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Lot 398
SLR cameras to include Canon EOS RebelX with Canon Zoom Lens 35-80mm 1.4-5.6 52mm lens, Pentax K1000 with Asahi 1:2 50mm lens and Pentax A3 with Takumar-A Zoom 3.5-4.5 28-80mm lens, also a Hoya HMC Tele-Autp 400mm 5.6 lens, Hoya HMC Zoom 80-200mm 1:4 lens and Owen Automatic MC 28mm 2.8 lens.
Lot 825
3 Draw Brass & Wood Telescope on Malacca Cane. This is a heavy gadget stick complete with a brass and mahogany cased three-draw telescope. This is mounted on a high ridge Malacca shaft, The telescope section unscrews from the shaft and the pommel top can be removed to reveal the front lens of the telescope. The three telescope sections slide out and retract cleanly and smoothly. Good magnification.The cane been well used, yet maintains an overall excellent condition. Free from breaks or cracks and is complete with base metal ferrule.The Malacca cane has a slight twist in the length therefore not fully straight.Length: 93.5cm
Lot 839
A most unusual “Stanhope Stick”. This is a simple modern stick made in 1980.The handle is a bronze casting of a Labrador’s head. Overall length 37”/940mm. What makes this special is just below the handle are five holes small holes at regular intervals. Close inspection reveals each are fitted with a Stanhope Lens, each showing a view of London. A Stanhope Lens is a high powered magnifier that contains a microscopic photograph or drawing, that when viewed closely reveals a picture with amazing detail. These lenses are tiny! They measure 3.0 mm x 6.8 mm. and were fitted in a standard drilled 3 mm or 1/8" hole. Typical photographs from an advertising feature are shown here. The actual images mounted in the Stanhope Lenses in this stick, from top to bottom, are- 1)The Steam Ship Queen Elizabeth2)A Jaguar racing car 3) St Paul’s Cathedral 4) Views of London:- (Five images in one lens.) The Strand London Bridge Tower Bridge St Paul’s’ Cathedral The Law Courts London5) West Minister Abby. Background to Stanhope LensesThese novelty souvenirs that became popular during the 19th century, these objects (ranging from pens to sewing accessories to jewelry) are unique because of the tiny hidden image placed somewhere inside the object. The image can be found by holding the item up to the light and looking into a tiny hole where the magnified image becomes visible. These images range from landscapes to portraits and are about 1/10th an inch in diameter and 1/4 an inch long. The term “Stanhope” comes from the inventor of the Stanhope Lens, Lord Charles Stanhope (1753-1816) (Note: Lord Charles died before photography had been invented). In 1839, John Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887) attached a microscope lens to a daguerreotype camera and produced microphotographs. This new technology influenced Rene Dagron (1819-1900), a portrait maker in Paris, to invent the Stanhope by affixing a micro-image to a lens. After these new developments, Dagron manufactured novelties with tiny photographs in them beginning in the early 1860’s. Eventually Stanhope novelties began to lose their popularity as souvenirs and the last true Stanhopes were made in 1972 by Roger Reymond.The Stanhopes mounted in this stick originated from a house clearance in 2010. These are genuine antique glass lenses and the label on the box indicated them made in France in the 1960's. (The Stanhopes in this stick were mounted by collector B. J. Morrice in 2012. The stick,including the bronze handle, was made by a friend of Julia, his daughter, around 1980 and given to him by her as a present in 1981).
Lot 872
An attractive Victorian cane with a concealed telescope. This cane is capped with a silver knob. The handle is brass, black enamelled section 3 ¼”/830mm long. .A hatched decorated brass collar 1 ½” long just below the handle screws down to reveal the spyglass. This can then be swivelled into place. The handle cap screws off revealing the main glass lens. The eye piece has a screw adjustment for focus. Both lens are unmarked and no scratches. All in perfect working condition. Stick carries three gold collars. The middle wider one ( 3/8” /60mm wide) is marked “W.H.H” and gold mark “14k” The ferrule is two part nickel and iron. A slight ding in lens cap and small clip mark adjacent to ferrel. This cane works well. May have been used by a sea captain or used at the opera to watch the show or to discreetly spy on other patrons. Handle is 1 ½” ‘19mm diameter, overall length of stick is 36 ½” /927mm. No makers marking but believed to be mid 1880s and of French origin---see Appendix G6 (Note cap has very fine thread, care must be exercised when removing and replacing).
