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Series of Victorian lecture slides relating to chemistry, including the Laws of Chemical Combination, water hardness, assorted depictions of pumps and scientific instruments, a Dispensing Room depicting a female pharmacist, by S.H. Fry, 5 Highbury Grove, London and others  Provenance: from the collection of Darrin Baines, Professor of Health Economics.  Professor Baines filled his early Victorian townhouse in Leominster, Herefordshire, with Georgian and Victorian apothecary objects collected over a period of 20 years.  Darrin Baines, researcher and consultant, has produced health economics and health policy projects and contributed articles to numerous academic and trade journals. Some pieces in the collection were bought from a Victorian pharmacy in Upwell, The Fens, others from pharmacists across the country, from auctions in the UK and on the continent.

A quantity of mainly medical and scientific instruments, to include oak cased aneroid barometer, Venner time switch and Sikes hydrometer etc. Hydrometer missing thermometer.

Miscellaneous: Photgraphic Postcard Album, porcelain head, doll, trench art, alms? dish, wood workers chisels, scientific instruments, German ration book, boars tusk bottle opener, copper Art Nouveau frame, black wool British Naval Great Coat with black buttons impressed 'CD', Taryn de Chellis black crepe dress and another, etc

A rare and scarce 18th Century brass Theodolite Instrument, by J. Bennett of London, (Signed with etched dial (glass broken) and original stand (lacks legs), as a scientific instrument, w.a.f.; together with a 19th Century Theodolite of metal and brass form, on rotating base; together with another late 19th Century Theodolite and two later examples (one Cavel) as mechanical instruments, w.a.f. (5)

Bion (Nicolas). The Construction and Principal Uses of Mathematical Instruments. Translated from the French of M. Bion, Chief Instrument-Maker to the French King. To which are added, The Construction and Uses of such Instruments as are omitted by M. Bion; particularly of those invented or improved by the English, by Edward Stone, 1st edition in English, London: Printed by H[enry] W[oodfall] for John Senex, and William Taylor, 1723, title printed in red and black, 26 folding engraved plates, woodcut head-pieces and initials, plate XIV, XVIII, and final few leaves of printed text browned (as often), plate XXVI at end with some soiling to fore-margin, contemporary full calf, with morocco spine label, rubbed and some wear, recased with original spine laid down and outer corners renewed, folio QTY: (1)NOTE:ESTC T162523; Dictionary of Scientific Biography II, pages 132-133.

* World. Price (Charles), A New and Correct Map of the World Projected Upon the Plane of the Horizon Laid Down from the Newest Discoveries and Most Exact Observations, George Willdey, at the Great Toy Shop next the Dog Tavern in Ludgate Street..., 1714, engraved hemispheral map on two conjoined sheets, insular California, two additional maps of the sun and moon after Kircher and Cassini, allegorical scenes representing the four continents to the upper corners, with additional decorative vignettes of scientific instruments and other items available for sale at George Willdey's shop, contemporary outline colouring, some spotting and staining to the margins, some marginal repaired tears and slight fraying, professionally repaired, 625 x 990 mm, mounted, framed and glazed QTY: (1)NOTE:A highly unusual map, oriented with London at the centre of the Eastern Hemisphere and its antipode at the centre of the Western Hemisphere.

Six pairs of scissors, comprising an unusual pair by ‘Savigny and Co’, with file cut open arms to oval loops, complete with a tooled leather sheath, one tip lacking, 11cms, another similar pair mis-shapen to arms, two pairs of steel scissors, one with leather sheath, another pair with planished arms and loops, and a miniature gilded pair of stork form with a gilt tooled leather sheath, 4.5cms.     (6)                                 ± Savigny and Co. were based in London and noted as makers of scientific and surgical instruments.                                                                                                 From the collection of Joan Roberts

A refracting telescope by George Lowdon, Dundee (Scottish, 1825-1912) and tripod, 3 1/4 inch aperture, three-draw mounted in brass with doublet objective, two-component eyepiece and erecting assemblies, barrel end plate engraved "LOWDON DUNDEE" c.1890, 118.2cm. long, 9.2cm. deep. *From the Arthur Frank Collection of Scottish Scientific Instruments, formerly on loan to the National Museums Scotland.

DOLOMIEU DEODAT GRATET DE: (1750-1801) French geologist after whom the mineral and the rock dolomite were named. A supporter of Napoleon Bonaparte during the French Revolution, Dolomieu was captured and held as a prisoner of war in Italy from 1799. Following Napoleon's successful invasion of Italy, one of the terms dictated by him in the peace treaty of Florence in March 1801 was the immediate release of Dolomieu. An extremely rare autograph manuscript signed, with his initials G D D, two pages, 12mo (6.5 x 9.5 cm), n.p., n.d., in French. Dolomieu's manuscript notes, comprising thirty-seven lines written in a small, although perfectly legible, hand is entitled 'Les Erreurs reconnues sont des verites acquises' (Translation: 'The errors recognised are the truths acquired') and states, in part, 'et leur decouverte est d'autant plus utile qu'elles ont été de nature à séduire beaucoup de gens. Les erreurs vécues empechent l'esprit de s'occuper de nouvelles recherches: on croit savoir et c'est le plus grand obstacle a savoir reellement…….La verite recherchee par les hommes est comme le feu qu'ils produisent avec des matieres combustibles; plus elle s'etend, plus elle a de tendance a s'etendre de nouveau. On fait un pas vers la decouverte de la cause d'un phenomene quelconque lorsque l'on trouve que les causes auxquelles on l´attribuait n'ont aucun rapport avec lui. Comme il n'y a point d'effets sans causes, lorsqu'on decouvre un plus grand nombre de faits qui, quoique contemporain d'un phenomene, n'ont point de rapports avec lui, on se rapproche de la connaissance de la cause qui pourra l'expliquer. Cette methode d'approche de la verite, qu'on peut dire negative et d'exclusion peut reussir finalement quoiqu'elle puisse etre longue. Mais elle est essentielle a employer surtout dans les recherches geologiques' (Translation: 'and their discovery is all the more useful in that they have been of a nature to seduce many people. Errors experienced prevent the mind from dealing with new research: we think we know and this is the greatest obstacle to really knowing…….The truth sought by men is like the fire they produce with combustible materials; the more it expands, the more it tends to expand again. One takes a step toward discovering the cause of any phenomenon when one finds that the causes to which it was attributed have no connection with it. As there are no effects without causes, when we discover a greater number of facts which, although contemporaneous with a phenomenon, have no connection with it, we come closer to knowing the cause that can explain it. This method of approaching the truth, which can be said to be negative and of exclusion, can ultimately succeed, although it may take a long time. But it is essential to use especially in geological research'). An interesting and important text. Some very light, minor foxing and age wear, otherwise VG The text of Dolomieu's manuscript originates from a scientific work published in 1778-79 by Jean-Andre Deluc (1727-1817) Swiss geologist, natural philosopher and meteorologist who devised measuring instruments. Deluc's father was a supporter of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Jean-Andre also wrote of conversations he had experienced with Voltaire and Rousseau in an essay on the General Principle of Mortality which he had published in 1798.

