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Click here to subscribe2 Kemp Exhibition Microscope Slides, including, a slide labelled 'DIATOMANEAE EXHIBITION, ROSETTE 100 FORMS STYRACLOR K.D. KEMP' and 'BUTTERFLY SCALES EXHIBITION MANDALA FOR TOP LIGHT 50 PARTS K.D. KEMP'Condition: all diatoms and scales in situ - No other auction house does this type of Microphotography.....
Carpenters Improved Compound Microscope, English, 2/4 19th century, engraved along the foot in copperplate script 'CARPENTERS Improved Compound Microscope for Opake & transparent Objects 24 regent St London' the microscope on a large flat folding tripod base, with squat turned brass pillar supporting the body on a compass type joint, plano-concave mirror on a 'S' shaped support, large square stage with condenser lens, sprung support for large slides, with Bonnani-type stage above, with large compound body tube incorporating an early achromatic objective with compound eyepiece, body tube with internal sleave with rack and pinion focusing, with adjustable support between the foot and top of the body tube, height (inclined) 45cm Footnote:Philip Carpenter moved to Regent street in 1826, after his death in 1833 his sister continued to trade from the same address. the name changed in 1837 to Carpenter & Westly
A Collection of Entomological Magic Lantern Slides, including a large and impressive lantern slide with a label for 'Hydrous Piceus' mounted in balm in a wooden frame, a collection of very well-mounted insects on standard magic lantern slides labeled 'East Indian Cockroach', 'Dragon Fly South America, Real insect mounted between two glasses in balm', Locust MexicoReal insect mounted between two glasses in balm', 'Lanternfly, China, Real insect mounted between two glasses in balm', 'Dragon fly', an image of W. H. Youdale using a microscope, along with a few other related slides (a lot)
A Small Cabinet of Geological Microscope Slides, A Small Cabinet of Geological Microscope Slides, light wood flip front case with 12 trays of geological, mineral, and rock samples, most samples from locations in the UK and across Europe with a few from other locations, slides with samples both covered and uncovered all anonymous but by the same preparer, 72 slides in total
A Carl Zeiss Jena Petrological Microscope With Important Provenance, German, dated 1895, engraved to the body tube'', the microscope stands on a large brass 'Y' shaped foot finished in black lacquer work, the body is supported atop a squat pillar on trunnions, at the base is a plano-concave mirror below ABBE illuminating apparatus on adjustable rack and pinion with a internal aperture for the Nicol polariser, above is a rotating and permanently centered stage with divided circle at the edge with slide clips, course focus via the large wheels at the rear of the body tube, top drawer tube with mm scale with rack and pinion adjustment, Amici-Bertrand lens on dovetail inserted behind the opening at the front objective centering via screw, with tripple nosepiece engraved CARL ZEISS, i original mahogany case with 4 Zeiss objectives, eyepieces, selenite disks, case height Footnote: in the 1898 Zeiss catalogue this was the most expensive microscope produced by the firm. The stand alone was 575 marks, by comparison, their cheapest microscope was 50 marks for the IX stand Sir Isaac Lowthian Bell: The Victorian Ironmaster, a Pioneer in Metallurgy and Industrial Innovation. Sir Isaac Lowthian Bell, 1st Baronet and LL.D., was an important player in the industrial landscape of 19th-century Britain. Born on February 15, 1816, in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Bell was the son of Thomas Bell, a partner in the firm of Messrs. Losh, Wilson, and Bell, and the grandson of Isaac Lowthian of Newbiggin, Cumberland. His remarkable journey in metallurgy and chemical engineering would shape the nation's industrial progress and scientific understanding. Bell's entrepreneurial spirit led him to take charge of the Walker Ironworks following his father's passing in 1845. This laid the foundation of a multifaceted career that would span several pioneering endeavors. In 1850, a significant breakthrough occurred when Bell, along with his brother-in-law Robert Benson Bowman and his father-in-law Hugh Lee Pattinson, established a chemical company in Washington, County Durham. Here, they developed a novel process for manufacturing lead oxychloride, a