lathe-turned stand. The bow is over 11″ in diameter and the needle is approximately 5.25″ in length. The button-weighted Hanks needle is a very unique Read More...

19 Mar

ORIGINAL TINTYPE PHOTO OF SURVEYING CREW

By TESSERACT

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ORIGINAL TINTYPE PHOTO OF SURVEYING CREW, American, c.1880. Measuring 2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ (5.7 x 8.9 cm) , this outdoor tintype shows a full party of five relatively well-dressed men, including the bearded axe man with his gold watch chain, sitting on a bundle of wood stakes, the transit man with his well-polished shoes, protecting his instrument, a very young rod man with long banded rod, and two supervisors(?), one wearing a remarkable multiple tie. Despite some creases to the Read More...

13 Mar

An Example of the Locke Adder First Patent 24 December 1901

By Fletcher

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An attractive example of Art Nouveau designed Locke Adder. Invented by Clarence Locke (1865-1945) this is the first patent which was improved by a second in 1905. This was the first American adder to enjoy commercial success. For more information ssee nzeldes.com. In good working order, possibly missing felt cover to base. Read More...

27 Jan

Joslins 12” terrestrial table globe

By Hansord Antiques

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A good example of a Joslins of Boston, USA terrestrial table globe in original condition Read More...

13 Dec

Rare 19th-Century Trade Card for Chicago Scale Co.

By M and R Gordon

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A rare trade card for Chicago Scale Company. They were in business between 1863 and 1914 and at the address on the card between 1882-96. 5.5″x3″. The card is beige and the graphics are medium green. Read More...

12 Nov

C1900 Lincoln Hospital Ambulance Surgeon’s Cap

By M and R Gordon

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Early in the last century ambulances in large cities carried surgeons with them on their calls. These men, and they were virtually all men, wore identifying caps. The one on offer is from Lincoln Hospital, an institution founded in 1839 to serve the Black community in the Bronx but which evolved over time to become one of NYC’s major trauma centers and a teaching hospital. While there is some evidence of use it remains in remarkably good condition for Read More...

05 Sep

Original Photos Relating to Philo Farnworth’s Pioneering Television Work

By M and R Gordon

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Philo Farnworth was a major figure, if not the major figure, in the development of television and one of a handful of true technological geniuses at work in the USA during the first half of the 20th century. We are offering four photos from Philo Farnworth’s labs in San Francisco and Philadelphia. These are original images from an album assembled by Farnworth in the 1930s to document work in progress. They show key members of his staff with various Read More...

19 Aug

JOSLIN’S TERRESTRIAL TABLE GLOBE

By Van Leest Antiques

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Hand-colored paper gores pasted on papier-mâché and plaster to form a 12″ diameter globe. Housed in a stand with four turned wooden legs and turned stretchers, supporting a wooden horizon bearing a printed zodiacal circle and brass meridian ring. Diameter 12 inch and 47 cm high. The Cartouch gives: Joslin’s Terrestrial Globe / Containing all the latest Discoveries and Geographical Improvements / Also the Tracks of the most celebrated Circumnavigators / Compiled from Smiths new English globe with additions and improvements by Read More...

08 Jun

REPRINT OF THE EVOLUTION OF MINE-SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS

By MikeRead

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VERY GOOD REFERENCE & MANY ILLISTRATIONS COVERING THIS LARGE SUBJECT WITH VALUABLE INFORMATION. Contact Email: [email protected] Read More...

01 Mar

KIMBER CLEAVER’S INNOVATIVE AMERICAN MARKING PROTRACTOR

By TESSERACT

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KIMBER CLEAVER’S MARKING PROTRACTOR, American, c. mid-19th century, boldly signed “Young & Sons, Philada., Pa.” This very substantial instrument is made of brass, 6-1/2″ x 6-5/8″ (16.5 x 17 cm), with distinctive X-form superstructure carrying the 5″ diameter divided circle, clamp and long tangent screw. The circle has a silver degree scale divided every half-degree and labeled with directional headings (e.g., SW 210°). The circle is mounted with four knobs for rotation and four spring-loaded marking pins. Rotation is Read More...