Two albums containing trade card sets, including lots of DC Thompson cards, Mitchells, Wizard, etc (2) Album 1:Snapshots of the Century - Reynolds - incomplete 25Proverbs - Bocnal - incomplete 26Beautiful Scotland - Jackson Clan Tartans - Mitchell's - 1991 re-issueScottish Clans Arms of Chiefs and Tartans - Duncans - incomplete 9Boxer Rebellion Sketches (c. 1904) - Mitchell's - incomplete 6Alice in Wonderland - CarrerasMusical Instruments - Edwards Ringer and Bigg -Birds of Brilliant Plumage - Ogden'sThe Terrors of America - Dukes - incomplete 15+ some singles and small numbers of cardsAlbum 2:Catch-my-pal cards - Hotspur - incomplete 16Speed - WizardBattles for the Flag - Rover - incomplete 9Adventure Pictures - DCT - incomplete 38Easy Scientific Experiment - Wizard - incomplete 20Footballers - Cars - DCTFamous Footballers - WizardGreat Captains - Wizard - incomplete 12Football Stars of 1959 - WizardCars - various comics - incomplete 71Cricketers - incomplete 6Domino Cartoons - Rover Warrior Card - RoverDwellings of Nations - Scottish Coop Wholesale Soc.The World's Best Cricketers - Rover+ some other singles and small numbers of cards

Scientific Instruments - a set of early /mid-century brass weighing scales, slide front glass display case, 40cm high, 44cm wide, 22cm deep overall; River Chemical Co. Ltd. Nottingham weight set

A FOUR INCH BRASS REFLECTING TELESCOPE WATKINS & SMITH, LONDON, CIRCA 1760 The 24.5inch cylindrical tube above a pillar and claw stand 52cm high overall The mahogany case 19cm high, 67cm wide, 28cm deep Francis Watkins and Addison Smith were in partnership between 1763 and 1774. Francis Watkins (c.1723-1784) was a leading London optician and scientific instrument maker whose clientele included the British aristocracy and members of the Royal Society. In 1763, he entered into partnership with Addison Smith, his former apprentice and later son-in-law, forming the firm Watkins & Smith. Operating from premises at 5 Charing Cross, the company quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality optical and philosophical instruments, including Gregorian and Newtonian reflecting telescopes, achromatic refractors, microscopes, and precision barometers. Their work was characterized by a high level of technical refinement and aesthetic craftsmanship, catering to the growing demand for scientific apparatus during the Enlightenment. The firm remained active until 1774, when the partnership dissolved. Watkins continued to trade under his own name until his death. For further details, see: Clifton, Gloria. Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851. London: Zwemmer, 1995, pp. 267-268; and Morrison-Low, A.D. Making Scientific Instruments in the Industrial Revolution. Aldershot: Ashgate, 2007 Condition Report: Primary mirror appears in good condition with only slight spotting towards the circumference, the secondary is dusty but appears free from defects. The two eyepiece lens assemblies appear intact with faults limited to very slight edge nibbling to the lenses and grime/dust residue; both lenses have solar filter attachments. The focus adjustment is operational with the threads appearing sound; the knurled adjustment disc had been bumped hence there is a slight wobble when it is turned. We have not been able to focus and image however this is probably due to the lenses being configured for celestial observation. The star finder is in sound condition. The tube has some general denting but are mainly shallow with no awkward creases. The objective end is somewhat misshaped hence end cap is a very tight fit. The tripod is in sound condition with threads for both the worm drive for tilt/elevation and rotation in sound condition with minimal wear evident. The rotation screw is a little bent so there is a wobble when the key is turned. The elevation screw has squares for adjustment both front and back - the box has a key (like a clock key) resting in a block fitment which fits these squares; there is no indication that the instrument had keyed control rods for this purpose. The finish is generally rubbed having been polished in the past, us now patchy tarnished/oxidised and there are traces of old lacquer most evident to the star-finder tube. Steelwork is a has patination/discoloration and the interior of the tube is dirty with some wear to the black internal finishes. The box is in sound original dry/faded condition with significant faults limited to a section (splinter) of timber missing to the rear edge base board. The top panel has some shrinkage cracking and one of the hook catches is missing its hook. There is no key for the box.Telescope accessories comprise a choice of two eyepiece lens tubes (each with solar filter), threaded eyepiece end dust cap, objective end cap, star finder tube, and elevation adjustment key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Scientific Instruments - a mahogany cased set and drawers full of microscope slides and a Parkes & Son microscope with accessories and lenses

EMPIRE CLOCK "ASTRONOMY" | FRANCE (FRANCE / FRENCH 19TH CENTURY) | 19th century | height 41 cm | Note | Due to the age of the clock, there is no guarantee of operation, accuracy and long-term functionality. | Lot description | Empire bronze table clock with rich symbolism of astronomy and science. The dominant motif is a female allegorical figure of astronomy in ancient robes, accompanied by astronomical instruments - a globe with a telescope, a quadrant and other attributes. The base is decorated with relief scenes of scientific research.The dial with Roman numerals and a gilded center is set in a rectangular case with engraved decorations. A movement with a pendulum and a clockwork drum mechanism. condition:functional machine | Bidders are requested to inquire about the condition of the lot prior to the auction. Any complaints will be disregarded. |

Of Peter Lanyon/Barbara Hepworth interest - a gentlemans wristwatch with 18ct gold bi-metal case, the cream dial set out with Arabic numerals and batons with a subsidiary second dial, the reverse engraved in script 'Peter with love from Barbara May 1937' Provenance: The watch has been consigned by a friend of both Peter and Barbara, a photographer, who developed the skill of restoring and repairing timepieces and scientific instruments, initially as a hobby. Barbara had approached our client with the watch that had been the subject of a studio accident, having been dropped into a tin of vermilion paint. It was taken away on the basis that it would be cleaned and restored when time allowed. In the meantime Peter was involved in his gliding accident. On learning of Peter's death our vendor endeavoured to return the now clean and working watch to the family, but was advised that he might keep the watch as a memento in lieu of the bill.

