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An Edwardian nickel plated and ebonised battery powered electric mantel timepiece by Ever Ready, the 4.75ins diameter white enamel dial with bold Arabic numerals, to the electrically powered movement with pendulum swinging from front to back, the whole supported by four turned columns and mounted on ebonised rectangular base, complete with nickel frame and bevel glass rectangular cover, on adjustable metal feet, 18.5ins high Provenance: Christie's Important Clocks and Scientific Instruments, London Auction - 11th July 2003, lot 126 (with copy of invoice)
Ramsey (D. A. & Hinze, J. [editors]) . Selected Papers of Robert S. Mulliken, 1st edition, 1975, University of Chicago Press, U.S.A., black & white portrait frontispiece, original cloth in dust jacket, spine lightly faded & rubbed to foot with small tear, thick 4to, together with Daumas (Maurice) , Scientific Instruments of the 17th & 18th Centuries and their Makers, 1st U.K. edition, 1972, Portman Press, numerous black & white illustrations, minor marks, original cloth in dust jacket, covers lightly rubbed to foot, 4to, and Lewes (George Henry) , The History of Philosophy, from Thales to Comte, 3rd edition, 2 volumes, 1867, later inscriptions to front endpapers, some light spotting, uniform contemporary gilt decorated half calf, boards & spines slightly rubbed, hinges partially cracked, 8vo, plus other late 19th century & modern science & philosophy reference, including publications by Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge, mostly original cloth, many in dust jackets, G/VG, 8vo/4to. (Qty: 6 shelves)
WW1 British War Medal Lieutenant Colonel J.W. Gifford. This medal has been attributed to Lieutenant J.W. Gifford of the Somerset Light Infantry. Sole entitlement. ... Accompanied by a Mercantile Marine Medal “GEORGE CLUES”. (2 items)Attributed to Lieutenant J.W. Gifford of Chard in Somerset, who family owned the lace factory in his home town, however it was his personal interest in lenses for scientific instruments that was to greatly aid the war effort. Unable to volunteer for military service in 1914, he was later commissioned into the Somerset Light Infantry and was responsible for the development of periscopes, on one occasion being sent to France to examine captured giant Periscopes. It was here that he received entitlement for the BWM. He was also responsible for the development of the submarine periscope.
Georgian Napoleonic War 11th Light Dragoons Attributed Officer’s Telescope by Shuttleworth of London. A fine quality and rare example of a three draw brass and mahogany telescope. The telescope is signed “Shuttleworth London” and to the brass band edging the mahogany section is engraved the name “Capt Mills 11th Light Dragoons”. Minor age wear. GC Attributed to Captain John Mills, who joined the Regiment as a Lieutenant on the 8th July 1793, he is shown in the Army List as a Captain in August 1799 and is sill serving with the Regiment 1806. The telescope maker is believed to be Henry Shuttleworth who operated from 23 Ludgate Street London as a scientific instrument maker 1780 to 1800. Offered as an historical items only; the instruments’ accuracy is neither warranted or implied.
A collection of 20th century small scientific instruments to include a pocket compensated barometer by Ross, Gt. Castle Street, London, a boxed Watkis Bee Meter, a boxed Pocket Forecaster by Negretti & Zambria, Patent No. 6276/15, another similar example (reproduction), a cased "H&G" Micro-Telescope, a boxed floating dairy thermometer, a wall thermometer by Benn Franks Ltd, two land tapes etc.
8 Books - Mathematical Instrument-makers in the grocers’ company 1688 - 1800 by Joyce Brown 1979 Paperback, A Treatise on Meteorological instruments by Negretti & Zambra 1864 Paperback, Adams of Fleet Street Instrument makers to King George III by John R. Millburn 2000 Hardback, Scientific Instruments of the 17th & 18th centuries and their makers by Maurice Daumas 1972 Hardback, Making Scientific Instruments in the Industrial Revolution by A.D. Morrison-Low 2007 Hardback, Biological Index of British Sundial Makers from the seventh century to 1920 by Jill Wilson 2007 Paperback, Globes and the Mechanical Universe by Trevor Philip & Sons Ltd 2010 Hardback, Directory of British scientific instrument makers 1550 - 1851 by Gloria Clifton 1995 Hardback.
PECKHAM, JOHN, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURYI TRE LIBRI DELLA PERSPETTIVA COMMUNE DELL' ILLUSTRISS. ET REVERENDISS Monsig. Gioanni arcivescovo cantuariense nuovamente tradotti nella lingua italiana, & accresciuti di figure, & annotationi da Gio. Paolo Gallucci salodiano. Venice: heirs of Giovanni Varisco, 1593. First Italian translation, 4to., with woodcut diagrams in the text, contemporary vellum, early ownership inscription on the title page, some leaves discoloured, book plate of John Bury, in quarter morocco solander boxProvenance: From the Library of the Late John Bernard Bury Note: USTC 847235. Treatise on the problems of optics, of light, of the physiology of the eye, of the formation of images by refraction and the phenomenon of perspective. This Italian version is by Giovanni Paolo Gallucci, astronomer and scientist and member of the Academy of Venice. He was also the author of several works on scientific instruments.
