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Lot 690
Sehr seltenes Carl Zeiss Marinefernglas in Telumact-Bauweise 8x40, um 1915Rarität: Militärische Marinefernglas in der schlanken Telumact-Bauweise welches erstmals imZeiss Prospekt T 170 im August 1914 vorgestellt wurde. Die Kenngröße ist 8x40. 8-fache Vergrößerung mit 40 mmObjektive. Das Sehfeld beträgt 110m/1000m. Mit Strichplatte im rechten Glas zur Entfernungsschätzung und mit original Regenschutzdeckel. Maße ca. 17 x 16 cm. Mit Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, sowie Fehlstellen der Belederung.
Lot 4235
A set of Mordant & Co. London brass postal scales, together with six weights, four inset and two loose, on an oak base, the tray with stamped weights for Inland, British Empire, Egypt, USA and Other Countries, together with a quantity of various bell metal and brass foundry tools, some initialled, of various sizes, a small Zeiss box camera, height 8cm, and a circular domed glass desk clock, modelled as pocket watch, (qty) Condition Report: Face to clock with cracks and second hand missing.
Lot 344
A late 20th century Contax 139q (139 Quartz) 35mm camera and accessories. The lot to include a black Contax 139q 35mm SLR camera (serial number. 064083) with black leather case, alongside a Carl Zeiss Planar T* f/1.7 50mm lens (serial number. 6419078) with Hoya 55mm Skylight (1B) filter, a Contax TLA20 auto flash unit (serial number. 029779), a Vivitar MC Tele Converter 2X-24 C/Y mount, a Kiron 70-150mm f/4 macro tele lens with C/Y mount, and a selection of manuals and catalogues for Carl Zeiss/Contax items.
Lot 349
A collection of vintage 20th century cameras and photographic accessories. To include, pocket instamtic 60 camera, Del Monta Pluscanar anastigmat 1:3.5 / 75 AR 49713, Kodak Brownie 8mm movie camera II 13mm f/1.9 lens, Kodak brownie flash II camera kodet lens, Carl Zeiss Ikon Novar anastigmat 1:3.5 f= 10, 5cm, Polaroid CollCam instant camera, Portrait Brownie No2. With two tripod stands. Most with leather protective carry cases and original boxes.
Lot 282
A collection of late 20th century 35mm camera lenses including Carl Zeiss Jena, Tamron, and Sigma, of various mounts. The lenses to include three Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 50mm f2.8 M42 mount prime lenses, a Carl Zeiss Jena Jenazoom 35-70mm f3.5-4.5 MC mount macro zoom lens, a Praktica Auto Zoom 80-200mm f4.5 MC mount lens, a Tamron Adaptall 2 28mm f2.8 wide angle MC mount lens with Contax/Yashica YC mount, as well as two Sigma, and one Steinheil zoom lenses.
Lot 309
A pair of Second World War Kriegsmarine Carl Zeiss U-Boat binoculars,the body stamped '7x50, 37504, blc' and with Benutzer lens cap, together with a 'Stanley compensated' pocket barometerCondition ReportThis pair hav ebeen through the wars, pardon the pun, with a lot of scuffs, scratches, knocks and loss of finish. The pocket barometer works when put under pressure. The case is tarnished and scratched.
Lot 124
Collection of 35mm film camera equipment and accessories to include an EXA 500 SLR with Carl Zeiss Jena 50mm, Meyer Optik 50mm and Kaligar 135mm lenses, Sunpak DC3 flash unit etc. Also included a Bencini Koroll S camera, 3x 35mm compact cameras, a Six-20 Brownie Junior, a Vivitar digital ViviCam 6150s and a pair of Prinz 16x50 binoculars. Qty
Lot 132
Collection of 35mm and digital cameras and accessories to include a Nikon Coolpix L120 (digital, tested and in working order), 2 Olympus OM101 bodies with Sigma 75-200mm zoom lens and Toko Auto Tele Converter 2x, vintage No2 Folding Autographic Brownie, Asahi Pentax S1a SLR with Asahi 55mm and Carl Zeiss Jena 135mm zoom lenses, a Coromet Mark II (damaged plastic case), empty Nikon camera bag, Pyramid P-250 tripod etc. Also included a vintage Bakelite radio by Stella
Lot 92
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.
Lot 101
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
Lot 416
A quantity of Vintage cameras, including a Kodak Eastman no. 1A pocket camera, serial no. 66998, model A116, a Zeiss Ikon Nettar folding camera, an Epsilon Selfix 1620 folding camera, a Kodak no. 2 Hawkette folding camera, and a Soviet camera Fed-3, etcZorki 4K with Jupiter 2.8 lensFed 3 35mm rangefinder and caseKodak no 2 Hawkeye marbled Bakelie 120 folding cameraZeiss Ikon Nettar folding 120 film camera and caseEpsilon Selfie 16-20 and casevintage tripod
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