Scientific Instruments - a late 19th / early 20th century brass refractor telescope, mounted on a tall hardwood and brass adjustable tripod, the telescope measuring 96cm long x 8cm diameter, pine case.

A mixed collection of scientific, dental and medical instruments, including scalpel set, brass microscope, etc.

Collection of Vintage Scientific and Optical Instruments

Two vintage 1970s Sinclair pocket calculators - comprising a Cambridge Programmable and a Cambridge Scientific, both with red LCD screens, both in the original case; together with a Texas Instruments Ti-30 LCD Constant Memory calculator with case. (all in working order)

Three 20th century cased scientific instruments comprising of a Shore Instrument & MFG Seleroscope; cased set of weights and a cased Burns Silent Gears

DANCER OF MANCHESTER; a cased brass mounted level, a similar example by Thornton of Manchester, and various other scientific instruments.

A small group of scientific instruments and related items, including a box of eleven 'Ventouses Epy', a mahogany box containing two further similar, also syringes, various calliper tools, etc.

Scientific Instruments - Telescope

LITERATURE -- TODERINI, G. Letteratura Turchesca. Venice, G. Storti, 1787. 3 vols. (14), 256; 224, xliv; 259 pp. W. 3 engr. ti. & 2 fold. engr. plates w. musical scores. Mod. red h. mor. w. gilt emblem of the "Society of Writers to the Signet" on both sides. (A few marg. pencil annot., sl. foxing in a few places).NOTE: Giovanni Battista Toderini (1728-1729), Venetian philologist and book collector, accompanied the Garzoni embassy to Constantinople in 1781, remaining there for five years studying Islamic culture. Toderini collected many books and manuscripts, also scientific instruments, many of which are described in these volumes. Volume III contains the first detailed descriptive account of the output of the printing press established at Constantinople by Ibrahim Muteferrika. Toderini is still quoted as an authority on this press by modern bibliographers.

Fine china Royal Doulton figurine from the Prestige Pioneers Collection. The piece presents a stately and contemplative rendering of the Renaissance genius, shown standing in a long, fur-trimmed robe with one hand raised in thoughtful gesture and the other holding an open manuscript. The expressive facial features and textured beard are rendered with great realism, capturing da Vinci's intellectual presence. The robes are finished in deep chestnut brown with warm amber and burgundy tones, highlighted with a high-gloss glaze. The base features sepia-toned artwork inspired by Leonardo’s iconic sketches, including scientific instruments and portraits, enhancing the narrative quality of the piece. Royal Doulton Backstamp.Artist: Alan MaslankowskiIssued: 2006Dimensions: 11"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

A large collection of Period Engravinfs and bookplates mainly of scientific instruments,alot

A collection of medical and scientific instruments, to include Gowlland auriscope, etched measuring tubes, Solingen pliers, Twaddell's No. 4 thermometer etc.

A box containing antique and later scientific drawing instruments including an architect's trammel set by Stanley, a J. Halden & Co. boxed cartographer's set, two Alvin Maverick precision drawing sets, etc.

Measuring instruments, to include a Velocity in Feet meter by the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co., no. 8539, in leather case; a chemist's scale with two sets of cased weights; assorted lenses etc. together with a cased monocular microscope by C. Reichert, Wien Condition Report:Available upon request

Scientific Instruments - a French thermomograph, Thermometre Enregistreur, by Jules Richard, Paris

15 Books About Scientific Instruments

[INSTRUMENTS - POCKET SUNDIAL]SEVIN, PIERRE. A silver "Butterfield dial" type sundial, in its original fitted case. Paris: Pierre Sevin, circa 1680. The oval dial is in silver, finely engraved, with black enameling, the dial marked "pour 49 degrez" (49° being Paris), with three concentric hour scales, a folding triangular gnomon adjustable to latitudes 40° to 60,° with a finely engraved bird and foliate designs, and with a rosette design at center, the reverse of the dial with a list of cities, their latitudes, and the maker's signature, the dial set on two silver feet; with a four-direction recessed compass, the steel needle mounted on a pivot, the compass face covered with flat glass, the reverse in silver with an engraved rosette design; housed in the original oval fishskin case, lined in fitted red velvet, with metal clasp and hinge. The case measures 2 1/2 x 1 7/8 inches (6 x 4.5 cm). The silver is quite tarnished, and would benefit from polishing; the case is sound, with minor wear to the exterior, and the velvet-lined interior rubbed and worn by the sundial in the expected places. Pierre Sevin manufactured scientific instruments of the highest quality in Paris from 1662 to 1685, earning himself the title Ingenieur du Roi. His clients included the Academie des Sciences, the Paris Observatoire, and the astronomer Jean Richer, who used Sevin's instruments during his 1671 voyage to Cayenne in French Guyana. This is a rare, silver, "Butterfield" style pocket sundial, finely engraved and enameled in black. This type of dial began to appear around 1677, first manufactured by the Paris-based clock and instrument maker, Michael Butterfield. "Butterfield dials" are defined as being portable horizontal sundials, with an elongated hexagonally shaped hour scale, and a folding adjustable gnomon decorated with a bird. They were an immensely popular style of timepiece, copied from the late 17th century onwards. Sundials by Pierre Sevin are held in various important institutional collections, such as The Louvre Museum and The Royal Museums, Greenwich.No condition report? Click below to request one. *Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report

J. Halden & Co., Manchester, an early 20th century comprehensive draughtsmen set, the top drawer with instruments, the lower for rulers and paper, contained within a Hobbs & Co., London burr walnet case, 37 x 15 x 9cmJoseph Halden & Co of Manchester specialised in scientific instruments, early photocopying devices and drafting tables. Operating from 8, Albert Square in the city, Halden the company expanded over several decades to hold premises in London, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham and Glasgow. Established in 1878, initially in partnership with fellow local specialist, A.G. Thornton. When the latter cancelled this partnership, Halden continued to occupy the same address.

