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Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter's Glasses, Leather Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage pair of binoculars. A Scottish, enamelled brass racecourse spotter's binocular with leather case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Fascinating set of ...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Small Antique 6 Draw Pocket Telescope, English, Travel, Baker, London, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique 6-draw pocket telescope, an English hiking or navigational instrument by Baker of London, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Perfect for bird wa...
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Terrestrial Instrument, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, ...
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2-draw telescope, an English terrestrial or maritime navigational instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Perfect for bird watching, landscap...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Maritime, Day or Night, Richardson, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique 2-draw telescope. An English, terrestrial or maritime ‘Day or Night’ instrument by Richardson of London, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Perfect fo...
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Antique 1820s British Regency Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage WWII telescope, an English brass terrestrial instrument by Ottway & Co of London, dated 1945 and marked with the military broad arrow.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.
A striking and substantial example of British wartime optical engineering
Crafted in brass, displaying bright golden tones throughout the draw tube and sun shade
Single draw tube design with smooth motion and pleasing tactile presence
Main barrel dressed in a later textured outer cover, adding visual distinction and grip
Engraved with 'Ottway & Co – London – 1945' to the main draw
Clearly marked with the military broad arrow and original serial number
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display
Ideal for collectors of WWII memorabilia...
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Apothecary Weighing Scales, English, Countertop Balance, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine set of antique apothecary weighing scales. An English, brass, mahogany and walnut countertop balance for the tobacconist or chemist’s shop, dating to the early Victori...
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Opera Glasses, English, Leather, Brass, Binoculars, Ross London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique opera glasses. An English, leather and brass binocular by Ross of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920....
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Antique 3-Draw Telescope, Irish, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique 3-draw telescope. An Irish, terrestrial or astronomical instrument in enamelled brass and leather, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Perfect for bi...
Category
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Telescope, English, 6-Draw, Brass, Leather, Terrestrial, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telescope, an English six-draw terrestrial or maritime instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, ...
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Three-Draw Telescope, English, Walnut, Brass, Navigation, Georgian, 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique three-draw telescope. An English,walnut and brass navigational or astronomical instrument by Lincoln of London, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape appreciation, wildlife, or maritime observation. Equally suitable for observing the night sky.
A fine and tactile example of Georgian optical craftsmanship
Crafted with a striking walnut main barrel, displaying warm amber tones
Walnut exhibits a fine grain pattern, with minimal wear commensurate with gentle use
Features three smoothly operating brass draw tubes, with bright golden hues
Engraved to the rear barrel with 'Lincoln, London' – a noted maker of the period
Fitted with a push-type dust cover to protect the 40mm primary objective lens
Bright, functional optics with a clear image – suited for both display and gentle use
A handsome piece for the collector of nautical antiques or scientific instruments
Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display
Further enhanced with the original leather carry sleeve, in lightly time worn order
Elegant and evocative, this Georgian telescope...
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Antique 1790s British Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass navigational or astronomical instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Perfect for bird watching, l...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Devonshire Map, English Framed Robert Morden Devon Cartography, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique map of Devonshire, an English framed cartographic engraving by Robert Morden, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1720. A charming and historically ric...
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Antique 1720s British Georgian Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Antique Boot Jack, English, Walnut, Folding Shoe Pull, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique boot jack. An English, walnut folding shoe pull, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. A fine example of enduring Victorian ...
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Walnut
Small Antique Display Dome, English, Glass, Beech, Showcase, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique display dome. An English, taxidermy or ornament showcase in glass and beech, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A delightfully petite and charming pi...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Beech
Pair of Antique Customs & Excise Measures, English, Etched Glass Beakers C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Customs & Excise measures. An English, etched glass governmental beaker set, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. A rare and intriguing example of ...
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Vintage 1920s British Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Small Vintage Display Dome, English Glass Showcase, Mid 20th Century, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage display dome. An English, glass and mahogany showcase, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. A charming, petite dome ideal for tabletop display, offerin...
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy
Materials
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
Antique Poetry Book, The Lady Of The Lake, Walter Scott, Early Edition, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique copy of The Lady of the Lake, the celebrated narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott, published in 1811, a year after the initial release. A leather-bound volume, illus...
