UK and Ireland Archives

Comments Off

The telescope measures 38.75 inches long with the draw tube pushed in. The deep red mahogany barrel is tapered. There is a very thin crack to the barrel which looks like a scratch. The draw tube is fully retractable. The achromatic lens has an aperture of 2″. The telescope gives very clear images when viewed through; signed near the eye-piece, ‘G. Adams, London’. Read More...

26 Nov

Scrimshaw watch holder in wood with bone inlay made circa 1890

By Galerie Delalande Paris

Comments Off

Watch holder in sperm whale teeth and wood with bone inlay. It consists of a rectangular wooden base resting on four small turned bone feet. The top of the base is inlaid with bone fillets and wood pellets as well as two crossed flags (French and English) with the legend “ROMEO N.Y.” underneath. Two sperm whale teeth are engraved on both sides of the base. The one on the left is engraved with the Statue of Liberty, with the French and American Read More...

26 Nov

19th century ebony Octant – Norie & Co, London with parallel ruler and chart divider

By ARCHIPEL International Maritime Gallery

Comments Off

Very fine and complete octant of ebony with ivory pencilholder and little slate on the backside to write down the observations. Early instrument with only a double peepsight. Binocucars and colored horizon glass shades are not yet fit. Mention the 18th century way of adjusting the horizon mirror.Scale also of ivory reads from 0 to 103 degrees, nice engraved by hand.Made by Norie, London. Date: circa 1800HW octant: 30×24,7 cm (12×9,7 in)Signed: NORIE & Co LONDONOrigin: EnglandCondition: perfect Read More...

26 Nov

Two by Cruise: Scotometer & Sphygmomanometer

By M and R Gordon

Comments Off

Sir Francis Cruise (1834-1912) was an important figure in 19th and early 20th century Irish medicine. His title is Papal one, having been made a Knight of St. Gregory the Great by Pope Pious X in 1905. He is credited with playing an important role in the development and use of the endoscope. His creative skills were also evident in his invention of other medical instruments, among them the scotometer and sphygmomanometer on offer here. The latter was, of course, Read More...

22 Nov

Black Friday Sale – Dudley Adams Mini Theodolite – Circa 1800

By The Compleat Surveyor

Comments Off

I have meaningfully discounted (10% to 40% 0ff) a good number of my nicer instruments – please check out my Black Friday Sale at: Black Friday 2023 I’ve updated my website to include ancient surveying instruments (1500 to 1800). The update includes a good deal of information related to the evolution of surveying instruments during that time period. The update also includes information regarding some of the important instrument makers during the period – this new section is still a Read More...

22 Nov

A large four draw presentation telescope – Dollond. Good Peerage provenance.

By Scientific Inspirations

Comments Off

A large George 3rd, four draw telescope measuring 11.5″ (closed) and 41.5″ when fully open with an achromatic main lens aperture of just over 2″. The first draw is engraved, ‘Presented to The Rev.d Owen Manning by the Right Honourable Lord Viscount Midleton, 1768′, with an engraved crown with an eagle and plumage feathers. Also engraved, ‘Dollond, London’, and ‘ Repaired by Dollond Sept 6th 1921’. The same crest is engraved to the lens cap along with the name, Read More...

22 Nov

Curta Type 1 Calculator

By curiousscience

Comments Off

Curta Type 1 calculator in very good condition in original case. Finish shows sign of very light use. Marked with the company name ” I C Ltd Test Dept. I have attached a screenshot from Curtamania which shows the date as of manufacture as October 1951 together with other details. Read More...

22 Nov

Eighteenth Century Pewter “Bubby” Pot

By curiousscience

Comments Off

Good pewter “Bubby” pot c1780. This early baby feeder is in good condition with a pleasing patina. There is an old fracture to the top of the feeding spout and some wear to the base as in the images. Read More...

19 Nov

An Early C20th Silver Rule.

By JP Antiques

Comments Off

This lovely silver Rule is 12 inches long. It has marks from 1 to 12 inches. The pointed end has slight scuffs. It was made in London in 1910 by S.S.D.E.D. & marked Drew & Sons. Piccadilly Circus. London. It can also be used as a letter opener. Read More...

19 Nov

A Cased 1800s Tortoiseshell & Tinted Blue Glass Spectacles.

By JP Antiques

Comments Off

These 1800’s spectacles are in very good condition., Their short tapered side arms were made to grip the temples. 2 small pin holes could have held cord to put around the head . The red leather case is original but tatty. There is no makers name. Read More...

19 Nov

Early Georgian Silver Wig Spectacles in a Shagreen Case.

By JP Antiques

Comments Off

These 1750’s Silver Wig Spectacles are in great condition. They are unmarked, apart from the number ‘8’ on one of the arms. They are in a their Shagreen case of the same date. The case has small splits on its hinge. The catch just catches. Read More...

19 Nov

Enamel & Brass early 1900’s Opera Glasses.

By JP Antiques

Comments Off

These Opera Glasses have very good optics, as are the decorated royal blue enamel surrounds of the body of them. There are no dinks or chips. The suede & velvet case may not be original . Read More...