significant advancement for the chemical industry. This venture necessitated Bell's resignation from his position at Losh, Wilson, and Bell, showcasing the complexities of his multiple partnerships. Bell's appetite for innovation extended to engineering and in 1850, he partnered with Robert Stirling Newall to establish the world's first factory capable of manufacturing steel rope and submarine cable, demonstrating his commitment to pushing the boundaries of industrial possibilities. Two years later, his brothers, Thomas Bell and John Bell, joined him to build a major ironworks at Port Clarence, Middlesbrough, equipped with colossal blast furnaces that were the largest in Britain at the time. These blast furnaces produced iron for bridges and steel rails, contributing to the expansion of the British Empire's railways and industries. Bell's involvement extended to the North Eastern Railway Company, where he served as a director and later as deputy chairman. Bell's commitment to innovation wasn't confined to the production of steel and iron and in 1859, he opened Britain's first factory for the manufacture of aluminium, a metal previously considered as precious as gold due to the challenges of its extraction. The plant, located in Washington, utilized the innovative Deville sodium process, making Bell a pioneer in the field. He emphasized the importance of producing pure aluminium, recognizing that even the slightest impurities could affect its properties. Throughout his career, Bell continuously explored new processes and improvements, such as the recycling of heat from escaping flue gases. In 1863, he exhibited thallium, a recently discovered element, at the British Association meeting in Newcastle. This thallium was obtained from the flue deposits at Washington, emphasizing his engagement in scientific and industrial research. One of Bell's notable achievements was overcoming the challenge of using the Cleveland ironstone for steelmaking, a task considered daunting due to the mineral’s high phosphorus content. Through large-scale experiments, he developed a basic steel process that yielded steel rails with minimal phosphorus content, further contributing to the development of the steel industry. Bell also played a key role in comparing the state of iron manufacturing in Britain with foreign competitors, particularly in France, Belgium, and Germany, underlining the importance of Britain's vast coal reserves and the role of labour costs in the industry's success. In 1882, Bell's exploration extended to drilling for salt at Port Clarence, a venture that led to the discovery of an exploitable salt bed. This salt resource would be significant for the production of soda. Sir Isaac Lowthian Bell's contributions extended to various sectors, from metallurgy to chemicals, and his legacy is still apparent in the industrial landscape of Britain. His relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence left an indelible mark on the nation's industrial and scientific progress. For his many contributions, Bell received recognition and honors, including a baronetcy and the Legion of Honour in France. Sir Isaac Lowthian Bell passed away on December 21, 1904, at the age of eighty-nine Honors and Achievements - Founder of the Iron and Steel Institute, serving as its President from 1873 to 1875. - First recipient of the gold medal instituted by Sir Henry Bessemer in 1874. - Became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1874 for his distinction in chemistry and metallurgy, especially of iron. - Served as a juror at International Exhibitions in Philadelphia in 1876 and in Paris in 1878, earning honorary membership in the American Philosophical Institution and the Legion d'Honneur. - Founded the Institute of Chemistry of Great Britain in 1877 and was nominated a fellow of the Chemical Society of London. - Served as President of the Society of Chemical Industry from 1889-90. - Elected President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in 1884 and was made a baronet in 1885. - Became the 10th President of the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers in 1886. - Awarded the George Stephenson Medal from the Institution of Civil Engineers in 1890, and the Telford Medal for papers he presented. - Received the Albert Medal of the Royal Society of Arts in 1895 for his metallurgical research and contributions to the iron and steel industries.
