SCIENTIFIC ITEMS, MAPS & CURIOSITIES

"Systema Solare Et Planetarium" circa 1720 hand-coloured celestial chart using calculations appearing in Dutch astronomer and mathematician Christiaan Huygens' 1698 "Cosmotheros", produced by carto

An antique table-top analytical balance "Chainomatic" scale used at the time in laboratory and factories, original maker's plate with serial number B-4 2069, 44.5 x 41.9 x 22.9cm (17

Circa early 1900's by Conway Stewart, London with original fitted case

61cm (24in) tall Ross-type brass monocular microscope circa 1860 in excellent condition, fully functional rack and pinion, one eyepiece and one objective, unsigned

Finely crafted steel plate engraving of "Charles Wilkes, Commander, U.S.N.", published in 1845 by G.P.

Manufactured by Schatz, Royal Marine brass key-wind clock and barometer, complete with two keys and original instruction booklets, circa 1950's - diameter for each approximately 17.8cm (7in)

In unique design and materials, length 21.6cm (8 1/2in)

Vintage leather jacket circa 1980's, men's small

Leitz Diaplan scientific and clinical microscope with lamphousing 103 Z, UKO universal condenser, No 87 mechanical stage and binocular observation tube S with coarse and fine focus controls - 55.9

Antique wall mounted telephone with working hand crank and wired earpiece in nice original oak cabinet, needs small internal repair for enthusiast, all parts believed complete within cabinet - heig

An antique glass inkwell with silver lid, height 10.2cm (4in), comes with an ornate writing instrument

Barometer in the form of a ship's wheel commemorative gift to the commander of the French Destroyer "Le Terrible", which entered service in 1936 and participated in WWII, with engrav

"British Warships; The Royal Navy, Completely Illustrated and Described", published by The Illustrated London News 1940, Second Edition, oblong folio, 44 total images illustrated in both

An expandable simple telescope magnifier/loupe, length 10.2cm (4in)

A vintage replica relief sandstone carving of Borobudur Temple, Indonesia, displayed in a 26.7 x 26cm (10 1/2 x 10 1/4in) oak frame

A fine antique example in brass and anodized brass on round base, rare signature for "T.

"Map of Part of the Island of Hawaii, Sandwich Islands Shewing Craters and Eruption of May and June, 1840"; finely crafted and beautifully coloured steel plate engraving, from the 1841 Un

An exquisitely carved ivory seal in the form of a saving hand, the silver stamp marked with two initials, length 8.9cm (3 1/2in)

A genuine leather armadillo purse in overall good condition with some age wear evident, height to top of handle 33cm (13in), width 30.5cm (12in)

Antique French faience barber's bowl circa 1820 with hand-painted design, approximately 30.5 x 21.6cm (12 x 8 1/2in); some paint loss noted

Chart of Cook Strait in New Zealand (1773), rare First Edition copper plate engraving by John Ryland from John Hawkesworth's "Account of the Voyages undertaken by Order of his Present Maj

An excellent brass example circa 1800 with cover, diameter 8.9cm (3 1/2in)

A large selection of antique (circa 1900) German strop razors made by various companies, most with French ivory handles

A rare and important work, first edition, limited, (large folio size) of the First Series on the Crimean War (1854-1856) by William Simpson (1823-1899) printed in June 1855 at London by Paul and Do

A vintage carved set in the Aztec/Mayan style all complete with folding gameboard - height of king 14cm (5 1/2in); the board measures 40.6cm (16in) square; one hinge needs replacement

A complete fine drum microscope circa 1880 with perfect lacquer, bullseye condenser, slide and forceps, with fitted case - height 15.2cm (6in)

An early apothecary mortar and pestle with turned mixed wood design, excellent patination; small cracks and losses commensurate with age; a unique survivor of museum quality - height 31.8cm (12 1/2

X-Cell 60 series gas-powered helicopter with acrobatic tuning, manufactured by Schoonard Helicopters, with instruction manual and PCM1024 radio control remote; length of helicopter approximately 1.

A rare and fine example with giant-sized bullseye glass measuring 10.2cm (4in), on brass stand measuring 28.6cm (11 1/4in) tall - used during lab experiments

A selection of 9 rare original copper-plate engravings from the French Edition, published in Paris c.1750 from the original 1748 publication "A Voyage Round the World in 1740 by George Anson&q

An ebony inkwell with hallmarked silver drip bar measuring 6.4cm (2 1/2in) high, with carved turned wood handled calligraphy pen, length 27.9cm (11in)

"Empire Glass - Manufactured by Canadian Woodenware Co., Winnipeg, St. Thomas and Montreal", 59.7 x 30.5cm (23 1/2 x 12in)

General Radio Company Type 1650-A Impedance Bridge, used to test maximum impedances, serial number 9408, in original folding case and with operating instructions manual - approximately 29.2 x 30.5c

Leice ATC 2000 compound microscope, light and electronics are working, complete with manual - approximately 40.6cm (16in) high, 15.2cm (6in) wide, 33cm (13in) deep

