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Lot 374
17 x positive glass plate magic lantern slides by Tempest Anderson, (1846-1913) the eminent ophthalmologist, volcanologist and photographer. Black bordered plates, with white labels, annotated by hand in black ink. Three smaller square plates sized 8.2x8.2cm, annotation now illegible. The remaining fourteen plates (8.2 x10cm) have clearly written descriptions, all initialled 'T A' in Tempest Anderson's hand and dated 1896.Subjects: These images were taken in the Alpine areas of France and Italy. They depict aspects of the Mer de Glace, glacier tables, crevasses etc in Chamonix, Mont Mallet and Mont de Saxe. The subjects and annotations reflect several of Anderson's passions; geology, the Alps and photography. Anderson was at the forefront of technological advances in photography, he made his own equipment and even invented a panoramic camera with revolving lens, which was later independently produced by Kodak, so it is interesting to see him note which lenses he used on some of these plates. Typical annotations include: 'Lateral moraine near mauvais pas' 'Bergschrund Col du Géant. Telephoto lens' & 'Bergschrund at foot of La Vierge above Géant icefall, horizontal stratification. Vertical veining'.
Lot 1155
A George III stained ivory and shagreen spyglass by Dollond of London, late 18th century, single draw cylindrical form, with shagreen covered body, the red leather covered draw inset with tooled floral decoration and stamped "Dollond, London", all housed in its original ray skin and plush lined case. Glass diameter 3.8 cm, 7.3 cm closed (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The shagreen case is in good order throughout. The edges, top and the hinge area are slightly worn and faded but it is generally a good uniform colour. Generally the shagreen on the glass is in good order however there is a small tiny patch which looks like a repair which has replaced six small cells. The eyepiece and housing are in good order as is the single draw. The end lens housing has a single crack and a small piece of ivory missing, the screw which this fits to has a 1.5 mm x 2 mm section of ivory missing. Both the glasses appear to be free from any scratches or chips.
Lot 1303
A pair of Carl Zeiss Binoctem 7 x 50 binoculars, in black lacquer and textured finish, the centre stamped "To A.J.H. March 1939" and in handmade leather case stamped "A.J.H.". CONDITION REPORT: The outer edges of the case are worn but intact. The binoculars themselves are basically in good order however the outer casing on the lenses the lacquer is slightly chipped and rubbed to the underside of each lens case. The glass appears to be in good condition with no obvious scratches, chips or faults. The carrying strap is worn throughout but intact. There are no visible splits or tears to the leather.
Lot 1306
A Great Western Railway three aspect signalling hand lamp, early 20th century, manufactured by J.H. Hetherington & Co, Birmingham, and a war period "BR" four aspect hand held signalling lamp, the Japanned sides stamped "SR" over an embossed "BR", with applied brass plate "3463" and with folding handles to the reverse. Height 31 cm. CONDITION REPORT: On the SR/BR lamp the Japanning throughout is good however there are small areas of wear and tear and rusting, certainly around the rims of the lens and housing. The Japanning is pitted on the handle and the lid. Overall the body does appear to be intact given its cosmetic deficiencies. Two aspects of the sleeve are vacant with only a blue glass and red glass in situ. Both these glasses appear to be free of any faults. The removal burner mechanism appears to be intact although there is no wick and the burner has some rust spots. On the GWR lamp the Japanning throughout is scratched and marked but 95% intact. The housing for the main lens has a polished brass rim and a polished metal housing. To the rear just above the handle there is a small dent to the brassware. One aspect is vacant. The aspects hold blue and red glass panels which appear to be free from any faults. The burner mechanism is by Sherwood's Birmingham. This may have had some repair at the rear as the mechanism that slides into the lamp is broken and the handle appears to be rather short and is crudely soldered to the reservoir. It does not slide and is not retained by the band of metal within the housing.
Lot 5
Three-stone ring with circular emerald and diamond brilliants in 18ct gold, 1977, size K½. Condition Report Some wear, emerald scuffed. The emerald is circular facet-cut - similar to mixed-cut diamond - quite nice colour though not particularly clear. Some rubbing to the edges of facets, but doesn't need re-cutting entirely. The diamonds are each approximately .2ct, colour H/I V.V.S (tiny crystalline inclusion in the centre of each - hardly visible with 10x lens).
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