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An early 19thC Scottish cow horn snuff mull with white metal mounts and shield engraved 'A Token of Friendship and Esteem from Alex Massie to John...

A Victorian carved coquilla nut thimble case modelled as an acorn. Containing a Victorian silver thimble hallmarked Birmingham 1896, maker James F...

A 19thC Tunbridge ware travelling / folding cribbage board with floral and foliate decoration. Together with a Tunbridge ware pot and cover of rec...

A quantity of cameras and equipment to include a Wirgin Edixa Vero 35mm Camera, a Petri TTL 35mm camera, a Zeiss Ikon Contaflex 35mm camera, a Can...

Toy: Two 20thC solitaire boards with clay marbles. Together with The Royal Game Besique produced by Charles Goodall & Son, London. Largest solitai...

A quantity of early 20thC greetings cards, Christmas cards, Birthday wishes, postcards, etc. Subjects include flowers, children, birds, animals, l...

Trade Union Interest: a quantity of assorted ties, to include Technical Administrative and Supervisory Section, National Union of Mineworkers Midl...

Books: Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants, Volumes 1 & 2, with hand coloured plates. Published by Orr & Smith, London, 1...

Toys - Model Train / Railway Interest : A large quantity of model railway / trackside scenery building items and accessories to include shrubs, tr...

A 20thC Brazilian twin handled tray set with central scene depicting a Rio de Janeiro view with butterfly wing decoration, with parquetry border. ...

Books: A quantity of assorted books to include Modern Practical Farriery by W. J. Miles; Sketches in Stable and Kennel by Lionel Edwards, 1933; An...

Militaria : a mid 20thC British Army Royal Marines Band Musician Sergeant's No-1A dress blues tunic, together with a Royal Marines Sergeant's No-1...

A quantity of 20thC Randolph Caldecott picture postcards illustrating various children's stories and nursery rhymes. Published by Frederick Warne ...

Treen : An 18thC lignum vitae spice / coffee grinder of urn form, the iron spigot concealed by an acorn finial, the cup base containing the foldin...

A 20thC brass and copper Bosun's whistle, engraved Simon Wood. Approx. 4 1/2" long Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lot...

A quantity of brass items comprising coal bucket , two pairs of candlesticks and two horse brasses with leather harness mounts, the largest approx...

A quantity of assorted 19thC carte de visite photographs to include men, women and children. Various photographers / photographic studios. Approx....

Treen : Two 18thC turned boxwood apple corers / cheese scoops, one with carved banded and floral decoration. Largest approx. 6" long (2) Please N...

Freemasonry / Masonic Interest: Four Masonic gilt metal and enamel badges titled Stewart, RMIG 1954 (Royal Masonic Institute for Girls), by Toye &...

A Victorian rosewood writing slope with inlaid floral and foliate mother of pearl decoration, the top section with fitted interior, the slope lift...

A cased Sheaffer 'Targa 1009' fountain pen with gold plated chequered barrel and cap, 14ct gold nib, ink cartridges and manual. Approx 5 3/8" long...

Musical Instrument: a c1900 violin, bearing interior label 'Richard Peat - Tibshelf, Alfreton, Derbyshire', of maple construction with ebony tunin...

Toys - Model Train / Railway Interest : Bachmann HO scale model electric train / locomotive no. 651 Santa Fe 2-8-0 Consolidation with Smoke, and n...

Musical Instrument: a late 20thC student 3/4 scale violin, bearing interior label 'The Buckingham Violin - fully fitted in England', approx 20" lo...

A Victorian photograph album containing various views to include Lincoln Cathedral, Dairy Bridge Rokeby, Torquay, The Needles Isle of Wight, Edinb...

An early 20thC 9ct gold Salford Harriers Club fob / medal for 1927 hallmarked Birmingham 1927 (approx. 12g), and a silver gilt example for 1929 ha...

Toy: An early 20thC German Cuno & Otto Dressel Co. doll with bisque head, blinking eyes, painted details, a composite body with articulated arms a...

Treen : A 19thC novelty shoe snuff box of heeled boot form with carved decoration, the sliding lid opening to reveal a pop out carved snake within...

A quantity of French photographic prints Art Nouveau / Art Deco design pieces to include wrought iron lamps, door knockers, escutcheons, vase, etc...

An early 20thC Frister & Rossmann hand crank sewing machine with floral and foliate decoration. The case with parquetry decoration to top. Case ap...

Trade Union Interest: a quantity of assorted badges, pins, etc. to include Aluminium Workers International Union, International Chemical Workers U...

Toy: A 20thC small proportion rocking horse with painted features, leather saddle, metal stirrups and stud detail. Raised on a trestle frame. In t...

