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Click here to subscribeA Sewill of Liverpool oak cased mantel clock, the silvered brass dial with Roman numerals marked Sewill maker to the Admiralty Liverpool, the movement stamped Astral Coventry, striking on a gong (with pendulum and key), along with a Victorian brass oil lamp with repousse scrolled leaf and C-scroll decoration, opal glass globe shade and smoke funnel Location:GMIf there is no condition report shown, please request
A Georgian oak and mahogany longcase clock, the brass break arch with Tempus Fugit roundel and cherub spandrels, circular chapter ring bearing Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, hour and seconds hands lacking, two train eight day movement, with bell strike, the hood with swan neck pediment and central brass globe, raised on fluted Corinthian columns, the trunk with a hinged door, with shell paterae raised on bracket feet, with pendulum, weights and key, 217cm high.
Weltkarten.: Mappemonde ou description du Globe Terrestre... Kolor. Kupferstichkarte in 2 Hemisphären, mit 2 kolor. Kartuschen, bei Robert de Vaugondy u. A. Boudet in Paris, 1752. Plgr. 49 x 72,5 cm. Mit etwas Rändchen. Punktuell auf Karton montiert. - Bug tls. etw. leimspurig, stellenweise etw. fl.
MACROBIUS, Ambrosius Aurelius Theodosius. Macrobii in somnium Scipionis ex Ciceronis. VI. libro de rep. eruditissima explanatio. Eiusdem Saturnaliorum libri VII. Venice, heirs of Aldo Manuzio and Andrea Torresano, April 1528In-8vo, 165 x 105 mm. Full smooth vellum binding of 17th century with coat of arms on the center of covers. Gilt title on Morocco label on spine. Blue edges. Gilt princely coat of arms on covers with an helmet surmounted by a shield with lion and eagle; Handwritten note on titlepage: “ex-libris Joh. Baptista Axolij 1646”. Leaves [16], 322, [2]. Collation: [*]8 of which 7 and 8 are blank leaves, a-z8, &8, A-Q8, R4 with leaf R3 blank. Italic, roman and Greek type. 8 black woodcut diagrams in the text including a zodiac diagram, all in accordance with Macrobius' precepts recommending the use of images to convey knowledge. On leaf k5(r) a half-page map of the globe with a representation of the winds (for Greenland we find the word Thila), in a way, brings together Neoplatonic knowledge by dividing the earth into five distinct climatic zones with the inhabited world north of the Equator, to the south there is an imaginary continent, the Antipodes, which is supposed to balance the continental masses, making it the first map to depict a southern continent. Complete specimen of the four blank maps in very good condition. The first and only rare Aldine edition of these three astronomical treatises of considerable importance, two by Macrobius and the third by Censorinus, which report alternative conceptions to the Ptolemaic Vulgate. Scipio's Dream, which forms the bulk of the sixth book of Cicero's De Republica, is perhaps the best known passage because, unlike the rest of the work, it has come down to us virtually intact. It was Macrobius' commentary on this Dream that allowed the transmission of Cicero's text: if the commentary itself contained only excerpts, later copyists included the entire text in their manuscripts. In the Commentary on Scipio's Dream, Macrobius, born around 370 in Sicca in Numidia, deals with the soul and the constitution of the universe by giving a Neo-Platonic interpretation of a famous passage from Cicero's Republic. The Saturnalia is a philosophical dialogue on history, mythology, literature and science. The edition also contains the only treatise that has come down to us from Censorinus, a Latin grammarian of the 3rd century: De die natali, which contains valuable insights into both the customs of the Romans, dealing with the birth and life of man, days, months, years, religious rites, etc., and the state of science at the time, with considerations of chronology, astronomy, natural history and music. This is the first Aldine impression of Censorino's work; Aldo the Younger gave a new edition, annotated by him, in 1581.Adams, M-62; Brunet, III, 1286; Houzeau/Lancaster 1055 & 1046; Renouard, p. 165, n° 2; Sander 4080; Texas 228 (from the library of Derwent Coleridge); The Aldine Press, cat. 251; UCLA, 251; USTC, 839413; Cfr. The Mapping of The World, cat. 13.
A GROUP OF CLOCKS AND SUNDRIES, comprising an illuminated globe by Scanglobe, a vintage teak wood wall clock (converted to battery), a Metamec nautical style wall clock and barometer, a small bedside lamp, a novelty soldier alarm clock by Ross, a German Cuckoo clock, etc. (qty) (Condition Report: untested, dusty)
This striking 18th-century world map, titled Carte Generale du Globe Terrestre, was created by Isaac Brouckner (also spelled Bruckner) and published in Venice by Remondini in 1761. The map is presented on Mercator's Projection, centered on the Pacific Ocean, and features early representations of Australia and New Zealand based on Tasman's discoveries. Notably, the map includes some peculiar cartography in the northern parts of America, particularly the "Mer de l'Ouest," showcasing the evolving geographical knowledge of the time. Ideal for collectors of 18th-century world maps, early Pacific exploration, pacific maps, world map, new Zealand map, Australia map. Condition: A good example. Size: 225 x 340 mm (8.9 x 13.4 inches).
