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Pair of turned tapering candlesticks, each with a plaque inscribed "Made from the original timber & copper sheathing of H.M.S. Victory", H.10cm; Magnetic Marching Compass Mark 1, B30515, T. G. Co. Ltd.; Military satchel, Boatswain's Call, boxed; leather bound brass telescope, L.15cm; brass and other buttons, magnifying glasses, Hohner harmonica, and a set of draughtman's instruments, in a mahogany case, etc. (a lot)
British Military issued RAF Type E2A aircraft compass, pocket barometer with rotating altimeter scale, the dial inscribed "J. H. Steward Ltd.", Dia.5cm; Negretti & Zambra hygrometer, Shortland Smiths barometer, and a cast metal table timepiece in the form of a twin propeller plane, W.33cm. (5)
Victorian brass four drawer telescope with a pale mahogany barrel and brass lens cap, inscribed Worthington & Allen, London, L.55cm extended; small Troughton & Simms military sextant, cased; military compass, the leather case stamped L. F. & Co., 1916; pair of Ross Steplux 7 x 50 binoculars, pair of leather bound binoculars, Princess Mary Christmas tin, A.R.P. whistle, Welsh Miner's Lamp, E. Thomas & Williams, Aberdare, and other items. (a lot)
A rare and beautifully preserved 16th-century hand-colored map titled Graecia Maior, created by the renowned Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius. This striking map, dated 1593, showcases the historical region of Greater Greece, encompassing Southern Italy and its surrounding regions. Known as part of Ortelius's influential atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern world atlas, this piece exemplifies the artistry and scientific rigor of Renaissance cartography. Key features of the map include: Exquisite hand-coloring that highlights the topographical and cultural richness of the region. Latin text along with detailed annotations and intricate cartouches, showcasing Ortelius's dedication to historical and geographical accuracy. Decorative embellishments, including a compass rose, maritime details with ships, and ornate framing elements. Ortelius's name is prominently featured in the legend, alongside the Latin inscription Hanc Italiae partem exteriorum sic describere conabatur Abrahamus Ortelius cum Privilegio decennali, 1595. Historical Context: Abraham Ortelius is celebrated as the Father of Modern Cartography for his pioneering work in creating the first comprehensive world atlas. His maps are not only geographical records but also works of art, reflecting the Renaissance's blending of science, history, and aesthetics. This map, in particular, illustrates the ancient Greek colonies in Southern Italy and highlights Ortelius's meticulous approach to connecting classical history with contemporary geography. Sight size: 19"L x 14"H. Frame dimensions: 26"L x 21.25"H x 1"W. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment.Artist: Abraham Ortelius (Flemish 1527–1598)Issued: 1595Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: NetherlandsCondition: Age related wear. Excellent condition with vibrant colors.
A 18ct yellow gold open face pocket watch. The watch having a white enamel dial marked Brockbank and Atkins, London assay marks, Roman numeral hour markers and subsidiary seconds dial, fitted with key wound movement, nr G11316, the case and dust cover are both marked 18ct approx. 104.5 gms, together with an 14ct gold fob chain approx. 34 gms together with a 9ct bloodstone compass fob, approx. 7 gms (without winding key). Provenance: Property of a Surrey gentleman. Condition Report The watch having a hairline crack to the enamel at 1 o' clock. Pocket watch is moving forward at time of testing.
