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Lot 333
A gilt brass aneroid barometer and a brass weather forecasting calculator, Negretti and Zambra, London, early 20th century The barometer with 3.5 inch circular silvered register calibrated 28-31 divided into twentieths and inscribed FORECASTING ANEROID, COMPENSATED, NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, 10208 to centre, with blued steel pointer set behind bevel glass, the circumference of the case calibrated with altitude scale 0-3,000 feet with the rear cover rotating to calibrate the pointer for altitude error by referencing an arrow mark engraved to the rim against the scale, with post incorporating knurled nut for locking the rear cover positioned at twelve o clock, 10cm (4ins) diameter. The weather forecasting calculator formed as three discs, the outer calibrated in inches for the barometer reading to the top edge and for the wind direction to the lower edge, the middle ring annotated for STEADY, RISING and FALLING and for summer or winter for lining up with the wind direction scale, the centre with instructions for use, sector revealing appropriate weather forecast and inscribed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, PATENT 6276, 1915, with hinged strut to rear and suspension ring, diameter 12cm (4.75ins); both contained in two-part hinged velvet lined case 14.5cm (16ins) wide. Together with a Smiths stopwatch Please see our website for footnote regarding the firm of Negretti & Zambra. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century. The forecasting calculator was patented by Negretti and Zambra in 1915 using observations of actual weather conditions over a ten year period and was said to be 80% accurate by the manufacturers.
Lot 201
LIBERTY & CO., LONDON 'FOUR O' CLOCK TEA TABLE', CIRCA 1895 the circular carved tray top raised on folding stand, bears ivorine maker's label 44.5cm diameter, 60cm high Literature: Bennett, Daryl 'Liberty's Furniture', Woodbridge 2012, p. 171, plate 5.29 where a similar example is illustrated.
Lot 542
Dara O 'Briain signed 8x6 colour photo. Irish comedian and television presenter in the United Kingdom and Ireland. He is noted for hosting topical panel shows such as Mock the Week, The Panel, and The Apprentice: Youre Fired! Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
Lot 208
Battle of Britain Hardback book signed by 21 WW2 BOB fighter pilots and aces. Limited edition of 15 signed by Sqn Ldr G Wellum DFC, John Keatings, Wg Cdr Tom Neil DFC, Flt Lt T Gray, Sqn Ldr N Rose, Wg Cdr R Summers, Air Cdr J Ellacombe DFC, Sqn Ldr T Iveson DFC, Flt Lt L Davies, Flt Lt A Thom DFC, Wg Cdr G Page DSO DFC, Wg Cdr J Freeborn DFC, Grp Capt B Duckefield AFC, Flt Lt K Wilkinson, Wg Cdr B Foster DFC, Flt Lt W Walker, Flt Lt O Burns, Sqn Ldr T Pickering, Sqn Ldr M Wainwright AFC, Sqn Ldr J Millard. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
Lot 2110
An 18ct gold, ruby and diamond ring, the claw set brilliant cut diamond weighing approx. 0.35ct, flanked to either side with single round cut ruby, all in claw setting, 2.6g, size N/O Condition Report / Extra Information One ruby with fine surface abrasions, only visible under 10x loupe.Otherwise good.
Lot 2258
An Art Deco 18ct gold, sapphire and diamond tablet ring, the centre square cut sapphire in a surround of twelve small rough cut diamonds, 2.2g, size O Condition Report / Extra Information No apparent hallmarks.Circa 1930.No apparent damage or repairs.Would benefit from a clean, otherwise good.
Lot 906
A Charles I silver Slip-top spoon, by Edward Hole, London 1634, fig-shaped bowl, faceted tapering stem, the terminal scratch initialled 'O' over 'IM', length 16.7cm, approx. weight 1.4oz. Provenance: Constable Collection, J.H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd. This spoon is illustrated and written up in Constable, D., Silver Spoons of Britain, Constables Publishing 2016, Volume I, pages 146-147, spoon no.17.
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