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Place of Origin: British
Kinora Monochrome Motion Picture Viewer
Located in London, GB
A rare model of a Kinora monochrome motion picture viewer on folding base. Light oak lens holder and base, with the circular Kinora badge, circa 1905. ...
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak, Paper

Mid-Century Modern British Ilford Selo Photography Film Store Display
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This store display was made for the English film manufacturer, Ilford to advertise their Selo film line during the 1960s in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The frame of the disp...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern British Scientific Instruments

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Metal

19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool
Located in Buchanan, MI
An 19th century English cased drawing set length of longest tool. Measures: 6 1/4 inches.
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19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Mahogany Cased Barograph by Negretti & Zambra, London
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
Negretti & Zambra Fine Edwardian mahogany cased barograph with beveled glass panels and central chart drawer. Seven vacuum chambe...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Model of an Early Communications Satellite
Located in London, GB
A cased model of an early British Hawker Siddeley Dynamics satellite concept, relating to the ELDO Europa rocket, circa 1966. The model is accompanied by a Royal Aircraft Establis...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

George III Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Henry Andrews, Royston
Located in Norwich, GB
George III stick barometer in a finely figured mahogany case with canted corners and architectural pediment surmounted by a central ivory finial. Exposed mercury tube with bulb ciste...
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Early 1800s George III Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An English, late Georgian piece dating to circa 1820. Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky. Supplied ready to enjoy; Fully inspected and lenses cleaned by our in-house restorer. Larger than most presenting a clear, sharp optical performance Tapered, original painted, primary barrel in good order Draw tube in good order with smooth action 56mm, 2.25" objective lens Presents a good, sharp and bright image Engraved 'Cary, London' Complete with lens CAP and swivel dust cover Supplied with an London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display An historic, period piece as good to use today as it was two hundred years ago. Dimensions: Max Drawn Length: 112cm (44'' Closed Length: 76cm (30'') Objective Glass Diameter: 5.6cm (2.25'') About Cary, The Stand, London William Cary was born in 1759, the third of four brothers to George and Mary Cary. The eldest, George, was a haberdasher, John a map maker and the youngest, Francis, an engraver. William served his apprenticeship under Jesse Ramsden, arguably one of the finest instrument makers in England, and went on to produce Fine instruments himself, working alongside his brother John. They produced telescopes, microscopes, navigation and surveying equipment, mechanical calculators...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Engine Bearing, Polished, English, Cast Iron, Paperweight, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique engine bearing with polished finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desk ornament or paperweight, and dating to the Victorian perio...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

17th Century Lantern Alarm Clock by Johannes Quelch, Oxford
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An English 17th century lantern clock made of brass and iron, circa 1665-1670. The clock consists of going and striking trains, as well as a...
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17th Century Baroque Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Important Georgian Mahogany Mercury Stick Barometer by Stott, Dumfries
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Georgian mahogany bow fronted stick barometer. Bow fronted glass set in front of the silvered register plate with sliding vernier controlled by an ivory turned knob. Concertina ...
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1790s Georgian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Engine Bearing, English, Cast Iron, Bronze, Desk, Paperweight, Ornament
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique engine bearing with waxed finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desktop paperweight or ornament, and dating to the late 19th centu...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W & T Avery Beam Scale
By W & T Avery
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large antique wrought iron and brass beam weight balance scale by W and T Avery Ltd. of Soho foundry Birmingham, England. Lovely black transfer on a por...
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, antique telescope tripod. An English, pine observatory rack dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Original painted ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Pine

English Antique George II Mahogany Stick Barometer by Polti of Exeter
By C. Polti
Located in Devon, GB
A rare George II period mahogany stick barometer with finely carved cistern cover and surround to partly conceal the mercury tube. Most unusually the signed register plate is made of...
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Mid-18th Century George II Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Sikes Hydrometer by Riddels Limited, Belfast
By Riddels Limited
Located in Austin, TX
A boxed hydrometer (serial no.16234) with all parts, includes thermometer, ten weights and float, in fitted case. Top plate marked: "Sikes' Hydrometer, Riddels Limited. Belfast." ...
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19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare Barocyclonometer by Henry Hughes & Son of London
By Henry Hughes and Son Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A rare barocyclonometer by Henry Hughes & Son of London, circa 1920. Two silvered 7 inches dials mounted on an oval backboard, the left dial is the Northern hemisphere countercloc...
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Factory Barometer, English, Oak, Banjo, Official, Factory Act 1937
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage factory barometer. An English, oak banjo barometer, officially marked in compliance with the Factory Act 1937 and dating to circa 1940. Select oak displays fine ...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Oak

Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, London 1754
Located in Milano, IT
Nathaniel Hill Pocket globe London, 1754 The globe is contained in its original case, which itself is covered in shark skin. There are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no longer closes. The sphere measures 2.6 in (6.8 cm) in diameter whereas the case measures 2.9 in (7.4 cm) in diameter. lb 0.24 (kg 0.11) The globe is made up of twelve printed paper gores aligned and glued to the sphere. In the North Pacific Ocean there is a scroll with the inscription: A New terrestrial Globe by Nath. Hill, 1754. The celestial globe is depicted on the inside of the box. On the terrestrial globe much of central and southern Africa is empty. North America bears only the name of some British colonies. It shows California as a peninsula and the northwest coast of America as "unknown parts" (Alaska is not described and is only partially delineated; it would become part of the United States in 1867). The route of Admiral Anson is traced (1740) and the trade winds are indicated by arrows. Australia, still named New Holland (the new name would be introduced in 1829), is part of the west coast. (See Van der Krogt, P., Old Globes in the Netherlands, Utrecht 1984, p. 146 and Van der Krogt, P. - Dekker, E., Globes from the Western World, London 1993, p. 115.) Nathaniel Hill (London, news from 1746 to 1768) had impeccable professional credentials: he had done his apprenticeship with Richard Cushee, who at the time was carrying out surveying work for John Senex's Surrey map...
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1750s George II Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Shagreen, Paper

English 19th Century Brass Herbalist Scale with Central Column and Lyre Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass herbalist scale from the 19th century, with column and lyre details, mounted on a wooden base. Used to measure herbs, this exquisite scale features a brass structure presenting a central column adorned with a capital topped with a lyre, supporting the two brass scoop...
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19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Antique George III Mahogany Stick Barometer by Cremonino
Located in Devon, GB
A fine and well-proportioned early 19th century figured mahogany barometer signed ‘Cremonino, Fecit.’ This barometer has a broken arch pediment above a flush-glass door, enclosing ...
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Early 19th Century George III Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Arnold & Son Veterinary Operation Key Table "Canine Table"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful late 19th century operation table also known as the "canine table" Made by Arnold & Son who where established in 1819 as a chemist and dru...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

English Late 19th Century Large Brass Table Scale and Weights
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning, large brass table scale, made near the turn of the century, England. The scale is no longer operational, but still makes an mighty impact on a space. The scale is made of...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Copper, Iron

Pair of English 12-inch Globes by William Harris, London, 1832 and 1835
By William Harris
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 12-inch table globes William Harris London, 1832 and 1835 Slight abrasions from use; few cracks lb 11 each (kg 5) The two terrestrial and celestial globes rest in their original Dutch style stands with four supporting turned wood columns. Each one measures 12 in in height x 16.5 in in diameter with the diameter of the spheres measuring approximately 12 in; 48 cm in height x 42 cm in diameter x 31 cm diameter of the spheres. The 12 inch measure was the most frequently used by British manufacturers of globes of this period. Each globe is composed of two series of twelve printed paper gores, aligned and glued onto plaster spheres. The brass circle of the meridian bears engravings...
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1830s William IV Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paper, Wood

English Mahogany Stick Barometer Signed T. Taylor London
Located in Savannah, GA
Stick Barometer signed T. Taylor London featuring mahogany case with bone plinth, inlay and knob. Broken arch pediment above a flush-glass door, enclosing register plate and thermometer. Fully restored and calibrated by Julian Gibbard, Harpers Ferry...
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Early 1800s George III Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

John Bennett Georgian Barometer
By John Bennett
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Georgian barometer by the leading London instrument-maker John Bennett strongly reflects the prevalent furniture style and archite...
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18th Century Georgian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Bow Front Barometer by J. Somalvico & Co of London
Located in Devon, GB
A good William IV period rosewood and mother-of-pearl bow fronted stick barometer with its original bowed glass thermometer by this fine London make...
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19th Century William IV Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