Taylor (Joseph). The Complete Weather Guide: A collection of practical observations for prognosticating the weather, drawn from plants, animals, inanimate bodies, and also by means of philosophical instruments; including the Shepherd of Banbury's Rules, explained on philosophical principles. With an appendix of miscellaneous observations on meteorology, a curious botanical clock, &c., 1st edition, printed for John Harding, 1812, half-title, folding wood engraved frontispiece of Flora's Dial, 160 pages, some spotting to front blank leaves, top edge gilt, later attractive mottled full calf gilt (by Zaehnsdorf), rubbed on joints, 12mo (Qty: 1)A scarce 1st edition of this early meteorological work, which incorporates both scientific knowledge and rural wisdom.
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1870 US-made precision instrument in box; papers, accessories.This�Heller & Brightly theodolite transit scope is an extraordinary example of mid-19th�century engineering and scientific exploration at the height of its fervor- befitted in brass, equipped with a huge and ornate nautically pointed compass, and housed in a dovetailed instrument box replete with hand numbered serial card and printed notes. The case includes 2 additional eyepieces, a glare shade, and large bronze tribrach mount. Bronze hardware and the original hand-riveted leather straps complete the look. Made in Philadelphia and serialized 7012, this scope is a historical landmark for analog precision and a true piece of art for any collector of instruments nautical or geographical- an undeniably handsome collaboration of spun brass knobs, vernier scales, and hand-ground lenses. Artist: Heller & Brightly Issued: 1870 Dimensions: 13.5"L x 9.5"W x 14"H, in case Country of Origin: United States Condition: Overall good, age related wear to the case and instrument
Bronze and steel scope with bubble level, numerous adjustments.A classic piece of scientific surveying equipment, this Buff & Buff Co. transit scope is built from brass, bronze, and steel casements and machined parts, befitting the quality of early 20th century precision instruments. Two toned, equipped with a large bubble level and stored in its original wood and leather field case, an excellent addition to any collection of engineering, scientific, navigational, or American industrial equipment, and certainly a handsome mantelpiece. Artist: Buff & Buff Issued: December 1st 1960 Dimensions: 20"L x 6"H x 10"H, in case Country of Origin: United States Condition: Use and age related wear
In original leather carry cases; brass, black lacquer; working.This set of US-made, Dietzgen surveying tools would have been at home in the pocket of any serious surveyor, contractor, or forestry servicemen when they made nearly a century ago- the topographic abney/inclinometer level has working vernier and spirit level, and measures rise and slope grades by sight; and the lensatic�hand level scope quickly and simply allowed a surveyor to sight the horizon by way of a clever half mirror and spirit bubble. Each appointed to its leather field case and sporting the 19th�century standard decor of black lacquer and brass, these handsome, vintage scientific/outdoorsman instruments would be at home in any consummate�collection- or back in the field, for another 100 years of service. Artist: Dietzgen Issued: Mid 20th c. Dimensions: 7"L x 3.5"W x 1.25"H, longest Country of Origin: United States Condition: Age and field-use related wear. Some of leather stitching is giving way
2 spirit level accessories, adjustable tribrach; 2 scopes; box.Eclectic collection of vintage brass, copper, and chromed instruments and accessories for surveyors, scientific measurements, etc. A solid brass abney�level with swing-up vernier magnifier lens; two sorts of spirit levels, one large, adjustable and copper bodied. A focusable scope and adjustable, miniature tribrach base is also included- all contained in a vintage dovetailed field case from Bostrom, originally intended for a contractors level.� An ideal addition to, or gift for, the collection of vintage scientific ephemera.� Issued: Mid 20th c. Dimensions: 12"L x 6"W x 5.25"H, In case Condition: As-is
Scientific Instruments - A H.W.Sullivan Ltd condenser variable standard No.1, fitted mahogany case; a Philips Millivoltmeter GM6014; An Evershed & Vignoles microamperes meter, fitted case; Wheatstone Bridge galvanometer; Dr. B. Lange Multiflex-Galvanometer, cased;A Dawe A.F.Analyser Type 1461A, fitted metal case; H Tinsley & Co. Ltd galvanometer Type 4237; a Ferranti volt meter, cased; Advance off air frequency standard Type OFSI; etc qty
NO RESERVE Bibliography.- Austin (Gabriel, editor) Four Oaks Farm, one of 1000 copies, correspondence of Mary Hyde and other sundry pieces loosely inserted, with postcard with image of the library at Four Oaks anticipating the recipient's visit, accompanying printed directions marked up in Mary's hand, another copy of the postcard to David Wheatland offering him a welcome to the Grolier Club, Christmas card to Wheatland and his wife, small piece on Four Oaks stationery offering Christmas greetings; Four Oaks Library, one of 1250 copies, both frontispiece and illustrations, original cloth-backed boards, together in slip-case, Somerville, 1967; and the 2 vol. of Naunton's Fragmenta Regalia prepared for The Roxburghe Club, 8vo & 4to (4)David Pingree Wheatland (1898-1993) academic and author, founder of the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments at Harvard.