A 19thC Scottish rams horn snuff mull with white metal mounts, thistle detail and set with agate hardstone to top. Approx. 3 1/4" long Please Not...

Early 20thC cast iron and brass Libra Scale Co. balance scales. Together with seven brass weights. Scales approx. 8 1/4" high Please Note - we do...

Natural History / Geology Interest: A quantity of polished hardstone specimen eggs, examples to include quartz, snowflake obsidian, malachite, red...

An early 20thC Brigg walking stick / cane with hallmarked silver collar, with concealed silver handled pencil to top. Approx. 39" long Please Not...

Musical Instrument: a cased late 20thC violin and bow, the interior bearing label 'Imported by Leslie Sheppard, Long Furlong Holt Norfolk, Foreign...

Toys: A quantity of Tonka Toys construction vehicles to include a yellow Car Carrier, Claw Crane, a yellow Jeep, a low loader transporter truck, a...

A 9ct gold Dunhill cigarette lighter, hallmarked 1965, maker Alfred Dunhill. Approx. 2 1/2" long. Cased. Together with an additional Dunhill brand...

Clock / Horology Interest Books: A quantity of assorted reference books on the subject of clocks to include Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1996...

Masonic / Freemasonry Interest: A quantity of early to mid 20thC Freemasonry / Masonic regalia, comprising a gold braided apron and sash with silv...

Musical Instrument: A late 19thC violin bearing label for W. E. Hill & Sons, Wardour Street London, and dated 1882. Constructed from figured maple...

Toy: An early 20thC boudoir doll with painted features and straw filled cloth body. Approx. 27 1/2" long Please Note - we do not make reference t...

Treen : A 19thC novelty treen nutcracker modelled as a man wearing a tricorn hat and spectacles. Approx. 8 1/2" long Please Note - we do not make...

Musical Instrument: an early 20thC continental violin, constructed from maple with mahogany tuning pegs, ebony fingerboard and tailpiece with flor...

A quantity of assorted 20thC football programmes to include England v Holland 1970, Chelsea v Real Madrid 1966, Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United 1...

A Victorian papier mache glasses case with abalone detail, containing 19thC spectacles. Case approx. 6 1/4" long (2) Please Note - we do not make...

Treen : A 19thC lignum vitae string box of circular form raised on three feet. Approx. 3" high Please Note - we do not make reference to the cond...

Books: A Book of Birds by Carton Moorepark. Published by Blackie & Son Ltd. 1900. Together with The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning, set ...

Rowing Interest : An early 20thC pewter trophy tyg for 1st Trinity Boat Club Trial Eights 1st Division 1903, bearing the club emblem and motto Fam...

Books: A quantity of assorted books to include Oceanic Art in two volumes by Anthony JP Meyer, 1995; Prehistoric and Primitive Man by Andreas Lomm...

Books: A quantity of assorted silver reference books to include Chats on Old Silver by Arthur Hayden, 1925; English Silver Spoons by Michael Snodi...

Books: A quantity of reference books comprising Corkscrews & Wine Antiques by Phil Ellis, 2001; Delffse Porceleyne / Dutch Delftware 1620-1850 by ...

Musical Instrument : a Yamaha model 211SII flute , serial number 528126, with additional youth headjoint, in a fitted case with removable leather ...

Toy: A 20thC carved wooden folding mancala games board of fish form with floral and scrolling decoration within. Approx. 15 1/2" long Please Note...

Trade Union Interest: a quantity of assorted badges, pins, etc. to include Gewerkschaft Holz und Kunststoff, Association of Postal Officials Canad...

An Inuit walrus tusk cribbage board with scrimshaw decoration depicting walrus, polar bead, fish, etc. Approx. 14" long Please Note - we do not m...

Treen : A 19thC Continental carved walnut nutcracker with figural head decoration. Approx. 5 3/4" long Please Note - we do not make reference to ...

A quantity of 20thC magic lantern slides, to include Walt Disney's Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, Mickey Mouse, Mickey Crusoe, the Big Bad Wold an...

Toys: A set of 19thC bone and ebony dominoes within a sliding top box. Together with a set of ebonised dominoes with relief detail, within a slidi...

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Scientific Instruments Auctions

Immerse yourself in the scientific pursuits of yesteryear with this fascinating collection of antique scientific instruments on the saleroom. With so many longstanding auction houses selling on the saleroom, you can find vintage binoculars, microscopes, telescopes, scales, compasses, sextants, monoculars, projectors, thermometers, stereoscopes, spirit levels, and more for sale in live and timed auctions. Sort through fascinating lots that evoke memories of the golden days of science using our convenient filters to narrow down your results and find what you're looking for more quickly. Use a range of online tools at your disposal like adding items to your watch list and setting up auction alerts, then place winning bids on the antique scientific instruments you want today.

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