AN ENGRAVED BRASS CELESTIAL GLOBE WITH CONSTELLATIONS Possibly Lahore or Lucknow, Northern India, 19th centuryOf spherical shape, finely engraved with Arabic inscriptions denoting constellations and Zodiac signs like Gemini, Leo, and Pisces, featuring a learned man flanked by two angels whilst reading a book, divided into celestial coordinates with meridian and equatorial rings, mounted on a tripod stand with an equatorial ring engraved with Arabic letters.81.5cm circumference and 29.5cm high including the stand Brass was a favoured material for scientific instruments, especially celestial globes, thanks to its durability, malleability, and resistance to corrosion, allowing artisans to engrave detailed star maps and celestial coordinates with precision. Its smooth surface and ability to maintain a polished finish over time made it ideal for long-lasting use in scientific instruments. 81.5cm circumference and 29.5cm high including the stand Qty: 1

Measuring instruments, to include a Velocity in Feet meter by the Cambridge Scientific Instrument Co., no. 8539, in leather case; a chemist's scale with two sets of cased weights; assorted lenses etc. together with a cased monocular microscope by C. Reichert, Wien Condition Report:Available upon request

Pompe à vide à un cylindre et à étrier ou 'machine pneumatique' d'époque Louis XV, modèle de Jean-Antoine Nollet, troisième quart du XVIIIe siècle, en tilleul doré, bois de rose, verre, laiton et ferA Louis XV brass and iron-mounted, giltwood, tulipwood and glass single cylinder, stirrup pneumatic machine -or air pump- after the model of Jean-Antoine Nollet, third quarter 18th centuryThe three curved legs, carved with open work foliate and garland decoration, supporting a triangular cage mounted around the pump tube containing a piston attached to a stirrup fitted with an ascendant handle. Above this tube is a key handle decorated with leaves and a rosette, and surmounted by a plate carried on three curved and decorated arms. This plate, originally covered with leather, provides the support for the bell-jar. Behind this assembly is a large carved wheel with a crank handle, between a pair of uprights fitted with four pulleys and wing-nut adjustments ending a gantry which is hinged so as to release the bell jar. The wheel and pulley arrangement allows objects placed in the bell-jar to be rotated at any desired speed, 60cm wide, 52cm deep, 164cm high (23 1/2in wide, 20in deep, 64 1/2in high). Footnotes:ProvenanceBernard Dillée, Paris (1905-1976), thence by descent Didier Aaron, Paris (1923-2009)Hervé Aaron, Paris 2011Private European CollectionLiteratureJ.-A. Nollet, 'Mémoire sur les instruments qui sont propres aux expériences de l'air', Histoire de l'Académie royale des sciences, année MDCCXL, avec les mémoires de Mathématique et physique pour la même année, Paris 1742, 385-432.J.-A. Nollet, 'Sur les instruments qui sont propres aux expériences de l'air. Troisième partie', Histoire de l'Académie royale des sciences, année MDCCXL, avec les mémoires de Mathématique et physique pour la même année, Paris 1742, 567-85.J.-A. Nollet, 'Mémoire sur les instruments qui sont propres aux expériences de l'air', Histoire de l'Académie royale des sciences, année MDCCXLI, avec les mémoires de Mathématique et physique pour la même année, Paris 1744, 338-62.J.-A. Nollet, Leçons de physique, 6 vols Paris 1743 -1764, iii 185-216.Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, Catalogue officiel des collections, ii Physique, Paris 1905, 40Lewis Pyenson & Jean-François Gauvin (eds), The Art of teaching physics: the eighteenth century demonstration apparatus of Jean-Antoine Nollet, 1700-1770, Sillery 2002.Related examples, with or without the wheel and pulley arrangement and with some other minor variations, of Nollet's improved air pump are conserved in:Musée des Arts & Métiers, Paris. Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, Harvard University, Cambridge (Ma), USA.Château de Chenonceau, Loire, in the cabinet of physics apparatus. Museo Galileo, Florence. Our pneumatic vacuum machine is similar to that at Florence (dated to c.1780) with related giltwood decoration, opposed to japanned decoration as in the other known models. Nollet developed his pump version in the late 1730s. He described and showed it to the Académie Royale des Sciences in 1740, and the three memoirs he wrote to explain it were published in their entirety. Later he described it in his Leçons de physique expérimentale with an explanation of its uses and an account of the phenomena that it rendered accessible to explanation.We would like to thank Anthony Turner for his assistance in cataloguing this lot.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: WW Lot is located in the Bonhams Warehouse and will only be available for collection from this location.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Pair of Griffin and Tatlock scientific instruments, glass measuring tubes on ebonised stands, H112cm (2)Shipping POA https://www.bradleys.ltd/quotation-request-form

Five various scientific instruments in cases, 19th and early 20th century.

A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND LACQUERED BRASS TWO-INCH REFRACTING TELESCOPEDOLLOND, LONDON, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe 28.75 inch slightly tapered mahogany tube with brass dust cap to the objective end opposing rack-and-pinion focus adjustment and telescopic eyepiece assembly threaded into the tube end piece engraved DOLLOND * LONDON to circumference, mounted via an universal pivot joint onto a rotating column turned upright over folding tripod supports cast as cabriole legs with pad feet, in original mahogany box with additional eyepiece tube, eyepiece lens and a filter.The box 77cm (30.25ins) long, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep, 10cm (4ins) high.  Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his surname to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856. The firm became one of the largest makers and suppliers of scientific and optical instruments and continued trading under various guises throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. 

Y A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD CASED SYMPIESOMETERDOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1830The glazed rectangular case with concave upstand and cavetto cornice to pediment above rectangular silvered scale inscribed Improved Sympiesometer nest to the applied central siphon tube filled with pink-stained oil incorporating low cistern bulb to the left limb beside tube terminating with a further sealed bulb at the top, the left hand margin with mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer, opposing vertical scale for degrees Fahrenheit ranging between 10 and 110 set behind slide with scale annotated for barometric inches 27-31 and with the usual weather observations to the right, the upper edge of the slide fitted with angled brass pointer for calibration against the temperature scale behind and with rack-and-pinion screw adjustment via a brass knob to the exterior of the case, the lower edge with recessed circular level recording disc labelled Register, engraved with barometric scale visible through an arched aperture in the plate and manually adjusted via projecting rim to the left hand side of the case, the lower margin signed DOLLOND, LONDON.59cm (23ins) high, 7.5cm (3ins) wide.  Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Bonhams, London sale of FINE CLOCKS Wednesday 7th July 2016 (lot 7) for £1,820. Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his surname to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856. The firm became one of the largest makers and suppliers of scientific and optical instruments and continued trading under various guises throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The sympiesometer was invented by Alexander Adie of Edinburgh in 1818 and is essentially an improved version of Robert Hooke's thermobarometer which was subject of a paper presented to the Royal Society in 1668. The instrument works by having a syphon tube filled with liquid open to the air at one end and with trapped gas at the other (sulphuric acid and hydrogen were used in later sympiesometers). As barometric pressure increases the liquid will be forced down the tube causing the gas to be compressed, resulting in a change in level in the tube; however the volume of the gas changes with temperature so before a reliable reading can be taken the instrument would first need to be calibrated by adjusting the position of the movable barometer scale in relation to the temperature scale behind to reflect the reading provided by the thermometer. The sympiesometer was conceived by Adie as an alternative to the mercury marine barometer as it was smaller and believed to be less susceptible to the motion of a vessel at sea. 