Category
Antique 1810s British Georgian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Book, Pendennis, William Thackeray, Novel, Fiction, Edwardian, C.1908
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delightful antique edition of Pendennis, the classic novel by celebrated English author William Makepeace Thackeray. An illustrated, bound volume, retaining its original fo...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Venice Art Book, Illustrated, Travel, Edwardian, Reginald Barratt, 1907
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming antique copy of Venice, an illustrated art and travel book featuring the work of renowned British artist Reginald Barratt ARWS, published by Chatto & Windus, Londo...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Hanging Incense Burner, Indian, Bronze, Ceremonial Censer, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking antique hanging temple incense burner. An Indian, heavy bronze ceremonial censer of impressive scale and intricate detail, dating to the Victorian period, circa 18...
Category
Antique 1880s Indian Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Small Antique Baedeker's South Eastern France Guide Book, Provence, Travel Maps
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delightful antique edition of Baedeker's South Eastern France guide book, complete with superb fold-out maps, centre-fold maps and informative text. A bound and intact late...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique The Fables Book, Historic Literature, English, Illustrated, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique edition of 'The Fables' by Jean de La Fontaine, translated into English verse by Walter Thornbury and illustrated throughout by Gustave Doré. A fine, intact ...
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
6 Vols British Birds and Their Nests, Butler, Avian Reference Book, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique set of six volumes of 'British Birds with their Eggs and Nests', authored by Arthur G. Butler and illustrated by F.W. Prohawk and dating to the late Victoria...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
GWR Castles Book, Charles Oman, Historic Illustrated Reference, Vintage, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage copy of 'Castles' by Charles Oman. An illustrated reference book published by the Great Western Railway (GWR) in 1929, presented in intact, original order with char...
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Books
Materials
Paper
3 Vols British Battles on Land and Sea, Antique, Military Reference Book, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of three volumes of 'British Battles on Land and Sea' by James Grant. An English, illustrated military reference series in intact, original order with light, c...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Mahjong Case, Oriental, Teak Gaming Tile Box, Late Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique Mahjong case. An Oriental, teak gaming tile box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Showcasing fine craftsmanship a...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Games
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
Antique Somerset Map, Thomas Kitchin, English, Cartographic Reference, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique Somerset map. An 18th century English cartographic county reference engraving by Thomas Kitchin (1718–1784), dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. A beaut...
Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Maps
Materials
Glass, Paper
Small Antique Display Dome, English, Glass, Oak, Taxidermy, Showcase, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming Edwardian period display dome, offering elegant presentation for delicate ornaments or natural specimens, circa 1910. This diminutive antique glass showcase stands upon a handsome oak plinth.
Delightfully petite antique dome, ideal for showcasing taxidermy, keepsakes, or fine ornaments
Clear, bright glass, in good order throughout for unobstructed viewing
Tiered oak plinth, displaying rich grain interest and warm caramel hues
Protective display pad and cushion, enhancing presentation and stability
Compact proportions, making it versatile for tabletop or cabinet display
This is a superb antique showcase, perfect for collectors of Edwardian décor...
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Taxidermy
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Rolling Ruler, English Cartographer’s Instrument, Architect, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique cased rolling ruler. An English brass cartographer's or architect's instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A superb example of precision engin...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Vintage Decorative Prayer Figures, Bronze Thai Deity, Bookends, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative prayer figures. An Oriental, gilt bronze cast iron statue of two kneeling Thai deities, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Appealin...
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Vintage 1940s Thai Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Antique Shooting Lodge Dinner Gong, Victorian, Scottish Brass Chime, Oak, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a distinguished late Victorian dinner gong, evoking the grandeur of a Scottish Highland country estate, circa 1880. This superb antique chime fe...
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Display Dome, Edwardian, Glass, Showcase, Taxidermy, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a distinguished antique display dome, offering superb proportions and a refined velvet-lined base, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. This elegant glass showcase is ...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Taxidermy
Materials
Velvet, Glass
2 Vols Antique Book, Morant's History Of Essex, English, County Reference, 1816
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is 2 antique volumes of Morant's History of Essex. An English, county reference book, dating to the Regency period, dated 1816.
Full title: The History and Antiquities of the C...
Category
Antique 1820s British Regency Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
2 Vols Antique Book, British Sports and Sportsmen, English, Sporting Reference
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is 2 large antique volumes of British Sports and Sportsmen. An English, bound and numbered limited edition sporting reference book, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1920.
...
