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Auction House:
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
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LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A brass Smith Begg and Begg London universal microscope No. 4040 together with shuttered stand ***
*** A mahogany cased brass cylinder microscope unmarked ***
*** Giant amethyst sphere & agate ***
*** A Smith Royal exchange, London opera glass, in fitted case, c.1,850, carved ivory panel, two extending tubes, height 5 cm (closed) ***
*** A Weno Blair camera Company folding stereo camera ***
*** A good pair of oryx horns on part skull mount, the horns are 82 cm long, 38 cm between points ***
*** A large sea turtle shell, 71 x 64 cm ***
*** A full body sea turtle with shell, complete, 58 cm long ***
*** A mahogany cased 19th century compound brass microscope unmarked ***
*** A Clarke & Sons of Greenock barometer on cast metal eagle stand 48 cm high ***
*** Seven pearl Nautilus shells, the natural shells in various Sizes & hues of lustre, [7], height 7 cm-H16 cm ***
*** 24 ct gold plated wolf skull ***
*** A vintage zebra skin felt backed rug ***
*** Three large Volute shells, sizes vary [3], length 15 - 24 cm ***
*** A large turtle shell, 64 x 74 cm ***
*** A mahogany cased brass theodolite marked Troughton and Simms ***
*** Atlas Mountains orthoceras & goniatine fossils ***
*** A shield mounted animal skull ***
*** A taxidermy turtle ***
*** 77 kg amethyst cave with calcite 86 cm high ***
*** Amethyst cave 31 kg ***
*** A Dall sheep shoulder mount the shoulder mount itself is 74 cm deep and the horns are 76 cm along the leading edge and 58 cm wide ***
*** A Victorian mahogany brass microscope, retailed by Clarksons London, with slides, lens & instruction manual ***
*** A wild (Heerbrugg) T1A-E double Center Theodolite 1960's this unit provides an upright image, come with case, transport case and a wild GST20 tripod ***
*** A Victorian 'Sailor's Valentine' shell mosaic picture, c.1850, hexagonal in shape with a star central panel, in later frame, 30 x 30 cm, 40 x 40 cm (framed) ***
*** A Victorian 'Sailor's Valentine' shell mosaic picture, c.1850, hexagonal in shape with a heart central panel, in later frame, 30 x 30 cm, 40 x 40 cm (framed) ***
*** A fine collection of shells and coral, mostly Australian over 100 pieces ***
*** A turtle shell, 64 x 58 cm ***
*** A Primavesi Brothers, Bournemouth Compensated barometer and compass in fitted case, c.1,850 ***
*** A mahogany cased bronze theodolite marked made by S Swain for Kilpatrick and Co ***
*** A mahogany cased bronze theodolite marked T Cook & Sons Ltd No. 9209 ***
*** Collection of cowrie shells, sizes vary [12], average length 8 cm ***
*** A Carrington cocktail shaker, together with silver plate measures, spill vases and a pair of deep dishes ***
*** Scrimshawed elephants tusk depicting whale hunt ***
*** Brass telescope & Viewfinder on tripod ***
*** A timber cased Optometrist's Kit, c.1931, comprising a full set of equipment & optical testing sheets, possibly owned by Optometrist Harry Lancaster, whose certificates of Optometrical Registration are present, dated 8 October 1931 & 13 February 1961 ***
*** A mahogany cased brass compound microscope marked E Leitz London Wetzlar No. 120340 ***
*** A mahogany cased 19th century brass monocular compound microscope marked Seibert ***
*** A good set of 4/5 point stag horns mounted on half skull and timber shield, inscribed 'Wessenkaar Trieben Thal 9. Oct. 1946' ***
*** A Cooke, Troughton & Simms Quickset Dumpy Level circa 1948 with protective case and timber tripod ***
*** A tortoise shell 40 x 39 cm ***
*** A vintage Ross London desktop magnifying glass ***
*** An Edwardian mahogany and inlayed thermometer/ barometer, height 90 cm ***
*** A collection of Victoria green and cream ceramic apothecary jars, c.1880, height 13-24 cm ***
*** A large blonde cow skin ***
*** A brass circumferentor (surveyors compass) marked a Adie Edinburgh ***
*** A mahogany cased brass compound microscope with circular table marked Ross London No. 5467 ***
*** A mahogany cased Ernst Leitz Wetzlar No. 267902 compound microscope ***
*** A watchmakers lathe and tools ***
*** Collection of shells, includes Gopher sea Urchins, Cowries, Conus shells etc [16] ***
*** A yellow gold teeth plate total weight 8.23grams ***
*** White gold teeth total weight 11,5grams ***
*** A pair of Greater Kudu horns on part skull, shield mount ***
*** A large clam shell, 22 x 58 x 38 cm ***
*** A whales tooth, 38' label and ink notation inside, length 15.5 cm ***
*** A large leather bound brass telescope marked Negretti and Zambra London 1904 number 1482 ***
*** A mahogany cased bronze surveyors level marked W Littlejohn Wellington New Zealand ***
*** A cedar cased antique brass compound microscope marked C Baker high Holborn London ***
*** A 19th century brass compound microscope marked M Pittischer London No. 826 ***
*** A mahogany cased brass monocular compound microscope marked J swift & Sons London ***
*** A cased set of mother of pearl inlay opera glasses ***
*** A German Karl Heinz brass Maritime double barrel Spyglass telescope on tripod stand together with spirit weight, marked with serial no 60178592 ***
*** An Indonesian Batak bronze Medicine bottle ***
*** A sea turtle shell, 43 x 40 cm ***
*** A large blonde cow skin ***
*** A pair of Chevalier of Paris abalone shell opera glasses ***
*** A Gilbert & Sons, London, sundial and compass in timber case ***
*** A fine carved Arts and Crafts Blackwood level edged wall mirror 81 x 165 cm ***
*** Six timber and brass laboratory microscope stands ***
*** A mahogany box of six microscope lenses ***
*** Four shells, including a Conus shell, sizes vary [4], length 8 - 19 cm ***
*** A walrus tusk ***
*** A hyena skin ***
*** Dark amethyst cave weighing 23 kg ***
*** Amethyst cave, weighing 27 kg ***
*** A mid 19th century banjo style aneroid barometer in oak case, with glass front, 83 x 25 x 7 cm ***
*** A cased Geometry set including compass, Protractor, slide, pencil ***
*** A world globe inlaid with semi-precious Gemstones on a three Legged stand, height 94 cm ***
*** A whale's tooth ***
*** A taxidermy juvenile alligator ***
*** A mahogany cased surveyors level marked B Peterson & Co. Christchurch ***
*** A 19th century brass compound microscope by C Reichert Wien No. 8935 ***
*** An R and J Beck Ltd London compound microscope No. 20122 ***
*** A mahogany cased antique brass compound microscope with steel base unmarked ***
*** A box of assorted microscope lenses beds and associated fittings ***
*** An adjustable measure and one other ***
*** Two rare pairs of Chinese frameless spectacles, with Baitong folding arms, late Qing Dynasty, length 17 cm ***
*** Box of fossils ***
*** A pair of sperm whale teeth ***
*** A vintage brass & metal microscope. Provenance: The country collection of an interior designer, height 33-40 cm ***
*** A pair of stag three point horns on part skull and shield mount 58 x 52 cm ***
*** An Edwardian leather mounted brass telescope by J.H.Steward Ltd London ***
*** A taxidermy crocodile head ***
*** A 19th century walnut apothecary box fitted with a drawer ***
*** A mahogany cased bronze surveyors level marked W MacDonnell & Co. Sydney ***
*** A leather cased German Busch portable microscope No. 19090 ***