English, dated 1843, signed to the rear of the limb in script 'Powell & Lealand Makers, London' the microscope on a tripod base with pad feet lined to the underside with cork, the body held on trunnions at the top of the stand, plano-concave mirror on a single armed gimbal, substage aperture with recess for luggs, Turrel-type mechanical stage with interchangeable small and large stage, rack and pinion focus to triangular bar, limb with early side mounted screw fine focus, supports to body tube, with case of accessories to include:2" objective with silver Leiberkuhn in a can.1" objective with silver Leiberkuhn in a can.1/2" objective with in a can engraved Powell & Lealand London.1/4" objective with silver Leiberkuhn in a can.1/8" objective with in a can.Low power eyepiece.Medium power eyepiece.Achromatic substage condenser.Set of dark wells.Wheel of stops.Live boxand in the caseLarge stage.Table bullseye.Frog/Fish plate.Poleriserthe original fitted French polished mahogany case with label to inside of door reads 'Powell & Lealand Opticians 24 Clarendon Street, Somers Town', case 36cm highFootnote: The inception of the "New Microscope" in 1843 marked a significant milestone in the history of microscope design, serving as the precursor to the renowned Powell & Lealand microscopes: the No.1, No.2 and No.3 models.Hugh Powell, known for producing larger model microscope stands, had previously built the massive stand commissioned by the Royal Microscopical Society in 1840. However, it was the 'No 1 Model,' a direct evolution of Powell & Lealand's 'New Microscope' from 1843, that laid the foundation for the subsequent iconic series of microscopes – the 'Powell & Lealand Number 1,' 'Number 2,' and 'Number 3.' The microscope introduced in 1843 is often mistaken for the later Number 3 stand due to their striking similarities. Initially described in the November 1843 issue of The London Physiological Journal as 'Powell & Lealand’s New Microscope,' this groundbreaking instrument featured a tripod design as its stand – a revolutionary departure from previous designs.The tripod, a lightweight yet robust design, supported the microscope body on trunnions and featured a limb housing a long lever connected to the nosepiece. In its early incarnation, the fine-focus screw, operating on a wedge, was situated on the right side of the arm. However, a modification in 1844 replaced the wedge with an L-shaped piece. Subsequently, in 1848 and 1849, the mechanism underwent another transformation, moving to the familiar vertical position on the top of the arm. During these transitional years, some microscopes retained side fine adjustments. However, by 1850, the fine adjustment was exclusively located on the top of the arm. This period also saw diagonal stabilizing struts supporting the microscope tube, extending from the back of the arm to the upper third of the tube. Interestingly, these stabilizers were eventually abandoned in the early 1860s.While Hugh Powell had crafted various microscope styles before 1843, it was the 'New Microscope' that served as the prototype, guiding the development of all subsequent models throughout the remainder of the century. Notably, the only deviation from this design was observed in the company's student models or ‘Iron Stand’. Thus, the legacy of Powell & Lealand's "New Microscope" of 1843 endures as a pivotal moment in the progression of microscope design.According to Great age of the microcope, Powell & Lealand were at 24 Clarendon Street from 1842 - 1846.
A Large & Comprehensive Collection of Microscope Accessories, English, c.1865, objectives signed R & J Beck 31 Cornhill, London', an extensive set of accessories including 7 objective cans with 6 objectives, 7 eyepieces, a substage prism for a triangular bar, an Amici prism, various substage condensors, a large quadruple objective nosepiece, Leiberkuhns and many other accessories, case 42.6cm long, 20.8cm deep
A Very Well Equipped Leitz Orthoplan Trinocular Microscope, German, c.1970, label for ‘Leitz’ and ‘ORTHOPLAN’ perhaps the best-equipped version of this microscope ever offered for sale. It was in use till very recently and comes with a vast array of accessories including: 2 lamp houses & Control Units - Untested Variotube - allows one to change magnification from 1X - 3.2X 11 Nosepieces. Another nosepiece fitted with Leitz Pl16x/0.30 D, Pl 32x/0.50 D, & Pl 80x/0.75 D Another nosepiece fitted with Leitz HD Fl 50x/0.75, & HD 20x/0.35 12 Substage condensers including Phase & Polarising. 4 stages Large Collection of Filters. Other equipment