(Norfolk & Suffolk Coastline.) Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer: 'Zee Caerte vande Noordt custe van Engelandt, alsoe tzelffde landt aldaer in sijn gedaente en sesse in, met alle sijnn undieptenn Orce maritimae Septentrionalis Angliae', a scarce engraved hand coloured sea chart extending from Blakeney Point in Norfolk to Dunwich/Thorpeness in Suffolk, published Antwerp, circa 1584, finely engraved by Jan van Doetecum, large strapwork cartouche and mileage scale, two compass roses, numerous rhumb lines, several sailing ships in North Sea, text in Latin verso, printed area approx. size 330 x 510mm
(East Anglia Coastline & Thames Estuary.) Alexis Hubert Jaillot: 'Carte de l'Entree de la Tamise avec les Bancs, Passes, Isles et Costes Comprises Entre Sandwich et Clay', engraved sea chart hand coloured in outline, circa 1693 or later, sea chart of the eastern coastline of England with north orientated to the east, including Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Kent, extending from Sandwich & Isle of Thanet in Kent to Sheringham, Weybourne & Cley in Norfolk, with an inset map of the River Thames from its estuary to London, compass rose and numerous rhumb lines, engraved area approx. 460 x 900mm
A very rare 18th century silver Butterfield dial travel pocket compass and sundial, the octagonal plate dial for use at 55, 49, 45 and 40 degrees latitude, the sun dial with alternating chapter rings of Arabic and Roman numerals, signed Butterfield, Paris, with fold out gnomon decorated with a seated bird with a partial chapter ring of 40 to 60 degrees, with an inset glazed compass, the reverse of the compass engraved with Montpellier 43, Bayonne 43, La Rochelle 46, Bordeaux 44, Marseille 43, the back plate with 16 further European cities and their relevant latitudes, 6.9 x 6 cm.Condition report: Very good condition, full working order, no significant damage
AristotelesBronze patiniert, Figur aus 4 Teilen montiert, schwarzer Marmor-Sockel mit Bronzefüßen. Auf einem Bronzefuß Nr. "1903" gepunzt. 23 / 28,5 cm. 8,2 kg. Der antike Wissenschaftler beim Nachdenken, wobei er einen Arm auf den Globus gelegt hat und in der anderen Hand einen Zirkel hält. 1 montierter Arm leicht locker, Abplatzer am Marmor. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 14:21 Uhr (CET) AristotelesBronze patinated, figure assembled from 4 parts, black marble base with bronze feet. Stamped no. "1903" on one bronze foot. 23 / 28.5 cm. 8.2 kg. The ancient scientist contemplating, with one arm resting on the globe and the other hand holding a compass. 1 mounted arm slightly loose, chipping to the marble. Call time 27 | Feb. 2025 | probably 14:21 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
7 silberne Schlüsseltaschenuhren. England und Schweiz. 19. Jh. 4 Zylinderwerke, darunter 2 faunal und floral ausgesägte und gravierte Platinen, 1 Spindel- und 2 Ankerwerke, jeweils mit Schlüsselaufzug. Im Kurzzeittest überwiegend funktionstüchtig, 2 Uhren laufen nicht. Überwiegend weiße Emailzifferblätter mit römischen Zahlen, Minutenkranz und kleiner Sekunde, 1x mit Chronograph, 1x mit Kompass. Überwiegend Silber gepunzt. Ø 4,2 bis 5,5 cm. Gesamt 615 g. Lépine-Gehäuse, 5x mit Münzrand und guillochierten Rückdeckeln mit leeren Wappenreserven und einer Krone, 2x mit floralen Gravuren, darunter auch eine Landschaft. Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, teils mit Defekten, Ergänzungen, Fehlstellen. Mit 4 Schlüsseln. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 14:48 Uhr (CET) 7 silver key pocket watches. England and Switzerland. 19th century 4 cylinder movements, including 2 faunally and florally cut and engraved plates, 1 verge and 2 lever movements, each with keywind. Mostly functional in the short-term test, 2 watches do not run. Mostly white enamel dials with Roman numerals, minute ring and small second, 1x with chronograph, 1x with compass. Predominantly hallmarked silver. Ø 4.2 to 5.5 cm. Total weight 615 g. Lépine case, 5x with coin edge and guilloché back covers with empty coat of arms reserves and a crown, 2x with floral engravings, including a landscape. Signs of age and wear, some with defects, additions, missing parts. With 4 keys. Call time 27 | Feb. 2025 | probably 14:48 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