A FINE GEORGE II/III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER WITH LARGE SCALE THERMOMETERJOHN BENNETT, LONDON, MID 18th CENTURYThe break-arch case with central brass Classical bust finial over cavetto cornice and hinged brass-framed arch glazed door enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Bennett, LONDON to upper section, the caddy moulded trunk applied with a tall shaped-top silvered Fahrenheit Scale alcohol thermometer incorporating drilled brass shield to the bulb and with annotations ranging from Extreme Cold to Extreme Hot, over rounded base applied with a hemispherical cistern cover and incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.101cm (39.5ins) high overall 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Sotheby's, London sale of Important Clocks, Watches & Wristwatches 14th December 2006 (lot 7) for £4,322.50. John Bennett (III) is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1733, and working from Hatton Wall, London, until 1746, when he relocated to Old Bailey before finally moving to Fleet Street in 1751. Nicholas Goodison in ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 notes that John Bennett worked up until 1768 and illustrates an undated trade card indicating that he was located at 'The Globe, Crown Court, between St. Ann's, Soho, and Golden Square'. Bennett was a fine maker who held warrants to three members of the Royal Family and most likely had a working relationship with the eminent scientific instrument maker Jonathan Sisson. 

Y A VICTORIAN CASED SET OF GILT BRASS ANEROID POCKET BAROMETER WITH A COMPASS AND A THERMOMETERNEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYThe 1.75 inch circular silvered register inscribed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, 19510 beneath Compensated and with blued steel pointer to centre within concentric scale calibrated for barometric inches 25-31 divided down to twentieths of an inch and with the usual observations, within outer 0-6,000 altimeter scale divided into fifty foot intervals, the frosted gilt brass case with recording pointer applied to the inside of the knurled rotating glazed bezel beneath suspension post fitted with a ring, set beside a conforming compass with engraved rose and signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON to the recessed centre divided N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW within a raised outer scale divided for degrees numbered for every ten, beneath needle-locking plunger to the suspension post, the green velvet-lined D-ended folding case also inset with an ivory scale mercury tube Fahrenheit and Reaumur scale thermometer inscribed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA to lid incorporating embossed gilt crown trademark to the velvet, the exterior covered in iron-red Morocco leather gilt inscribed E.E.P. to the domed lid within a tooled border.The compass and barometer each 4.8cm (1.875ins) diameter; the leather case 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep, 3.5cm (1.375ins) high closed.  Provenance: Gifted by Elizabeth Palmer (Huntley and Palmer) to the vendor. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE REF - ZTP65TZ9Barometer needle did move when bag tested suggesting the vacuum chamber is sound however the reading provided does not reflect barometric pressure hence attention to mechanism is required. The silvering is in fine condition with negligeable discolouration. Barometer case retains original finish albeit with notable discolouration to circumference band, a spot to the rear cover and the suspension post/ring. Compass is working and scales are in good condition with almost no discolouration. Gilt brass case has similar patchy discolouration/tarnishing as the barometer. Thermometer is in fine condition. Travelling case has wear and overall aging/discolouration to the exterior surface and the interior of the lid around the clasp hook. The velvet lining is in fine condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED GILT BAMBOO CASED CENTRE-SECONDS REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe two train eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the inside of the frontplate indistinctly stamped with number 559 to lower margin, the backplate with alarm mechanism with hammer sounding on the hour gong to upper left corner and stamped with number 11355 to lower left, the circular gilt Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands incorporating sweep centre seconds, set within rectangular champleve enamelled mask polychrome decorated in the Japonesque style with floral blooms and leafy trails into a turquoise blue ground and incorporating gilt Arabic alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-gazed case with frame modelled to resemble sections of bamboo overlapping at the corners and with each segment champlevé enamelled with further polychrome floral sprays into a turquoise blue ground ground, with conforming hinged carrying handle to the gilt panel-glazed top, pin-hinged glazed door to rear and on angled bamboo feet. 16.5cm (6.5ins) high with handle down, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. French carriage clocks in bamboo cases which feature enamelled decoration to the frame itself are particularly notable in their rarity. A centre-seconds clock (but with plain white enamel dial), with closely related enamel decoration to the frame of the current lot, is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling Clocks on page 202 (Figure 12.9). Another very similar clock to the present example, but with cream ground to the enamel and no centre seconds, was sold in these rooms FINE CLOCKS, BAROMETERS & SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2nd October 2019 (lot 129) for £2,400 hammer. Condition Report: The movement is fully operational and appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The strike train sounds correctly and the alarm mechanism will wind, set and release as it should. The movement is generally a little discoloured hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is in good condition with no visible damage, the black of the numerals however have been re-touched. The case is in good original condition although there is a general degree of light bruising and some touching-in to the turquoise ground enamel of the frame most notably to the handle, front rail and left hand upright (as well as other areas to a lesser degree). There is a chip revealing the brass beneath to the front lower rail towards the left corner (images available on request). The front glass has a noticeable chip to the upper left corner and both the bottom corners have slight chips. The top glass also has a slight corner chip; otherwise the side and rear glasses appear free from visible chips (the left hand side glass may be a replacement). The gilding to the case is in fine condition and overall the clock presents well.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Ɵ SOTHEBY'S HOROLOGICAL AUCTION CATALOGUESFOUR VOLUMES:Masterpieces from The Time Museum, Including Watches, Clocks and Scientific Instruments New York, Thursday 2nd December 1999, dj; MASTERPIECES FROM THE TIME MUSEUM, PART TWO New York, 19th June 2002, softbound; MASTERPIECES FROM THE TIME MUSEUM, PART FOUR, VOLUME II, CHRONOMETERS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS New York, 13th and 14th October 2004, softbound, and The Justice Warren Shepro Collection of Clocks New York, Thursday 26th April 2001, dj, (4). 