Watts Thruline Model 43, serial numbers 151956 and 64684, manufactured by Bird Electronic Corp., for measuring high watt devices - each approximately 17.1cm (6 3/4in) high

5.1cm (2in) magnifying glass with black ebonized handle, made circa 1900 and still in excellent condition

"Atlas Universel et Classique De Geographie", New Edition, published by the Eugene Belin Library of Paris in 1888, containing over 90 pages of maps relating to Ancient, Roman, Middle Ages

Signed for "Spencer, Buffalo, U.S.A.", a vintage adjustable student's microscope with glass stage, height 25.4cm (10in)

A vintage example found inside original fitted case, 0-150mm micrometer 229-116 DCM100

17 maps including London, Central London, and English Counties from Cornwall to Lincoln; these were included in the Ninth Edition of Encyclopedia Britannica (1875-1889) and are all in excellent con

Circa 1900 set of barber's utensils including scissors and strop razors in a unique fold-down and locking case with handle, measuring 22.9cm (9in) high

Burgundy leather lap desk/writing box with metal fittings and well preserved interior including hidden storage compartments, complete with key - 85.1 x 27.9 x 21.6cm (33/12 x 11 x 8 1/2in); some su

Both metal cased lenses used for UV arching, height for each 19.1cm (7 1/2in)

A selection of 6 rare original copper-plate engravings from 3 separate sources, the smaller maps from the 1774 French Edition from John Hawkesworth’s 1773 accounts of various explorers' voyage

A metal cased set with Ram Air power supply, wired to four separate motors - the case measures 21.6 x 45.7 x 34.3cm (8 1/2 x 18 x 13 1/2in)

A large 7-light candelabrum made of solid brass with adjustable arms, label affixed to base for Bertrand, Foucher, Belanger Inc., Montreal - height 43.2cm (17in)

A selection of rare lace-making bobbins with wooden handles and wrist beads, two with sterling silver - length approximately 10.2cm (4in)

Antique French faience barber's bowl circa 1820 with hand-painted design, approximately 40.6 x 33cm (16 x 13in); some losses and cracking noted

A very rare example in the form of a Singer Sewing Machine case with sliding base circa early 1900's - 3.2cm (1 1/4in) high x 6.7cm (2 5/8in) wide

The Chart of the Viti Group or Feejee Islands by the U.S. Ex.

Brass barometer made by Taylor, Rochester New York, diameter 13.3cm (5 1/4in)

Signed for Keuffel and Esser Co., New York, a surveyors compass in wood case circa 1900 - the case measures 9.5cm (3 3/4in) square

Four cased measuring tool sets manufactured by Starrett, Athol, Massachusetts, appearing to be in excellent condition, including a precision protractor, flush reading height gage, depth micrometer

Microprocessor digital vibration meter with accessories, original manual and fitted box

A large 12.7cm (5in) diameter magnifying glass with nickel frame and wood handle circa 1890 - note the glass appears to be in near perfect condition which is rare for this vintage

Late Georgian/early Victorian era brass drum microscope with rack and pinion focusing, one objective, good optics and in working order, circa 1840 - height 25.4cm (10in)

40.6cm (16in) wood playing board with 32 complete carved onyx chess pieces, height of king 10.8cm (4 1/4in); some chips noted but overall good condition, some wear to board

A vintage 20th century example in good working order, the base measures 11.4 x 8.9cm (4 1/2 x 3 1/2in)

A vintage Leica R3 SLR camera in working order with new replaced gasket for back-door window and new battery installed

A 6.4cm (2 1/2in) brass mariner's compass with cover circa 1850 with floating card, cardinal points, brass pivot paint and 4 x 90 degree quadrants; in excellent condition

The Chart of the Antarctic Continent Shewing the Icy Barrier Attached to it, Discovered by the U.S. Ex.

A selection of copper kettles and kitchenware with silver plated tray

A vintage mechanical Heuer stopwatch in working order

A selection of stationery items from the 1940's including new/old stock, found inside an old pine box/drawer

Two vintage scientific instruments including an F-4462 Galvonmeter made by the Central Scientific Co., Chicago - height 9.5cm (3 3/4in); together with a Weston Electrical Instruments, Newark, N.J.