Including 2 cabinets and a slip case of slides, the first cabinet constructed of French polished stained pine with 17 drawers each capabel of holding 12 standard microscope slides behind a glazed door with lock and key, the other cabinet constructed of French polished mahogany with 12 drawers each capabel of holding 12 standard slides with a large accessory drawer at th base, with glazed door with lock and key, and a smaller polished pine case for 72 standard slides, slides include entomology, geology diatoms, botany and many other subjects.Footnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.VEV5J7UV (cabinet on the left) & Ref. 1YK9ZHV8(cabinet on the right)Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out of the UK. Please arrange your own courier or contact Oxford Pack & Send to see if they can offer shipping.Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Leitz Wetzlar UT-5 Universal Rotary Stage 5-Axis Microscope German, c.1940, engraved to the base 'Ernst Leitz Wetzlar, 3823' and on the case 'LEITZ WETZLAR GERMANY', the stage with 2 graduated rings and 2 sets of Wright arcs on the original black centering stage mount, with 3 sets of corresponding glass hemispheres numbered n=1,649, n=1.557, & n=1,516, all in the original red velvet lined wooden case, case width 23cm
A French Drum Microscope By Nachet, French, c.1860, engraved 'NACHET ET FILS a Paris rue Serpente, 16' the microscope on a heavy lead filled base, slide out carriage to take substage accessories, with simple stage, push/pull course focus with screw fine focus, body tube with goniometer attachment, slot for micrometer, with black leather case containing full set of 8 objectives and 2 condenser apertures, main case with further 3 objectives, accessories incomplete, case width 31cm
A Very Fine Ross Type Microscope by Cary, London, English, c.1860, engraved to the rear of the foot 'CARY LONDON' and to all objectives, the microscope is a Ross microscope retailed by Cary, the microscope stands on a typical Ross 'Y' shaped base with tall uprights supporting the body of the microscope on trunnions, with a large plano-concave mirror, adjustable substage condenser with rack and pinion focus, dovetail Wheelhouse stop, mechanical stage with X-Y control, large course focus wheels acting on a rack at the back of a square sectioed bar, limb incorporating screw fine focus, with 2 fitted drawers of accessories Drawer 1 1/8" objective and can engraved CARY LONDON. 1/4" objective and can engraved CARY LONDON. 1/2" can engraved CARY LONDON. 1" objective and can engraved CARY LONDON. 1 1/2" objective can engraved CARY LONDON. 2" objective and can engraved CARY LONDON. Can of selenite filters. Achromatic Condenser. AnalyserSubstage spot lens. Drawer 2 Medium power eyepiece. High power eyepiece. high power eyepiece. Eyepiece lucida. Rotating selenite stage. Livebox. In the main case Compressor. Large live box. Fish/frog plate1" Leiberkuhn & can. Micrometer eyepiece. Side reflector. Stage forceps. large table bulls-eye condenser, glass Zoophyte trough. all in the original French polished Spanish mahogany cabinet, cabinet height 51cm
A Watson "Royal" Compound Microscope English, c.1910, signed to the back of the foot ‘W Watson & Sons, Ltd, 313 High Holborn, London, 24055’, mechanical substage with screw X-Y control focusing via rack and pinion, mechanical stage with X-Y control via rack and screw, stage with vernier scales, course focusing to rear of bodytube, rack and pinion adjustment to drawer tube, with second drawer tube, in original French polished mahogany case with 3 objectives in cans, 3 Watson eyepieces, 2 substage condensers, and a polariser and other items
Georgian Century Pocket Microscope, English, c.1810, engraved along the column 'Thos Rubergall, Coventry St, London' the microscope of Banks format with the column screwing into a threaded boss on the top of the case , microscope with plane mirror in a gimbal, rack and pinion focus to stage, limb with 3 simple screw in lenses with live box and forceps, in a fine sharkskin covered case lined with green French velvet with cream satin edging Footnote: According to Clifton Thomas Rubergall (w.1800-1854) moved to Coventry Street in London in 1805.
A Very Large Cabinet of Good Microscope Slides The cabinet, English, c.1900, unsigned, constructed of polished oak with double glazed door lock, no key, with 42 drawers each capable of holding 4 rows of 18 standard slides giving a total capacity of 3024, dimensions (cm) 38 x 33 x 42, the drawers constructed of oak with ceramic labels and ivorine (early celluloid) number. The slides covering various subjects including, arranged seeds, diatoms, insects, fibers, chemicals and other slides by Norman, slides by C. M. Topping, slides by Russel, slides by E. Wheeler, R & J Beck, London, along with many other good slides from various preparers
A Large Set of Microscope Accessories, English, c.1865, the spectroscope engraved 'R & J Back 31 Cornhill, London, 18' the accessories all to fit a large Beck Microscope such as the international or a No.1 stand, the accessories include: An eyepiece goniometer. A spectroscope eyepiece. A mineral holder. Various compressors and live boxes. A blue glass filter on a stand. all of these ar in a fitted French polished box 26.8cm x 21cm x 7.5cm