British Scientific Instrument Maker's Catalogues, James Swift & Son Ltd, 25th edition, 1913, and 26th edition, circa 1914, F, some pages cut (2), Standard Meteorological Instruments, Negretti & Zambra, London List M3, 1938, Beck Microscopes, circa 1930, and Instructions, G, some graffiti; with cloth-backed poster of sectioned Busch microscope and Leitz Orthomat instruction card, F (7)
ϒAn ebony and brass navigational octant, Spencer, Browning and Rust, London, early 19th century, the 11 inch frame incorporating central T-shaped hand-piece inset with bone signature plate inscribed .Spencer. Browning & Rust. London. beneath turned bone finial, the pivoted arm mounted with mirror opposing aperture for reading the inset bone Vernier scale stamped SBR with clamp and endless screw adjustment to underside, with pin-hole sight opposing horizon glass, set of hinged filters, backsight and conforming horizon, the tapered oak case with stepped lid, 35.5cm (14ins) long.Provenance: Private collection, Hampshire; label attached indicating a purchase price of £460 (undated). The partnership between William Spencer, Richard Browning and Ebenezer Rust is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from several addresses in Wapping, London 1784-1840. All of the founding partners had died by 1819 but the business continued trading in their name by their successors until becoming Spencer Browning and Company in 1840. They were agents for Alexander Adie and are noted for their navigational and surveying instruments. ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Collectibles: A 1930’s Bakelite and marble Cambridge Scientific instruments Unipivot Galvanomitor now been converted to a Desk lamp 35cm high by 12cm deep by 20cm wide The Cambridge Scientific company (1878-1968) was founded in 1878 by two Cambridge graduates, Albert Dew-Smith and Horace Darwin to meet the need for new types of instruments for laboratory work in Cambridge University, especially instruments for physiology and physics.
***PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT CONTAINS 14 BOXES***OFFERED AS A COLLECTIONProfessor Eoin OBriens important collection of books on medicine, medical history and biography, Irish medical institutions, his clinical specialty of cardiology and hypertension, etc., a lifetimes collection in 14 boxes, including special, limited and signed editions, generally clean, mostly with wrappers where called for: an ideal opportunity for an institution or a collector to acquire a significant medical library in excellent condition. Contents briefly as follows:Box 1. Classics of Medicine Library. Special Editions in full leather.Cushings Life of Osler, 2 vols; Osler, Collected Papers on the Cardiovascular System; Osler, Principles and Practice of Medicine; Harvey, De Motu Cardis; Browne, Religio Medici; Thomas Sydenham, Works; Larrey, Memoirs of Military Surgery; Jenner, Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae, all handsome editions in fine condition; a few other items (not leather bound), about 11 in all.Box 2. The Keynes Press Special Editions [B.M.A.]A collection including Lowbury, An Anthology; Mackenzie, Fredk The Noble, slipcase; Marks, A Varied Life; Pickles, Epidiomology; Keynes, Portraiture of William Harvey; Blatt vs. Pickering (2 copies); Trotter, Instincts; Ross, Malaria (slipcase); A Sense of Asher; Greenwood, The Medical Dictator, slipcase; Allbutt, Composition; Moynihan, Truants; Lord Moran, The Anatomy of Courage; Osler, Aequanimitas; Ryle, The Natural History of Disease; others, about 17 in all, handsome editions virtually in mint condition, mostly in cloth with original glassine wrappers.Box 3. High Blood Pressure.A collection including Birkenhager & Reid, A Handbook of Hypertension v. 14, Blood Pressure Measurement (ed. OBrien & OMalley); Naqvi & Blaufox, Blood Pressure Measurement; Postel-Vinay (ed.), A Century of Arterial Hypertension 1896-1996; White, Blood Pressure Monitoring in Cardiovascular Medicine and Therapeutics, 2nd ed.; Oliver, Blood and Blood Pressure; Dally, High Blood Pressure, 3rd; OBrien & OMalley, High Blood Pressure; Mancia, Grassi, Kjeldsen, Manual of Hypertension; Mackenzie, The Study of the Pulse; others including some pamphlets and paperbacks,about 30 in all. A number of these books have contributions by Prof. Eoin OBrien, a distinguished specialist with an international reputation in cardiology research.Box 