3 Freimaurergläser. H max 14 cm. 2x 19. Jh.: Biedermeier-Kelchglas mit manganfarbener Glockenkuppa, gravierten Freimaurersymbolen, facettiertem Schaft, Quadratfuß und ausgekugeltem Abriss (H 14 cm); farbloser, konischer, siebenfach facettierter Becher mit massivem Stand (sog. Freimaurerkanone) mit gravierten Symbolen; ausgekugelter Abriss (H 13 cm). / 1x 2. H. 20. Jh.: Freimaurerkanone aus farblosem Glas mit graviertem Zirkel und Winkel (H 11,5 cm). 1x minimale Randbestoßung. Aufrufzeit 27. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 16:47 Uhr (CET)3 mason jars. H max 14 cm. 2x 19th century: Biedermeier goblet glass with manganese-colored bell cup, engraved Masonic symbols, faceted stem, square foot and spherical base (h 14 cm); colorless, conical, seven-facetted beaker with solid stand (so-called Masonic cannon) with engraved symbols; spherical base (h 13 cm). / 1x 2nd half 20th century: Masonic cannon made of colorless glass with engraved compass and angle (H 11.5 cm). 1x minimal edge wear. Call time 27 | Feb. 2025 | probably 16:47 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Barocke Reise-Sonnenuhr. Ende 18. Jh. Obstholz oder Nussbaum, kolorierte Kupferstiche. 2 x 10 x 6,5 cm (zusammengeklappt). Taschensonnenuhr mit Haken-Schließe am Rechteck-Gehäuse. Auf dem Scharnier-Deckel alphabetische Liste mit Angabe der nördlichen Breitengrade für 47 Städte Europas. Als Horizontal- und Vertikal-Sonnenuhr verwendbar; innen entsprechende Ziffernblätter mit römischen und lateinischen Stundenziffern in ornamentaler Rahmung. Führungs-Löcher für die Schattenschnur entsprechend der Breitengrade (36 - 56). Mittig eingelassener Kompass mit kolorierter Windrose. Kompassverglasung fehlt (Nadel vorhanden), 1 Gehäusehaken und Schutzknauf fehlen, Skalen gebräunt, Fleck auf dem Deckel. Aufrufzeit 26. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 16:15 Uhr (CET)Baroque traveling sundial. Late 18th century Fruitwood or walnut, colored copper engravings. 2 x 10 x 6.5 cm (folded). Pocket sundial with hook clasp on the rectangular case. Alphabetical list on the hinged lid with the northern latitudes for 47 European cities. Can be used as a horizontal and vertical sundial; inside corresponding dials with Roman and Latin hour numerals in an ornamental frame. Guide holes for the shadow cord corresponding to the degrees of latitude (36 - 56). Central recessed compass with colored compass rose. Compass glazing missing (pin present), 1 case hook and protective knob missing, scales browned, stain on the lid. Call time 26 | Feb. 2025 | probably 16:15 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Reservistenkrug und -Pfeifenkopf, dazu studentischer Zipfelbund. 3 Zipfel je 800 gestempelt. Porzellan mit Bodenlithophanie (Paar) und koloriertem Umrissdruck. Handbemalter Porzellan-Pfeifenkopf. 3 Silber-Bierzipfel, 1 Bierzipel Metall mit goldfarbenem Überzug; Klammer aus Kupfer mit silberfarbenem Überzug und Email. H 17,5 bzw 12,5 cm, L Bund 15 cm. Krug mit zentralem Schulterstück, Reitern und Kanonen. "Reservist Lorensen-Schmidt" "2. Batterie Lauenburg Feld. Art. Regt. Nro. 45 Rendsburg 1907-09". / Pfeifenkopf mit Gärtnersymbolen und 2 Soldaten "Es lebe der Gärtner!" "Tamb.-H. Matthiesen" "8. Cp. d. K: Alex: Garde: Gnd: Rt: No 1 in Berlin 1896" (Kaiser Alexander Garde-Grenadier-Regiment). / Zipfelbund mit Gürtelklemme, Farben (blau-weiß-gold) und graviertem Zirkel. 3 grün-weiß-rote Bierzipfel mit Silberappliken; auf dem Wappenschieber gravierter Zirkel, verso Widmungen an Demokrit "78" bis "0" datiert. 1 goldfarbener Zipfel in rot-gold-grün mit Zirkel (Hanseatia Passau) sowie Gravur an Demokrit mit Datum "79". Krug mit Bodenloch und ohne Deckel. Aufrufzeit 26. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 16:57 Uhr (CET)Reservist mug and pipe bowl, with student Zipfelbund. 3 corners each stamped 800. Porcelain with ground lithophane (pair) and colored outline print. Hand-painted porcelain pipe bowl. 3 silver beer tips, 1 metal beer tip with gold-colored coating; copper clip with silver-colored coating and enamel. H 17.5 and 12.5 cm respectively, L collar 15 cm. Jug with central shoulder piece, horsemen and cannons. "Reservist Lorensen-Schmidt" "2nd Battery Lauenburg Field. Art. Regt. Nro. 45 Rendsburg 1907-09". / Pipe bowl with gardener symbols and 2 soldiers "Long live the gardener!" "Tamb.-H. Matthiesen" "8th Cp. d. K: Alex: Garde: Gnd: Rt: No 1 in Berlin 1896" (Kaiser Alexander Garde-Grenadier-Regiment). / Collar with belt clip, colors (blue-white-gold) and engraved compass. 3 green-white-red beer tails with silver appliqués; engraved compass on the coat of arms slide, dated on the reverse with dedications to Democritus "78" to "0". 1 gold-colored tip in red-gold-green with compass (Hanseatia Passau) as well as engraving to Democritus with date "79". Jug with bottom hole and without lid. Call time 26 | Feb. 2025 | probably 16:57 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
TEN 1/43 SCALE DIECAST & RESIN MODEL CARS comprising a Bizarre No.BZ482, Sauber C6, 'BASF' no.20, Le Mans 1982; Compass (Make Up Co.) No.CM002, Joest Racing Porsche 956B, Mass / Pescarolo, 2nd WEC Brands Hatch 1984; True Scale Miniatures No.TSM104316, Hissan LM03C Fairlady Group C, WEC Japan, 1983; Trofeu, No.1304, Porsche LMP1, Raphanel / Weaver / Murry, Le Mans 1998; Trofeu No.903, Joest Porsche, 'Hagenuk', 1st Le Mans 1997; Trofeu No.1301, Porsche LMP1, 'Carbon', Paul Ricard 1998; Quartzo No.Q3066, Porsche 956 Short Tail, 'Skoal Bandit' Hobbs / Keegan / Konrad, 1000km Mosport Park 1984; Minichamps [unnumbered] B.M.W. V12 LMR 1999, Jenny Holzer Art Car; Ixo No.LM1988, Jaguar XJR-9, no.2, Winner Le Mans 1988; and Onyx [unnumbered] Porsche 962-C, 'Shell Dunlop', Le Mans 1988, each mint or near mint and boxed.