Lot 883
Galileo telescope walking stick by Messrs. T. Bradford & Co., Manchester. Enclosed in the end of the horn handle is a small compass. This has a hinged brass cover which has a lens mounted in a small hole at the centre. When this cover is raised it acts as a back sight for a telescope. This is created by a separate glass lens sold with the stick. This additional glass magnifying lens fits on the shaft and slides backwards and forwards to suit long or short viewing distances. Having taken a sighting a compass bearing could be established. Unfortunately, as with most examples of this stick design, the separate lens is missing, (A typical lens of this nature is shown below in the green photo.) A variation is some canes --like this one-- have a very small trigger arrangement mounted under the curve of the handle which, when engaged, locks the compass in place. The bamboo shaft features an ornately decorated gold collar directly below the compass cover. The cover is embossed "LUCE HOSKING'S PATENT”. The collar engraved elaborate scrolls and a shield with the initials “JRR” The overall length of the stick is 33”/840mm. .Note-- the small trigger on this stick (see photos) is inoperable. For further details of this cane design see ----https://canequest.com/gadgetsystemdual-purpose-canes/professional-canes/
Lot 122
Lake Worth By Slim Aarons, An Acclaimed American Photographer (1916 - 2006). This Captivating Image Showcases A Vibrant Purple Twilight Sky Over The Lake Worth Inlet In Palm Beach, Florida, Captured In 1955. Slim Aarons Remarkable Colour Photographs Beautifully Immortalize The World Of Mid-Century Luxury. His Frames Not Only Portray The Glamorous Jet-Set Lifestyle Of Americans, But Also Transport Us To Palatial Palm Springs Mansions And European Beaches During The Post-War Era. Aarons Lens Effortlessly Captured Cultural Icons Such As The Kennedys, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, And Grace Kelly. Renowned For His Work With Magazines Like Life And Vogue, Aarons Photographs Have Been Exhibited In Amsterdam, Los Angeles, And New York, And Have Commanded Substantial Prices On The Secondary Market. Glazed And Framed 114 x 114cm (WMFS 10)
Lot 512
A collection of late 20th century and later adult nude erotic female photograph books. Comprising of Marco Glaviano - Sirens - A Callaway Book published by Warner Books featuring Cindy Crawford, Michael Busselle - Beyond Glamour, A guide to nude photography, published by Blandford press, Geoff Howes - A year of beautiful women, view the sensuous side of photography through the lens of a top professional - published by Patrick Stephens limited, Alina Reyes & Bernard Matussiere - female nudes published by fitway publishing.
Lot 278
An early 20th century circa 1920's Houghton / Ensign Esignette No. 1 Aluminium Rapid Rectilinear miniature folding camera. This model being produced between 1920 and 1927. Having a folding bellows lens mechanism with an aluminium plate housing the lens, as well as aperture and shutter speed controls to front.
Lot 168
A Set of George III Patent Sun GlassesCirca 1800 maker's IS, London, 1804 With hinged double blue tinted lenses and with adjustable arms, engraved Richardson's Patent, in a silver-mounted shagreen case, 12.6 cm high a small silver-mounted shagreen etui, lacking contents but with a pair of miniature bright-cut spoons, apparently 1789, a further miniature spoon, knife and fork, unmarked and a pair of tweezers .Footnotes:London optician John Richardson patented the swinging auxiliary lens idea in 1797. They were popular in the early 19th century because apart from providing auxiliary lens power, the auxiliary lenses also provide eye protection when travelling by train. The hallmark E.T. is for Edward Thomason. John and Matthew Richardson (father and son?) are recorded as working in the optical trade 1716 to 1827. Matthew was apprenticed to Edward Scarlett (1677-1743) the London optician credited with introducing straight sides for spectacles designed to slide under a wig.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 304
Collins Bockett Microscope Lamp, a boxed late 19th Century Collins Bockett Microsope Lamp, engraved to base ‘ Collins London Bockett Microscope Lamp ‘, with glass reservoir, burner and bull's-eye condenser. 1.75 Lens Diameter, 5” Base, 9” Height. In wooden case, case with original internal label for Chas Collins Microscope Manufacturer 77ct Titchfield St. Oxford St W. Height 22cm. Buyer to collect or arrange own transportation.
Lot 311
Canon, 400 D DS126151, with various lenses including; Canon 50mm 0.45m/1.5ft, Canon EFS 18-55mm 0.28m/0.9ft, Jessop C-EOS 31mm / 21mm / 13mm, Centon Mirror Lens 1:8.0 f=500mm No. 752262, Canon Ultrasonic 28-80mm & Canon Ultrasonic 80-200mm 1.5m/4.9ft. Canon EW-68A. Housed in metal Cobra travel case, plus EH 18 Canon camera case.
Lot 204
A Broadhurst Clarkson & Co. threefold telescope with leather lens cover, 63cm when extendedGenerally good condition overall, with a few issues. Consistent marking, scratching and scuffing to the leather casing and lens covers consistent with age and use. Some denting to the lens rim; the lens would benefit from being cleaned.
Lot 207
An 18th Century mother-of-pearl cased magnifying glass of folding design, 8cm diameterGenerally good condition overall, with a few issues and abrasions. The mother of pearl case bears many small surface scratches and abrasions, but is generally in good condition. The magnifying glass lens is generally in good condition, but would benefit from being cleaned. The metal rim is also in good condition, with some discolouration and a reasonably small dent.
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