English, dated October 1891, engraved to the rear of the tripod foot ‘WATSON & SONS, 313 HIGH HOLBORN, London, 2740’ the microscope is arranged on a large tripod foot with cork filled pad feet, the body is supported on conical trunnions, plano-concave mirror to base on a gimbal, focusing substage collar with polariser notch cut to inside of collar, with fine focus screw adjustment, mechanical stage with full silvered engraved scale around circumference with solid silver vernier scales to X-Y movement, course focus via diagonal rack and pinion to rear of body tube, body tube with interchangeable drawer tubes, one plane the other with silvered top to accept analyser eyepiece, with rack and pinion focus to drawer tube, with 3 Watson Objectives and one by Zeiss, with 3 Watson Eyepieces, all in the original French polished mahogany case with lock and key, case height 40cm.The Earliest Known Watson Van Heurck Microscope?The first Van Heurck microscope sold by Watson & Sons was on 17th March 1891 No. 2641, the entry in the Watson Records (i) reads ‘Van Heurck Microscope, with divisions to stage’ this microscope was at the time very expensive with a price of £12.0.0.From the Watson records there were 4 Van Heurck microscope sold prior to No.2740. They are numbered 2641 (the first to appear in the sales record), 2688, 2706, 2718 (which was delivered 15 days later than the one offered in this listing). From the Watson record, this microscope, No. 2740 was sold 5th October 1891, the original entry reads ‘Van Heurck Microscope, rack to draw, cork feet’ and was priced at £13.10.0.We have been unable to locate any of the previous microscopes so must assume that this, No.2740, is the earliest known version of the famous Watson Van Heurck Microscope. Little Imp Archive https://littleimp.quekett.org/Watson2/index.htm
Historically important Edition of Richard Becks Treatise on Achromatic Microscopes, The book, titled 'A Treatise on the Construction, Proper Use and Capabilities of Smith, Beck & Beck's Achromatic Microscopes' by Richard Beck' published 'LONDON, printed or Smith, Beck & Beck, 31, Cornhill: published by John Van Voorst, Paternoster row, MDCCCLXV (1865)' green cloth, gilt lettering to spine, the book comes with a note that reads 'This is the copy which was the personal possesion of Richard Beck. He was suing it to produce a new edition at the time of his early death', the book if filled with pencil corrections and additions to the text. there are also a large number of cut out and glued in engravings of equipment, from the first plate the outer margins are cut out and numbered to form a quick-access indexed notebook of all the plates. the book was owned by Brian Bracegirdle, and the note possibly written by Bracegirdle. The Dr. Brian Bracegirdel Connection. Dr. Brian Bracegirdel was asked to write an article for the Quekett Microscope Club on 12 of his favorite works on microscopy where he stated ‘It has been said to me, when pestering others to write up their own favourites, that it is very difficult to choose just twelve titles, and so it has certainly proved. In my case this may be more acute than for some others, for my personal library on microscopy has been collected over fifty years [I started young on this, when stuff could still be got reasonably], and it is now quite extensive.’ Number 4 on his list was this book, of it he wrote ’My fourth choice is Beck’s work on the achromatic microscope. Richard Beck died soon after this was published in 1865, but I know that he had already started to think of a new edition. I know this because my own copy once belonged to him, and has been extensively written over with alterations in his own hand, with the illustrations from another copy cut up and pasted into different locations. The work is important because it gives full directions for using the microscopes and accessories made by Smith, Beck, & Beck, and thus an insight into the use of instruments made by others. The text is a model of clarity, but it is the plates which excel. The ones in my copy have had their outer margins cut out and numbered just like an indexed notebook, and all 28 of them are of the highest quality in engraving and printing. A few show the results of observations, included to show what was achieved by use of particular techniques: plate 14 shows darkground illumination of Polycystina from Barbados, and is unsurpassed for its stunning quality. Most show details of instruments, and are key for identifying the parts found in cases of accessories from the time. This is a super book, a pleasure to read and re-read for its clarity and even its beauty. Fortunately it has been reprinted, for originals are scarce and expensive'.