A RARE GEORGE III MAHOGANY HODOMETER OR WAYWISERDOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1800With 31.5 inch diameter wheel bound with an iron tyre and with six tapered spokes around a brass hub engaging with take-off gearing contained within the left hand fork of the handle assembly, the right hand fork incorporating a hinged section to allow removal of the wheel with locking via a knurled brass screw, the upper section with inverted 7.25 inch circular silvered register engraved Dollond, London to centre within concentric inner scale calibrated in Roman numeral Miles (I to X) and Arabic Furlongs (0 to 8 for each mile) to be read by the shorter of the two blued steel hands within outer scales calibrated in Poles (0 to 40) and Yards (0 to 220) to be read by the longer hand, set behind a hinged glazed circular moulded wooden bezel beneath elaborate yoke-shaped handle.137cm (54ins) high overall, 30.5cm (12ins) wide at the handle.  Provenance:Private Collection. Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his surname to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856. The firm became one of the largest makers and suppliers of scientific and optical instruments and continued trading under various guises throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The current lot would have been a particularly valuable instrument for surveyors charged with creating maps and plans during the latter years of the 18th century. The importance of the instrument's role is reflected in the quality of its construction with the dial in particular being finely engraved and finished. When reviewing comparable surviving instruments of this type it becomes clear that different makers such as Dollond, Thomas Rubergall, William Frazer, and W. and S. Jones appear to have sold essentially identical instruments. This would suggest that they were probably made in one workshop who then supplied them to various makers for retail. One possible candidate for the supplier would be the workshop established by George Adams, as several earlier variants of this design by him are known including an example in the King George III collection housed at The Science Museum, London. This suggests that Adams was used to making such instruments hence was best suited to supply them in reasonable numbers to other makers.  

Y A RARE GEORGE V SHIBAYAMA INSECT DECORATED SILVER CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE CASE BY A. AND J. ZIMMERMANN LIMITED, BIRMINGHAM 1911 The French rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, with integral winder to backplate stamped with standing lion trademark for Duverdry and Bloquel, the 2 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hour hand set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel, the rectangular case with hinged C-scroll carrying handle over front and sides inlaid in mother-of-pearl, amber, abalone and other materials with random crawling insects incorporating engraved legs and antennae and with very small Japanese character signature to lower right hand corner of the front panel, the front also with canted surround to the fascia and the rear with conforming hinged door, on disc feet, Hallmarks for London 1911 makers A. &. J. Z within a shield.The clock 11.5cm (4.5ins) high with handle down, 7.5m (3ins) wide, 5.7cm (2.25ins) deep.  The firm of A. and J. Zimmermann Limited were a firm of silversmiths mostly specialising in small decorative items who worked from Regent Street, Birmingham from 1899 until 1929 when they were placed into voluntary liquidation. The clockmaking factory of Duverdry and Bloquel is noted by Leigh Extence as originally founded by Albert Villon in the town of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont in 1867. Paul Duverdry joined the firm as a director in 1887 followed by Joseph Bloquel in 1910. The execution of Shibayama 'insect' decoration of the current lot would have been undertaken by a specialist Japanese craftsman resulting in a highly unusual luxury product. A similar but much smaller timepiece, with decoration apparently executed by the same Japanese craftsman into a silver case by Charles and Richard Comyns, London, was sold in these rooms FINE CLOCKS, BAROMETERS & SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2nd March 2022 (lot 196) for £3,800 hammer.  

A FINE AND RARE GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERWHITEHURST, DERBY, CIRCA 1790The 10 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches 29-31 divided into hundredths to outer track, the centre signed Whitehurst, DERBY within inner track annotated FAIR, CHANGEABLE, RAIN, with steel hand and a pierced recording pointer set behind convex glazed cast brass cavetto moulded bezel and fitted with recording adjustment knob to right hand side, the arch-top case decorated with a with fan-inlaid roundel over recessed silvered Fahrenheit scale alcohol thermometer set within generous glazed moulded surround surmounted by fan lunette inlay, with a larger conforming lunette beneath within a geometric parquetry strung border, the rounded base with further parquetry fan lunette and strung border.101.5cm (40ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide. Provenance: The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Christie's, London sale 500 Years: Decorative Arts, Europe 23rd September 2010 (lot 144) for £3,881.25. John Whitehurst (I) was born in Congleton, Cheshire in 1713, he was apprenticed as a clockmaker to his father (of the same name) before setting up business in Derby in 1736 - the same year he installed a turret clock to the newly completed Guildhall. He was an accomplished maker and scientist who had a particular interest in geology. He moved to London in 1780 in order to take up position at the Royal Mint as 'Stamper of the Money Weights' as well as pursue his scientific interests. He was founder member of the Lunar Society and was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He died in 1788 leaving the Derby clockmaking business to his nephew also called John (II) who in-turn took his son of the same name (John III) into partnership in 1809. The firm traded as 'Whitehurst & Son' until 1834 when the business reverted to just 'Whitehurst' on the death of John (II). The business continued under the Whitehurst name until the death of John (III) in 1855 when it was sold to Roskell of Liverpool who subsequently wound-up operations in 1862. However, a former employee, John Smith, resurrected the business which is still trading today as 'Smith of Derby'.  John Whitehurst (I) is known for his distinctive design of angle barometer, an example of which was sold in these rooms in the THE BANFIELD COLLECTION OF BAROMETERS 4th September 2007 (lot 125) for £8,000 hammer. His son was one of the first to make wheel barometers, with his earliest models constructed with a Classical column forming the upright above the dial (see Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 page 284, Plate 193). Condition Report: Barometer is generally in good original untouched condition. There is currently no siphon tube fitted (hence is not in working order) however the pulley assembly and recording pointer mechanism are present and in working order. The dial is in fine condition with slight oxidation/mellowing to the silvering only; the glass has probably been reset as the plaster which secures it to the bezel appears relatively fresh. The thermometer is in fine original working condition. The case is essentially untouched retaining fine old surface. The only notable faults are two vertical shrinkage cracks (from movement within the carcass) to each side the lower (drop) section and a small veneer patch repair to the lower edge. Otherwise faults are very much limited to minor age-related bumps, scuffs and minor shrinkage. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III chinoiserie birdcage, the wirework cage of pagoda form, with canted corners and turned mahogany finials and pendants, enclosing three feeders and a galvanised metal drinker, on a mahogany base with a pull-out drawer and bracket feet,31cm wide24cm deep56cm highProvenance: Dreweatt Neate, 'Antique Furniture, Clocks & Scientific Instruments', 30 January 2002, lot 548;the Bunny Campione Collection.Condition ReportOverall good. Some wear, catch to door later, some wires bent. Base is warped and stands with a bit of wobble. See additional images.

