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13 Oct

Early Victorian Aneroid Barometer in Display Case by Francis West of The Strand London

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For sale, an early Victorian brass aneroid barometer in display case by Francis West of 41 The Strand London. This early example of a display aneroid barometer is comprised of a simple graduated base with a square section upright beautifully veneered using walnut and satinwood in an interesting cross design which leads the eye to the barometer housed at the centre. The stand is completed with a simple but elegant rope twist beading around the top edge. The reverse of the Read More...
01 Oct

A Berge late Ramsden compound microscope

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A fine example of a complete Berge late Ramsden compound microscope signed on the stage and in its original fitted mahogany case. The microscope retains the original lacquer and its accesories  Read More...
30 Sep

Rare Early Victorian Stick Barometer Weather Station by S&B Solomons of London

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For sale a very rare early Victorian stick barometer weather station by S&B Solomons of London. Presented on a large seven and a half inch wide mahogany backboard with domed top and chamfered edge surround, the exposed barometer tube runs centrally down the full length of the instrument with half globe mahogany cistern cover to the base and cistern adjustment screw below. The two part boxwood barometer scale is styled with a similar design to the backboard with domed top and Read More...
29 Sep

Eight draw telescope by Cox, London.

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A fine eight draw telescope signed, ‘Cox, London’; all draws are firm and pull out smoothly without play or slack. It measures 30.5″ (77.5 cms) extended and 5.5″ (14 cms) closed with a main lens of 14 cms diameter. With end cap and dust slider, the telescope has a magnification of 22x and gives a fine, sharp image. In excellent condition throughout.     Read More...
20 Sep

THOMAS RIPLEY MAHOGANY QUADRANT EIGHTEENTH CENTURY

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SHIPPING BY UPS, FEDEX ETC. FULLY TRACKED.   Contact Email:  michaelread060@gmail.com              IVORY REGISTRATION NUMBER   ZY7GBME1 Read More...
16 Sep

DATED EDINBURGH 1887 SILVER WELL HALLMARKED , TOP QUALITY ITEM, FOR 2 SPECTACLES !!

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THE PHOTOS DONT DO IT JUSTICE , ITS DIFFICULT TO PHOTOGRAPH SILVER , CLEARLY HALLMARKED ,  EDINBURGH , MAKERS MARK IS ” I R ”  . DATED 1887 THE CASE LOOKS LIKE IT HAS HARDLY BEEN USED, OPENS AND CLOSES WITH A HEALTHY CLICK. THIS IS VERY RARE AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANOTHER SIMILAR ON , IT IS TOP QUALITY, BUYER WILL BE PLEASED Read More...
09 Sep

Brass equatorial ring signed I Sisson fecit made in London circa 1720.

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Brass equatorial ring signed “I Sisson fecit”. On the signature side the outer ring is graduated 90 – 0 – 80 degrees. The inner ring (horary circle) is graduated I – XII twice in Roman numbers with graduations that extend into the circle. In the centre is a bridge indicating on one side the calendar months and on the other side a zodiacal scale (with signs) and the declination of the sun. In the centre is the mobile cursor with two Read More...
02 Sep

~FABULOUS GEORGIAN DESK MAGNIFIER~

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A fine Georgian era desk magnifier/map reader in turned, flame mahogany frame. Can be used from both sides. Large format, 4 1/2″ frame, 3″ biconvex lens (original with wavy imperfections, one internal bubble and only minor scratches-see photos). Frame inserts to hold lens are fully intact with no cracks. One old nibble (machining chip) on the external frame. 5-10X magnification. c. 1820. Read More...
25 Aug

5 draw nickel silver telescope – Watson.

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A five draw telescope signed, ‘ W. Watson & Sons Ltd, 313 High Holborn, London ‘. The Company worked from this address from 1862 – 1957. The first draw of the telescope is a pancaratic tube giving magnifications of 30 x to 50. The main lens has a diameter of 53mm which gives a fine sharp image at all magnifications. The length fully open is 42.5″ (108 cms) and closed, 10.5″ (27 cms). In good condition throughout.   I do not always receive Read More...
17 Aug

Early Twentieth Century Royal Navy Signal Practice Set or Tufnell Box

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For sale, a rare early Twentieth Century Royal Navy Tufnell signal practice set. Encased in a large black painted pine case, the base is divided into numerous sections into which painted metal flags are stowed. The sections are ordered according to types of flag with a key provided to the top edges of the case. Sections include: Alphabetical flags Numeral Flags & Pendants Special Flags & Pendants International Admiral Flags Aircraft Carrier Special & Lights A large quantity of flags are included in the set although I am Read More...
21 Jul

BOOK

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A useful paperback of 48 pages covering mainly spectacles, lorgnettes and pince-nez and cases Read More...
20 Jul

Marine telescope by Ross.

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A taper barrelled nickel silver marine telescope signed, Ross, London. No 29938′ (circa 1900) and, ‘Made for Falconer & Co, Hong Kong’. The Falconer company has has a presence in Hong Kong since 1885 and is still there today. He was an agent for Ross. The body is finished with its original string covering which was probably considered more durable than leather in a tropical climate. Fully extended it measures 33″ (84 cms) and 25″ (63cms) closed with a main lens Read More...
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