A Large No.2 Model Microscope By A. Ross English, c.1858, (date 1858 on engraved plaque on the door), signed in script to the rear of the foot 'A. Ross London 1869' microscope on a 'Y' shaped base with tall uprights supporting the body on trunnions, plano-concave mirror in a gimbal, mechanical stage with X-Y control via rack and screw, course focussing acting on triangular bar, bar limb incorporating fine focus, case contains; 1in objective and can engraved 'Ross London', 1/4in objective and can engraved 'Ross London', Low power eyepiece marked A, Medium power eyepiece marked B, Medium power eyepiece marked C, A micrometer eyepiece, Lucida Eyepiece, Eyepiece analyser, Substage polariser, Wenhams condenser, large table bullseye condenser, stage forceps, a live box. with 2 later objectives by Gundlach Berlin a 3in and a 1/2in in mahogany case with double doors key & Lock, case height 32cm German Silver plaque to the front door engraved in copperplate script 'Presented to G B Wollaston by the parishioners of Chislehurst 1858' George Buchanan Wollaston, born on 26 April 1814 in Clapton, Middlesex, and died on 26 March 1899 in Chislehurst, London Borough of Bromley. He excelled as an architect, watercolour artist, and amateur botanist, gaining renown for his exceptional collection and cultivation of native British ferns. Wollaston had strong family ties to Chislehurst, with his paternal grandfather, Francis Wollaston, serving as the Anglican rector in the area from 1769 to 1815. His educational journey began at The King's School in Ottery St Mary, where he attended grammar school. Following this, he apprenticed under the architect Augustus Pugin and worked in the field of architecture for several years. During his apprenticeship, he developed a high level of skill as a watercolourist. Upon inheriting Conduit Lodge in Eltham, located in the London Borough of Greenwich, Wollaston's career as an architect dwindled, and he wholeheartedly dedicated himself to the study of botany. His focus revolved around the collection and cultivation of various plant species, particularly ferns, and to a lesser extent, orchids. After selling the Conduit Lodge property, he purchased a small property known as Bishop's Well in Chislehurst, where he resided from around 1853 until his demise in 1899. In the late 1850s, Wollaston oversaw the renovation and repair efforts at the Anglican church of St. Nicholas in Chislehurst whihc is probably how he came to be gifted this microscope in 1858 by the parishioners. He also made notable contributions to The Phytologist through his writings. His name appears prominently in the 1899 publication "Flora of Kent" by Frederick Janson Hanbury and Edward Shearburn Marshall, with 33 mentions. In May 1981, Wollaston's watercolour drawings depicting rural England in the 1880s were showcased at the Covent Garden Gallery, located at 20 Great Russell Street.
An Exceptionally Fine Presentation Rosenhain Metallurgical Microscope, English, dated 1914 from the beck records, engraved to the rear of the foot ‘ROSENHAIN METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE PATENT R & J Beck London 30170’ and engraved along the front foot ‘TO MAWDSLEY BROOKE FROM H. HOLLINGSWORTH FEBUARY 10TH 1914’, the microscope is on a large and heavy foot with massive trunnions supporting the curved brass body, focusing is via 2 large wheels acting on a diagonal rack, fine focus is via a screw at the base of the stage, the stage has X-Y control via rackwork and can be fully rotated, an unusual and possibly unique addition of a reflected light stage is included with a mirror in a gimbal to one side with a 90deg prism, adjustable aperture and ABBE-type condenser, above this is a stage with clips. When not in use this unusual stage is removed and stored in the case, the body tube is fixed and has 3 apertures with covers to allow an early electric light and reflector to be used for transmitted light down through the objective, at the top is an unusual cam operated fine focus mechanism with pullys to be operated from behind a camera for photomicrography, the microscope comes with a large table condenser objectives and eyepieces all in the original French polished mahogany case with glazed door and large brass carry handle case height 41cm Footnote: the microscope is unique as it is fitted for both transmitted and reflected light. The Rosenhain microscope was only for metallurgical opaque work so this addition of a stage for transmitted light must have been a one off special order. It was never advertised in any of the catalogues. Mawdsley Brooke, was the son of JW Brooke, founder of The Brooke Motor Company in Lowestoft, he played a pivotal role in the company's history. Initially, the company focused on supplying ironworks to the fishing industry. However, it was Mawdsley's encounter with a Mr Estcourt on the Norfolk Broads in 1894 that sparked his fascination with the combustion engine. Inspired by this encounter, Mawdsley took the lead in developing a combustion engine at their Lowestoft works. Incorporating several of Mr Estcourt's patented inventions, the company created Brooke-branded vehicles. Although the motor car business eventually phased out, Mawdsley's passion for marine launches persisted. Under Mawdsley's guidance, the marine launch division of The Brooke Motor Company thrived, achieving both significant business success and personal racing triumphs. Mawdsley's dedication and innovation became synonymous with the enduring success of Mawdsley Brook's division within The Brooke Motor Company.
Möller Typen-Platte Diatom Microscope Slide, c.late 19th century, signed to the label 'J. D. Möller Diatomaceen, Typen-Platte Balsam Styrax',with 100 diatoms arranged in a square, in a faux leather covered case with blue velvet lining and cream silk to the lid, retail stamp for Watson & Son, Optician 313 High Holborn, LondonCondition: diatoms all in correct place
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