A set of Stanton Instruments Ltd., C.B.6 model scientific precision scales

Scientific Instruments - a WRP (Walter R. Prior) brass dissecting microscope, cased; a C. Baker, London microscope, cased (2)

Table clock, reproduction of the Jeremias Metzger modelIn gilt and silvered metal, with chiseled, pierced and molded decorationThe dome-shaped top with edges conceals the bell and features rich pierced decoration with vegetal scrolls and hunting scenes inspired by Virgil Solis's engravings (Nuremberg, 1514-1562). The edges are decorated with winged horses and, crowning the dome, a full-round representation of the goddess Fortuna on a classically-inspired pedestalOn the sides, arranged between the various dials and on a background engraved with arabesque patterns and vegetal scrolls, there are five female figures in relief, each with an animal, possibly with allegorical significance alluding to the five sensesThe base is decorated in low relief with a military procession, depicting armed figures marchingThe main dial, flanked by astronomical and calendar subsidiary dials, includes a celestial astrolabe dial, a perpetual calendar indicating Saints' days, a Golden Number dial, and various scales associated with time measurement and astronomical cycles. These dials replicate the complexity of Renaissance examples but, like other 19th-century reproductions, are merely decorativeStructure flanked by Corinthian columns and ornamented with engraved inscriptionsMechanism present, of simple construction, characteristic of 19th-century reproductions of this modelEurope, 19th century(minor losses and wear; mechanism untested; key missing)29×19×12 cmThis model reproduces the famous astronomical clocks created by Jeremias Metzger (active c. 1563-1564), goldsmith and clockmaker from Augsburg. During the Renaissance, these complex mechanisms were valued for their technical sophistication and their scientific and astrological symbolism.The first reproductions of this model appeared between 1864 and 1865, during a period of great interest in Renaissance heritage and ancient scientific instruments. The process was driven by the development of electroplating, allowing the production of meticulous replicas of historical objects. The Viennese firm C. Haas & Co. was one of the pioneers in this process, creating copies for museums and collectors.These nineteenth-century replicas are distinguished by their high aesthetic fidelity, accurately replicating the intricate decoration of astronomical dials, inscriptions, and figurative elements. Although the astronomical and calendar dials are decorative, maintaining only an ornamental function, the mechanism preserves the time-keeping functionality.Today, these nineteenth-century examples are appreciated not only for their historical value but also for their quality of execution and collectible interest, representing a fusion between Renaissance mastery and nineteenth-century scientific and artistic revivalism.

Maull & Polyblank, Albumen Print of Frederick Walter Simms, F.R.A.S.,Maull & Polyblank, the image, with arched top mounted on period paper with manuscript title 'F. W. Simms, F.R.A.S.' the the base of the image, depicting a seated gentleman next to a Smith Beck & Beck, No.1 folding microscope with Varly stage, image 155mm x 208mm, in modern card mountFrederick Walter Simms (24 December 1803 – 27 February 1865) was a British civil engineer, known for his association with the Greenwich Observatory. He was the brother of William Simms (1793–1860), who, alongside his partner Edward Troughton formed the company of scientific instrument makers Troughton & Simms.Before joining the Greenwich Observatory in 1830, Simms apprenticed as a surveyor and contributed to the Trigonometrical Survey of Ireland. His tenure at the Observatory began when Thomas Glanville Taylor departed for the Directorship of the Madras Observatory. By 1835, Simms' responsibilities, as listed by John Pond, included observations with the Zenith Tube alongside John Henry Belville, occasional work with other instruments, proofreading printed observations with Henry, and overseeing the publication process of the annual volumes of Greenwich Observations. While Pond commended Simms as "very able and diligent," he also noted irregularities in chronometer rates, which eventually led to expectations of retirement.Despite being paid a modest salary supplemented by earnings from navigation lessons and surveying tasks, Simms found the financial arrangement insufficient. His dissatisfaction culminated in his resignation on 21 October 1835, shortly after the arrival of the new Astronomer Royal, Airy. Airy, in his autobiography, remarked that Simms had hoped for the position of First Assistant, a role for which Airy deemed him unfit.Following his departure from the Observatory, Simms pursued a new career path as a railway surveyor and engineer. In 1836, Simms commenced his role as a resident engineer with the South Eastern Railway Company, embarking on various significant projects, including the construction of the Bletchingley and Saltwood tunnels. He authored several books on surveying and tunnelling and produced the 1838 Map of The Parish of Greenwich in the County of Kent for the Tithe Commissioners.In 1846, the East India Company, seeking to expand railway infrastructure in their territories, approached Simms to serve as their consulting engineer in India. Despite grappling with health issues exacerbated by the climate, Simms briefly sojourned in Mauritius before resuming his duties. Among his responsibilities was overseeing the comprehensive survey and mapping of Calcutta, primarily conducted by local assistants.Upon concluding his tenure with the East India Company, Simms returned to England in 1851, his health notably deteriorated due to the harsh conditions in India. He subsequently retired from active professional life.

