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WILLIAM MORRIS Chart of Dublin Bay 187 x 320mmThis is the last chart in William Morris's Plans of the Principal Harbours, Bays & Roads in St. George's and the Bristol Channels, which was first published in 1748 by his father, though this chart only appeared in this edition of 1801.It shows the Irish coast from Five Mile Point, county Wicklow, to Lambay Island. The title is unframed in the top right corner and reads "A Plan of the Bay and Harbour of Dublin by William Morris" and an imprint below the lower border reads "Publish'd by W. Morris 25th Novr. 1800. Simpkins fe.". In the lower right corner is "A Scale of Miles 4 [= 50 mm.]". There are soundings along the whole coast and round the sandbanks, as well as signs for the currents and lighthouses. One compass rose shows north to the top right.
A group of seven antique novelty antique button hooks to include a carved malachite dogs head, a carved tortoiseshell clenched hand holding a key, a wooden button hook in the form of a cello, two bird, and a fish compass together with a stamped "koppe"gilt metal sphere and compass button hook, 5-8.5cm long
Rare WW2 British Prisoner of War Escape and Evasion Vanity Kit, an interesting male grooming / vanity cased kit which includes, razor, brushes, combs, shaving brush etc. The shaving brush bristles can be removed to reveal a MI9 type compass. The other components in the case may also contain or would have contained aids to help the recipient of the parcel escape captivity. The set remains in the original parcel box addressed to a prisoner in Stalag 3A in Germany. Many aids for prisoners were sent to the various POW camps around Germany during WW2. These kits often aided many allied prisoners of war to attempt escapes from captivity. Stalag III A was at Luckenwalde, Brandenburg, 32 miles south of Berlin. It housed Polish, Dutch, Belgian, French, Yugoslav, Russian, Italian, American, British and other Allied POW’s during its existence.
A fine late 19th century French nautical themed desk clock and barometer set, unsigned, in the form of a twelve spoked double helm, surmounted by a compass finial, one side fitted with eight day clock with enamel dial and Roman Numerals and the other set with Aneroid Barometer, raised on a capstern with two capstern poles and spring ratchet bas, on a rectangular beveled red marbled platform with brass base, 20.3cm high.
A late 19th/early 20th century copper binnacle compass ,maker Henry Browne & Sins Ltd, London, the 1 1/2 inch liquid filled dial signed as per title in a gimballed mount within a square case with oil fired burner to one side, (fitted later electric bulb) the body with brass mounts and stamped '41404', 22cm high.
A lacquered brass Prismatic pocket compass, circa 1820, with hinged wire and prismatic sights, the green printed compass card inscribed Schmalcalder`s PATENT 82 Strand LONDON, the underside of the cover and base both engraved 802 B, 7.5cm diameter, in a worn red leather covered case Together with a hand written note 'Azimuth (sic) Compass- formerly the property of Captn. Marryatt (sic) the novelist- Exhibited by Revd. I. F. N. Rolfe'Captain Frederick Marryat (1792-1848) was a Royal Navy officer, a novelist, and an acquaintance of Charles Dickens. He is noted today as an early pioneer of nautical fiction, particularly for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836) as well as for his children's novel The Children of the New Forest (1847).The prismatic compass was invented and patented (no. 3435) in 1812 by Schmalcalder. He traded from 82 Strand until 1826 and 399 Strand from 1827-1840.
A WOODEN CANTEEN AND OTHER ASSORTED ITEMS, six person place setting of polished stainless steel cutlery, with six extra 'Arthur Price of England' stainless steel tea knives, a boxed 'Parker' fountain pen fitted with a 14k nib, other pens and propelling pencils, a base metal compass including a collapsable cup, a multi tool pocket knife, cultured pearl necklaces, brooches, ladies fashion wristwatches, medallion, small octagonal jewellery box etc
A BOX OF ASSORTED ITEMS, to include a silver fob medal, with vacant cartouche, hallmarked Birmingham, approximate gross weight 12.2 grams, a boxed 'Parker 17 Lady' fountain pen, a 'Parker' ball point, refills, a Kigu compact, a novelty dagger, compass, boxed cufflinks, a carved bone fan, and a base metal carriage clock, together with a metal tin of mixed coinage including a George V, 1935 Crown coin, a boxed 'Festival of Britain 1951' Crown coin, commemorative coins, loose coinage and banknotes etc
A SILVER GATE BRACELET, A CHARM BRACELET AND OTHER ITEMS, to include a five bar gate bracelet, fitted with a heart padlock clasp, hallmarked London, approximate width 16.4mm, with additional safety chain, approximate gross weight 17.2 grams, a white metal curb link bracelet fitted with a heart padlock clasp stamped 'Silver', attached with multiple charms in forms such as a fan, compass, articulated teddy bear, car, barrel, cat, ballerina, etc most pieces unmarked, a white metal ring, a 'Stratton' pill box, a base metal open face pocket watch, childs boxed EPNS cutlery set, ladies and gents wristwatches with names to include 'Casio, Timex, Accurist', sports medal etc (condition report: watches have not been tested for working order, we cannot guarantee the working order of any watch, general light wear)
A collection of militaria and WWII related items including; three 1940s copies of the Daily Express with articles related to key events including Dunkirk, a knife in a leather scabbard, a number of photos, an aviation cap, a pair of leather boots with beach shoe trees, a brass compass, etc. Condition - fair to good
A Set of Bartholomews Cloth-Backed Half-Inch to Mile Road Maps for Motorists and Cyclists, numbers 1-37, contained within a brown leather divided case, the hinged lid with a leather strap handle, the inside formerly fitted with a compass, with metal clasp, working lock and keycase 33cm by 12cm by 22cm
A boxed brass marine compass, engraved West London, with anchor motif embossed on wooden case in brass, a Reed's sextant with original instructions in original wooden case with brass mounts and a boxed brass microscope, with additional glass slides adn accessories, top handle and removable opening at base (3)
Nintendo DS (loose cart) bundle A third party pink DS cartridge case Case includes PAL cartridges: Big Brain Academy, More TouchMaster, Classic Word Games, Picross DS, Sight Training, More Brain Training,Bust-A-Move DS, Toy Story 3, Drawn to Life, A Christmas Carol, Nintendogs, Thrillville: Off the Rails, Moshi Monsters: Moshling Zoo, Tamagotchi Connexion: Corner Shop 2, Happy Party with Hello Kitty & Friends, Cars, Scooby-Doo Unmasked, Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Monster House, Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll, The Golden Compass and Mario Kart DS Games are all loose cartridge games, without their original boxes

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