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13 Mar

Three 19th century pewter medicein spoons

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Three 19th century pewter medicein spoons all nicely marked see the detail pictures in nice and original condition with nice patina price for the 3 together € 145. Read More...
12 Mar

Four Pairs of Spectacles

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Four pairs of spectacles. 43. Steel frame green tinted sunglasses £130 44. Strong concave lens spectacles steel frames £50 45. Brass frames with sliding arms £50 46. Unmarked silver frames in tortoiseshell £130 Read More...
12 Mar

Monocles and Pince Nez

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A collection of monocles and pince nez. Good theatre props! Monocles £35 each Pince nez £25 each Read More...
10 Mar

A Simple Microtome by Lizars, Glasgow

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A nineteenth century simple brass lacquered microtome by Lizars, Glasgow. I good condition, noting considerable spotting to the lacquer. Some original wax in the chamber. Read More...
10 Mar

The Transparent Solar System

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A single card sheet from Reynold’s Astronomical Diagrams. The transparent solar system displaying the planets with their orbits, as known at the present day. Published by James Reynolds, 174 Strand london. Translucent paper backing when held up to the light. Condition Fair. Some losses to corners and a small tear at the top. Read More...
10 Mar

SOLD – Antique No. 1 Binocular Microscope by John Benjamin Dancer, Manchester – c1865, Cased

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Offered for sale is a collectable example of a mid to large size antique binocular brass microscope by quality English makers John Benjamin Dancer of Manchester.   The instrument is numbered 350 and bears the details of its makers and serial number on the instrument foot.  It looks to me to be a very nice example of a Dancer Best No. 1 binocular and is in pretty remarkable condition considering its age at around 160 years.  There’s also a b&w Read More...
10 Mar

Gregorian library telescope signed “George Sterrop Maker”, 18th Century

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Gregorian (reflecting) brass library telescope with screwable tripod, signed “George Sterrop Maker”.  London, 18th Century.     For more info and/or photos don’t hesitate to contact me.  Read More...
07 Mar

Weighing Coins by Michael Crawforth

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The only book available on ‘English folding Coin balances of the 18th and 19th Centuries’ I have 200 copies of this book so priced at give away £5 each, with discount for multiple copies. Published by Cape Horn Trading Company Ltd. in 1979. Read More...
06 Mar

PACKING AN ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENT: WOMEN TAKE CHARGE

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EPPS, James (1773–1839) Autograph letter signed, to John Lee (1783–1866), giving details of the packing up of an astronomical instrument to be sent to the Cape, 9 July 1839 3pp., bifolium; 188 x 231mm (folded) A highly unusual and digressive letter, from James Epps assistant astronomer to John Lee, giving details of how to pack an instrument to be sent to the Cape of Good Hope, a matter in which Epps’ wife has the final say. Epps was a self-taught astronomer, who became Read More...
06 Mar

Neptune observed by its discoverer, Cambridge Observatory MSS

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COUCH ADAMS, John; GRAHAM, Andrew [University of Cambridge Observatory], a small archive of original manuscript observations from the University of Cambridge Observatory, 1866-1867 Various paginations; three sets of observations Very good condition, with only minor age-toning to the paper Including observations of stellar occultation, the diameter of the Sun and Jupiter, and the position of various planets, notably including Neptune, of which Adams was co-discover in 1846. Another set of observations of a comet uses the famous Northumberland Equatorial telescope, which is Read More...
04 Mar

A large and brass pantograph By Elliott, circa 1830

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A large brass pantograph by William II Elliott, signed “Wm Elliott 227 High Holborn London”, circa 1830-833. William II Elliott was active between 1804 and 1849 but was only at 227 High Holborn for a few years between 1830 and 1833. A pantograph is a drawing instrument used to reproduce a pattern to an exact scale, enlarged or reduced. This model is absolutely complete with all its parts, accessories and especially its 6 wheels. A handwritten note, apparently autographed by Elliott, inside Read More...
26 Feb

Two day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer

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Two day marine chronometer by Thomas Mercer Ltd, St. Albans, England, circa 1966.  4 inch silvered roman dial, minute tracking, and power reserve in 8 hour increments. Serial number: 25812 Dial signed: Thomas Mercer Fusee movement. Mahogany 3 part case with brass gimble, handles, and mounts. Locking arm and tipsy key.  Case with brass retailer’s label: C.L. Malmsjö & Co. of Gothenburg. Felt lined mahogany deck box with leather strap. (29 x 26 x 22 cm).   Height: 17.5 cm. Width: 19 cm Depth: 20 cm.   Thomas Mercer Ltd: established 1858 makers of chronometers, Read More...
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