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Vintage 1920s British Other Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Andrees Handatlas, German Cartography Book, Maps, Atlas, Reference, 1924
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large volume antique copy of Andrees' Handatlas. A German, bound chromolithography atlas, dating to the early 20th century, this edition published in 1924.
Full title: And...
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Vintage 1920s German Other Books
Materials
Paper
Large Volume Antique Book, Faust, Goethe, German, Illustrated Fiction, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large volume antique copy of Faust by Goethe. A German, bound fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a G...
Category
Antique 1880s German Victorian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique Punch Book, Almanac Compendium, English, Humour, Illustrated, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Punch's almanac compendium for 1848-1887. An English, bound illustrated annual set, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Established in 1841, Punch ma...
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Books
Materials
Textile, Paper
Vintage Mahjong Case, Chinese, Gaming Set, Locking Form, Mid Century, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Mahjong case. A Chinese, mahogany and celluloid gaming set, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Fascinating locking case, redol...
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Cased Monocular, French, Field Viewing Scope, Optical Interest, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased monocular. A French, enamelled brass and leather viewing scope, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Delightful field monocular, with 8 x 30 magnificat...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of Cased Binoculars, English, Brass, Optical Instrument, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of cased binoculars. An English, enamel brass optical instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appealing weathering and presented in an attrac...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gun slip case. An English, leather leg of mutton shotgun or rifle sleeve, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Superb, antique country pursuits gun ca...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather
Antique Officer's Field Boot Jack, English, Oak, Campaign Shoe Pull, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Calvary officer's field boot jack. An English, oak and brass campaign shoe pull with tools, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Fascinating boot aid, ideal...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Small Antique Opera Monocular, German, Brass, Leather, Viewing Scope, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique opera monocular. A German, brass and leather cased viewing scope, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Charming and petite, with a useful origina...
Category
20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Cased Octant, Scottish, Ebony, Navigation Instrument, Sextant, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased octant. A Scottish, ebony navigational instrument, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.
Appealing navigation ins...
Category
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English Brass, Leather, Newton & Co, Victorian, C.1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3 draw telescope. An English, brass and leather dressed refractor by Newton & Co, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Perfect for bird watching, landscape...
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
4' Large Antique Ship's Wheel, English, Oak, Decorative Maritime Helm, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large antique ship's wheel. An English, oak and bronze decorative maritime helm, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900
High maritime appeal with a strikingl...
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Transit Theodolite, English, Surveying Instrument, Thornton, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique transit theodolite. An English, bronze and brass surveying instrument by AG Thornton of Manchester, dating to the Edwardian perio...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze
2 Vols Antique Reference Book Set, Rotulorum Originalium, Public Records, Latin
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large 2 volume antique reference book set, Rotulorum Originalium in Curia Scaccarii. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the Geo...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Reference Book, Calendarium Inquisitionum Post Mortem, Latin, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Inquisitionum Post Mortem. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the George III period, ...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Books
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Reference Book, The Close Rolls, Latin, Public Record, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Rotuli Litterarum Clausarum. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published ...
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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Books
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Reference Book, Index, Rolls of Parliament, English, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Index To The Rolls of Parliament. Printed in English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the William IV period, published circa...
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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Books
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Reference Book, Public Record, Latin, House of Commons, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique reference book, Calendarium Rotulorum Chartarum. Printed in Latin and English, a later-bound House of Commons record, dating to the George III period, publis...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, French Bronze Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar & pestle set. A French, bronze apothecary aid with beech and ceramic pestle, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightful French ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique kitchen mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary or chemist's shop aid, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.
Useful kitchen or apothecary aid from ...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Antique Apothecary Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Chemist Shop Aid, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, bronze chemist's shop aid, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Quality Georgian apothecary aid with superb finis...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cribbage Board, English, Oak, Brass, Card Game Scoreboard, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Cribbage board. An English, oak and brass card game scoreboard with pin storage, dating to the early 20th century, circa 192...
Category
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Brass
Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar and pestle. An English, brass apothecary aid, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.
Graced with a bright appearance and pleasingly tactile...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Leather, Broadhurst Clarkson & Co, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass terrestrial refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Perfect for bird ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage 2-in-1 Pendant Map Measure, German, Navigational Tool, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 2-in-1 pendant map measure. A West German, cast metal and glass navigational tool, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Fascinating pendant style map measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