An 18ct gold double Albert chain and 9ct compass fobwith London hallmark stamped to T-bar and to each curb link with two clasps, and a 9ct Birmingham '1864' hallmark compass fob charm.total approx. weight 60.6g total approx. length 56mmCondition: Very good condition on the links for the age.
A small oak bijouterie table, slightly bow front, 73cm high x 45.5cm wide x 36.5cm deep; along with a ‘Wunderkammer’ arrangement of boxes and objects, including small mother-of-pearl flask, silver metal stamp and matchstick box, compass, silver propelling pencil, Victorian glass ink well, small cold-painted bronze figure, etc, qty.
A large selection of WW2 era military related items, many of which relate to Captain C.G.Pegg of the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers. To include: a finely engraved aluminium hinged cigarette case, made by an Italian prisoner of war in 1944 in West Africa, and possibly made from a mess tin. The case is dedicated to Captain Pegg on the inside. One side has an engraved REME badge, and the other with the entwined letters of ‘PP’. The inside of the case features a palm tree, and an engraved tank with the details of the maker and dedication. Also, a 1939-45 War Medal, Defence Medal, a silver ARP badge, a silver plated identity bracelet for Captain Pegg, a small compass, 2 x silver and enamel REME sweetheart brooches (both missing pins),a gilt metal and enamel REME badge, a white metal and enamel V (victory) sweetheart brooch, a white metal and enamel Home Guard badge with button hole fitting, an officers bronze REME badge with blades, an officers bronze RAOC badge with blades, plus various collar badges, brass and gilt brass buttons, officers ‘pips’ in gilt metal, bronze and cloth versions. Condition: good to most pieces. 2 of the REME silver brooches have missing pins, and there is normal age and service wear to other pieces.
Five World War I medals awarded to members of the same family including pair of medals to 015420 Pte C J Jarvis A.O.C, pair of medals to 7781 Pte. W Jarvis Glouc R and 1914-1918 medal 290610 Pte W H Jarvis Glouc R. together with a brass magnifying glass, brass compass and a tortoiseshell page turner
A late 18th century treen snuff box in the form of a heeled shoe dated 1795 to inset horn plaque inscribed with April 2nd to the opposite side, the top with a rudimentary compass within a circle above initials and verse 'When this you see Remember me' metal 'buckle' clasp, the sole of the shoe realistically carved and decorated with inlay circle and brass pin decoration and brass top piece to heel, length 12.5cm. Condition report, old repair to hole on side related cracks, nice patina throughout, small chips to lid.
A charm bracelet with charms and a loose compass charm, a charm bracelet with heart padlock and safety chain, padlock partial UK hallmark to verso, some links of bracelet marked 9 .375 near clasp, there are seven 9ct gold charms with UK hallmarks, two unmarked charms and one charm (cauldron) with attached jump ring marked indistinctly 750, charms include a clown, cat, hat, iron, penguin, etc, length approx. 20.0cm to 21.0cm, 38.5grams; and a 9ct gold compass charm/fob, UK hallmark, 4.2grams, (2).
***RE-OFFER IN OUR MARCH SALE AT £40-£60*** A collection of Masonic medals/medallions to include; a circular silver gilt and enamel medal for Berkshire, with triangle and compass design, hallmarked by Toye & Co, London, 1933, approx. 4.2cm diameter, and three cased gilt base metal Masonic medals, for Boys and for Girls x2, two in Kenning & Spencer boxes, other in black case, together with a small book of Masonic Rituals. Further details: silver gilt example with minor loss to gilding; wear and tarnishing; others with wear and minor enamel loss; cases with damage or loss; book with wear commensurate with age.

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