3 Bücher zu männl. Aktfotografie v. Benno Thoma, "Around the Globe", "Somos Cubanos" (signiertes Exempl.) u. "Absolute Sweden", Bruno Gmünder Verlag Berlin 2010, 1998 u. 2001, Vorsatz jeweils mit Exlibris Stempel u. handschriftl. Eintrag d. Vorbesitzers, partiell Alters - u. Gebrauchsspuren, 4757 - 0796
Norddeutscher Lloyd – shipping company – agent's promotional globeA globe rotating on a wooden base decorated with views of New York and the company's ocean liners in the late 1930s. The illuminated company logo decorates the rim of the globe. Operated by a three-position bakelite switch.History :The German shipping company North German Lloyd (NDL) was founded on 20 February 1857 by the Bremen shipowners Hermann Heinrich Meier and Eduard Crüsemann. In 1857, the first ship, the Adler (Eagle) began a regular passenger service between the Weser region (where Bremen is located) and England. Just one year later, regular lines were launched between the new port of Bremerhaven and New York, using two steamships, 'Bremen' and 'New York'.There would be many subsequent adventures and the shipping company continued until the 1970s. Footnotes:Norddeutscher Lloyd – Compagnie maritime - Mappemonde promotionnelle d'agenceMappemonde tournant sur un socle en bois orné de vues de New-York et des paquebots de la compagnie à la fin des années 30.Le logo lumineux de la société orne la périphérie de la mappemonde.Commande par un interrupteur bakélite à trois positions.Historique :La compagnie maritime allemande North German Lloyd (NDL) a été fondée le 20 février 1857 par les armateurs de Brême Hermann Heinrich Meier et Eduard Crüsemann.En 1857, le premier navire, l'Adler (Aigle), a commencé un service régulier de passagers entre la région de la Weser (où se trouve Brême) et l'Angleterre. À peine un an plus tard, des lignes régulières ont été lancées entre le nouveau port de Bremerhaven et New York en utilisant deux navires à vapeur : le 'Bremen' et le 'New York'.Après de nombreuses péripéties, cette compagnie maritime perdurera jusque dans les années 70.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Bland and Sons .22lr converted rook rifle, serial number 16749, originally a .297/250 but now converted to .22lr with Birmingham proof marks, 28inch octagonal barrel, fitted with folding barley corn and globe front sight, side lever action requires attention, the tang drilled to fit a A. G. Parker folding peep sight.UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .22 RIFLE VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED. 109cm long The gun is partway through restoration. The mainspring is either a replacement still needing fettling or the original that has not been fitted back into place correctly. Either way, it currently does not fit and will not allow the action to operate or the top tang (which has been drilled for a rear sight fitting) to be screwed home. The barrel has lost its original rear sight and has been retrofitted with scope mounts. The front sight is slightly loose. The bore has some pitting marks scattered throughout but still has plenty of usable reasonably crisp rifling left. The metal finish has worn with only tiny traces of original bluing left. There is the odd dent and scratch mark to the metal and a very small area of the breech area of the barrel that has a small vice jaw mark. The stock appears in good form with dents and marks but no splits or repairs.
Thomas Turner .451 percussion muzzle loading rifle, 32inch barrel secured by two bands, fitted with a globe front sight, the rear sight lacking, the lock engraved with maker name and address, the stock fitted with steel furniture. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out.125cm long The rifle is in a dark corroded sleeper condition, however, it looks like it could be a reasonably good rifle again following careful restoration and cleaning. The bore has the furry corroded look that the exterior of the gun carries. The patches of corrosion do cover portions of the rifling however from what can be seen, there looks to be fairly crisp rifling still present. The crown is in good state. The rear sight and ramrod are missing altogether. The action works with a strong positive mainspring. The barrel bands are loose. The stock is free from splits or repairs, there are some dents, scratches, and marks as well as some speckled paint spots.
Two Royal Marines Coloured Forage Capsconsisting Officer's example. Black crown, body and curtain. Red piping to crown. Gilt KC Royal Marine buttons. Bullion embroidery wreath and globe badge ... Similar Other Ranks example. Brass KC Royal Marines badge. 2 items. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
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