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AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY POCKET DRAWING SET, unsigned, of typical form, with instruments including dividers, compass, brass protractor, parallel rule, square etc., in fitted shagreen covered pocket case -- 7in. (17.8cm.) high; together with three cased proportional dividers; and an ivorine sector by Gardner & Co., Glasgow, (5)
A 14½IN. PANTOGRAPH BY WILLIAM HARRIS, LONDON, CIRCA 1805, of typical form and constructing in lacquered brass, signed on one arm Harris, 47 Holborn, and contained in original wooden box with accessories, maker's label in lid and a rare set of instructions -- 15½in. (39cm.) wide; together with a circular protractor by Abraham, Liverpool; and a folding arm protractor by Doublet, 6 Moorgate St, London, (3),
CAPTAIN DOUGLASS'S REFLECTING PROTRACTOR, BY WILLIAM CARY, LONDON, CIRCA 1825, constructed in lacquered brass, arc divided to 130° and signed Cary, London, vernier scale inscribed Patent 289, index arm with pinhole sight, attached to square protractor, contained within original fitted wooden case -- 7in. (17.5cm.) diameter
Ø A LACQUERED CIRCULAR PROTRACTOR BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS, CIRCA 1840 of typical form signed on the radius as per title with hinged compass point and glass with central + sight line, contained within original fitted box -- 7¼in. (18.5cm.) wide; together with a late 19th-century T. & H. Doublet drawing set, the top tray apparently complete with compass, pen, divider etc; the lower tray with protractor, divider and other accessories, contained in original plush lined case -- 8in. (20.7cm.) (2)
A fine George II cased set of mathematical drawing instruments Thomas Heath, London, circa 1740 The lower tier comprising: A large mathematical sector rule signed and engraved No. 43 annotated with the usual logarithmic, trigonometric and other scales; an oblong protractor rule signed and engraved with trigonometric scales to verso; an expanding parallel ruler with hinged perpendicular distance scales at each end; a set of gunner's callipers, one side with table annotated with tables of the specific weights of named metals and other substances opposing scale giving ordnance bore sizes, the axis with protractor scale and the outer straight edge calibrated in metric inches, the reverse with table for IRON GUNS, Proof, Service tabulated for 1-42 pounder cannon to upper limb and conforming table for BRASS GUNS to lower limb, the axis with scale for shot size, the pointers with iron blade inserts, signed; a large brass proportional dividing compass with sharp steel tipped arms each pierced with long slots for the sliding pivot assembly with knurled screw for securing against scales divided for Circles and Lines, signed; a compass beam calibrated for barometric inches and with fine screw adjustment to one end; together with a large hinged compass with series of interchangeable attachments for the legs and small quantity of other items. The upper tier comprising: An ivory sector rule engraved with trigonometric tables and calibrated for various European inch measurements; a group of five small ivory rules each divided for differing Poles and Parts ; a circular protractor with single crossing; an adjustable folding rhombus incorporating vernier protractor scale for setting the smaller internal angles, signed; a double ended compass, together with a set of dividers, an assortment of various tips and other accessories. All contained in a green-velvet lined fishskin covered box with decorative external brass clasp to exterior, the box 41cm (16ins) wide. Thomas Heath is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as apprenticed to Benjamin Scott in 1712. Heath presumably gained his freedom of the Grocer's Company before 1720 when he is recorded as working from 'Hercules & Globe next the Fountain Tavern' in the Strand, London. Latterly (from 1734-46) he also worked from an address with the same name near Beaufort Buildings as well as a third premises near Exeter Buildings (1750). He was known to have sold compasses, an astronomical clock, gunner's callipers, theodolites, sundials, sectors, barometers and drawing instruments and took many apprentices including George Adams (I) in 1726/7. In 1751 Thomas Heath went into partnership with former apprentice, Tycho Wing, with the latter acquiring the business outright in 1753 (which he continued until his death in 1773).
A group of three George IV drawing Instruments William and Samuel Jones, London, circa 1825 The first a circular brass protractor with four-spoke crossings, central glazed cross-wires and vernier swing-arm engraved W & S JONES, 30 Holborn London, diameter of circle 15.6cm (6.125ins); the second a brass proportional dividing compass with sharp steel tipped arms each pierced with long slots for the sliding pivot assembly with knurled screw for securing against scales divided for Circles and Lines, the rear engraved W. & S. Jones, 30, Holborn, London in original leather covered case 19cm (7.5ins) long; the third an ivory inch rule divided to 96th's of a inch and stamped W & S JONES * 30 HOLBORN LONDON, 15.9cm (6.5ins) long, (3). The partnership between the brothers William and Samuel Jones is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as operating from several addresses in Holborn, London 1792-1859 (including 30 Holborn 1800-1860).
A George III silver mounted shagreen etui of drawing instruments Dollond, London, early 19th century The tapered oblong shagreen veneered case with silver clasp button, hinge and collar mounts and oval nameplate engraved H.C. Langton to top of lid, the interior enclosing brass and steel compass dividers complete with extension piece and interchangeable pen/pencil attachments, a second brass and steel compass divider, an ivory and brass sector signed Dollond, London, an ivory parallel ruler, another ivory ruler engraved with mathematical plotting and protractor scales stamped *DOLLOND*LONDON*, an ivory handled pen and a file (with one vacant aperture), the case 17cm (6.75ins) high. Peter Dollond was born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver, and started business as an optician at the age of twenty in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until the latter's death in 1761 and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who subsequently changed his surname to Dollond. Peter Dollond was appointed optician to George III and the Duke of York and the workshop was renowned for producing high quality instruments.
A Rabone & Sons. 6'' long engineer's precision level, a ''Stanley'' No.34 4'' engineer's precision level, a large pair of dividers/calipers, 13 1/4'' long approx., an unusual double wheel leather marker engraved ''Patent, 272 Regent Circus, London'', an uncommon design dial reading Micrometer by ''W.M. Fox & Sons., Smethwick, Ltd'' measuring in metric down to .010 mm, a beautifully made engineer's adjustable square/protractor with vernier type scales by ''L.S. Scarrett Co. Athol, Mass...'', 6 1/2'' overall and a brass button polishing button stick
A Brass and hardwood carpenter's/builder's folding 24'' ruler, the hinge marked as a protractor, an Ebony rolling Ruler/straight edge, 12'' long bearing an old auction sale lot number and a Chromium plated syringe suitable for the oiling of mechanical an angled long nozzle, all contained in an orange plastic toolbox
A late 19th century brass circular protractor by William & John Cary, London, with two brass folding radius arms inscribed 'Cary, London' and vernier scale, 7 inch radius, external teeth and worm gear for adjustment, 19.5cm across, in a fitted circular mahogany case with hook and eye latches, 3.5 by 24cm.
Scientific Instruments - a 19th century brass 360 degree protractor, by John Cail, Newcastle upon Tyne, signed, 23cm diam, in original mahogany case, engraved trade label to verso of hinged cover; a similar brass and ebony draughtsman's rule, by John Cail, Newcastle on Tyne, signed, 30.7cm long (2)
George III brass drawing set containing five instruments, the protractor engraved Bate, London, in the original fish skin covered case, 17.25cm high Condition: There are two apertures that do not contain instruments, the folding rule shows no splits, the parallel rule as some slight nibbling along one edge, the brass protractor is in good order, there is some surface rust to the steel elements of the instruments, the case is in generally good condition but with typical surface wear - **General condition consistent with age

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