English Brass Bankers Balance Scale from the 19th Century with Circular Pans
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass bankers balance scale from the 19th century. Born in England during the 19th century, this elegant brass bankers scale features a centra...
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19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Tunbridge Wells Ruler, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The ruler with differing scales on each side.
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Prince of Wales Banjo Barometer, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany four dial banjo barometer with broken arch pediment, steel engraved face with Prince of Wales motif, and original rotating bone dial. Barometer can be restored to wo...
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1820s George III Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

English Victorian Blue & Brass Telescope
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass and blue telescope on adjustable mahogany tripod base.
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

18th Century Antique Georgian Satinwood Precision Barometer
Located in Devon, GB
A rare late 18th century George III period antique cross-banded satinwood wheel barometer. The nine inch circular silvered and engraved main scale has...
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18th Century George III Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Satinwood

18th Century Antique Georgian Mahogany Wheel Barometer by E. Bates of Kettering
Located in Devon, GB
A late Georgian mahogany wheel barometer with satinwood marquetry inlay by Bates of Kettering. The mahogany case has satinwood stringing and marquetry shell...
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Early 19th Century George IV Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Banjo Barometer. Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany banjo barometer with centered brass finial in scrolled pediment, glass encased thermometer, ebonized reeded mirror, original ...
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19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Antique Scottish Regency Verre Églomisé Barometer by John Russell of Falkirk
Located in Devon, GB
A fine and extremely rare early 19th Century Regency period wheel barometer by John Russell of Falkirk, barometer maker to the Prince Regent. This e...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century English Cast Iron Commodities Scale, Marked Birmingham
Located in Charleston, SC
A large 19th century English cast iron scale, circa 1840, marked Birmingham, England and features scrolling decorative and organic elements. It was purchased in the U.S. and would ha...
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19th Century Gothic Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet. Telescope has the original carrying case with lens covers. Late 19th Century
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19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Victorian Ormolu Clock and Barometer Desk Set, of Maritime or Naval Interest
Located in London, GB
Each in the form of a ship's wheel with 2.5 inch silvered dial, contained in cases, one with seven turned banded agate handles, the other with eight banded agate handles, each on ova...
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19th Century Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Agate, Ormolu

English Brass Urn & Marble Base Scale . Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass scale with centered urn , feather pointer , brass pans, marble base , and terminating on brass ball feet. All original . Early 19t...
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1810s George III Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Small Antique English Brass Framed Magnifying Glass c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A small antique English magnifying glass with a polished brass handle and frame. The glass has a good magnification and remains in undamaged condition. Dating to c.1900, it remains...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Folding Brass Linen Thread Counter - Magnifying Glass
Located in Bath, GB
Dating to the early twentieth century, c.1900/1920, this is an antique cast brass linen thread counter, of course usable to magnify whatever you wish. Heavy solid cast brass with a ...
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1910s Vintage British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Coddington Magnifying Glass c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual late nineteenth century Coddington magnifying glass made from English brass having been professionally polished. Excellent condition measuring 3" x 1" x 1". Item ID: 443...
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1880s Late Victorian Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Scale from Salter N 50
By George Salter & Co. Ltd
Located in Roma, IT
Bilancia degli anni '40/'50 funzionante in ghisa e piastra in ottone Bella patina funzionante, quadrante smaltato in buone condizioni Corpo in ferro
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Mid-20th Century Industrial British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

WWII Trench Periscope in Case Dated 1945
Located in London, GB
A Second World War British trench periscope in case, by H.G.P. dated 1945. In original case. Prism housing marked: PERISCOPE No 14A MK III X 10 Ø 4° H.G.P. 1945 REGd No 8960 O.S. G.A. Each section of body stamped: 141 Length of periscope: 42 cm. Length of handle: 31 cm. Leather lens cap, and detachable sun shade...
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Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Optical Glass

19th Century Antique Three Draw English Brass Telescope with Handle Leather
Located in Milan, IT
Brass telescope with leather handle, made at the end of the nineteenth century, focusing with three extensions. English manufacture of the second half of the 1800s. Maximum length 99...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Quality Black Forest Carved Walnut Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Black Forest carved walnut barometer having a quality carved walnut shaped case with a carved stag's head to the top, carved leaves and foliag...
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1880s Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Banjo Barometer, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century English Banjo Barometer, circa 1780.
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1780s Antique British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

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