Andreas Vesalius, Rufus of Ephesus & Girolamo Fabrizio d'Acquapendente,three books bound in contemporary velum on pasteboards with fabric ties, recent bookplate for 'Ex Libris lato Ivan Pozeg', as:Book1: Andreas Vesalius, Anatomia, 1604, Venice: Giovanni Antonio and Giacomo de Franceschis, 2 parts in 1 Vol. engraved title with Vesalius proforming a dissection surrounded by architectural boarder incorporating bodies in various staes of dissection, with tabel at base arranged with surgical instruments, minor Contemporary manuscript to some margins, light browning but generally very goodAndreas Vesalius (1514–1564), often hailed as the "Father of Modern Anatomy," was a pioneering Flemish anatomist and physician whose then groundbreaking work revolutionized the study of the human body. Educated at the University of Louvain and the University of Padua, Vesalius challenged the prevailing reliance on ancient texts by advocating for hands-on dissection and observation. His monumental work, De Humani Corporis Fabrica (1543), was a masterpiece of anatomical precision, featuring intricate illustrations that set a new standard for medical texts.Vesalius's insistence on empirical evidence over traditional authority laid the foundation for modern medical science. His dissections and detailed observations corrected many errors in Galenic anatomy, earning him both acclaim and controversy in his time. Later in his career, Vesalius served as court physician to Emperor Charles V and King Philip II of Spain. His work continues to influence medical education and anatomical research.Book Description:The 1604 edition of Anatomis by Andreas Vesalius is a significant publication that underscores his revolutionary contributions to anatomy. This folio volume is a refined and expanded work, incorporating Vesalius's earlier findings alongside updated insights that reflect the evolving understanding of human anatomy in the early 17th century.The text is richly illustrated with detailed woodcut engravings, showcasing Vesalius's approach to the study of the human body. Each anatomical structure is depicted with artistic precision and scientific clarity, making this edition a valuable resource for physicians and scholars of the period. The work includes sections on skeletal, muscular, and organ systems, accompanied by annotations that highlight both anatomical function and surgical relevance. Book 2: Rufus of Ephesus, with commentary by Fabius Paulinus, Universa Antiquorum Anatome, Tam Ossium, Quam Partium & Externarum, & Internarum, 1604, Published in Venice by Io. Antonium and Jacobum de FranciscisRufus of Ephesus was a physician and anatomist of the 1st century CE, whose contributions to medical science were foundational in antiquity. Active during the height of the Roman Empire, Rufus was noted for his studies in anatomy and clinical medicine. His works, which often integrated practical medical advice with philosophical insights, greatly influenced subsequent generations of physicians in both the Greco-Roman and Islamic worlds. His detailed anatomical observations, particularly on the human body’s internal organs, were a precursor to later advancements in anatomical studies.The 1604 edition was edited and expanded by Fabius Paulinus, a Renaissance scholar who brought Rufus’s works to a wider audience. Paulinus supplemented the original text with additional commentary and illustrations, translating some previously inaccessible Greek fragments into Latin for the first time, including sections from the writings of Soranus of Ephesus, another influential ancient physician.Book Description:This 1604 folio edition, Universa Antiquorum Anatome, is a landmark in anatomical literature. It presents the detailed anatomical knowledge of Rufus of Ephesus, supplemented with the scholarly additions of Fabius Paulinus. The text explores both external and internal structures of the human body, providing insights into ancient medical practices and observations. A key feature of this edition is the inclusion of a fragment from Soranus of Ephesus, newly translated into Latin, which discusses the anatomy and function of the uterus.The title page is adorned with an intricate engraving, symbolizing the union of classical learning and Renaissance scientific inquiry. Published in Venice by Io. Antonium and Jacobum de Franciscis, the work reflects the high standards of early 17th-century Venetian printing.Book 3: Girolamo Fabrizio d'Acquapendente, Le Opere Chirurgiche di Girolamo Fabrizio d'Acquapendente, 1683, Printed in Padua by Giacomo CadorinoGirolamo Fabrizio d'Acquapendente (1537–1619) was an Italian anatomist and surgeon, often called the "Father of Embryology." Educated at the University of Padua, Fabrizio was a key figure in the development of anatomical and surgical sciences during the Renaissance. His teaching and writings laid the foundation for modern anatomy and surgery, with particular contributions to understanding the venous system, the mechanics of the human body, and the development of embryos.Fabrizio was appointed as the chair of surgery and anatomy at Padua, where he taught for over 50 years. He is best remembered for his discovery of the valves in veins and his detailed studies of fetal development, which were milestones in medical science. His influence extended to many of his students, including William Harvey, who would later discover the circulation of blood. Fabrizio's writings and illustrations were groundbreaking, combining scientific rigor with artistic excellence.Book Description:This 1683 edition of Le Opere Chirurgiche is a comprehensive compilation of Girolamo Fabrizio d'Acquapendente’s surgical works, translated into Italian and expanded with additional commentary. Divided into two parts, the first section covers the treatment of tumors, wounds, ulcers, fractures, and other surgical conditions. The second part focuses on major surgical operations and includes insights into techniques and instruments used during the Renaissance.Printed in Padua by Giacomo Cadorino, this folio edition also features a supplement by Marco Aurelio Severino, providing a concise overview of surgical principles, making it an invaluable resource for surgeons and anatomists of the time. The elaborate engraved title page reflects the artistic and intellectual spirit of 17th-century Padua, a hub of medical innovation.

Patent circular slide rule, and other similar rules and scientific instruments

### Eclectic Collection of Vintage and Antique Items A diverse assortment of vintage and antique artefacts, dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century, comprising decorative, utility, and personal memorabilia. ### Description: 1. **Keepsake Boxes**: - An oval-shaped lacquered box with a painted jungle scene featuring a tiger, likely of Asian origin, early 20th century. - A rectangular brass box with a smooth, polished finish, possibly for cigars or stationery items. - A black and gold rectangular lacquered box with intricate patterns, referencing Middle Eastern or South Asian art. - A smaller octagonal brass box, decorated with engraved motifs, likely a snuff or trinket box. - A wooden box with marquetry inlay, depicting floral or scenic elements, possibly European, 19th or early 20th century. 2. **Framed Photographs**: - A rectangular military portrait of a uniformed man, likely WWI-era (1914–1918), housed in a black frame with an inscription partially visible. - An oval frame containing a sepia-toned photograph of a young child, mid-20th century. - A silver-toned ornate rectangular frame with visible text, “R.H.L.,” mounted with floral embossing. 3. **Metalware**: - A hammered metal hip flask, potentially dating to the interwar period. - A curved stainless flask and another with textured detailing, consistent with early to mid-20th-century designs. - A miniature brass desktop armillary sphere, decorative but inspired by scientific instruments of the 19th century. 4. **Books and Ledgers**: - A leather-bound book with gold gilt detailing, late 19th to early 20th century design. - A green leather ledger embossed with “Midland Bank Limited,” indicative of personal financial use, mid-20th century. 5. **Scientific Equipment**: - A brass field microscope with a black base, late 19th to early 20th century, with adjustable focus features. - A pair of black binoculars, early 20th century, likely military or recreational. 6. **Stationery and Desk Accessories**: - A wooden stamp with a polished handle, likely for sealing wax, 19th or early 20th century. - A circular leather tape measure case or pocket accessory, early 20th century style. ### Historical and Collectible Context: The collection showcases fine craftsmanship and proportions reflective of the late Victorian through to the mid-20th century. Military memorabilia, scientific instruments, and decorative items within the grouping suggest it originates from a private collector or estate sale.

A collection of vintage cameras and scientific instruments including Texas Instruments SR-52, a Kodak Brownie 127, Minolta X-700, a chrome military style compass, etc (qty).

Bolygó, Bálint (Hungarian, 1976-present); b. Pécs, moved to England 1985 ENGLAND, Perpetual Mechanic Composition I, 2001, a cast bronze plaque by B. Bolygó [Edinburgh College of Art] for the British Art Medal Society, components of early mechanical devices, 110 x 100mm, 535.52g (Attwood 157; The Medal 39, p.122). Very fine and as made, aged green patina £60-£80 --- Edition of 29. The medal was inspired by components of early mechanical devices such as clocks, gauges and scientific instruments, rendering mechanical parts that engage the viewer in a process of animation

Scientific Instruments - a brass monocular microscope, by W.R Prior, London, cased; others similar, lacquered, C. Baker (3)

A Large Quantity of Electrical Test Equipment & Scientific Instruments, A Large Quantity of Electrical Test Equipment & Scientific Instruments, including microscope, brass hydrometer, and other equipment, a lot

Quantity of scientific tools and instruments to include a Davis & Son, London and Derby brass circular measure, a measuring square patent no.497450, two spirit levels and a selection of rulers of various designs, all housed in a metal tin