Pair large French-found yellow-amber glass eyes circa late 1800's, diameter for each approximately 2.5cm (1in)

J.W. Ellis Industries mechanical stopwatch in working order

An assorted mix of antler/horn items including a vase with antler cuttings and a vintage horn-handled WWII-era German-made pocket knife with premium stock blade

Indium Corporation of America "General Purpose Wire Research Solder Kit" complete in original case, together with assorted vintage optical items in case

A genuine Montblanc "Generation Model" burgundy pen circa 1990's, stamped "Germany" and serial number MBKF42KX1, with Montblanc LeGrand Rollerball refill

A fine antique travel box circa early 20th century with several interior compartments for sewing and writing, French ivory sewing bobbin, thimble and engraved nameplate on lid with initials "M

Model EE66 in excellent condition with carry strap

GE and Amperite electronic vacuum tubes in original boxes, with original manuals

Antique table-top oak storage or jewellery box in the form of an English storage chest, 8.9 x 20.3 x 8.3cm (3 1/2 x 8 x 3 1/4in)

A nice antique example with locking loop, unmarked, diameter 3.8cm (1 1/2in)

Unused Blue Tang Underwater Kinetica Dive Knife in original box with sheath and quick-release knife straps with Lifetime Warranty slip, all original and in "as new" condition

Vintage Atago Union Specific Gravity Refractometer Uricon-N, made in Japan and found in original case

Circa 1950's Lionel Bessemer and Lake Erie tin train set with track (enough to make a circle or oval), track changer, transformer and train engine with light - in working order

Vintage carved rosewood art deco wall mounted holder which could be used to hold collectibles or as an ashtray, approximately 7.6cm (3in) high x 10.2cm (4in) wide

A vintage HP-12C pocket financial calculator in perfect working condition (requires battery) with original leather case and owner's handbook

Doxin Uninterruptible Power Source fully automatic DC-AC inverter, 300 watts, 20 amps, 110 volts - not tested

Illinois Watch Co. antique pocket watch with 9kt gold chain and fob, 17 jewels, working order with red felt bag

A unique miniature example made of solid copper with "fleur-de-lis" design, 4.4cm (1 3/4in) wide; this could also be used as a mold if filled with molten silver/tin

A Leica DM E binocular microscope with manual, light and electronics in working order - 43.2cm (17in) high, 20.3cm (8in) wide, 30.5cm (12in) deep

A selection of 4 rare original copper-plate engravings from three separate sources, (a) Map of the River Thames and Mercury Bay in New Zealand with 2 insets, from John Hawkesworth's 1773 accou

A selection of 5 rare original copper-plate engravings, first 4 from the original 1777 publication in London, "A Voyage towards the South Pole", and last from Bonne's "Atlas Ecy

A selection of 5 rare original copper-plate engravings, the first published by Alex Hogg, London, c.1790 of 1777 Sketch of Tongataboo Harbour, in good condition, remaining 4 maps by the official pu

A selection of 3 rare original copper-plate engravings, published by Strahan and Cadell, London, in 1784/5, Part of Japan or Nippon, Harbour at Samganooda, Oonalaska, and The Typa and Macao; all in

A selection of 4 rare original copper-plate engravings, published by Strahan and Cadell, London, in 1784, Chart of Norton Sound and Berings Strait, Chart of Cook's River in N.W.

A selection of 3 rare original copper-plate engravings, published at Paris in Bonne's "Atlas Encyclopedique" 1788, Terre De Kerguelen, Carte de la Terre Van-Diemen, and Carte des Isl

A selection of 3 rare original copper-plate engravings, published by Strahan and Cadell, London, Kerguelen's Land, Plan of the Bay of Awatska, and Christmas Island; all in very good condition

A large selection of original copper-plate engravings published by Alexander Hogg of London; Hogg is considered a "second tier" publisher essentially distributing later copies of Cook

A selection of 5 rare original copper-plate engravings published with the official account of Cook's 3rd Voyage by Strahan and Cadell, 1785, which illustrate the drawings of John Webber, artis

Leroy lettering "Collage Set" in case with instructions, a vintage industrial painted green metal file cabinet, and two sets of vintage Kodak Scientific Imaging Film (unused)

Ikon ik200 LED Smart Projector in new condition with box

Two boxed sets of vintage glass colour filters from Corning Glass Works and Bausch and Lomb

A complete set of nine bronze nesting weights by Stevens, 1 lb to a 1/4 oz., circa 1880

Set of five antique clear glass apothecary bottles (four with corks) circa late 19th/early 20th century, height for each 24.8cm (9 3/4in)

Found inside a small circular 3.8cm (1 1/2in) case, a desk seal with portrait and Latin motto "Esse Quam Videri" meaning in English "To Be, Rather Than To Seem"

Wavery and Son, Redditch quadruple sewing needle holder with engraving and "fleur-de-lis" image on front and back, circa 1898, a rare example - 5.7cm (2 1/4in) high

AVR 230 Harmon Kardon receiver, tested and appears to be in good working order

Including signed callipers by various American and English makers, together with a vintage Worldport 2496 Fax/Data modem by US Robotics

Including wood carvings, calabash palm wine gourd, small handmade sheath, etc.

Circa early to mid-20th century likely used for milk or wine bottles, the crate measuring 30.5 x 39.4 x 29.2cm (12 x 15 1/2 x 11 1/2in)

Vintage hand carved and painted airplane models, largest length 45.7cm (18in)

German-made hand-crimping pliers set and T-Carrier transmission/communications test set TTS 3 with case and manual

Large assortment of vintage laboratory slides, slide boxes and slide covers, some in brand-new unopened boxes