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A first half 19th Century Ceramic Barber-Surgeon bowl. A lovely ceramic transfer ware barber’s bowl which was used for shaving and could also have been used as a bleeding bowl. There is a cutout for the neck. Is marked as “M C …” on the bottom of the bowl. In good condition. Measurements 27 x 22 x 7 cm. Look for shop information on website page www.vanleestantiques.com Read More...

28 Nov

Benjamin Martin bronze sundial

By Hansord Antiques

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A good example of a bronze sundial by this famous 18th century maker with the gnomon set for Midhurst. Read More...

06 Nov

Terrestrial and Celestial Table Globes – J. & W. Cary, London, 1816

By Archipel

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A gorgeous pair of globes, two centuries old, with brass meridian and wooden horizon. published by John and William Cary, known as the greatest globe makers of their era. The celestial globe dates 1816, the date of the terrestrial globe is hidden. The globes rest on ebonized stands, Regency period. In the globes there are stabilization pellets that function as a brake on the rotational movement. The horizons show the amplitude, wind directions, names of the constellations of the Read More...

18 Oct

Frank Crisp, Vanity Fair

By Apsley

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Vanity Fair, London, May 31, 1890. Drawn By Spy (illustrator), a fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair of Frank Crisp with a microscope, with full text, Condition, Very Good. Read More...

09 Sep

Proportional divider by Charles Smith

By Van Leest Antiques

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A Brass and Iron Proportional divider by Charles Smith (Clerkenwell) Ltd., London. In original box, lenght 25 cm. Read More...

30 Aug

Silver Gipson spoon, London 1828

By Van Leest Antiques

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An early example of a Gibson’s Patent medicine spoon. The Hallmarks gives: CG – Charles Gibson Patent – London 1828 . The spoon has a hollow handle to allow the user to control the quantity of medicine consumed by placing a finger over the aperture. This form of spoon was invented in 1827 and is stamped to the bottom of the bowl “C G”. The interior of the bowl and cover are gilt and bear clear hallmarks on the Read More...

13 Aug

C1830s Sterling Silver Gibson Spoon

By M and R Gordon

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A sterling-silver Gibson spoon, struck with maker’s mark only: ”NP”. We have not been able to identify this maker and suspect he was provincial silversmith. Gibson “invented” his sick-feeding spoon in 1828 and this example was likely made within a decade of that date. A tad chewed where the teeth would be placed but overall in good condition with a tight hinge on the lid. Read More...

27 Jul

Five Nineteenth Century Obstetric Instruments for sale separately

By Fletcher

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Left to Right Vectis £160 SOLD Sim’s speculum £90 Blunt hook £90 Long hook with cross hatched ebony handle £160 Blunt hook with detachable ebony handle £160 Read More...

21 Jul

A wooden backstaff (or Davis quarter) unsigned made in England circa 1750.

By Galerie Delalande Paris

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A wooden backstaff (or Davis quarter) unsigned, composed of two arcs: the sight vane arc is numbered 0-25° and 65-90°, the smaller arc is divided into 62°. Facing the Sun, it indicates its height above the horizon, but the originality of the instrument was to obtain the same result using it backwards. The lens added on the sliding sight of the little arc was imagined around 1770 in order to be used in case of cloudiness. Under optimum conditions the accuracy Read More...

16 Jul

Millington and Miller’s 1905 UK Patent, no. 10680

By M and R Gordon

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Since the London Science Museum has one in their collection we assume that this device can be legitimately listed on Fleaglass. Actually, it has an interesting back story. https://collection.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects/co48945/pair-of-shade-ring-pincers-by-millington-and-mille What you see here is Millington and Miller’s 1905 UK Patent, no. 10680, for a “Shade Ring Pincers” (aka “Light Socket Changer”). Length: 8.5″ or 21.25 cm. Ho, hum, one more “shade ring pincers” you say but wait… More than one punter has paid very good money, 200 pounds and more, Read More...

02 Jun

18th Century Combination Spoon and Ear Scoop

By M and R Gordon

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A most unusual combination: a spoon and ear scoop. This iron instrument was probably made in England or the USA during the the second half of the the 18th century. One might think it a medicine spoon but the bowl is small for that use and the piece has an earlier feel. Spoons specifically made for medicine are a 19th-century innovation, with Charles Gibson, of Gibson spoon fame, usually credited for introducing the first. Length: 8.5″ or 21.5 cm. Read More...

30 May

Six Folding Compasses for sale separately

By Fletcher

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1. Good quality electrum set in red silk lined case £180 2. Nickel dull unpolished finish in case £130 3. Case marked Stanley, nickel £140 4. Attractive brass instrument in case £130 5. Brass set unpolished finish £120 6. Case marked Harling, with extension rods £200 Read More...