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Zother — Industry Science & Technology - Cordy's
Auction House:
| Cordy's | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 23 |
| Lots with images: | 23 |
| Prices available: | 23 |
Category:
Zother
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | An 18th century brass 9 inch universal equinoctial ring dial [sundial] by W. & S. Jones, Holborn, London, circa 1790, two concentric brass rings folding flat, the chapter ring with hours I-XII-I-XII divided to 1 minute, equinoctial ring with degree scale… | *** |  |
| *** | An early 19th century brass universal equinoctial sundial, marked to the 6 inch ring 'Jacob & Halse, London', (specialist scientific instrument dealers, active 1808-1823), with sprung hinged gnomon and arc, glazed conforming circular base with three… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century brass 6 inch universal equinoctial ring dial [sundial], circa 1790, unnamed, two concentric brass rings folding flat, the chapter ring with hours I-XII-I-XII divided to 1 minutes, equinoctial ring with degree scale in quadrants,… | *** |  |
| *** | A compass belonging to air chief Marshal Sir Keith park, Gcb, KBE, MC & Bar, DFC (1892-1975) R.A.F. Type 06A, cased, hand-held with ebonised finish, in grey painted box with stencilled details, together with an old label, detailed in pen 'Compass S/N… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique watch maker's lathe, mainly brass with multiple adjustable fittings, clamps and wheels. Hand operated, length 48.5 cm. Mounted on mahogany stand. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique watch maker's lathe, multiple brass fittings, clamps and wheels. Hand operated, length 54 cm, diameter 20.1 cm. Mounted on mahogany stand. | *** |  |
| *** | A clock modelled in the manner of a table globe, the hemispherical brass case seated in a flat ring decorated with gilt astrological symbols on a turquoise blue ground, raised on three brass turned supports from a mahogany ring plinth, with fusee movement… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian brass watchmaker's lathe, hand operated with ebony handles, the main circular holding plate with three clamps, various adjustable fittings, raised on later wood stand. Length 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Butterfield type French octagonal pocket sundial, made in brass, three scale engraved and signed (Henry) 'Macquart A Paris' (1660-1720), made c.1700, with replaced gnomen. 6.8 x 6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A classical brass southern hemisphere sundial on Haddonstone column, the dial on baluster column with square plinth base. Height 96 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A late 19th century Siemens Universal galvanometer, in original mahogany fitted box with matching numbered box, certificate and instrument, multiple brass fittings and extras, the booklet details 'this instrument combines in itself the arrangements… | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian brass watchmaker's topping machine, hand operated with ivory handle and one ivory wheel, various adjustments, raised on later wood stand. Diameter of main turning wheel 16.5 cm Length 29 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An uncommon late 19th century lacquered brass portable sundial by T & H doublet, with compass plateau supported on levelling screws and pivoting chapter ring with silvered face engraved with the instrument maker's details. In mahogany box (distressed) 16… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare going barrel cylinder movement by J. R Arnold, Patent No.92 Ex: Charles Allix & Assoc. Catalogue. 1993/94, Arnold, John Rodger, London, c.1825, with Priest's patent keyless winding, original signed and numbered enamel dial, faint hairline crack. 49… | *** |  |
| *** | A Professor Fuller's Calculating Cylindrical Slide Rule, with helical tables on fixed and sleeved cylinders, designed late 19th century, stamped serial number 3793, and 16 (1916). With mahogany fitted box, complete with handsfree mounting bracket. Box… | *** |  |
| *** | A late Georgian magnetic pocket sun dial, in fruitwood case, under glass with remains of instructions to the base. Diameter 5.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 small gimballed compass and finely carved ivory pig, the compass in mahogany box by F. Barker & Son, the finely carved sow with head slightly raised. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian copper 2 gallon measure of traditional wide tapered form with flared ring base and pouring spout, the dovetail seam with brass showing, riveted handle, old lead seal marks. Height 35 cm diameter 28.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian copper 1 gallon measure of traditional wide tapered form with flared ring base and pouring spout, the dovetail seam with brass showing, riveted handle, old lead seal marks. height 29 cm diameter 24.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century 'T. Peacock & Son, Auckland, New Zealand' brass compass in original leather case, with folding viewing sights and screw-receptacle for stand, diameter 7.5 cm, named to covering plate, in original stitched leather case | *** |  |
| *** | An early 20th century French military/surveyor's alidade compass, invented by Paul Peigne, the mahogany case with boxwood 16 cm rule to one side of the folding case, brass and ebonised metal fittings. | *** |  |
| *** | An old brass cased pocket compass, T. Peacock & Son, Auckland, N.Z. Diameter 9 cm. In original leather case | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Britain's toy lead garden set, c.1930 from the Miniature Gardening series, includes garden bench, sun dial, paving and floral border, most original paint remains, together with a few other pieces. | *** |  |