4. Medical History - General.Including Hamusco, Anatomia, plates, facsimile edition in slipcase, letter; Gribbin, Science: A History; Morton, A Medical Bibliography; Garrison, History of Medicine; Major, Classic Descriptions of Disease; Porter & Wear, Problems in the History of Medicine; Ahrens, The Crisis in Clinical Research; Lock, A Difficult Balance; Anatomical Drawings of Andreas Vesalius; Stevenson, Nobel Prize Winners in Medicine and Physiology; some pamphlets and paperbacks, about 14 items in all.Box 5. Medical History. Portraiture, Photography, Instruments.A collection including Bruno, The Tradition of Science; Royal Coll. of Physicians of London, Portraits; Fannin (Dublin), Surgical Instrument Catalogue 1908; Bennion, Antique Medical Instruments; Bettmann, Pictorial History of Medicine; Emery, Medicine and Art; Burns Archive, Masterpieces of Medical Photography; OBrien, A Portrait of Irish Medicine; others, about 15 in all.Box 6. Medical History. US, Canada, international.A collection including Cheney & Reiner, An American Medical Odyssey; Connor, The Book of Skin; Illustrated Catalogue of the Slide Archive of Historical Medical Photographs at Stony Brook; Mayo Clinic, Dermatology, The First 90 Years; Hellstedt, Gold Medallist, autobiography; Oslers Principles & Practice of Medicine; Heymans Institute of Pharmacology 1890-1990; Medicine in Colonial Massachusetts, 1620-1820; Essays in appreciation of Dr. Harold Nathan Segall; Pioneers of Cardiology in Canada; English, Rheumatic Fever in America and Britain; others, including pamphlets and paperbacks, about 20 in all.Box 7. General Cardiology.A collection including Forssmann, Experiments on Myself; White, Heart Disease; East, Story of Heart Disease; Wood, Diseases of the Heart & Circulation; White, Take Heart; Snellen, History of Cardiology; Turner & Durham, Integrated Cardiac Safety; Acierno, History of Cardiology; Bynum, Lawrence, Nutton, Emergence of Modern Cardiology; Willius & Keyes, Classics of Cardiology, 3 v.; others similar, circa 20 items, a cardiologists working library.Box 8. Medical History, United Kingdom and general.A collection including Cule, A Doctor for the People; Hamilton, The Healers [medicine in Scotland]; Sandblom, Creativity and Disease; Durey, Return of the Plague; Karlen, Plagues Progress; Keynes, Gates of Memory; Iserson, Death to Dust; Pelling, Cholera, Fever and English Medicine; Hansell, Westminster Hospital 1716-1966; Youngson, Scientific Revolution in Victorian Medicine; Fitzharris, The Butchering Art; Waddington, The Medical Profession in the Industrial Revolution; Bradford Hill, Principles of Medical Statistics; Clark, Modern Methods in the History of Medicine; others, some paperbacks and pamphlets, about 30 in all.Box 9. Medical History, United Kingdom.A collection including Memoir of Dr. James Hope, by Mrs. Hope; Bartrap, Mirror of Medicine; Power, Short History of St. Bartholomews; An English Physician, Tuberculosis; Rose, Curator of the Dead (Thomas Hodgkin); Porter, Bodies Politic; Trombley, Sir Frederick Treves; Bauder, Scientific Literacy and the Myth of the Scientific Method; Oxford Illus. Companion to Medicine; Dow, Influence of Scottish Medicine; Rivett, Development of the London Hospital System; Reid, Ask Sir James; others, some paperbacks, circa 20 in all.Box 10. Medical History. Irish Biographical and Scientific Books and Pamphlets.A collection including NGI, The Anatomy Lesson. Art and Medicine; Fallon, Sketches of Erinensis; Steen, Infants in Health and Sickness; OBrien, Conscience and Conflict [Sir Dominic Corrigan]; Charles Cameron, Reminiscences, inscribed; Lyons, A Pride of Professors [RCSI 1813-1985, 2 copies, one inscribed]; Solomons, Handbook of Gynaecology; Coakley & ODoherty (ed.) Borderlands (essays in honour of J.B. Lyons), 2 copies; Coakley, Robert Graves; Coakley, Irish Masters of Medicine; others, some paperbacks and pamphlets, about 25 in all.Box 11. Medical History. Irish Biographical & Scientific Books & Pamphlets.A collection including Porter, Treatise on Aneurism; Taylor, Robert Graves; Lyons, Scholar & Sceptic (James Henry MD); Carr (ed.), A Century of Medical Radiation in Ireland; Lyons, An Assembly of Irish Surgeons; Doolin, Wayfarers in Medicine; Taylor, Sir Bertram Windle; Heron, When Trees were Green; Carmichael on Cancer (1809); Rivington, The Medical Profession 1887...

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